Heybrook HB1 Tweaks Needed

[Profsparks]

Hi all

I've recently found a pair of HB1 Mk1s with severe Foam-Rot, but the rest of the box are ok, so I've ordered a pair of NEW Vifa bass/mid drivers from Wimslow

(because 1- I was going to refoam them myself but couldn't find any rings that matched the originals, even though some places guarenteed a 100% fit, and 2- even refoamed, would they be the same foam as original, and 3- I figured for £100 I couldn't get a pair of speakers anywhere near the sound, and again 4- these new drivers would probably last me another 15 years?)

Anyhoo, are there any recommendations to tweak the other components, things like a re-cap on the X/O, rewire with "hook-up de jour", replace the soft dome 1" with something a bit more refined...?


Cheers
Sparks

[addicted2tt]

Hi,

Which sellers offered the "exact fit surrounds" for the HB-1?

I'm still hoping to be able to refoam these myself, so greatly would appreciate any infor on this.

Many thanks!!!
Peter

[KBK]

You should try some of the car audio repair shops, maybe.

You'll need a set of calipers to measure the edge size/diameter of the surround, the curved area and the clamp (to basket) diameter.

In Canada (which you are not in) McBride is one place that sells surrounds.

http://www.loudspeakers.ca/

Then try some places that sell surrounds..with those exact numbers in hand.

Use lepage's 100% solvent free contact cement, for laminating countertops in place. I've used it for years, and so has the local technician. Never had a problem with it.

[sreten]

Hi, Try http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/audiofriends/ , /sreten.

[gareth]

Hi profsparks,

Give this guy a try www.londonsound.org/rogersrepairs
He offers competitive pricing and good turnaround.

Thanks
Gareth