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Post by Ron Rich on Sept 10, 2021 11:43:32 GMT
It is my opinion that all jukebox makers "tuned" their audio system-- this means that everything from the tip of the needle to the sound porting, or lack thereof, was engineered for each model. Therefore, I am of the opinion, that little to zero "improvements" can be made by changing speakers ! Nuff said ! Ron Rich
therefore, I am of the opinion
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Post by jukeboxmarty on Sept 10, 2021 19:54:53 GMT
Agreed. But in my experience re-coning speakers also results in a change of tone and frequency response. Variations in thickness of the paper cone, rib design, and suspension all lead to tone changes. Today's available cones usually differ from the original designs. I love it when people change out good original speakers with 1000 watt acoustic suspension (foam surround) replacements!  |
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Post by Ron Rich on Sept 10, 2021 21:38:35 GMT
Hi Marty,
Youz ab-so-lut lee, korrect-- that why you need a GOOD re-cone, person ! Ron Rich
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Post by Mars Amp Repair on Sept 17, 2021 22:09:01 GMT
I just heard of Speaker Workshop 'Recone.com'. I see where they do recone even the old EM speakers. Knowing guitar amp speakers, you'll be hard pressed to get a newer or reconed speaker to 'sound' the same as a well worn in one no matter what you do. In the case of the ancient EM speakers, you probably don't have much choise BUT to have them reconed. There would be no A-B comparison, so I personally wouldn't be too worried. At least you'd still have the same frame/magnet (If a PM) to deal with as far as original looking.
Just a thought...glen
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Post by Boris on Nov 17, 2021 3:19:02 GMT
Any recommendations on specific speaker reconing companies? It looks like I may need to have this done.
Boris
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Post by e093116 on Nov 17, 2021 21:18:58 GMT
www.soundremedynj.com/index.htmRich at Sound Remedy did a nice job on some 12" Wurlitzer and Seeburg speakers for me. On speakers where I didn't want to spend the money, I've had good luck re-gluing loose rim retainers and repairing small tears in the cone using patches cut from coffee filters and soaked in wood glue (if the "victim" isn't too far gone to begin with). I'm sure this results in tone changes as well, but it's certainly better than no sound at all or listening to the speaker rattle itself to death!
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