Some years ago my job as a sales rep covered eastern Tn. As an audiophile, I had read about the WE-1's. and when passing Watkins Stereo, I had not made any connection but turned around and went into the store. I met Bill Sr. and have to say, he is one of the most interesting and entertaining people in his field. I was asking questions, I now can't even remember what I asked. When Mr. Watkins said. "follow me". I followed him around the sales counter,through what appeared to be a test/repair room, down some steps into a dimly lit, old building basement. He said "look at this" and handed me a woofer. In examining it I noted and said "This is a dual voice coil woofer. He replyed, yes I designed it and pattened it. Then I made the connection and responded, "you are William Watkins". We had a great conversation, which I charish to this day. I asked him about the individual drivers in the WE-1 and ended up purchasing four of these Audax 5 1/4" drivers. I would like to use them in a speaker build and would love to have a crossover schematic. If anyone could help with this it would be most helpful. I emailed the store a few years ago and Bill Jr. returned my inquiry, saying senior came in the store almost daily, as he was getting on in age, but was well. I hope he has not passed. If so, may God bless a man who fulfilled his passion and contributed to a shared passion with others.
