Advent ID

[jpdylon]

Wow, that sure makes a difference. I had to sand the tops first with some 220 grit to get rid of the paint rings, but they look fantastic now. Any hints on fixing the two dented back corners?

Unfortunately, they're closed thru Jan 4th. Their kit costs about $40 with shipping and tax. I found a guy locally who does these professionally (out of his garage) for $60, and can have them back by Wednesday, so what the hey, I'll try doing it myself on the next pair

Thanks to everyone for being so helpful. Can't wait to hook these up :yes:

Wood putty and a putty knife can make the dents go away, then just stain them to match the wood if it stands out too much.

I hope your refoamer guy will shim the voice coil. Although there is plenty of play in the VC gap, shimming the VC will insure the VC is trued and there will be no chance of rub. That, and it makes drytime alot less because you don't have to worry about if its gonna dry straight.

 

[Teradacto58]

Aged Foam

Hey Chicks....Even if the foam looks good....touch it with your finger..in front of the seller...If it crumbles....offer him less! I have just about bought a few "GOOD" speakers , as the sellers say....over the years.. When I have told them that the foam breaks down over time. ...and have come home with some pretty sweet deals! I found a few pairs of these Advents...as well as a recent pair of EV 16'S...3-WAY 12"...WOOFERS need foam suspenions.

 

[Teradacto58]

The Advents + EV's were all found for $10-12 a pair....as well as my L100 JBLS
The JBL's were found at a thrift store ,for $12.00...and parted out on Ebay for $546.00 and I still have the 123A woofers...in need of foam!..for another project!!

 

[johnjohn]

I was just on craigs list looking for the A150's (I had seen them yesterday and forgot about them) but luckly they are gone and I am saved from myself. Congrats on the Advents! I'm glad I didn't see them. Once again, saved me from myself. I think I have enough speakers to build a house about right now. To much good stuff on the good old Sacramento Craigslist these days.

 

[chicks]

To much good stuff on the good old Sacramento Craigslist these days.

Like this, a Mcintosh MC-602 for $5500 :drool: Way out of my price range (anything over $50 is out of my price range )

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I told the seller to post on sfbay list, they would sell in a day. He did, and they did.

 

[chicks]

Just picked up the repaired woofers, and am now enjoying the best pair of speakers I've ever owned I'll ignore the dented corners for now, just going to listen for a few days with a big grin on my face. :yes:

 

[jackgiff]

OK, "She Who Must Be Obeyed" has declared that there will be a maximum of one (1) pair of speakers in need of refurbishment in the household at any one time.

So, I've searched these august forums, and it looks like the A-150's have a slight edge over the New Advents. They are also almost exactly the same size as the speakers on the wife's crapola department store Sony faux-rack system, and have the same Oak veneer (real vs. vinyl on the Sony's). They also appear to be in better cosmetic condition. WAF is a big consideration here, unfortunately.

The seller says the A-150's have rips around the woofer surrounds, but he's unable to remove the Advent grilles (aren't they just velcro'd on?).

I'm scheduled to pick these up this afternoon, just have to make the decision on which pair...

These will be used in a large room, approx 14' X 24', driven by a mid '80's Realistic receiver with 75Wpc.

Assuming both need to be re-foamed, which is the better choice?

Wow, chicks, pick up both pairs. After all, it is always easier to get forgiveness than it is to get permission.

 

[johnjohn]

Wow, chicks, pick up both pairs. After all, it is always easier to get forgiveness than it is to get permission.

Words to live by:yes: