8mm Forum: Eiki (Elf) NT1 speaker

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Posted by Martin Jones (Member # 1163) on August 09, 2009, 12:16 PM:

Can anyone point me in the right direction for a spare INTERNAL speaker for the above? I've found a modern "replacement" (5 inch 8 ohms 40 W) but it won't go in as the original is the "old school" shape, slightly lozenged. A spare external (lid) one would do (15 ohms). I thought of using a car speaker but they are 4 ohms, so not worth the risk.
Any one got one or can suggest a source?

Martin

Posted by Michael O'Regan (Member # 938) on August 09, 2009, 12:47 PM:

Hi Martin,

I recently bought an excellent condition Eiki Speaker from these fellas:

http://www.projectorservicesni.com/

-Mike

Posted by Martin Jones (Member # 1163) on August 09, 2009, 01:21 PM:

Thank you, Michael. I send him an email.
Anyone else?
Martin

Posted by Martin Jones (Member # 1163) on September 27, 2009, 06:38 AM:

Well, I never got a reply from them Michael, but after a long, hard search (biggest problem was equating the physical size, impedance and power rating to actually be able to fit the NT1) I did eventually find an excellent German one. Cost me around £25 including shipping. If anyone out there needs one, let me know: I'm thinking of buying a few because I'm pretty sure we could get the cost down on a small quantity, just like the belting, which has proved very popular.
Martin.

Posted by Michael O'Regan (Member # 938) on September 27, 2009, 12:53 PM:

Hi Martin,

Thats surprising they never replied to you. I found them very good.

Anyway, glad to hear you got fixed up OK.

-Mike

Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on September 27, 2009, 05:33 PM:

Martin, Did Maplins not have something. I have certainly bought from them replacements which fit Elmo's and sounded better than the Elmo originals.

Kev.

Posted by Stuart Bailey (Member # 1706) on September 28, 2009, 11:24 AM:

Martin i have sent you an eamil.Thank you

Posted by Stuart Bailey (Member # 1706) on September 28, 2009, 01:20 PM:

WANTED PLEASE 2 external speakers for the Eiki/Elf NT1/2/3 range of 16mm projectors.Does anyone know please where i might find some? Many thanks

Posted by Martin Jones (Member # 1163) on September 28, 2009, 01:28 PM:

Kevin,
Maplins, amongst many, many others could only supply 4 ohm speakers (the current standard for car use). The other problem is that the current nearest size is 5.25 inches and the current standard shape is "round". The Eiki available space is too small and a slightly "lozenged" shape is needed.
I did try a 5.25 inch one; it just would not go! Anyone need a very good quality 8 ohm speaker, never used in anger? I'll pass it on at cost, but it will not fit an Eiki!.
Be careful of the current Maplin's (Reisen) speakers: reviews on the Net seem to agree that they sound great when new, but tend to become tinny quickly.
Martin.

Posted by Michael O'Regan (Member # 938) on September 28, 2009, 01:42 PM:

Stuart,

I bought mine from these:

http://www.projectorservicesni.com/

However, Martin didn't have much luck with them. Might be worth giving them a try.

-Mike

Posted by Stuart Bailey (Member # 1706) on September 28, 2009, 02:01 PM:

Hi Michael.I have emailed them but had no reply as of yet.thank you

Posted by Hugh McCullough (Member # 696) on September 28, 2009, 05:25 PM:

If you have any trouble contacting Projector Services then write to them at:-

Mr John Lennon.
Projector Services.
23. Lansdowne Drive.
Newtownards.
Co Down.
BT23 4GL.
Northern Ireland.
United Kingdom

I kid you not, but that is his real name.

Posted by Kevin Faulkner (Member # 6) on September 29, 2009, 04:56 AM:

Martin, How about contacting Richard Patchett. He has a thread below this one.

Kev.

Posted by Martin Jones (Member # 1163) on September 29, 2009, 07:39 AM:

Kevin,
I no longer have a problem...see my earlier post. I found the one I wanted, I was trying to help Stuart.
Martin

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