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Advent Speakers from 1978 - Need new woofers
I have a pair of original "New Advent" speakers I bought in 1978.
The cabinets are still in almost-new condition, but unfortunately the woofers are on their last legs... the rubber gasket around the outside of the cone is starting to crumble from age. These have always been wonderful speakers, and I'd really like to put in new woofers. Can anyone recommend what I should use and where I can obtain them? Thanks Jim Garrison |
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Advent Speakers from 1978 - Need new woofers
There are people who can "re-foam" your speakers.
Since original woofers aren't available, this would be your best option. Some companies sell the kits, but I believe it's a bit of a tricky job, and one that must be done correctly the first time. Mark Z. "Jim Garrison" wrote in message news I have a pair of original "New Advent" speakers I bought in 1978. The cabinets are still in almost-new condition, but unfortunately the woofers are on their last legs... the rubber gasket around the outside of the cone is starting to crumble from age. These have always been wonderful speakers, and I'd really like to put in new woofers. Can anyone recommend what I should use and where I can obtain them? Thanks Jim Garrison |
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Advent Speakers from 1978 - Need new woofers
Jim,
The best bet is to have your woofers repaired or 'refoamed'. I've had excellent results with: Millersound Labs 1422 Taylor Road Lansdale, PA 19446 phone 215-412-7700 fax 215-412-0542 You only need to send the actual woofers. I suggest you make a note of the color code of the wires when you disconnect them. Contact them for pricing. Regards, Tim Schwartz Bristol Electronics Jim Garrison wrote: I have a pair of original "New Advent" speakers I bought in 1978. The cabinets are still in almost-new condition, but unfortunately the woofers are on their last legs... the rubber gasket around the outside of the cone is starting to crumble from age. These have always been wonderful speakers, and I'd really like to put in new woofers. Can anyone recommend what I should use and where I can obtain them? Thanks Jim Garrison |
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Advent Speakers from 1978 - Need new woofers
On Thu, 16 Oct 2003 04:16:21 GMT, Jim Garrison wrote:
I have a pair of original "New Advent" speakers I bought in 1978. The cabinets are still in almost-new condition, but unfortunately the woofers are on their last legs... the rubber gasket around the outside of the cone is starting to crumble from age. These have always been wonderful speakers, and I'd really like to put in new woofers. Can anyone recommend what I should use and where I can obtain them? Thanks Jim Garrison You don't need to replace the entire woofer, just put on a new foam surround. This is easier than it sounds or you can have it done for you. You can get new surrounds at the following: http://www.speakerworks.net http://www.speakerrepair.com/OCSrekit.html http://www.newfoam.com/kits.asp Also check out: http://layneaudio.hypermart.net/Advent.htm A google search of "speaker refoam" will turn up many more. |
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Advent Speakers from 1978 - Need new woofers
If the only thing wrong is the surrounds, I recommend a rebuild kit from
Orange County Speaker Repair: http://www.speakerrepair.com/ They seem to do a good job matching the replacement surround to the parameters of the original driver. I used their kit a couple of years ago on my Mirage 550, and the results were great. "Jim Garrison" wrote in message news I have a pair of original "New Advent" speakers I bought in 1978. The cabinets are still in almost-new condition, but unfortunately the woofers are on their last legs... the rubber gasket around the outside of the cone is starting to crumble from age. These have always been wonderful speakers, and I'd really like to put in new woofers. Can anyone recommend what I should use and where I can obtain them? Thanks Jim Garrison |
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