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Home Speaker Repair
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I go to Millard Electronics. They are based in Omaha, but they have a tech that comes to Des Moines 3-4 days a week (his name is Regan - he's a good dude). I don't believe they are here on weekends. I had them do a warranty repair on a Pioneer receiver and I also use them at my job - I bring them out to look at our Samsung commercial displays. That's who I would recommend.
Not sure how handy you are, but that's the service manual that a service tech is going to reference. You might have luck printing this off and taking it to a local guy in CR and see if they can help you out.
What sort of repairs are you seeking?
I've done quite a bit of this as a hobby...might be able to assist.
I've done quite a bit of this as a hobby...might be able to assist.
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Foam repair, maybe some speaker replacement. Also I know very little on audio stuff ..... so what is really wrong, I don't know.
Not sure how handy you are, but that's the service manual that a service tech is going to reference. You might have luck printing this off and taking it to a local guy in CR and see if they can help you out.
I'd have sworn those were the plans for the Death Star.
Gotcha. I've always had my speakers reconed by others. I've done some crossover work as well, but if your looking for a complete overhaul, you may want to start checking around on audio forums for that speaker brand.
For example, the Klipsch forms have a huge user base with a TON of knowledge. I could tell you who exactly to go to for drop in replacements of most of the Klipsch products. You may find similar info for your speakers.
If you're inclined to look at it yourself, start by calling these guys:
https://www.parts-express.com/
Otherwise, there is a BIG group of Midwest DIY folks that go nuts for this stuff. There's a pretty large event that takes place at Grinnell College every October. Building and repairing stuff like this:
http://www.midwestaudioclub.com/event-archive/iowa-2015/
Plenty of hobbyists around Iowa, and CR do this for fun.
Me? I'd gut the cabinets and install something state-of-the-art.
https://www.parts-express.com/
Otherwise, there is a BIG group of Midwest DIY folks that go nuts for this stuff. There's a pretty large event that takes place at Grinnell College every October. Building and repairing stuff like this:
http://www.midwestaudioclub.com/event-archive/iowa-2015/
Plenty of hobbyists around Iowa, and CR do this for fun.
Me? I'd gut the cabinets and install something state-of-the-art.
I did new surrounds for my old Yamaha NS-325 10" woofers. Got the kit from Simply Speakers. They had a nice YouTube on how to.
Same site sells surround kits for CS-88A 3" tweeters:
http://www.simplyspeakers.com/pioneer-speaker-foam-edge-repair-kit-fsk-3p.html
If you like the old speakers I'd totally take on the refoaming, it's not that hard. Finding someone to do it would be more $$ then you'd want to pay even if you can find someone. You used to be able to mail in speakers to Simply Speakers for them to refoam/repair but they do not do that anymore.
My refoam job. Ignore the hammer in the background...you do not need a hammer for this! My tweeters were okay, they have rubber surrounds. If you were in the Twin Cities I'd say get the kit and bring em over (with a bottle of wine).
Same site sells surround kits for CS-88A 3" tweeters:
http://www.simplyspeakers.com/pioneer-speaker-foam-edge-repair-kit-fsk-3p.html
If you like the old speakers I'd totally take on the refoaming, it's not that hard. Finding someone to do it would be more $$ then you'd want to pay even if you can find someone. You used to be able to mail in speakers to Simply Speakers for them to refoam/repair but they do not do that anymore.
My refoam job. Ignore the hammer in the background...you do not need a hammer for this! My tweeters were okay, they have rubber surrounds. If you were in the Twin Cities I'd say get the kit and bring em over (with a bottle of wine).
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I did the reconing or whatever it is called on a pair of woofers in speakers that the wife had owed since the 70's. Can't remember the source I found, but I would agree, if you are fairly handy it is not that hard to do. The kit was about the price of a couple decent 6 packs as I recall.
I'm in Iowa City, and I've worked on a lot of speakers. Those shouldn't be too bad to refoam or replace bad drivers for. I'd be happy to take a look at them, but it would have to wait until after I move in late June. I already have a couple preamps to refurbish for some acquaintances.
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I'd like to take you up on that, and I am open to compensation for a repair. And the June time frame would work for me. PM me if interested, and we can get it sorted out.
