Philips MCD708 refoam?
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bigx5murf
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Those Phillips ribbon (actually planar) tweeters, are easily available new.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/222578737421
https://www.ebay.com/itm/222578737421
Koloderko
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Huh, you're right. That tweeter doesn't look too hot. I usually can handle taking things apart but not sure if surrounds for those are available.
Koloderko
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Thanks! Good to know. The speakers pictured in the listing are 908. Do the 708 use the same ones? There doesn't seem to be any model number or markings on them.
bigx5murf
Super Member
The plastic trim likely just pops off, it could be glued in. I haven't had to take apart my pair. But I did take apart my mcd908, the trim on those it's just friction fit with a little bit of rubber cement.
As I've posted, the tweeters are easily available and fairly affordable. The surrounds you may have to measure them, and give the ID/OD to your supplier of choice.
Honestly, I have a pair of these, and they're nothing special when working 100%, so not sure if I'd put in the effort and resources to restore them. The MCD908 on the other hand is worth the effort, and are a true hidden gem.
As I've posted, the tweeters are easily available and fairly affordable. The surrounds you may have to measure them, and give the ID/OD to your supplier of choice.
Honestly, I have a pair of these, and they're nothing special when working 100%, so not sure if I'd put in the effort and resources to restore them. The MCD908 on the other hand is worth the effort, and are a true hidden gem.
bigx5murf
Super Member
I own both, yes they're the same. The 908 had a much nicer cabinet, more complex crossover, a dome mid, woofer with rubber surrounds.
Koloderko
Active Member
Awesome! Thanks for answering all my questions!
swechsler
Frog Whisperer
If this is the case, you might be better off not doing this. You're talking $39 just for the tweeters (there doesn't seem to be a way to order just a single one). If you decide to do it, you might want to order inexpensive surrounds from China on eBay rather than using a US supplier.
Koloderko
Active Member
I think you're right. I don't think they're worth the effort anymore. Thanks!
"."I own both, yes they're the same. The 908 had a much nicer cabinet, more complex crossover..."
Hi. I have. Pair of MCD708* and ther is a terminal plate with binding posts on back, plus the front ring/tweeter plate is removable, if careful to protect the cabinet face, though I haven't-yet.
My question is: Anybody here know what value of capacitor is used on the tweeter(I'm assuming it's a cheap NP electrolytic but it's not located st the binding post plate as with many small units)? I want to replace with metal film.
And where are cap & coil located in box so I know where to look?
Thanks . . -Chas
Hi. I have. Pair of MCD708* and ther is a terminal plate with binding posts on back, plus the front ring/tweeter plate is removable, if careful to protect the cabinet face, though I haven't-yet.
My question is: Anybody here know what value of capacitor is used on the tweeter(I'm assuming it's a cheap NP electrolytic but it's not located st the binding post plate as with many small units)? I want to replace with metal film.
And where are cap & coil located in box so I know where to look?
Thanks . . -Chas
