Exinn
New Member
I recently acquired a pair of Kenwood KL-777A speakers in great condition for almost nothing.
I have lots of spare time and I'd like to restore these and gift them to a friend. I understand that they're kabuki and I don't really mind. (I just enjoy fixing stuff).
The Highs and mids sound pretty good (nothing amazing) but the bass is absolutely abysmal. There is almost no bass at all.
I notice that the woofer surround is not deteriorated or falling apart, but it is incredibly stiff and the woofer can't move, it just sort of vibrates. Could this be causing the lack of bass, or are they simply weak by design?
Does anyone know what material the surrounds are made of, and if it's possible to loosen them up? I've heard of people applying things like acetone or brake fluid, followed by a sealant, but I don't know the details.
Some sources state that these Kenwoods should have deep punchy bass, and others say that the bass is very bad. I'm not sure what to think.
I have included a video comparing the Kenwood woofer to a Marantz that I have.
Thanks for your time, I appreciate it.
I have lots of spare time and I'd like to restore these and gift them to a friend. I understand that they're kabuki and I don't really mind. (I just enjoy fixing stuff).
The Highs and mids sound pretty good (nothing amazing) but the bass is absolutely abysmal. There is almost no bass at all.
I notice that the woofer surround is not deteriorated or falling apart, but it is incredibly stiff and the woofer can't move, it just sort of vibrates. Could this be causing the lack of bass, or are they simply weak by design?
Does anyone know what material the surrounds are made of, and if it's possible to loosen them up? I've heard of people applying things like acetone or brake fluid, followed by a sealant, but I don't know the details.
Some sources state that these Kenwoods should have deep punchy bass, and others say that the bass is very bad. I'm not sure what to think.
I have included a video comparing the Kenwood woofer to a Marantz that I have.
Thanks for your time, I appreciate it.