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  1. jeremyia

    Low Volume and watts speaker, with high quality

    Hello folks, first don't get upsets with my mistakes english is'nt my first langage, ahah So here is my question, I have a technics Quartz Table and a realistic STA-700 amplifier. I actually have cheap speakers, Sony SS-RXD3, they do there jobs but... I recently bought myself an awesome gift...
    • jeremyia
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    • high quality sounds speaker worth price
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Speakers
  2. A

    Mirage M-460 Woofer: Repair or Replace?

    I recently picked up a pair of Mirage M-460 speakers. I was amazed at the sound of these...not even considering the fact that one of the woofers needs repaired/replaced. Everything seems to be in pretty good shape on these except the one woofer...the surround seems to be pealing away from the...
    • amags880
    • Thread
    • m460 mirage recone repair speaker
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. Wess

    Hitachi hs-400 speakers

    hi guys, Anyone have an info or opinion on the hitachi hs-400? Uncle gave me a pair in excellent condition.
    • Wess
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    • hi-fi hitachi hs500 speaker
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  4. ccawker

    Dust cap problem on Heresey ll

    Dented in and was looking at other posts and the "tape" thing nor the "vacuum" seems to work......someone had success with the KG2 as he just cut it off and reglued it,but the Heresey dustcap is not like those. Any suggestions would be helpful. thank you.
  5. Raphaz

    Wiring three pairs of speakers

    I try to figure out if the following can be done, and what the best way is to do it: Current setup: - Large open loft space, high ceiling - 150 W PC amp – selectable A, B, C and AB channels (I have the pre/main switched on) - Chanel A: Pair of KEF Q500 @ 8 Ohms & KEF PSW2150 (bi-wired) I'd...
    • Raphaz
    • Thread
    • channels pre/main speaker switch wiring
    • Replies: 51
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. MarkNJ

    Help identifying these CL speakers?

    I'm thinking about visiting this sale tomorrow, but I was wondering if anyone could help identify some of these speakers. Some of it is nothing special (black grill cloth JVC, maybe Fishers in the top center?), but I'm more curious about the ones that look like CS-88s in the center and the ones...
  7. B

    Budget desktop setup under $200

    I'm currently looking for some new speakers, either passive or powered, between $100-$200 a pair for casual desktop use in a small bedroom. I will be using be it for music, movies, and games alike. I just want the best possible sound for my budget, no more. I would prefer new, but for the right...
  8. Andrew Heck

    Audio Adventures With The Legend Audio LEG-7000s

    So, I saw these on the auction site as a local pick-up only in Marietta (just north of the evil Atlanta) which is about a 90 min drive for me. The price was, well, I'm not sure, is it good manners to discuss such things? Anyway, lets just say I've seen what y'all are calling big store junk for...
    • Andrew Heck
    • Thread
    • burn in legend audio new speakers speaker
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  9. manizkrishn

    What brand is this speaker? Please help

    I was offered this speaker for $40 and I have no idea what brand this company is and how do the sound. Please let me know if you have any idea what this speaker is. I am planning to pick them up this evening.
  10. screenersam

    Wiring old speaker to RCA cable

    so I have some old speakers I'm connecting to a unit using RCA cables. the tweeters are wired to the woofers. coming out are two wires, one black and one yellow. the RCA cable has a central wire and an outer wire. does it matter what connects to what?
  11. dyche01

    Spotting audio gear in the movies, TV, etc.

    If you have an eye for cool-looking audio components, you notice that they are sprinkled throughout movies, TV shows, and advertisements. Here is a place to log your sightings. Here's a start. Can you name all the gear in the system Gene Hackman jams with at the end of The Conversation?
  12. RSMRecording

    Electro-Voice 12TRXB or 15TRXB based on Cabinets?

    I have a pair of vintage well built speaker cabinets that were made to close specs of a similar Altec cabinet. Currently, the cabinets are loaded with a Full-range Coaxial 15" type Stromberg-Carlson speakers from the early 1960's (chrome frames, red cones). Unfortunately, I blew one of...
    • RSMRecording
    • Thread
    • altec cabinet cabinet design electro voice knight speaker vintage
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Speakers
  13. Mike Sweeney

    Riddle me this Mr Speaker Relay

    I think I lost a cap or something on the relay board. Here's the story.. got a beat to hell 2285B but I was able to bring it to life after a fashion :) One of the two filter caps was bad so I pulled it and jumped in a new pair of 10,000 uf caps to test. Hit the power and around 100 volts ( on a...
  14. MadcapLaughs

    Altec Segovia Speakers

    Hi all, Can my Scott lk 72 handle 4ohm speakers that have a high efficiency rating?? (I know there are 4ohm taps but can it actually handle it)? I'm looking at Altec Segovias and they are 4ohm but rated in the mid 90s for efficiency, can anyone verify efficiency specs?. Also, Will the increase...
  15. YachtRocker

    Glue type for not foam area of speaker coming loose?

