Jmlab 703 Opium. Repairable?

[Netlist]

Got an old pair of Jmlab 703 Opium speakers.
I hope someone over here knows these old guys.
One tweeter and one mid are broken.
I haven’t the slightest idea where to find those speakers and if the 703’s are worth repairing.
A lot will depend on the price of course.
The mid has the following label:
3” dome
H204 8ohm 25/87
Made in Norway.
The label on the tweeter goes like this:
Focal ref T101
Nr. 740036
Technologie d’avant-garde (Just to be complete and it sounds funny)

I didn’t search the net for now, first wanted to know what you speaker experts think.
I can always post some pictures for reference.
Greetings

/Hugo 🙂

 

[gary f]

The mid dome is a Seas 3'' dome. You can get the info on
http://www.seas.no/Gamle chassier pdf/3 dome H204.pdf

Unfortunately, it is out of production for a while i think but maybe you could use another 3'' dome with some tweaking.

F

 

[Netlist]

The mid dome is a Seas 3'' dome.

Thank you, that's exactly the same speaker.
Now, for your info, here's a picture of the backside label.
Could you possibly point out replacements for the Seas and the Focal?

/Hugo - not a speaker expert.

 

[Netlist]

Here's the picture:

 

[gary f]

I think you could easily use the vifa D75MX-41-08, it's a 3'' dome, almost same sensitivity, fs, BL and Sd. Same rated power too. It cost 39.50 US$$. It is almost plug and play!

For the tweeter, I don't know the caracteristics of the Focal so it's a little risky. You could always buy any tweeter you like and fix the crossover by ear or with some measuring equipment.

Good luck!
F

 

[Netlist]

Thank you very much Gary,
At least the mid can be fixed now.
I looked at the PDF from the Vifa but it's not in an enclosure like the Seas.
Do you think that it should be sealed from the rest of the box like the Seas?
As for the tweeter, I'll try to find more specs.

/Hugo 🙂

 

[jleaman]

netlist can you post a picture of the opium front with no cover > ?

 

[Netlist]

For your pleasure, and with an old Stanford 4 channel PA-amp 😎
Found a Focal tweeter who would fit mechanically.
Unfortunately I can't find any info on the old T101.
Should I take the risk?
http://www.focal.tm.fr/gb/compo/tweeter/pdf/TC120TD5.pdf

/Hugo

 

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Made some calls here and there... found a very noble man.
Mr. Focal Belgium.
Guess what! Next week he will personally deliver both an original tweeter and mid for a very reasonable price.
These guys still have those old parts in stock.

Thumbs up for Focal company!!!

/Hugo

 

[Salas]

stick to it

This is an excellent driver compliment this speaker uses. They ask too much money for this grade of speakers nowdays. repair it and stick to it!

 

[Netlist]

I finally managed to fix both speakers.
They are surprisingly good for their age.
Nice detailed sound, no trace of harshness, smooth bass.
Thanks to you all.

/Hugo