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whitese
11-23-2005, 08:16 AM
Well, I am at a loss figuring out these drivers, and I want to have some cabs built for them...Only thing I remember is that they have been compared to Altec 604's (even though the Audax doesnt have a horn it seems)

here are some pics..and if this belonged in the Off Topic section...my BAD!!!!

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c207/whitese/IMG_0295.jpg
whitese
11-23-2005, 08:17 AM
another pic

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c207/whitese/IMG_0292.jpg
whitese
11-23-2005, 08:18 AM
one more:
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c207/whitese/IMG_0299.jpg
Robh3606
11-23-2005, 08:35 AM
Watch that yellow powder on the handle and nut's it's cadmium dust. If it's not coming off your OK but it looks like it's coming off the nuts. You may want to clear coat it or safely remove it, not sure how so you don't get any on ya.

Rob:)
clmrt
11-23-2005, 08:38 AM
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts5.html


Now back to your reg. scheduled thread....
whitese
11-23-2005, 08:40 AM
I dont have the drivers in my hands yet,,,but i will be careful..
DavidF
11-23-2005, 07:14 PM
Watch that yellow powder on the handle and nut's it's cadmium dust. If it's not coming off your OK but it looks like it's comming off the nuts. You may want to clear coat it or safely remove it, not sure how so you don't get any on ya.

Rob:)

New subject to me. Thanks guys for this bit if daily knowledge.

DavidF
whitese
11-23-2005, 07:15 PM
LOL..i am glad my Audax are a catalyst for the improvement of public safety...:applaud:
mike
11-23-2005, 07:46 PM
I have a pair of Audax's that are almost identical to yours. Mine are CA150's I believe. They are gold in color but pretty much the same speaker. Mine were distributed by Rekokut as well. I have a cabinet construction manual for them somewhere. I will try to find it. Those originally had a cork like foam surround that must have been replaced. Mine need new surrounds. My recollection of their sound is that they are less efficient and dynamic than an Altec 604 but probably smoother with deeper bass.

Mike
whitese
11-23-2005, 07:49 PM
Thanks a bunch mike...I would be much in debt if you can find that cab info...:bouncy:
Robh3606
11-23-2005, 07:57 PM
"New subject to me."

Hello David

I learned about it in the tube forum at AA. Lot's of steel chassis were plated with it cause it is a great corrosion inhibitor. Only prolem is with age it gets powdery and is toxic. With any of the older aging gear you have to be on the look out for it.

Rob:)