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DYI upgrading B&W N805 to Diamond 805?

Hi,

I have an older Natilus 805 speakers which are still working great, but I am in the need of some better dynamics, top-end, and bass.  Since the cabinet of 805 hasn't changed at all (from what I gather), is it possible for myself to just change the tweeter, drivers, and cross-over to the 805 diamond series and create the same sound?

Anyone's done such a thing before?
alexb76
erik_squires
16,407 posts
 
I was going to say, upgrade the caps. 
alexb76 OP
22 posts
 
You mean the cross overs?
erik_squires
16,407 posts
 
Yes. Otherwise sell them as is and buy your next pair.
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erik_squires
16,407 posts
 
I agree with Elizabeth.

Your good choices are:

  • Sell what you have
  • Upgrade the caps
  • Build a new kit from scratch (my fave!)
Definitely trying to create a new speaker with a new tweeter from zero is nowhere near an easy ask, nor in the end profitable.

It can be a lot of fun, but this way is a very very expensive learning experience.

If you want to play with speaker parts (and who doesn't?) best you consider building a brand new kit.

Best,

E
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