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  1. M

    Marantz 2270 and jbl l112?

    I am owner of a marantz 2270 and I am looking for the perfect match! Do you think that the jbl l112 will perform at it's best with the 2270?
    • Mattias666
    • Thread
    • amp bookshelf jbl jbl l112 marantz marantz 2270 reciever speaker
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Music Reviews
  2. chalmer31

    Lafayette LR 5555a speaker recommendations

    Just picked up a Lafayette LR 5555a on the auction site for $140 shipped. After months of AK reading and research on receivers-for-beginners threads, the Lafayette grabbed my eye, so now I'm in. I've downloaded the manual from an AK link, and am hoping to learn well and do right by the gear. SO...
    • chalmer31
    • Thread
    • 5555a lafayette speaker speaks vintage
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Solid State
  3. B

    Thinking about upgrading energy 3.1e

    So my current bedroom set up is a set of energy 3.1e, and a paradigm pdr 10, running off a technics sa ax7 (not an ideal set up bud for what I have into it, it seems to sound half decent). There are a set of paradigm 5se mk3 for sale for $90, I was wondering if they are worth it, and if not what...
    • BrokeCollege
    • Thread
    • energy paradigm speaker technics upgrade used vintage
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  4. Sam08861

    Refurbishing Wharfedale W60D Mark IIs

    Just picked up a pair off of craigslist. First pic shows the "before/after" of hitting them with restorafinish. One on left shows the wood after cleaning and right after applying restorafinish with 0000 steel wool. Went with their mahogany tint as I like a reddish tone even though these are...
    • Sam08861
    • Thread
    • 6v6gt british restore speaker w60d mark ii walnut wharfedale
    • Replies: 50
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. C

    Using 22 gauge .999 24K Gold Wire as Bi-Wire Jumpers?!

    Ok... so I'm setting up my 5th system (5.1 Orb Audio Mod2x Stainless + Super Eight Sub + Marantz SR6009)... I know this will sound a bit nuts, but... But the stock jumpers on the Orb Audio Mod2x are stranded and hard to insert speaker solid wire into. Also horrible speaker wire. I was looking @...
  6. Edwin Powell

    HELP!!! My cat thinks one of my speakers is a scratching post!

    Okay, I think the subject line pretty well conveys the message. My cat has singled out one of my Kenwood speakers in the dining room as a scratching post. Why she has picked this one speaker of the ten speakers in the house, eight of which are at floor level, as the target for her punishment, I...
  7. hvnorton

    Realistic Mach One driver removal...

    Hi all, I am currently trying to change the surrounds on my realistic Mach Ones and I can't figure how to get the drivers out. Do I have to open the cabinet or can they be removed from the front? It seemed at first like they might be able to come out of the front however after taking all of the...
    • hvnorton
    • Thread
    • diy realistic mach one speaker surrounds
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY
  8. V

    Vintage Round speakers

    Hi guys, it have this vintage round (5inch) speakers that I'll like to identified, searching the net found a identical model with a badge of Toshiba, but mines had a "P" logo on the badge, perhaps an early model of Panasonic? The speakers are made in Japan. Thanks for your help
  9. S

    Amp recommendations for the Sony APM 909

    Hello, I'm pretty new to tinkering with audio setups. My father gave me his old speakers, but the amp (Sony FH-909R) is not working. I want to buy a new budget amp for the speakers to get them running first. Does anyone have any suggetions for what I could use? One poster here...
  10. R

    Old and dmaged Vieta speakers worth buying for repair?

    Hello to all, I recently moved to spain from Israel so i left all the heavy property behind, i am now looking to buy a stereo on a budget. (a tight budget...) I saw these pair of Vieta Delta series speakers on second hand board and i'm considering it, does anyone have any opinion about them? do...
    • ronen
    • Thread
    • repair restore speaker vieta
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: DIY
  11. ligPeccatum

    What is the best vintage receiver for speakers Dynaco A-25 ?

    Hello everyone! I hope you all are doing great. This is my first thread and I would like to take advantage of your immense audio knowledge to ask you what you think the best vintage receiver is for a pair of Dynaco A-25. :idea: I have in mind the Marantz 2270 or the Sansui Eight. I am willing...
  12. F

    May be unrelated. Please help my speaker!

