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Jensen OPC 24 and OPC 25 Speakers

Since the covers are fragile, it won't be a huge deal to lose the coloured foam surrounds and ring. Unless I don't have to!

Have any sources or DIY tricks popped up lately for blue red and yellow surrounds, and a little red foam ring?
 
The foam around the tweeter is functional, not cosmetic. You can replace with felt weather stripping. I posted about above on AK.
Nice find.
 
@cgutz, I didn't write that very clearly! I will definitely replace all foam surrounds and the little foam ring around the tweeter.

I was just wondering if anyone had come up with sources for coloured surrounds or open celled foam rings.

Thanks!

Once gone over they will satisfy my need for a big pair of speakers.
 
I finally tried out the 24s. I have done absolutely nothing to them except wipe down the exterior. They both measured 6.6 ohms across the terminals, so I decided to cross my fingers and give them a gentle go in my new listening closet. The Sansuis in there just didn't have any bass, so I looked at the Jensens and said to self, "These have to have some bass."

Well, they sure did. But the surprising part is that even on the floor, they have a great vertical soundstage. Very unexpected.
 
bradyzq said:
I finally tried out the 24s. I have done absolutely nothing to them except wipe down the exterior. They both measured 6.6 ohms across the terminals, so I decided to cross my fingers and give them a gentle go in my new listening closet. The Sansuis in there just didn't have any bass, so I looked at the Jensens and said to self, "These have to have some bass."

Well, they sure did. But the surprising part is that even on the floor, they have a great vertical soundstage. Very unexpected.
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The speakers do have a good sound; the bass is outstanding! These are still my favorite listening speakers, still stacked lol. Im hoping to get my hands on more too as I feel the entire line sounds good. Agree with you about the Sansui speakers, I've found one pair I like.
 
Cylontymany said:
Saw your video on Youtube. Mine 24s are restored now and sound great. Do you know what the sensitivity db rating are?
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Haha yes that is my video on the Jensens lol. Way to go with the restore. Are you still using the speakers? These particular speakers work best with a minimum of ten watts (75 Maximum) per speaker. I am unsure of the db rating, but its frequency is 25-25,000hz
 
October 1976 Stereo Review article on OPC24 is attached.
 

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I have the 25's that I bought used in 1986 and still have them. I have the rare blue surround version but the foam is long gone as are the super cool grills that crumbled so I had "The Speaker Exchange" in Tampa refoam and build a custom grill. I will never part with this speakers until death. I guess you could say I am married to them :P
 
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