Film-Tech Forum ARCHIVE: Altec Lansing 288 diaphragm replacement question.

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Posted by Eric Robinson (Member # 2966) on 08-31-2005, 12:55 PM:

I have two high frequency drivers (below)

288-16K Serial# 01881 (Broken Diaphragm)
288-16H Serial# 00916 (Broken Diaphragm)

additionally I have a Altec Lansing Diaphragm Voice Coil Replacement Assembly Part# 23834

Can I use the replacement coil on either of the drivers listed above?

If so, do I need a kit (spider shim) also?

Thanks in advance,

Eric Robinson

Posted by Steve Guttag (Member # 268) on 08-31-2005, 05:39 PM:

You should be good. The 23834 is the 16-Ohm replacement diaphragm for all 288C and later drivers (228B drivers need to be modified). Older drivers (that have screw terminals on the diaphragm itself) will need a kit to use the newer style push-on connector and shorter non-ferrous screws. One can solder the existing wires directly to the push-on tabs and cut down the existing screws to avoid buying the kit.

[ 09-01-2005, 01:19 AM: Message edited by: Steve Guttag ]