    I have this area of my speaker that is separating from the speaker. What type of glue would work to reseal this up? I've searched but seems like everything is on the refoaming the speaker that I find. https://photos.app.goo.gl/XDhxL3TOrGTS1PCE2 That is a link to a picture of what I'm talking...
  16. B

    Tannoy 615's

    Please forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong place, I'm new to this website. Hi all, recently I have acquired some Tannoy 615's from the Tannoy sixes series. Other than some technical specifications in the manual, It has been difficult to find any in depth reviews of these speakers. It seems...
  17. Mojoworkin

    Wharfedale W60 score! Now what? (vc rub/re-cap)

    Good Morning friends- I wanted to share my good fortune at obtaining these lovely early dome cone tweetered (not the purple pancake) Wharfedale W60's. (Actually a long time ago, but finally getting around to playing with them. Also, I have questions. Hooked them up, and the sound is "meh,"...
    • Mojoworkin
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    • listening spaces recap speaker voice coil rub w70 whafedale
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Speakers
  18. alectrevelya

    Blown 8 inch Paper Cone Woofers

    Hi there, I am new to the DIY stuff, but I'd like to save money this time around. I have a pair of Acoustic Profiles PSL 8.4 speakers, which I have just blown the woofers out of with, you guessed it, Telarc's 1978 recording of Tchaikovsky's 1812 overture. Turns out these had very cheap 8...
    • alectrevelya
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    • blown woofer crossover driver replacement speaker woofer replacement
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: DIY
  19. YachtRocker

    Speaker vibrates when I pick up or put down needle? Normal?

    So I just noticed when I had the front of the speaker off that when I put the needle down or pick it up manually the speaker really vibrates quite a bit. Just to test I put on different albums and even played some high bass rap songs from Spotify and the speakers don't do it when the music...
  20. Cody AOC

    Amplifier Noise Floor

    First off i'm going to get to the point I own a Crown XLi 2500 and a Crown XLi 800 they both have this hissing from my speakers does not matter what speakers i'm using they will have a hissing sound just loud enough that I can clearly hear it from 2 feet away at my desk in my bedroom. Is there a...
    • Cody AOC
    • Thread
    • amp amplifer crown crown amplifier hissing home audio pro audio solid state sound speaker
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: Solid State
  21. morfeora

    Help to rebuild Canton CT-90 Crossover (I mean, almost the entire boxes)

    Hi Everybody, I am Rodolfo, electronic musician from Colombia. I have found you (AK), looking for some help on the web to solve the sad story I am about to tell. I run a small record label here in Colombia, TBM Music. Been working on music production and digital mastering (mostly for my own...
    • morfeora
    • Thread
    • canton ct-90 rebuild rebuild crossover schematics needed shcematics speaker
    • Replies: 108
    • Forum: Speakers
  22. A

    Speaker caps from Mouser?

    The reason for the question is that most parts suppliers levy substantial charges for international postage - Mouser is an exception (no intended plug for the business). If anyone has experience with this, I would appreciate it if you could let me know if any of the caps in the Mouser product...
    • audiogymp
    • Thread
    • capacitor re-cap replacements speaker
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  23. P

    Zenith Portable Phonograph Speaker

    I am currently the proud owner of a Zenith Model #KPS-80... Love it. It is one of those portables that has a three channel tube amp. The speaker cone for the base unit, which is the low-frequency speaker, has crumbled. I’ve done the usual quickie repairs with glue and paper towels, but it...
  24. Homer4beer

    Where to buy full range SMALL drivers under 6.5cm

    Hi everyone, I've got these pretty rubbish Voxon speakers where one speaker has a blown mid and tweeter. I don't want these speakers for my own personal use, these are to get working again so I can give them away to a friend with some audio gear. I cannot find these drivers so far (I have no...
  25. W

    New Guy From California Here...with a (noob) question!

    Hi all, Been lurking for a few months and finally signed up. I am 27yrs old and just started to listen to and collect LPs. I have a very entry level set up right now, AT LP-120 TT into my KRK Rokkit 5 powered speaker. I am curious how can I connect an additional powered speaker to my set up...
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