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speaker advice

  1. K

    Energy ESM-1s woofers?

    Hello everyone, I'm working on a pair of ESM-1s speakers. One of the woofers has a cracked rubber surround. The surround is glued and stitched to the poly cone, so replacing the surround would be problematic. I haven't been able to find any specs on this speaker cabinet or driver. There also...
    • kanurys
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    • energy esm speaker advice surround repair
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Speakers
  2. E

    Victor SX-3iii....bad tweeter

    Picked up a pair of rare Japanese Victor SX-3iii speakers off of craigslist earlier today. Paid next to nothing so I didn't bother to even listen before purchasing. I'm now realizing I have a bad tweeter in one of the speakers and I'm wondering if its even possible to find a replacement. Anyone...
    • eddietres
    • Thread
    • jvc replacement tweeters speaker advice tweeter issue victor
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. cmarti

    Pair of reconed 16 Ohms woofers.

    I just had a pair of speakers reconed trying to have them match so both channels would reproduce music the same way. Speaker #1 now measures 11.4 Ohms after recone Speaker #2 now measures 14 Ohms after recone What's up with this? Is it normal? Both are supposed to be 16 Ohm speakers. Please...
    • cmarti
    • Thread
    • mismatched drivers for bass ohm recone recone kit speaker advice speaker advise
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Speakers
  4. sko19

    Speaker suggestion for my modified but beautiful Pioneer SX-450

    I am sure that some of you will be upset with the modifications on this, but I think it looks nice. My radio guy has spray pained a couple of his pioneer chassis in flat black, and I liked how it looked. With his recommendation, I stripped the veneer off and painted it black. I also had him put...
    • sko19
    • Thread
    • pioneer sx-450 speaker advice
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. C

    What kind of speaker will work with my Marantz 1060 amp

    My dad left me a marantz model 1060 stereo amplifier as well as a audio technica turntable. Unfortunatley, the speaker system no longer works and Im not sure what other more current speaker systems would be compatible with what I have. Im hoping not to spend too much I am a budget strapped...
    • Cma
    • Thread
    • audiotechnica marant 1060 speaker advice
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. L

    Need db/ohm help

    I hope someone here can help with my quandry. This is a car audio question. My vehicle came with a premium sound system and the speakers were shot. So I decided to upgrade the head unit (Alpine ilx650) and door speakers. From what I understand the stock amp is pushing 2ohms. I am not certain of...
    • laser_vaper
    • Thread
    • amplifier car audio impeadance speaker advice
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
  7. kyledp

    Rebuilding Bose 901 Series II - Foam or Cloth Edge?

    Hi All, sorry if this has been covered before, but I didn’t see it in a search. I have a set of Bose 901 series II speakers and was thinking I’d refresh them. I see videos and kits available, but wanted your opinions. I see foam kits available for the speaker edging I see cloth kits...
    • kyledp
    • Thread
    • bose 901 series ii foam edge foam rot speaker advice speaker rebuild
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Speakers
  8. CoastinHome

    Cone problem with Vintage Ampex JBL Driver

    Greetings all, I just received a late 50s Ampex-by-JBL 8 inch driver from a 621F integrated amp/speaker system which @Plimpington2 sent after helping him in repurposing the amplifiers for general use. These were used in the 620 and some of the later suitcase amplifiers as well. On its way...
  9. TechMechanic

    Has anybody here bought parts from Midwest Speaker?

    They have this part, which is supposedly a direct replacement for the KEF T-33, gasket and all. But, I'm not familiar with the company in any way. Does anyone know the quality of their parts?
    • TechMechanic
    • Thread
    • speaker advice speaker brand
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: DIY
  10. Laricc

    Building new speaker cabinets, need specifications

    Hello, I recently got supplies to start up a DIY project to refurbish a pair of series II Bose 301’s. This project is more for my own interest in understanding speakers. I was going to rebuild the cabinets using MDF (.75 inches depth) , along with using new GT-25 tweeters and two 8 1/2 inch...
    • Laricc
    • Thread
    • diy project speaker advice
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. M

    I have to place my speakers on a rack (isoAcoustic possible). Will 2 centers work?

    Hi! I'm disabled and have to listen on the floor. i have a long long heavy rack and want to place the speakers of my future hi-fi setup there on isoAcoustics (height is exactly good for my ears while seated on the floor, around 50-55 cm). I was planning Focal Aria 906. Now I have an idea, what...
    • Mikaurum
    • Thread
    • center channel rack mount speaker speaker advice
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  12. A

    First post ever, need help with speaker selection!

