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I need help replacing speakers

soundnovice2 said:
I am beyond confused trying to replace speakers on little shelf system. I know its nothing special. Its not a top brand but it always got the job done till a speaker blew out. I've been searching for speakers but the tech language has my head spinning. Its definitely not the caliber that expert audio guys on this blog would even give a second look but I'd really like your help. The built in amp is 6 ohms and the speakers were 6 ohms 85 watts each with max handling of 170 watts each. Please see the attachment and give me a recommendation of a compatible bookshelf speaker that will sound good and will play at the volume of the speakers that came with it. Thanks in advance, like I said I know its not a high end stereo but I like it.
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Here's look at the back of the speaker and the back of the unit. Maybe this could help with some speaker options. Thank you to everyone giving an option and trying to help. I really appreciate it.
 
They Sharp's aren't worth the effort. You can get those Mission's shipped for under $75.
 
E2 said:
They Sharp's aren't worth the effort. You can get those Mission's shipped for under $75.
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Thanks. I know the Sharp speakers aren't very good. I am a little confused where they come up with the 85W and 170 max power handling number on the back. Especially after searching around and not seeing any bookshelf speakers that size with numbers like that. Again, I'm a novice so I'm tapping the hobby/experts for info. I will look into Missions. I do see them on EBAY.
 
seely said:
Something like the Dayton "C" & "B" series speakers from Parts Express comes to mind. I don't have personal experience with them, but Dayton is pretty well respected as far as budget speakers go, and these are all 6 ohm with fairly high sensitivity, geared toward lower power amps. I would guess that even if you went with one of the 4" woofer options it would be an improvement over the original speakers.

Couple examples, there's quite a few models in this series:

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Dayton Audio Classic B65 Bookshelf Speaker Pair Wood

Dayton Audio Classic B65 Bookshelf Speaker Pair Wood Dayton Audio Classic B65 The Classic B65 bookshelf speaker boasts an elegant cabinet design that houses an all new Dayton Audio 6-1/2” bass driver and a 1” silk dome tweeter. With a meticulously engineered crossover, the Classic B65 creates an...
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CLEARANCE Dayton Audio B652 6-1/2" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair

Dayton Audio B652 6-1/2" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair They're tiny, but there's plenty about them to like You've seen the B652 speakers reviewed positively by Stereophile, c|net, and Apartment Therapy. Now try them for yourself! Engineered to deliver conversation-starting bang-for-the-buck...
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Woofer: 6-1/2" polypropylene • Tweeter: 5/8" polycarbonate ferrofluid cooled • Power handling: 40 watts RMS/75 watts max • Impedance: 6 ohms • Frequency response: 70-20,000 Hz • Sensitivity: 87 dB 1W/1m • Dimensions: 11-13/16" H x 7-1/16" W x 6-7/16" D • Sold in pairs
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UPDATE: I ordered a pair of B65's from Parts Express. I will update when I get them and give them a shot. Under 100 bucks, so definitely worth a try.
 
Speaker efficiency is key for you. A low power amp is way more likely to damage speakers. A high wattage amp, 150 watt and higher, will be the best choice for you. Keeping the bookshelf system is never really going to meet your needs. Start with the high efficiency speakers. After those have been acquired then, when the time is right, upgrade your amplifier system. I prefer high wattage receivers. My living room system has a Pioneer SX-1250 and SX-1280. My bedroom system uses an Onkyo TX-8500II. I have had these systems for 20 years plus and have cranked them big time. I have never had a blown speaker.
 
Its a shame AR isn't making an advanced version of the well respected 4ax for thats what you need. ADS and Braun also made some excellent small speakers. I haven't been in the small speaker searching business since I bought my M&K K7's which worked great with their small double 8 inch sub woofer. Then I added another K7 for the center and two K5 for the rear speakers when I put the system in my RV with a NAD DVD/CD combo player integrated amp. The first one only played DVD's CD's and had a tuner. Then I replaced it with a model that would also play Blu-rays. It was at the same time when we had to add decoder boxes for digital TV reception. Seemed like every time you turned around things were changing.

Just stick with stereo you will be more than happy.
 
I love the mini systems, while most of mine are from the 70's and 80's some of the newer ones do sound pretty good.

I do have other concerns, it looks like you have a million speakers hooked up to the back, there should be two black and two red wires, each going to a speaker terminal hole. While Panasonic/Technics did go deep into bi-amping, I don't think Sharp did so it should be the standard R + L set-up.

One of the easiest tests for speakers is to switch them to make sure it's the speaker and not the stereo, maybe I missed that part of the discussion but I would try that. I'd also try headphones and see if both channels are working. While the speakers are relatively cheap, they are super robust, unless maybe the wiring mess in the back did damage if you touched the wrong spot while the unit was powered on.

Good luck with your repairs.
 
Bone Yard said:
I do have other concerns, it looks like you have a million speakers hooked up to the back, there should be two black and two red wires, each going to a speaker terminal hole. While Panasonic/Technics did go deep into bi-amping, I don't think Sharp did so it should be the standard R + L set-up.
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It does look like there's more wires involved than there should be back there
 
Parts exspress sells some Dayton audio bookshelf speakers that should match up pretty well and won’t cost big bucks !
 
I expect the 10% distortion to hit right around 85% of full volume on any of my mini-systems and boomboxes. There are some exceptions, mostly the higher end equipment that had similar pricing as full-size components. At lower volume the distortion is non-existant.
 
KingBubba said:
Speaker efficiency is key for you. A low power amp is way more likely to damage speakers. A high wattage amp, 150 watt and higher, will be the best choice for you. Keeping the bookshelf system is never really going to meet your needs. Start with the high efficiency speakers. After those have been acquired then, when the time is right, upgrade your amplifier system. I prefer high wattage receivers. My living room system has a Pioneer SX-1250 and SX-1280. My bedroom system uses an Onkyo TX-8500II. I have had these systems for 20 years plus and have cranked them big time. I have never had a blown speaker.
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This is silly. The OP doesn't need or want a 150 watt amplifier. He came here looking for guidance on how to replace his speakers. Sheesh.
 
soundnovice2 said:
Woofer sounds distorted and buzzing when volume is turned up. I checked closely, no broken seams. It sounds internal. Like I said I'm a novice.
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Try taking the speaker apart. It could be something as simple as a loose screw or a broken piece of plastic rattling inside or a frayed wire.
 
I believe the gentleman wanted to be able to safely crank it up a bit. With his system, being what it is, he will always risk blowing more speakers, if he wants to get loud. Why not make it so he can crank-it safely. A proper investment in tools will make it so he can do what he really wants to accomplish. Anyway, I made a suggestions, not an order.
 
Are the Sharp speaker wires fitted to the speakers with spring clips? A lot of times those mini systems are hard wired into the inside of the speakers. No big deal but you'd need to cut and strip the wires observing polarity. Might as well replace the wires with proper 16 gauge zip cord speaker wire.
 
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