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Broadway Ltd Broadway Ltd Rolling Thunder Receiver 1596 $87.50
$100.00 -
Digitrax Digitrax SP13138 Round 13mm 8 Ohm Speaker With Wires 21001 $9.00
$10.00 -
Digitrax Digitrax SP26158B Rectangular 26.5mm x 15.5mm x 9mm 8 Ohm Compact Box Speaker with Enclosure & Wires 21007 $11.70
$13.00 -
Digitrax Digitrax SP282832 Round 28mm 32 Ohm Speaker with Wires 21003 $9.00
$10.00 -
Digitrax Digitrax SP28288 Round 28mm 8 Ohm Speaker with Wires 21004 $9.00
$10.00 -
Digitrax Digitrax SP531832B Rectangular 53mm x 18mm x 14mm 32 Ohm Box Speaker with Enclosure & Wires 21006 $11.70
$13.00 -
Bowser HO Bowser 2 Sugar Cube Speakers Enclosed with Wire And Plug 1291 $12.80
$17.95 -
Bowser HO Bowser Sugar Cube Low Height Cube Speaker 1294 $12.80
$17.95 -
Train Control Systems HO Train Control Systems UNIV-SH4-C 1710 $22.47
$23.95
About HO Scale Sound Speakers and DCC Audio
The HO Sound/Speakers collection provides essential audio components for bringing realistic sound to your model railroad locomotives. Modern DCC sound systems have revolutionized model railroading by adding authentic diesel rumble, steam chuffing, whistles, bells, and operational sounds that enhance the realism of every operating session. The quality of these sounds depends heavily on proper speaker selection and installation, making this collection critical for any sound-equipped locomotive project.
This collection features speakers from industry-leading manufacturers including Digitrax, Bowser, Broadway Limited, and Train Control Systems. Digitrax offers a comprehensive range including the compact SP13138 round 13mm 8-ohm speaker for tight installations, the versatile SP28288 round 28mm 8-ohm speaker for standard applications, the SP282832 round 28mm 32-ohm speaker for specific decoder requirements, and rectangular box speakers like the SP26158B and SP531832B with complete enclosures for maximum sound quality. Bowser's innovative sugar cube speakers provide exceptional sound in ultra-compact packages, perfect for diesel switchers and steam locomotives with limited space.
Speaker Selection and Impedance Matching
Proper speaker selection requires matching speaker impedance to your sound decoder specifications. This collection includes both 8-ohm and 32-ohm speakers to accommodate different decoder requirements. The 8-ohm speakers work with most modern sound decoders and provide excellent volume and clarity, while 32-ohm speakers are specified for certain decoder models and applications. Box speakers with enclosures deliver superior bass response and overall sound quality compared to open speakers, though they require more installation space.
Installation Considerations
Sugar cube speakers excel in tight installations where traditional round speakers won't fit, offering surprising sound quality from their compact form factor. The Bowser dual sugar cube speaker assemblies provide stereo sound effects and increased volume. Round speakers range from the ultra-compact 13mm diameter suitable for N scale and small HO diesels, to the 28mm diameter speakers that fit most HO scale locomotives. Rectangular box speakers with enclosures provide the best sound quality but require careful measurement to ensure proper fit within the locomotive shell.
Complete Your DCC Sound System
Pair these speakers with sound-equipped locomotives from our extensive HO Locomotives collection, featuring sound-ready models from HO Broadway Ltd Locomotives, HO Bowser Locomotives, HO Bachmann Locomotives, and other manufacturers. Enhance your installations with components from our HO Couplers & Accessories collection.
For more information about Digitrax sound products and DCC technology, visit the official Digitrax website. For Bowser sound components and installation guides, explore Bowser Manufacturing. For Broadway Limited sound systems including Rolling Thunder, visit Broadway Limited Imports.