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epicure

  1. sgleich

    Near mint EPI 200C's - Updated woofers, recapped etc.

    I found a set of 200C's locally for $90.00 and bought them to bring back to full glory. These were purchased in late 1980 and had been in the same location in a Chicago bungalow living room since new. One woofer had been replaced and the other hacked with some expanding foam sealant...
    • sgleich
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    • epi 200c epi speakers epicure recapping speakers
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  2. RTally

    EPI 120B woofer foam

    Last year I bought a pair of EPI 120B speakers for little money. When I got them home, I tore into them and discovered that someone had replaced the original 10" woofers with Radio Shack Cat. No. 40-1331B drivers. Bah! Well I finally found some replacement woofers. The pair of drivers cost me...
    • RTally
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    • epi epi 120b epicure
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. orwr

    Epi 200c - chance to buy - advice needed

    Dear AK community, I would like to ask you for your advice. I have a chance to buy EPI 200c speakers in great condition here in Europe. I have read great things about the speakers on your forums here. My questions are: 1. Is 400 EUR (455 $) fair price ( the cable connector is new and crossover...
    • orwr
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    • epi epi 200c epi 200c repair epi 200c tweeter crossover epicure europe
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Dollars and Sense
  4. A

    Are these EPI M100s worth restoring?

    Long story short I was sold these speakers as having been refoamed and the tweeter replaced only to find upon arrival they had napkins stuffed in the surrounds and was missing a tweeter. I was given a refund but now I have these speakers which don’t work. I have zero experience repairing...
  5. R

    How to access caps on EPICURE Model Fourteen (14)

    Trying to find a replacement tweeter for these guys, and decided it was a good time to re-cap. Problem is the circuit board (on which I assume the caps are located) is inside the front baffle, and for the life of me, I can't figure out how to access it. There must be a trick, right? Anyone have...
    • robback
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    • epi epicure model fourteen recapping tweeter
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. mymonkey

    Epicure Model 10 two way

    Thrift finds that have been re-foamed. Tweets are sweet and pure. 8" cones sound great. Boxes 7/10, Grilles 7/10. Cant find many / any for sale out in the world so i wanted to see if anyone has an opinion or better yet, solid info as to what they would be worth today, refurbed. Any help is...
  7. strm63

    First Vintage Stereo Set Up

    Picking up some estate finds today - Kenwood KR 4400, Epicure 10s and a BIC turntable (940 I think)- seem to be well cared for equipment (comes with several boxes of vinyl records too so can't wait to see what finds are there as well). So will be anxious to test it out after some initial...
  8. nniemiec

    Epicure Masonite Tweeters Polarity

    Has anyone else noticed no consistency at all regarding polarity on these? Using a 1.5v battery to test - I'm noticing the terminals are not all wired / terminated the same - assuming I'm doing this right? = correct orientation results in the inverted cone moving out? sometimes (+) is on the...
    • nniemiec
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    • epicure masonite tweeter
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  9. nniemiec

    Crown XLS series

    I'm considering pulling the trigger on a used (dirt cheap of course) XLS600 to drive a pair of EPI 202's. Is there any variance b/t the older XLS amps vs. the newer ones that I should be aware of? I'm noticing that the newer XLS amps are at least cosmetically different & some of power ratings...
  10. E

    Epicure M90 Speakers

    The 8" drivers need to be replaced in my Epicure M90. Someone removed the drivers and apparently tossed them. Probably only needed new foam. Oh well. Can anyone tell me what the proper ohm rating should be for a replacement? I installed 8 ohm drivers and the balance between the tweeter and...
  11. Isaac C.

    Epicure 100V Vinyl Veneer Bubbling, is it fixable?

    Hello everyone, I just acquired a pair of Epicure 100Vs that could use a good refoam. However, thats not why I am posting. The cabinets are very sticky and the vinyl veneer appears to be bubbling very badly. Im wondering if there is an economical way to fix them or reveneer them. Or are the...
    • Isaac C.
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    • cabinets fix epi 100 epicure sticky veneer
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Speakers
  12. nniemiec

    Epicure - restoration - driver/tweeter gaskets?

    The original gaskets are compressed thin white foam. Should I replace these, or are they adequate? If they should be replaced, what's the cheap/easy solution to this? I have some 1/8" weather stripping available, would that be alright or is there a preferred product/material that's available...
  13. nniemiec

    How to Accurately test a Re-Cap ?

    Replaced the caps in my EPI speakers - I used Audyn 10uf caps. How do I know that the tweeters are doing their job proper? after I plug everything back in- I assume I can use a tone generator on my phone connected to my amp & play a tone? this is all new to me - hoping someone can give me...
  14. nniemiec

    Power Hungry Speakers

    If you had to pick up an amp for a pair of inefficient 4ohm sealed speakers (Epi 202 in this case) what are the cheap vs. better options (not best, can't afford that) for a used amplifier to power these? Someone told me my wimpy Yamaha amp is not good enough. Not sure if I believe that, but...
    • nniemiec
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    • amplifier epicure power speakers
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. Krosya

    Epicure Model 5 help needed pls!

    Hi All, Scored a pair. In fairly good shape, all drivers work, but of course surrounds are gone. I tried to find replacements on an auction site - results seem to be conflicting. Some call for 6 inch foams and others for 6 1/2inch. Looking at the specs - they have 6inch woofers. However...
    • Krosya
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    • epi epicure model 5
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
  16. quantaloop

    EPI 100 stack

    I successfully restored a pair of near mint condition EPI M100 (the first version with the masonite tweeter). I've installed Daytons 10uf 250V polypropylene caps and refoamed them. They sound GREAT. I've just tried them and I'm thrilled. I already had a pair of EPI A100 (the early 80s version...
    • quantaloop
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    • epi 100 epicure stacking vintage speakers
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  17. Two Steps

    Suspension Speaker Seal

    I picked some Epi M202's the other day. I know with Epi 100's and other suspension speakers, they NEEED to be tightened up and all seals need to be intact. Epi's are easier than AR' I think because those need actual sealant to be brought up to spec. The Epi's foam or rubber just need to be...
    • Two Steps
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    • 100v epi epicure m100 m202 seal suspension
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Speakers
  18. D

    Epicure EPI 100V or Boston Acoustics A40?

    Hey guys. Just wondering which you'd choose and why. Both are available to me for a similar price. The EPI's have new woofer surrounds, apparently. They'll be powered by a Sansui 551, which is only 16WPC.
    • D-Ral
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    • a40 boston acoustics epicure sansui 551
    • Replies: 48
    • Forum: Speakers
  19. D

    Sansui 551 and efficient(?) speakers.

    Firstly, I am a new user. This forum is great, it's already supplied a wealth of info. Music has always been my passion, but I only recently have I come to realize that my modern and cheaply made 5.1 system doesn't stand up to proper stereo equipment. I'm trying to build an inexpensive vintage...
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