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Advice - replacing M&K SW85

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Oneilljk

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Hey all - brand-brand new to the forum. Looking for advice/guidance on a unique situation. Having demo work done on our house and the contractor literally put a hole in the cone. They’re offering to replace but finding a single SW85 is proving difficult. Would love advice on what to do. We have an 8 speaker set up that’s run throughout the floor, all M&K. Should I just make them replace with a single IW85? Would I then need to replace the set vs just one? Is there another in wall speaker besides the M&K 85 line anyone would recommend? I obviously don’t want to end up with a worse speaker considering they’re at fault, but open to ideas.

Thanks!
 
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Hi,

I wouldn't recommend using a single IW85, as the drivers are similarly sized but definitely quite different. The original M&Ks used all danish drivers.
I believe the new MKsound use chinese units. Additionally, the SW-85s were typically installed with a kit that impacts performance as well.

I still assemble the original M&K speakers using the original cabinets, drivers and crossovers. I can assemble S-150 / MPS-2510 LCRs, as well as SS-150, SS-250 / MPS-2525, and MPS-2575 tripole surrounds.

Unfortunately, I can't send a replacement driver. I did a bit of that earlier to help folks out, but I need the remaining parts to fill the enclosures on hand. I also can't recommend eBay, as many parts from the bankruptcy sale in California circulate there. Most of those drivers were QA rejects. I bought cases of original drivers that were never delivered, so they were not from the auction.

However, I happen to have a spare, new in box, SW-85 left from installing the ceiling speakers in my basement 11.1 system. I would be willing to swap it for your damaged SW-85 and cash. That way you can use the original installation and use the grill from the original so the colors match. I can send pics if you are interested.

If you want to discuss it, my email is chaswerner@gmail.com

I still feel the original Miller & Kreisel equipment is superior to almost anything for multichannel HT use. There was a reason almost all THX film studios used those speakers to master movies. Your SW-85s are smaller, but use the same drivers as their bigger relatives.

I hope this helps,
charlie
 
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