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dahlquist

  1. A

    Good morning from GA!

    Hey y'all, My name's Gary and I live in GA. I've got a few photos of my audio equipment for introduction show-and-tell. Yes, there are 2 of those Dahlquist speakers, I've just got it sprawled all over the room trying to get it wired-up and didn't want a photo of the full mess I've got going...
  2. D

    Missing Binding Post in Vintage Dahlquist

    So I recently purchased a pair of Dahlquist DQM-9s for a screamin' deal. They're a bit of a project but I don't mind. I wanted to ask about this missing binding post. I have no hands-on experience with speaker restoration, but I'm doing my research and asking for help to make sure I do this...
    • DQ!
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    • binding post dahlquist dqm-9 vintage
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: DIY
  3. D

    Dahlquist DQ-20 recommended tests

    Been looking for quite a while and I found a pair of DQ-20’s within a reasonable distance from me. Least to say they are now sitting in my living room! It will be a few months before I can get the NAD amp for them, so in the meantime I want to re-foam and do tests to ensure they are tip top...
    • Danishor
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    • dahlquist dahlquist dq 20 dq-20 drivers impeadance loudspeaker refoam
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  4. J

    Vintage speaker choice: Canton Karat 300, Ohm FRS-7, Dahlquist DQM-9 Compact, Altec Lansing 305

    I’m auditioning these 4 speakers: Canton Karat 300, Ohm FRS-7, Dahlquist DQM-9 Compact, Altec Lansing 305. I’m curious if one of the 4 really stand out and if you had to choose one (all in good condition) which would you pick? Sound + looks is important for me since these will be next to my...
    • jgduck
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    • #mcintosh #speakers #vintage canton dahlquist mcintosh ohm speakers vintage audio vintagespeakers
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. H

    Dahlquist DQ-10 Rebuild issues and tech questions

    Does anyone know the secret to removing both the woofers and midranges from a DQ-10? Even after removing all screws, they won't budge. I've heard that there might be adhesive holding them. If that's the case, will using a stiff putty knife do the trick without damaging the fiberboard? Is...
    • hlc
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    • dahlquist dahlquist dq 10
    • Replies: 48
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. Yamaha5000

    Dahlquist small cubes

    In the mid to late 70's Dahlquist made a small speaker with a metal case. I want to think maybe 8"h x 4"w x 5"d. These were also commonly used for car audio. Anyone remember them?
  7. SAEAl

    Hello from the People's Republic of Michigan

    Occasional lurker here, but have been into audio for about 50 years now. Noob speaker builder with a learning curve, while also appreciating vintage 70s and 80s audio gear. Looking to bringing some new life into some of my vintage gear, while sharing what I can with the community. Cheers!
  8. Sunil Paul

    Dahlquist DQM-9 Woofers - worth re-foaming?

    Hello all, Today I purchased a pair of Dahlquist DQM-9 speakers for $25 on FB marketplace. The drivers are electrically sound (tested with a meter). However, the cones of the woofers look a bit crumpled. They are intact and have no rips or damage. Is it worth putting new surrounds for these...
    • Sunil Paul
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    • dahlquist dahlquist dqm-9 magnat
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Speakers
  9. Zappafrankie

    Happy New Year, Everyone!

    Hello, and Happy New Year! New member here from Long Island, NY. I've been lurking about for some time and finally joined up a couple of weeks ago. I have some vintage mid-level gear I bought in the 80's and am still using and enjoying, and I'm also in the midst of setting up a system around a...
  10. B

    Hot Steam Tweeter Repair

    I have a pair of Dahlquist DQM-9 Compact tweeters that have pushed in cones for over 15 years. I totally neglected them, and apologize to all. One was rather mangled with a dent that actually was more of a folding over, and very irregular. It was as bad as anything I could describe. No...
    • bfb1963
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    • dahlquist dent diaphragm heat hot repair speaker steam tweeter vapor
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. Cornholio

    the good, the bad, and the ugly (Yet another Dahlquist DQ-10 restoration thread)

    Hello to the fine folks of AK! We all have our personal battles, angel on one shoulder, devil on the other, and as a man of many interests many of my own battles have been fought over whether or not I should dive into a new hobby. Today, after many years of fierce battle over whether or not to...
    • Cornholio
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    • dahlquist dq 10 dq-10 veneer water water damage
    • Replies: 149
    • Forum: Speakers
  12. FireGuruMN

    Dahlquist DQ10 Recap and Refoam and Such

    I landed a pair of Dahlquist DQ10 off CL for $250. Supposedly one driver was intermittent. The owner said banging on the side would usually bring it back. Wow like 1970's television. And they have not been serviced (or cleaned) since 1972 that I could tell. But there is a special place in...
    • FireGuruMN
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    • crossover dahlquist dq-10 dq10 film capacitor recap refoam speaker vintage
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Speakers
  13. David_NC

    It Lives!

    Last week, I finally got to test out my Dynaco ST-70. I 'refurbed' it a couple months ago but never got a round to finishing a few things and getting some somewhat disposable tubes to test it with. Last week, the tubes arrived, so I finally got to hook it up. The left channel sounded OK, not...
  14. David_NC

    Weekend 'Scores' AKA More Stuff

    Over the weekend, I picked up another QSC USA 900. I like my current one, the price was right, and a backup is always good. While I was there, I helped the seller get rid of more stuff, as he was cleaning out his garage. I'm now the new owner of a couple Pioneer tube receivers, an SAE...
  15. angelaudio

    Dahlquist DQ-10 5” Driver Recone/Refoam Question

    Hello there fellow AK’ers I recently acquired a pair of DQ-10’s that needed the woofers refoamed, which I subsequently completed with good results. Upon closer inspection I noticed that the 5” drivers with rubber surrounds were also beginning to deteriorate so i removed the rubber surround but...
    • angelaudio
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    • dahlquist dahlquist dq10 recone refoam speaker repair
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Speakers
  16. bitterpirate

    Capacitor Help - Dahlquist M905

    Hello, I am trying to replace the caps in a pair of Dahlquist M905s. I opened them up and found 2- T1 capacitors. I wasn't sure how to interpret the value. Might someone know the value of these and what would be the best replacement? Thanks, gb
  17. chrisnp85

    Goldenear Triton 3 Plus vs. Dahlquist DQ-10'S

    What's up everyone? I don't post a lot as I work alot and what free time I do have I spend listening to music. That said, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. Currently I'm using a pair of Dahlquist DQ 10's in my main setup paired with the DQ 1W. Powering the sub through the DQ passive xover(I know I...
    • chrisnp85
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    • dahlquist focal goldenear sunfire threshold
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Speakers
  18. S

    Dahlquist DQ-20 help

    I just picked up a pair of DQ-20’s for $100 off of CL. The price was dropped from $350 because one speaker did not sound as good as the other according to the seller. They look great by the way and I did not demo them. I was thinking they need to be recapped and $100 bucks is just a few happy...
  19. M

    DQ-10 80 uF cap soldering trouble

    I recently got a pair of Dahlquist DQ-10s that hadn't been used in decades and decided to do a bit of refurbishing. I refoamed the subwoofers without trouble. Next, I was told to replace the blue 80 uF electrolytic cap (to the subwoofer) in the crossover. Got two 80 uF 100 V matching caps and...
    • mitch755
    • Thread
    • capacitor dahlquist dq 10 dq-10 dq10 replace solder soldering
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Speakers
  20. travellersol

    Dahlquist DQ-10

    Hi there is a pair of it on sale in my area for an equivalent of usd700 (in south east asia prices of used hifi stuff are significantly higher than in the US. Example: JBL 4312 can easily fetch USD 950+.) From the photo they have no "legs" and no back grills. Wish to know if the price is right...
  21. lattiboy

    SMSL SA-98E: What is the dark magic?!?!

    I had this guy sitting in a closet for the better part of 5 months, only using it as a "test" amp because of portability. My Marantz PM7002 has been acting up, so I threw the SMSL in it's place and WOW. I have it driving a pair of the notoriously power hungry Dahlquist DQ-10s at the moment and...
  22. DangerBoy

    Bookshelf speaker choice conundrum

    Hello, I just joined and this is my first post. I am helping my friends' 12 year old girl who is really into retro music and audio put together her first sound system on a shoestring budget. I found her a good working Technics SL-Q200 turntable with the stock Technics cartridge for a good...
  23. lattiboy

    Dahlquist DQ-20 : So THIS is why they make big amps!

    I had picked up a pair of Dahlquist DQ8s a few weeks ago to figure out what was up with the cultish following the brand had. To be frank, I wasn't super impressed. They were good speakers, but they were ugly as sin and not particularly better than any number of $100-$200 used speakers I'd gotten...
    • lattiboy
    • Thread
    • dahlquist dahlquist dq 20 speaker
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Speakers
  24. B

    Upgrading the Dahlquist DQ-LP1

    The Dahlquist DQ-LP1 is an active crossover device that provides high and low outputs for bi-amping your system. The preamp output goes to the DQ-LP1 and its high output goes to one amp/speaker combo and the low output to another amp and speaker combo. You can set the crossover frequency from...
    • Bob
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    • crossover dahlquist dq-lp1
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: Solid State
  25. Sean March

    Just bought a pair of Dahlquist DQ-30s and would love some amplifier pairing tips!

    Hi guys, Audiophile newbie here... I know enough to understand most of the technical terminology, having some experience in electronics. I think I understand impedance for the most part. Anyway, I just bought an absolutely gorgeous pair of DQ-30s, must have been an early run as they are #00486...
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