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  1. henryporter

    DIY E-V speaker build

    Hey AK, For my first post I thought I would share a DIY speaker build I did while in quarantine this Spring. For the cabinet I had a pair of CS ‘88 I bought from a flea market a few years back. Loved the look hated the muddy mids even after recap. So I found a pair of e-v sp12b’s and decided to...
  2. DoctorJon

    Need some wisdom with a vintage Jensen ID [See Pics]

    Hey all, Just found some vintage Jensen speakers at a thrift store for under 15 bucks. However, I know very little about Jensen speakers this old. I predict there from the 1960s after doing some comparison with other similar photos. Are these Jensen's of this era known for being pretty quality...
  3. jimmkitts

    Speaker advice

    I know speaker preference is a purely subjective thing, but I need some advice. I'll provide as much info as I can. First, I love the sound of the stereo in my music room. The smallest bedroom in my house after my kids moved out. Reallistic STA-2100, LAB-400 and a pair of KEF 104/2's. Also...
  4. J

    Pioneer Sx-727 Receiver with Speakers

    What I own: Receiver: SX-727 In working order, theres a couple physical dings to it. When you switch from input options the sound does get a little static-y. Speakers: Quadra Linear Horn System They work surprisingly really well. Great Bass. Its obviously not with the clarity of modern...
  5. lattiboy

    Looking for recommendations on a large floor-standing speaker to build

    Hello all, I’ve cleared out a huge amount of speakers and I’m currently running dual NAD 2400s with PSB Strauss Golds. I’m not in love with them, and I’m thinking of building a set of DiY floor standers. My friend is a master carpenter and my other friend has a cnc machine, so I feel it’s dumb...
  6. Zach Nelson

    Electro Voice FR12-2 score!

    It's 10:30am and already scored a nice pair of electro voice fr12-2. $50!!!!!
  7. S

    Wharfedale Denton 2, B&W DM-302 or DM-303

    Good morning friends, I need your opinion, I would be grateful if you could help me. I am undecided between three pairs of speakers the wharfedale denton 2, B&W DM302 and DM303. In terms of price there are all about the same, wharfedale for 80 and the b&w to 100eur. Also don't now if it's to...
  8. D

    Speaker Identification Help Please

    Does anyone know what these are and if they are of good quality?
  9. G

    How do you test electrostatic panels?

    I just acquired four 45.5”x8” electrostatic panels that I am looking to test. I know that I can’t test them like a conventional speaker, but I am not sure how else to do it. There are three identical wires coming out of each panel. Also, since I could not find a brand, model number, or any other...
  10. E

    canton fonum 251

    Hi there, i just found in a local store Canton Fonum 251 speakers for 60 euro. Speakers are almost like new. I usually listen to progressive rock and hard rock. Would you recommend me these speakers. What are the pros and cons? thanks, stay with music. \m/.
  11. lvredrider

    Speaker re-cap

    How do you know when you should re-cap a speaker cabinet? Even though the speakers are old, If the capacitance measures out, should it still be replaced?
  12. Saint Reed

    Help with Cerwin Vega D7's. Possible recap?

    hey audiophiles. Need help. Just bought a pair of cerwin vega d7s. Was listening not too loud and one went out completely. Blew a fuse. Replaced fuse and the woofer doesn't work at all now. And the mids and tweeters sound faint and terrible. I should also mention that the attenuator knobs for...
  13. Guth

    ADS L300W Speakers

    Hey All, I have been enjoying these little ADSL300W speakers in my office system for a while now. I acquired them by way of Ebay a few years ago and eventually decided to combine them with a small 30 NAD D3030 integrated amplifier (30WPC), fed primarily by streaming digital sources. This...
  14. Outspaced

    HPM-100 Question - Input Terminals

    Hello all. New to posting on the forum but have certainly learned alot visiting over the years. I just picked up a pair of Pioneer HPM-100s and they seem to be missing the input terminal caps - not the posts themselves but the red and black (spring loaded?) caps. The service manual says they...
  15. J

    How to setup subwoofers for my desktop speakers for CRT TV

    Hi, I currently bought some old speakers for my CRT (Bose Video Roommates) but the thing is I heard they don't have great low end and is known for mediocre low-frequency sound. What's a subwoofer? and how do I add to the existing setup to make better or more complete or the best way to go about...
  16. V

    HELP! Speaker Not Connecting

    Hi, I am currently trying to connect my Thonet & Vander HochBT speakers to my Technics SA-500 receiver I recently bought. It has been sitting in my upstairs set up which is a bit more low end than my downstairs and have been keeping it there for the time being. I am now trying to connect the...
  17. PioneerPoet

    BIC Venturi v820 - help needed

    I have a pair of BIC Venturi v820. I bought them on FB marketplace for mighty cheap a while ago, but I wasn’t able to hear them when I bought them. When I hook them, the tweeters play, but there is no base coming out of them. The subs are not moving at all. I took the hookup panel off and the...
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