Repair Allison 105 Help

[skinumb]

Could some ks point me to advice/source to re-edge a pair of Allison 105 bookshelf speakers I just acquired.

The woofer has a tacky membrane around the outside which looked a bit frayed when I removed the grill. I touched it with my finger and loads more came away, doh!

thx
rich

[BobPM]

I have a paid of Allison CD8's that were great for years, when suddenly the woofer surrounds fell apart. Fortunately, Allison Acoustics was reformed and making replacement parts that aren't terribly overpriced. Go to:

http://www.allisonacoustics.com/

to find the parts. It would be great if you could test the drivers and see if there is a drop in replacement.

I have always wanted to try to use the Allison convex dome mid-range and tweeter in a new speaker, but can't get enough information on these drivers to design a crossover, and I have no test equipment of my own. Many years ago some people considered the Allison convex tweeter as one of the best designs around. It would be interesting to test the driver to see if its reputation still holds true.

[skinumb]

Thx for the thoughts. Unfortunately Allisonacoustics want $40 each for the replacement 6" that was in the AL 105/110/120/125, plus shipping and import tax to the UK, which makes it prohibitive for cosmetically challenged s/h spkrs.

I did see somewhere replacement edges at $25-$30, but again with shipping and tax it gets a tad pricey.

I was hoping some enterprising hobbyist had figured out a way to fix 'tacky' edges on the cheap as the main body of the cone is in good condition.

rich

[chrish]

Are referring to the speaker surrounds? If so, then you may be able to repair them with a kit such as this...

http://www.speakerbits.com/Default.aspx?menu=43

5 seconds on google found this, if you know the right words to use you might be able to find something similar local so you do not have to pay taxes postage etc.

good luck...

[skinumb]

Originally posted by skinumb
Thx for the thoughts. Unfortunately Allisonacoustics want $40 each for the replacement 6" that was in the AL 105/110/120/125, plus shipping and import tax to the UK, which makes it prohibitive for cosmetically challenged s/h spkrs.

I did see somewhere replacement edges at $25-$30, but again with shipping and tax it gets a tad pricey.

I was hoping some enterprising hobbyist had figured out a way to fix 'tacky' edges on the cheap as the main body of the cone is in good condition.

rich

Weird, I googled I don't know how many times and never came across this site. Just nothing similar that I can find in the UK. I'll look at this one to see how their prices on refoaming kits compare.

rich

[tvwayne1]

to have your Allison Acoustic Speakers or any brand repaired, re-coned, re-foamed, whatever, check out this site: Orange County Speaker Repair - Speaker Brands that we Service

They are located in Garden Grove, California and their number is 714-554-8520.

[DrDyna]

I googled around to see what I could find on this speaker, one of my results was someone selling a pair on craigslist for $25 that appeared to be in good condition.

I'd probably avoid doing any repair work like this, a recone or repair could easily exceed the value. It might be more cost effective to try and find a whole new pair in good condition if you enjoy the speaker, or something else completely if you aren't attached to them.