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refoam

  1. Rob_Feature

    Measuring Large Advents for Speaker Re-foam - 10" ?!

    So, I've got a pair of original bullnose Large Advent Loudspeakers with the masonite frame...I'm going to re-foam them. All the specs I see say these are 10" speakers, but for the life of me I can't measure it in any direction that gets me close to 10". I measured the outer frame, mounting...
  2. M

    Static in Woofers after Refoaming

    I'm sure I could dig through the thousands of posts here about this problem, and I actually started to, but there are just so many that it seemed simpler to post my own question. I'm not new to refoaming. I did some JBL Decade 16s a few months ago and they sound great! But I just did a...
    • Mike232
    • Thread
    • rattle refoam speaker static woofer
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. Like20Bears

    Jansson 4000 speakers, refoam / replace drivers, worth it?

    Dad had these speakers in storage for decades. They are in pretty good condition (cabs have minor scratches, cones and caps show no damage) but the surrounds have completely deteriorated. About the only thing I can find on this manufacturer is in these two threads...
    • Like20Bears
    • Thread
    • refoam worth it
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: DIY
  4. civilsounds

    Boston Acoustics T830 refoam help needed

    Hey AK, I just picked up a sweet pair of BA T830 for very little, the nice old lady said they were her late husbands and hadn't been used in a while. She cleaned them constantly so there wasn't any dust damage but I could tell the woofer surrounds were crumbly. I got them home and sure enough...
    • civilsounds
    • Thread
    • boston accoustics help needed refoam refoaming
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. G

    Please help to remove foam residue on cones

    Hey, fellow members, After hearing some buzzing from my Bose 901 III speakers, I ambitiously decided to challenge woofer surround repair myself, which I've never done before. I've spent many many hours to watch videos, read instructions and others' experiences, etc.. and finally this morning...
  6. Johnny_Law

    Re-foamers: wtd with thin material under the foam along the cone's edge?

    What's the best practice here? Not all the time, but sometimes, woofers have this thin piece of material underneath the original foam. I've noticed it mainly with foam that attaches to the outer side of the cone. Has anyone else noticed cones with this piece of material? Do you ...
  7. jozeppy26

    JBL LX55 Restoration

    I’m just now getting to work on a pair of JBL LX55 speakers I picked up from goodwill a few weeks back for a whopping $4.99 each. I knew nothing really about them at the time but operated on the assumption that all JBL speakers are worth at least $10. Cabinets are a walnut VINYL veneer...
    • jozeppy26
    • Thread
    • 3-way jbl lx55 refoam refoaming repair restoration restore speakers
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: The Lansing Legacy
  8. H

    Pioneer cs v5 refoam ?

    hi was wondering how is best way to refoam those speakers :)
    • HHscotts
    • Thread
    • old refoam speaker vintage
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  9. M

    Refoaming KEF 107's

    Hello. I've been reading the forums for a few years now to get advice and love the wealth of knowledge from all the members. I have a question I'm hoping you all can help me with. I recently acquired a set of used KEF 107's and the woofers need refoaming. I understand there are two per bass...
    • maxburn
    • Thread
    • kef refoam refoaming speakers
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  10. lattiboy

    Wilson Audio WAP 5 refoam?

    Howdy, Picked up a pair of these (and the matching WATTS) today. The surrounds are completely shot on all 4 of the woofers. The cones seem fine. I’ve done a fair bit of reforming and this seems like a simple 8” woofer. The surround replacements are pretty reasonably priced on eBay. Given how...
    • lattiboy
    • Thread
    • refoam speakers wap watt wilson audio
    • Replies: 23
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. TenYearsGone

    Altec Model 5s with wrong woofers...

    Hi everyone! I recently snagged a pair of Altec Model 5s, only to realize later that the woofers had been swapped. The cones are blue, dustcaps are tan, and the following numbers are stamped onto the bottom: "841-1019-100" and "137 7409" (see photos). From what I can tell, the impostors appear...
  12. E

    Jbl l96 - refoam/recap? Repair dent? Other things to check?

