advent 25th anniversary paint job
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My thoughts?
ICK!
advents are beautiful speakers, and although I don't like the idea of painting them, to each their own.
If you do decide to paint them I would use something that is NOT latex based. This will make removal easier in the event you decide to sell them.
.....because if you do decide to sell them you will get next to nothing If they've been painted. I personally would simply drape black fabric over the cabinet if the wood bothers you. You can also get Advent Legacy speakers which have a much more modern, contemporary 'ikea' look to them. See the Advent Identification sticky at the top of the speaker forum for pictures of various models.
Again, I personally would not paint them. If you like the advent sound but what a different style, check out some other models.
ICK!
advents are beautiful speakers, and although I don't like the idea of painting them, to each their own.
If you do decide to paint them I would use something that is NOT latex based. This will make removal easier in the event you decide to sell them.
.....because if you do decide to sell them you will get next to nothing If they've been painted. I personally would simply drape black fabric over the cabinet if the wood bothers you. You can also get Advent Legacy speakers which have a much more modern, contemporary 'ikea' look to them. See the Advent Identification sticky at the top of the speaker forum for pictures of various models.
Again, I personally would not paint them. If you like the advent sound but what a different style, check out some other models.
gkimeng
Forum Mod, ClassicSpeakerPages.net
If you paint them, their resale value will drop to zero unless you part out the drivers and electonic components. Just get some stretchy black nylon fabric and wrap the entire box in a big black "stocking."
P-l-e-a-s-e don't paint them 
- let them present themselves in their original and intended glory.
- let them present themselves in their original and intended glory.
basite
I took a headstart...
EricC
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clydeselsor
Lunatic Member
There yours! Paint em if you want to! A mob of angry villagers might come pounding down your door if you do!
thedelihaus
Nocturnal transmissions
The 25th anniversarys are not common. But the 5002/5012s are moreso- and the same speaker.
The 5002s are utility cabs, and not so bad to re-finish as you'd prefer.
The 5012s/25th anniversarys are loved, feature real veneer, quality bullnose edging, and staining them will get negative feedback from collectors and enthusiasts.
Still, they are your speakers. You have to live with them- not us.
Best advice if you do go this route is a nice sanding and a black stain, or have an auto body shop spray them piano-black gloss. Otherwise, they'll most likely come out looking pretty lousy and cheap.
Staining them black, if you want it to come out properly, is going to take some elbow grease. I bet you can do it successfully, if you are willing to invest the proper time and elbow grease into it.
The 5002s are utility cabs, and not so bad to re-finish as you'd prefer.
The 5012s/25th anniversarys are loved, feature real veneer, quality bullnose edging, and staining them will get negative feedback from collectors and enthusiasts.
Still, they are your speakers. You have to live with them- not us.
Best advice if you do go this route is a nice sanding and a black stain, or have an auto body shop spray them piano-black gloss. Otherwise, they'll most likely come out looking pretty lousy and cheap.
Staining them black, if you want it to come out properly, is going to take some elbow grease. I bet you can do it successfully, if you are willing to invest the proper time and elbow grease into it.
my doors are always open....
Grey.Coupe
Active Member
Lemon oil with a little beeswax in it has been berry, berry good to my speakers...
