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  1. Newjin

    **Something very odd **

    So I have a marantz 2245 in vary good condition and sounds great. No issues with sound and different channel. Now I just noticed this when I'm on aux with volume nob at zero turned all the way off I get a vary quiet fm station coming from my speakers I was up close ( ear right to my tweeter )...
  2. M

    Dynaco A25 modification. What is it for?

    Hello everyone, I bought a pair of Dynaco A25's a stoop sale the other day and later noticed that someone had modified the input with a fuse. Does anyone know why someone would have done this? Also, do you think it is ok to remove it from the circuit? thank you in advance. Matthew
  3. DoctorJon

    Speaker Repair Question

    Hello, I just purchased some Ohm Pro 32s and I plan on using them for casual listening. I the foams are in pretty good condition but I noticed there is a tear on the foam of one of the speakers. Is it possible to fix it with an adhesive such as silicone/tape while retaining sound quality?I...
  4. buckeye56

    Speaker Rattle

    My EPI 100 speakers, which I've had since '81 or '82, produce a rattling sound (mostly when bass is coming through) regardless if I'm listening to the radio, playing CDs or vinyl. They are located on top of bookshelves and the bass dial is actually set to around 2-1/2. Any ideas on easy fixes...
    • buckeye56
    • Thread
    • epi 100 rattling sound speaker speaker advice
    • Replies: 64
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. Riki

    Anyone recognize this driver manufacturer logo?

    I was wondering if anyone recognized the logo on this driver? I found it in pair of speakers that were "manufactured for sound studios". More info at the thread below. https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/speakers-manufactured-for-sound-studios-newark-delaware.880010/
    • Riki
    • Thread
    • driver identification identify mystery speakers speaker
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. U

    Old stereo speakers repair ?

    there were some knicks in these and I wondered if rubber based super glue would work.? Probably not something you should put a lot of money into . For basement system or surrounds probably! Put pictures of front of the speakers the drivers and stuff are in really good condition.
    • ultumax
    • Thread
    • bookshelf speakers phillips magnovox speaker vintage speaker
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: Speakers
  7. Riki

    Speakers: "Manufactured For Sound Studios" Newark, Delaware

    I found this speakers at a local thrift ship for dirt cheap. I couldn't resist getting them. If anything, restoring the cabs will be good refinishing practice. Has anyone ever heard of Sound Studios in Newark Delaware? I wish they would have included a "manufactured by" sticker ;) ..... If...
    • Riki
    • Thread
    • speaker speaker advice
    • Replies: 51
    • Forum: Speakers
  8. Brice

    Crossover caps upgrade McIntosh LS340

    Hi guys, I've posted my work on the caps upgrade for the crossover of the McIntosh LS340 speaker. It is here. https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/mcintosh-ls340-cross-over-cap-upgrade.878883/ Thanks Brice.
    • Brice
    • Thread
    • crossover film caps ls340 speaker
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  9. Brice

    McIntosh LS340 Cross over cap upgrade

    Hi guys, I've realized some time ago that my speakers are reaching 15 years of trusted usage. I knew that in the crossover board inside the speaker there was some non polarized electrolytic capacitors. I decided to refresh them all, and while doing so, trying to upgrade some to film caps where...
    • Brice
    • Thread
    • crossover film capacitor upgrade ls340 mcinthosh speaker
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: McIntosh Audio
  10. S

    Playing Vinyl—Modern or Vintage Speakers?

    I’m currently building a small vintage bedroom setup. I already picked up a Rotel RX-402 receiver circa ‘76, and I’m eyeing a Technics SL-Q2 turntable. My speaker question—a pair of B&W bookshelves for $100 (I won’t know what model until later in the week), or a pair of Design Acoustics PS-6a...
    • ssny13
    • Thread
    • b&w bowers & wilkins design acoustics ps-6a rotel rx-402 speaker turntable vintage vinyl
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. SimplySound

    Speaker Spec-sheet Links

    Hey folks, found this link to a wide range of speaker spec-sheets, which may be helpful to some.
  12. J

    Need Advice with Acoustat 2+2 Breakdowns

    I bought my wonderful speakers in 1982. About 20 years ago, I had to replace one of the electrostatic transducer panels, and that went well. Recently I've had more problems that have turned very frustrating. Last autumn, one of my speakers had audio output way down. I quickly discovered that...
    • jmrathbun
    • Thread
    • acoustat electrostatic speaker
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  13. C