    Hi! First time poster here, although I've been lurking here silently for a while :) I have a few (perhaps stupid) questions, thankful for help. I've just bought myself a pair of Jbl l96 speakers on ebay. I managed to get them for a fair price, and they seem to be in pretty good condition as...
  13. K

    Should I get these speakers and repair them?

    These speakers need new foam surrounds for the woofers, but I have no idea how these sound like since they have a very little online presence. I have all the tools to repair speakers and am not willing to buy new speakers if they cost more than $40. I know how to solder and have experience with...
    • Kaden Golda
    • Thread
    • diy foam reapir refoam refurbished repair speakers used
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: DIY
  14. The Shocker

    JBL L110

    I have been offered a pair of JBL 110 speakers that need to be refoamed for $150.00. Not sure whether they need a recapping. Is $150 a decent price for these speakers? It is my understanding that these speakers are supposed to be pretty good.
  15. Giang Le

    Re foaming JBL C50 Olympus Le15

    Does anyone know some in near Boston MA that can do a refoam job on my pair of JBL Le15s from my Olympus C50s?
  16. G

    Jensen Model 5 - HELP!!

    Hi All! Short term lurker here with my first post. Recently got into the audio game and started scouring CL. Found a set of speakers needing some TLC, Jensen Model 5's for $20 and thought they were good candidates for my first refurbish. Just went ahead redid the cabinets with Howard's...
  17. Chet72

    Infinity Crescendo Series Refinish (CS-3006, CS-3007, CS-3008)

    Howdy, all! Not sure if this is the right forum, so apologies in advance if not. I wanted to take a moment to ask a few questions and get a little feedback on my current project. Just joined AK last night... I've owned my Crescendo 3007s since 1993, when I bought them new. Apart from sporadic...
    • Chet72
    • Thread
    • bi-amp crescendo speakers cs 3006 cs 3007 cs 3008 refinish refoam stain cabinets
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: DIY
  18. L@MB

    ESS AMT-3 Rock Monitors from Down Under - Oz

    Hello to everyone, My names Craig (Australia) and this is my first post on AK, please let me know if I get anything wrong on this forum and I hope I'm posting in the right location. Only because of the much reading (past posts from the wonderful AK team) I have done on this forum did I...
    • L@MB
    • Thread
    • amt ess ess heil refoam suspension
    • Replies: 54
    • Forum: Speakers
  19. V

    Need a speaker Dr!

    Hi All I have refoamed a pair of Advent Legacy 3s making sure of all the potential hazards (centering the VC etc) were accounted for. The result appeared great with no rubbing etc UNTIL i hooked them up the amp and now they both sound flat. If flat isn't the right description another would be it...
  20. mfell

    Ess 12" woofers refoam done by Pro.......Not happy!

    So I take my woofers and passives from my pride and joys mint black cabinet version of my ESS Monitors in for a refoam job. The Professionals told me they were the best ( VanL Speakerworks in Norridge IL) so I figured I would let the experts do the job for me since I have never did a refoam job...
    • mfell
    • Thread
    • ess norridge il refoam van vanl vanl speakerworks
    • Replies: 78
    • Forum: Speakers
  21. stumptacular

    AR91 Refoaming Question

    i scored some AR91s for cheap... but they need refoamed... the gasket kit instructions say any cork or paper surrounds must be removed... but the surround on the original speaker are so intact...and more like masonite than paper or cork... and it doesnt seem right to scrape it off.... im kinda...
  22. c.j.clarke

    Advent 5002 refoam and restoration

    I picked up three Advent 5002 off my local CL about a week ago. The guy had three for some reason and didn't want to keep just one, so he gave me all three for $30. I've read about people scoring on these for a similar price, but I couldn't believe my luck. Needless to say, they need...
    • c.j.clarke
    • Thread
    • 5002 advent jensen re-foam refoam repair speaker
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
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