p1pedream
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Hello to all:
As I mentioned in my intro, I recently acquired a set of these monsters and have been smiling a lot since.
I took out a woofer in each to clean, vacuum and spray down the foam with Febreeze, as 1 of them stunk.
Questions:
I noticed that the foam is different in these versus my Imperial 7's. Some of it fell apart, but for the most part it is in tact. Would changing it out do anything sound-wise? It would not be an easy job, so if it's not really worth it, I'll pass.
I believe this set of 9's are an older set, as the woofers are black. I have been told my Imperial 7's are an older set as well. Think my father purchased my 2238B and the 7's for me in 1976, but I could be a year off.
I also have noticed on 1 of them the control knobs for the crossovers are not on correctly. I guessed for now and put them back to factory settings. A little hesitant to remove them as I don't want to break them.
I've been fighting with my ADC EQ trying to get the bass close to the way I like it, but I only get close. I'm guessing they need more power, or a wider EQ, or both. I've found a Proton D-1200, but it's a bit out of my budget, governor. The AA-1150 has been great and the only issue I've fought is the damn jack in the back on the left is unhappy sometimes, a bad solder I'm told. I upgraded the lights to LED when they all burned out not too long ago. I only needed one LED bulb per meter and it looks sweet. Any other similar units you guys can recommend? Looks like 150 watts is the target. However, I know the Imperial 7's would like more as well, as they only run off the 2252B now.
I think that's all for now.
Best,
SJ
As I mentioned in my intro, I recently acquired a set of these monsters and have been smiling a lot since.
I took out a woofer in each to clean, vacuum and spray down the foam with Febreeze, as 1 of them stunk.
Questions:
I noticed that the foam is different in these versus my Imperial 7's. Some of it fell apart, but for the most part it is in tact. Would changing it out do anything sound-wise? It would not be an easy job, so if it's not really worth it, I'll pass.
I believe this set of 9's are an older set, as the woofers are black. I have been told my Imperial 7's are an older set as well. Think my father purchased my 2238B and the 7's for me in 1976, but I could be a year off.
I also have noticed on 1 of them the control knobs for the crossovers are not on correctly. I guessed for now and put them back to factory settings. A little hesitant to remove them as I don't want to break them.
I've been fighting with my ADC EQ trying to get the bass close to the way I like it, but I only get close. I'm guessing they need more power, or a wider EQ, or both. I've found a Proton D-1200, but it's a bit out of my budget, governor. The AA-1150 has been great and the only issue I've fought is the damn jack in the back on the left is unhappy sometimes, a bad solder I'm told. I upgraded the lights to LED when they all burned out not too long ago. I only needed one LED bulb per meter and it looks sweet. Any other similar units you guys can recommend? Looks like 150 watts is the target. However, I know the Imperial 7's would like more as well, as they only run off the 2252B now.
I think that's all for now.
Best,
SJ