    Distorted sound from one Tannoy SRM10B speaker

    Hi there, I hooked up my beloved Tannoys 10” and one speaker had it sound distorted and at a lower volume. I switched L to R and R to L speaker connections and had the same experience. Any idea what could be the issue? The membrane looks good to me. Could it be blown? Or damaged coil? Any test...
    • cydest
    • Thread
    • loudspeaker speaker srm10b srm12b tannoy
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. Martynka

    The best Bang Olufsen speaker - Beovox M70 ( IMHO )

    Hi, I finished work with my KEF 104aB https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/kef-104ab-one-more-time.864834/ but I don't like stagnation... so I started another speaker project. I work with the best sounded ( IMHO ) Bang Olufsen speakers Beovox M70. After few months with KEF's I...
    • Martynka
    • Thread
    • b&o bang olufsen crossover m70 speaker veneer
    • Replies: 77
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. hifijohn

    How high can you go??

    Even though I got out of high end audio many years ago I still like to go back in to see how insane can they get,and I must say they never disappoint.They latest in the insane world of audiophiles is the vox olympian by british company living voice.A four way with separate sub-woofer.As they say...
  16. lattiboy

    Single-driver curious...... (Alpair 12P questions)

    Hi all, I've become really interested in single-drive speakers recently. I've got a chance to grab a pre-built L/C/R set of Alpair 12P Super Pensil Speakers locally and am tempted to do so. I currently have a pair of Sony SS-TL5 speakers, which I consider some of the best I've ever heard...
    • lattiboy
    • Thread
    • alpair single driver sony speaker ss-tl5
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  17. P

    Can anyone ID these speakers?

    A friend owns a pair of the speaker in the attached photos. Very heavy, grills had a badge at one point but no longer, just the sticker on rear. Thanks !
    • Patjnyb
    • Thread
    • canadian speakers speaker
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Speakers
  18. Klaatu561

    My new vintage speaker stands. And You?

    The sound is able flow under the speakers and sounds great. I say if you are going to go vintage- go vintage!
  19. E

    Goey Sansuis? Sansui speaker surrounds leaking...adhesive?

    I was looking to purchase some Sansui speakers, and the seller showed me a picture of leaking woofers and said it was normal. I've got several pairs of sansuis, and I have seen many more. I have never seen them leaking fluid or adhesive. What do you make of this? I would assume spilled...
  20. J

    Klipsch kg4 passive woofer not working

    Bought new kg4s. All banged to hell and back but everything is intact .One of the passive woofers isn't pumping. How do I fix this?
  21. Isaac C.

    Dynaco A25 Questions

    Hello everyone, I recently picked up a nice pair of Dynaco A25s and have a couple of questions. Firstly, does anyone have a suggestion as to what to use to remove stains from the white grill cloth? Finally, I might potentially recap these and was wondering if the drivers are in anyway "sealed"...
    • Isaac C.
    • Thread
    • dynaco 25 grill cloth recap speaker stain
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Speakers
  22. S

    Polk Rt600i Problem

    Hi, this product is an older model and therefore I understand if people are unable to help me but I picked up a pair of used Polk Audio Rt600i's for 40$ and they sound very dark and muffled almost as if I had a towel covering the speakers, unlike any typical muddiness Ive heard. However it...
  23. H

    Setup Advice

    I've been researching turntables and a amp/speaker setup for the past month or so and I've now come up with more questions than answers so I figured I'd just make a post to get direct answers. The turntables I've been debating about getting have been the Pro-ject essential iii, Sony PS-HX500 or...
    • Harshizle
    • Thread
    • amplifer reciever speaker turntable
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  24. JayPare

    Yamaha NS-430 high pitch sound from mid-range drivers

    I recently acquired a Yamaha system which consists of a CA-410 amp, a CT-410 tuner, a YP-211 turntable and a pair of NS-430 speakers. I traded everything for my Akai AM-U02 receiver. I didn't test everything yet but I plugged the speaker to my Toshiba SA-300 and I hear a high pitch sound from...
    • JayPare
    • Thread
    • driver high pitch mid-range sound speaker yamaha yamaha speakers
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  25. GiantPanda

    Crescendo 3007 woofer help

    Hi All, Just refoamed a set of these yesterday with a set of foams from my audio addiction using the proper glue on the cones (weldwood). Not sure of the history as these were a CL score ($120 for the pair plus a velodyne F1200B!) Upon firing them up, it seemed that the sound was very 1 sided...
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