What a great and informative thread!
Thank you Red1 for sharing your wisdom and knowledge - especially about the XP series
Question - I've not been able to find any information on the XP-8. Red1 had made an interesting observation very early in this thread
"The seemingly odd omission of an XP-8 model might be explained by the pronunciation of the model number sounding like the word expiate. I am sure a keen salesman with a background in publishing, like Avery Fisher, would have appreciated the implications of a speaker with a name that sounded like some sort of atonement might be required".
None of the Fisher product literature or brochures mention the XP-8. However, I found a pair listed on CL with the model number XP-8S (sculpted grill) which has the phenolic tweeters. Not sure if the drivers are original.
So, does anyone have information on this obscure, never publicised, seemingly never existed "secret" model?
Perhaps I should bring them home.
Rgds
Mayank
Drugolf; That is typical of FISHER's speakers in the 70's. The only thing Atypical is the way someone mounted the woofer in the hole. Used screws from the back, with nuts on the front.
Bump because I was out looking for some cheap records today and came across a pair of somewhat-tired-looking XP-55Bs in need of rescue, and even for a slightly optimistic $25 I figured - why not? Even the wife was on-board.
First thing - how the heck so these sound so friggin' good? I don't quite get it - but they totally jive with my Sansui.
Second - how can I get the grilles off? Now that I know how good they sound, I want to check out the condition of the drivers, and get into the crossovers to recap them.
Thanks!
Are you attempting to reach the crossover? If there is no removeable panel in the rear, you may need to remove the woofer and access the crossover through the open hole.HI. i just got fisher xp-9c . when I test them found that 15" woofers dont work good under 200hz so I need to open cabinet but I dont know how. any budy can help me?
thanks. rear is completely seal! and also grill on front seems don want to come offAre you attempting to reach the crossover? If there is no removeable panel in the rear, you may need to remove the woofer and access the crossover through the open hole.
yes I need to access to crossover to change some componentsAre you attempting to reach the crossover? If there is no removeable panel in the rear, you may need to remove the woofer and access the crossover through the open hole.
The grill is more than likely glued to the box. DCM Time Windows had similar issues, here is one person's suggestion on removing the woofer:thanks. rear is completely seal! and also grill on front seems don want to come off