Hi folks, Michael here and looking for some info. I've got a pair of Altec Lansing 9 Series 2 speakers that are in pretty poor condition. The cones of the woofer and midrange are shot and the foam cover has disintergrated. Is there any value to replacing the parts and are the parts even avail? They're from 1978. Seems awful throwing something away that weighs 50lbs.
Your thoughts!
Thanks
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Posted 28 June 2011 - 12:14 AM
Hi folks, Michael here and looking for some info. I've got a pair of Altec Lansing 9 Series 2 speakers that are in pretty poor condition. The cones of the woofer and midrange are shot and the foam cover has disintergrated. Is there any value to replacing the parts and are the parts even avail? They're from 1978. Seems awful throwing something away that weighs 50lbs.
Your thoughts!
Thanks
Hi there
I am not very familiar with these speakers.
A re-cone kit is very critical in it's alignment, I would suggest a professional replacement for this particular brand.
A lot of members have re-foamed or re-coned their speakers such as, AR, Advent and others which are less critical with their larger magnetic gap.
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Posted 09 August 2011 - 04:30 AM
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Hi folks, Michael here and looking for some info. I've got a pair of Altec Lansing 9 Series 2 speakers that are in pretty poor condition. The cones of the woofer and midrange are shot and the foam cover has disintergrated. Is there any value to replacing the parts and are the parts even avail? They're from 1978. Seems awful throwing something away that weighs 50lbs.
Your thoughts!
Thanks
Michael,
These are classics. I got a pair and in process of restoration. New foam speaker surrounds (4 for $30+) @ http://www.studiosou...akerkits.htm#12, refurb the oak cabinets (time and elbow grease) and new foam grills ($90pr) @ sales@foamspeakergrilles.com. They are worth investing time, effort and $$. Mostly going for around $300 to $400 for a pair in good to excellent condition. They weigh 56# each. Do not throw away - donate them or sell them "as is". There are always collectors and restorers looking for vintage audio. Jer
Hi folks, Michael here and looking for some info. I've got a pair of Altec Lansing 9 Series 2 speakers that are in pretty poor condition. The cones of the woofer and midrange are shot and the foam cover has disintergrated. Is there any value to replacing the parts and are the parts even avail? They're from 1978. Seems awful throwing something away that weighs 50lbs.
Your thoughts!
Thanks
Michael,
These are classics. I got a pair and in process of restoration. New foam speaker surrounds (4 for $30+) @ http://www.studiosou...akerkits.htm#12, refurb the oak cabinets (time and elbow grease) and new foam grills ($90pr) @ sales@foamspeakergrilles.com. They are worth investing time, effort and $$. Mostly going for around $300 to $400 for a pair in good to excellent condition. They weigh 56# each. Do not throw away - donate them or sell them "as is". There are always collectors and restorers looking for vintage audio. Jer
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Posted 08 February 2012 - 06:07 AM
Speaker coils, cones, spiders, surrounds and caps for rebuilding can be had at www.meniscusaudio.com/ and http://www.loudspeak...om/catalog.html
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