Cerwin-Vega RE38
A pair of 15-inch speakers built by Cerwin-Vega with 102 dB sensitivity and 4-ohm impedance
Overview
The Cerwin-Vega RE38 is a speaker system manufactured by Cerwin-Vega, featuring a 15-inch woofer and designed for high-output audio applications. It has a power handling range of 5 to 400 watts RMS, a frequency response from 27 Hz to 20 kHz, and a high sensitivity of 102 dB, making it suitable for use in both stereo and A/V setups. Owners have reported using these speakers with amplifiers driving CD and record playback, and they are occasionally compared to contemporary models like the Klipsch Chorus series.
Specifications
| Power Handling | 5 to 400 Watts RMS |
| Frequency Response | 27Hz-20kHz |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Gross Weight | 90lbs |
| Woofer size | 15" |
Market
The RE38 remains active in the vintage audio community, with users performing maintenance such as refoaming drivers, replacing woofers, and recapping the crossover network. A dedicated capacitor re-cap kit is available, though installation is noted to be challenging due to the difficulty of fitting large film capacitors. Some users have found the speakers to be outperformed by 8-ohm designs like the Klipsch Chorus under certain conditions.
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