    Hello. I am aware that this may be quite of topic to what this forum is designed for. I am hoping that it can be overlooked and that some kind, intelligent person could help me. My partner recently bought a so called sonos sound bar, which he deeply loves. This evening our daughter...
    • Findusford
    • Thread
    • audio help cleaning grill help sonos speaker
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  13. PROJECT 2501

    REPLACING 8 OHM TWEETER WITH 16 OHM HORN

    What would be the expected results of replacing a 8 ohm tweeter with a 16 ohm compression driver and horn? Since there is double the impedance, should I expect lower output? Could someone please give me a crash course in basic speaker design and break it down for me? Thanks P.s Im aware that...
    • PROJECT 2501
    • Thread
    • 2501 design diy horns project speaker tweeters
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY
  14. J

    How to connect my Infinity RS 4001 to my LG TV

    Hi, I wanna connect my 2 Infinity RS 4001, to my LG TV, but I don´t know what I need, and how. If you could help me, I would be very gratefull, thanks!
    • javier icaza
    • Thread
    • connect infinity speaker speakersystem tv
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. copezone

    Bright Blue Grill Cloth

    Hey gang, I'm looking for a reasonably priced bright-ish blue grill cloth to revamp the grills on a set of Bose 501 series IV. I can't seem to find quite the color I'm looking for in the standard searches. Below are a few examples, color wise, that I'm looking for. Thanks!! BLUE BLUE...
    • copezone
    • Thread
    • bose grill restoration speaker speaker grills
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
  16. UncleAcid

    Need help working on a Pioneer C-5600 speaker

    Hello, I am asking for help here because i'm trying to reach a Christmas deadline. Just recently, I bought a Pioneer C-5600 receiver with two speakers. When I got everything home, I plugged it in and found out that one of the speakers didn't work. The C-5600 unit is funky because it only works...
  17. beedub

    Sony APM-141ES with sqaure shaped drivers.

    what is the story on them please? it says, Sony APM-141ES, made in Germany, t-8151-115-2 I just tried them out, they seem power hungry. Not a full spectrum sound, crystal clear mids are lacking I think, compared to my other set with 9"Airbornes and Philips tweeters. Not bad, a bit "stereo-ey" as...
    • beedub
    • Thread
    • apm-141-es sony speaker
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  18. 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
  19. UncleAcid

    Pioneer C-5600 speakers power up, but no sound comes out

    Pioneer by UncleAcid posted Nov 22, 2015 at 12:42 PMHello, I came here because I was told that you guys are pretty good with this stuff. Just recently, I purchased a Pioneer C-5600 with 2 speakers as a present for my friend who just recently lost his house and father as a result of the Butte...
    • UncleAcid
    • Thread
    • c-5600 help pioneer repair help speaker
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  20. ericleehall

    Today's Craigslist find: Dahlquist DQ20i - $300 ....

    Scored this pair today which has upgraded crossovers & refoamed woofers... They are sounding pretty good already, does anyone have any pointers for using or tweaking them?
    • ericleehall
    • Thread
    • craigslist dahlquist dalquist speaker
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  21. zooba72

    On-Wall Front Speakers Recommendations ?

    Hello All, I have an opportunity to mount speakers in my dining room. I don't have a ton of room and these speakers would have to be mounted pretty close to the ceiling... i don't have a lot of options. I've been searching through the old threads but can't find any consensus. I'm curious if...
    • zooba72
    • Thread
    • on-wall speaker wall wall-mount
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  22. destroyerzx1

    Tube amp for JBL Apollo C51's?

    Picked up a pair of JBL speakers sat for $20, they sound pretty damn awesome on a emotiva xpa-2 and citation 22 but would like to hear them through a tube amp. I need it to be 16 ohms and around the $500 mark. I'm not against kits I just need some recommendations...
    • destroyerzx1
    • Thread
    • apollo c51 jbl recomdation speaker tube vintage
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  23. S

    Powering speaker and a subwoofer without built in amp

    Hello there, I have this really nice set of bookshelf speakers that i was planning to power with a mini amp like the lepai 2020 etc however i have this AMAZING sounding subwoofer from a home theater that wasn't being using and i want to know how i can power the bookshelf and subwoofer with an...
    • Satoshi
    • Thread
    • amplifier audio speaker subwoofer
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  24. Harlon

    How To Hook Up Speakers On Old VM Amp

    While I'm waiting for parts for my console project, I'm trying to get my Voice of Music 6V6 fired up. It has odd, to me, speaker terminals and I'm not sure how to hook things up. It didn't come with speakers or speaker cables. Here is a copy of the schematic. I'll upload some pics shortly...
    • Harlon
    • Thread
    • 6v6 hookup speaker voice of music
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Tube Audio
  25. MarbleSwitchboard

    Design Acoustics D-6 Rat Habitat Edition (restore log)

    Well I restored a pair of these earlier and they turned out very nicely. So I thought I couldn't go wrong with another pair. Well this pair is in a bit rougher shape. Yes that is what you think it is. Rat poop and half eaten seeds. These speakers would be like a rat dream home though...
    • MarbleSwitchboard
    • Thread
    • 8 inch woofer d-6 design acoustics restore speaker speakers tweeter tweeters vintage
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Speakers
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