Has anyone modified a Miller & Kreisel subwoofer


Hello
I wanted to pose a question to the general audience here...I am the owner of a pair of ,,,well,,, not sure if you can call them vintage but Miller and Kreisel (M&K) S-2B's two way satelites with a matching V-2b sub.This is a great match for what I am trying to accomplish with my set up,but of late I have been curious about modifying the Subwoofer as I notice it is sort of slow and muddy,I would also like it to have more control,when I say I now notice b/c as my system evolves,these shortcomings are more evident.
I would also like it to have more control.
My question is this has anyone had any success with changing the caps within the sub,to maybe a teflon cap(faster,more transparent cap) ala V-caps is this posible?
I'd love to keep this SUB,is this an example of diminishing returns as the SUB is now dated?
braab8

Showing 1 response by logos47

Yes! Contact the "Electro Mavin" in Athens, TN. He purchased all of Ken Kreisel's last iteration of sub drivers, the "Superfast Deep Bass." They are a direct replacement driver and work well in the V-2b. Check e-bay or do a search.

Now, these are single coil drivers, but perform very well. I use a Y-adapter, and think the two sides of the plate amp might be summed. Anyway, the sound is vastly improved. My mains are Zu Druid speakers, 101 db @ 1W and are very fast, quite sensitive. Frankly, the old M&K drivers sounded like mud when paired with the Druid mains. But now, lower octaves slide seamlessly under the the midbass and create no "hump." I was so pleased that I bought another old M&K V-2b and replaced that driver. I like the forward firing of these most attractive twins for detail and impact (my music interests are quite broad). Quite a bargain.

I am experimenting now by de-coupling them from the floor by raising them on Lovan racks. It is apparent that assymetrical placement loads the room better. Good Luck and let me know how you make out.