NS 1000 Magnet Shift

[jonsan]

Hello all, first post here. I am the unlucky recipient the the dreaded Yamaha woofer magnet shift. My speakers are the NS 1000 ebony models and second hand woofers are more difficult to find. I have read through some threads on how to try a DIY fix for this. I don't think I am up for trying this myself.

There is someone on Ebay in Tennessee that advertises a service for fixing a shifted magnet. Has anyone tried this person and can give feedback pro or con or does anyone know of someone who can do this? I am willing to pay whatever is a fair price for this service.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-NS-1...660870?hash=item41b1406206:g:vdkAAOxyLchRvJh8

Lastly, assuming I do send the woofer off for repair, can anyone offer some advice on properly packing the woofer for a safe trip?

Thank you in advance,

John

 

[Jpete9]

Good news is, its fixable. I had one done here in Oz and it was fixed quickly by a local speaker repair place.

You probably already thought of this, but just in case. Disconnect that woofer and remove from the cabinet, or if you're not comfy with that, at least do not connect that speaker anymore until you speak to the person who will be repairing it.

 

[totem]

There is someone on Ebay in Tennessee

I believe that is Mr. Watkins and or his associates.

 

[costellom5]

I had a similar problem,the magnet didn't shift,but the small metal inside the coil.It cost €100.
Unfortunetly I'm not from your parts,so I can't reccomend anyone.

 

[jonsan]

Thank you all for the responses. Is Mr Watkins a member here and can anyone vouch for his work? Thanks.

 

[mgkfifty]

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