I have used L-pads from Parts Express with good results.
I will admit I only use the 50 watt and 100 watt models as they hold up well, don't seem to be noisy. I have had no problems or failures on these.
I use them mostly for horn and tweeter use where only a few watts are used, but feel the higher wattage units give good performance.
I too balked when a few years ago I received some units with plastic bodies instead of the ceramic bodies. But I believe(my opinion only) that this is a special plastic that should hold up to use in a hot condition without melting(at least within realistic usage).
So they get my vote, not to mention they are only around $10.00 each which is cheaper than they used to be.
Just my 2 cents worth!
Ron
Parts Express L-Pads - 4343 Replacement
Hi,
Parts Express only has 16 ohm L-Pads with a 3/8" shaft. I have a pair of 4343's in oiled walnut. Isn't a 3/8" shaft too short to get through the baffle? Is there a workaround for this? (Replacing the shaft?)
4343's require: (2) 16 ohm L-Pads, (1) 8 ohm L-pad
per cabinet... Is this correct?
Parts Express L-Pads, specifically the 50watt models were recommended to me.
Does anyone have any input on the 50w vs. 100w models?
Thanks,
Craig