    Just upgraded(?) from a 1972 Fisher 40 all-in-one unit, to a optonica rp-4705.. I got a Toshiba sa-420 receiver in great shape for $20, So that is what I am currently using. If I need to upgrade from the receiver, I am willing, but I would love some advice on a pair of speakers that would sound...
    • Aaronoswald
    • Thread
    • optonica speaker advice toshiba sa-420
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Speakers
  13. C

    Acoustic Research AR8s Re-Cap

    Hi Guys I'm currently restoring a pair of AR8s speakers that belonged to my grandfather. New grill cloth and refoaming is done and now I want to Re-Cap the crossover. Has anyone done this? Any advice on which caps to use (UK) would be very welcome.
    • Cactusjim
    • Thread
    • acoustic research recap and restoration speaker advice
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. manizkrishn

    Bohlender-Graebener Radia 520

    Has anyone have these speakers? I have an opportunity to purchase these and I am wondering how do they sound? The speakers I own now are Energy Veritas 2.3 , Vandersteen 1c and Ohm Walsh 3. The amps I have are Jolida 1501 BRC, Jolida Black Ice Audio F11 and Integra Pre/Arcam p1000 amp. I read...
    • manizkrishn
    • Thread
    • bohlender-graebener speaker advice
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. G

    AR3a Cabinet Restoration Tips

    Hello! I’m considering restoring my AR3a cabinets, but don’t know where to start. I thought they were solid wood, but apparently AR3a’s are plywood with wood veneer. I don’t want to damage the cabinets in the process and was wondering if anyone had any tips they could share. Any help would be...
    • GR3GRS
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar ar3a speaker advice speaker cabinet
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  16. R

    Speaker advice Energy Connoisseur C-8 vs C-9

    Hello, So I currently use a set of Energy Connoisseur C-4's as my left and right with an AC-300 as my center. I am looking to get a larger set for my mains (moving the c-4's to surround) and was looking to get either a set of C-8 's (staying the same generation as the C-4's) or getting a set of...
    • Rom123
    • Thread
    • energy connoisseur speaker advice
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  17. davegiul

    Sticky Surrounds

    I have a pair of PSB Imagine B speakers. They are 9 years old. The surrounds have become "sticky" over time. Is there a fix? TIA!
  18. B

    My first pair of really good speakers

    I just got my first ever pair of really quality speakers. (Well, by my standards - I’m sure some folks on here are familiar with some super high end stuff.) I got a pair of McIntosh ML-10Cs. The hifi restore/repair expert I bought them from said that I should beware of clipping given the...
    • bambino
    • Thread
    • clipping mcintosh safety sibilance speaker advice wattage
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: Speakers
  19. D

    Speakers for NAD 7030 Solid State Receiver

    Hi folks, I have a NAD 7030 receiver from 1977. I just had it refurbished and it sounds amazing. I’d appreciate advice on what speakers to pair with it. It only puts out 30 watts per channel, so I assume I’ll need to get very efficient speakers. My budget is roughly $1,500 for a pair. The room...
    • Don Thomas
    • Thread
    • nad speaker advice vintage receiver
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  20. D

    New, small speakers for gallery space

    Hey all - question for a friend here. What would everyone recommend in terms of a smallish speaker for ceiling mounting in a gallery space? It has to be something available new, not vintage or second hand. Something relatively full sounding for a decent sized space (we're not expecting...
    • Depthgrammar
    • Thread
    • andrew jones bookshelf speaker dayton elac kef pioneer restaurant speaker advice speakers wharfdale
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  21. S

    Newbie speaker wiring question

    So this is probably really simple for most of you. I have a 1970s Hitachi SR-703 receiver that is rated at 8 ohms. The receiver has A & B channels for speaker inputs (2 speakers each) that can be used at the same time. Can I hook up five speakers rated at 4 ohms and a sub rated at 3 ohms? I know...
  22. C

    Want to upgrade...

    Looking to upgrade my current bookshelf speakers. Right now I have Reference Audio R50S. Speakers are to be used as 2 channel setup (plus subwoofer if needed) hooked up to a Yamaha RX-V870 receiver. Used only for music (primarily records) in a small office/music room. Below are my current...
  23. J

    Mission 707 crossover rebuild.

    This is my first post, I'm fairly new to the hobby and am wanting to rebuild a set of mission 707 speakers. Picked them up for $10, they need foam on both woofers and I'd like to rebuild the crossovers. Figured this would be a good speaker to start with. Where do I start?
    • jason young
    • Thread
    • crossover rebuild mission speaker advice
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  24. B

    Distortion at high volumes

    Every time I start to get louder I hear some distortion (at least I think definitely some fuzziness for the lack of a better word) from my speakers. I’ve got a Marantz 2230 and KLH 6s. I had the same problem with a previous receiver making me think it’s the speakers. Are they being over powered...
    • bjoseff44
    • Thread
    • distortion fuzzy channel klh marantz problem speaker advice
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Speakers
  25. J

    Help in Putting Together Starter System for Vinyl

    I'm in the process of putting together a starter system for my 23 year old to play his vinyl. At the moment I've got my eye on a Nikko NR-300 receiver; Kenwood KD-44R (DD Turntable); and a pair of either POLK 19" or Infinity Sterling SS2003 speakers. Other than my DUAL 1219 turntable, I...
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