Cerwin Vega D-9 and D-7 Comparison

Seeing as how I had purchased some Cerwin Vega Digital Series D-9s and D-7s that are in need of some work. I figured it would be a good time to pull them apart piece by piece so I could campare them and go over some specs. These are 2 of the 3 biggest D series speakers made by Cerwin Vega.

[bzzhc]

Excellent discussion. Just refoamed my D7s and enjoy them just as much as I did back in college ~40 years ago. You have a great balance between tech detail and pragmatics. Thanks for your videos.

[ststephen]

we still got our d9's parents had em since they were new in the 80's had to refoam em years ago still use em for stereo and they still sound good

[CIA]

Hi, I own the Cerwin Vega D15EE bought in 1991, today I would not exchange them for any loudspeaker on the market.
Amazing channel Bro🤙

[fookingsog]

Two things I'd do on a rebuild/restore is coat the paper cones with some clear acrylic gel coat, you can get either gloss or matte finish. I'd add in a Zobel Network across the midrange in parallel which is a simple LC (Non-Inductive Resistor & Non-Polarized Capacitor) this circuit basically keeps the impedance flat with frequency rise. Simple circuit with good results. Good Video!!!😁👍🏻

[wookychewbacca]

I was given (yes, given) a pair of D7s about 3 years ago and they only needed refoamed around the woofers, all else seemed to be pristine, I didn't even hook them up until refoam was complete. These were to be played along with the Pioneer HPM700s I bought with my Sansui G7700 receiver in Germany 40 years ago. I was absolutely amazed at the response and performance of the D7s, they absolutely blow the HPMs away, the HPMs are excellent speakers but again the D7s put them to shame. I play all four with the D7s enhancing the top end while the HPMs cover the lower frequencies

[ReginaldDj]

Hi Saving Vega I'm A Professional Dj Since 1978 And I Remember When Cerwin 1st Came Out In 1954 I've Always Been A Fan But I Favored Peavey When It came To Djing Hugh House parties In 1980 & Disco B4 That In The 70's I Actually Started Djing In 1978 Up To Present Date In 1982 Was When I Got More Interested All Because It Was Advertised That They Where Louder Speakers With A Low Watt Receiver What They Didn't Say Was That They Where 4 Ohm Speakers So I had To Check These Out At A Place Called (Tech Hi-Fi) In Detroit I Forget The Series Possibly S1 Or Something Like That. But Anyway I Recently Bought A Pair At A Re-Sale Shop For 20 Bucks For The Pair VS-100 They Needed Re-Foaming So I Used That To Talk Them Down To 20 Bucks They Wanted 100.00 Bucks And The Cabinets Are Beautiful & Solid No Rattle Tweeter & Mid Are Fine So Now I'm Interested In Getting The One's With The 15Inch Woofer's And Since Your The Man I was Wondering Where You Could Lead Me Or You May Possibly Have A Pair I Can Get As A Project To Work On ?

[heathhamby]

Good example of how to totally restore CV. GREAT TUTORIAL

[quiksr]

Great video, I tend to do the same.. Take in gear I like and dont like & some I keep and some I resell.. Sometimes I make a buck and other times I break even. My big joy is saving the gear and giving it a new lease on life while continuing to hone in my skills and play with more gear.. Whatever I make goes to find more projects or towards a piece of gear I really want.. Keep up the good content, Just picked up a pair of DX-7s that I have to re-foam.

[alwillis]

Original D9 woofers had exact same texture paper cone as the D7 you show. Recently put fresh ferro fluid into the tweeters (higher power version) as the original fluid was completely dried out. Applied fresh glue to all the inside seams and added some extra dampening inside. Wow they sound as great as they did when new. Great video on these iconic models from the 80's.

[ricomartin]

Man i really miss my AT-15s and i had 4 of them.😉😎

[PopPop]

DX-7/DX-9 are the ones you want, they are the improved models over d7/d9
Better matched drivers with less complicated crossover
Higher efficiency =
Better performance

[cubinn]

These speakers where power houses always liked the Vegas for heavy loud sound

[ryant]

Hello I now own a beautiful pair of D7s in great overall condition. Re-foamed about 15yrs ago. Powering them with a Marantz 2275. They sound great but not consistent. My question to you and other on this thread.. should I have the crossovers inspected or updated? The Marantz has been cleaned and inspected a few years ago. Thank you all so much and love this channel 👍

[stevenash]

I thought they made the D series with the 18 inch sub because I think I remember seeing them when I bought my d9s

[johnnycee]

Sorry my friend, I need to ask you one more question. I have been researching the D7 and D9, I just like the idea of a 15" woofer but really need a receiver with a powerful enough amp to handle them. I have a Yamaha 992 putting out 80 watts rms/ channel but back of receiver gives total output of 300 watts. With those #'s would I be better off with the D7's? I'm currently running Pioneer CS-D7001's with 12" woofers @150 watts max each. I had both speakers updated for cross overs, new dust covers and speaker foam. They are in good shape for what they are and sound good but the Cerwin Vega's would be an improvement.

[chuckkonowalchuk]

Enjoy all your big CV fan here too. Wondering if you might have any 316R's. I see lots of vids about the D series speakers but virtually nothing on the 316's. Wondering what you might think about them....if you're familiar with how they might compare to D series speakers and others? I searched for these 316's for nearly 30 years after seeing my buddy's in Winnipeg back in the mid '80's. Finally found mine on Kijiji in Belleville Ontario some years back I love them. The original owner paid $1800.00 for them back in got them from him for $450.00. I feel like I stole them. :-) And the best part are virtually sound great. Just refoamed the woofers 2 weeks ago....should now be good for another 20 years. Love to hear your thoughts on these bad boys....if you have any. :-) Keep up the good work and thanks again for your vids.

[saultrips]

i have a set of pd-9's from 1987, they do not have the foam surround. a red edge but seems more like a continuation of the speaker material and where can i get a mid replacement? do you update crossovers?

[ricomartin]

Would you happen to have a pair of really nice shape AT-15s that i coukd make a deal with you on?? Or maybe some 18inch cerwin vega speakers??

[lunam]

nice channel!!❤ i know EVERYTHING about cerwin vega and thier speakers, just let me know what you need to know/figure out!!

[michaelmonville]

hi I have a pair D-9 speakers and have refoamed the two times in the last five the keeps falling apart is there a better foam I have purchased them from simply speaker please help!