I've acquired an old pair speakers that I really like the sound of. They offer a refreshing clarity. However, the cabinets are as ugly as sin. I do not possess the skills to manufacture my own aesthetically pleasing cabinets.
I can probably buy a pair of cheap, used speakers for £10/£15 on Ebay. If I buy speakers with a similar (12l) cabinet volume and simply swap the drivers and crossover, am I likely to maintain the original quality?
I can probably buy a pair of cheap, used speakers for £10/£15 on Ebay. If I buy speakers with a similar (12l) cabinet volume and simply swap the drivers and crossover, am I likely to maintain the original quality?
Perhaps it depends whether the cabinets were contributing differently by way of their panel resonance.
Yes old speakers have panel resonances that contribute to sound, for good and bad as well. Give us a pictures of those speakers, there are also some options to dress it up, vinyl wrap etc..
Here's a picture from the web. It's not only that I find them unattractive but cabinets are unnecessarily wide and only about 6 inches deep.
THat front baffle width is what is making part of the sound, if i were you i would keep them as they are.
If you are hellbent to try, why not, it might be fun. Buy cheaply new cabinets but don't go lower than 25-35% on present internal volume.
No any assurances it will work nicely, but you can always put the drivers back to old cabinet..
If you are hellbent to try, why not, it might be fun. Buy cheaply new cabinets but don't go lower than 25-35% on present internal volume.
No any assurances it will work nicely, but you can always put the drivers back to old cabinet..
We are dealing with a 3-way Schneider 8027 LS: https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/schneider3_hifi_hochleistungs_lautsprecherbox_8027_ls.html
You've asked about it here: https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/schneider-8027ls-any-good.401728/
You've asked about it here: https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/schneider-8027ls-any-good.401728/
There's a description of a renovation and comments on the sound here: https://www.fryderykdanielczykstore...fi-8027-ls-classic-vintage-fully-revitalized/
Technical characteristics:
– 3-way system
– power 70W max
– impedance 4 ohm
- bandwidth 45 Hz - ? Hz
– dimensions – 41cm x 25cm x 18cm
– weight – 4.5 kg
- subwoofer – 15 cm
– midrange speaker – 6 cm
– tweeter – 4 cm
– German production from the 70s/80s
Technical characteristics:
– 3-way system
– power 70W max
– impedance 4 ohm
- bandwidth 45 Hz - ? Hz
– dimensions – 41cm x 25cm x 18cm
– weight – 4.5 kg
- subwoofer – 15 cm
– midrange speaker – 6 cm
– tweeter – 4 cm
– German production from the 70s/80s
Thanks, I knew all of that. They sound very nice. I was hoping their performance could save them from the landfill. I've turned into a speaker man (as opposed to a cat lady). I can't keep taking in strays.
Euthanasia beckons.
Can I get a moment of silence?
Euthanasia beckons.
Can I get a moment of silence?
And now the rest of us know too! 😉
Please dispose of them in an environmentally friendly manner! 😀
