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Loud Speaker Resurrection

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Timothycan

Timothycan

Күн бұрын

This speaker was removed from a Cossor Melody Maker valve (tube) radio, as the speaker was rubbing causing distortion especially at the bass end of the audio. I removed the central dust cap, and found that the speaker only has a tiny (and very weak) magnet, which is held by a nut and bolt in the centre. I was able to loosen it and re-centre it, and glue back the dust cap. But although the speaker now works, it is inefficient, and probably not as good as the (smaller) replacement I had fitted. So I have the dilemma of whether to re-fit this one, or keep with the replacement. As the radio works so well now (and is already not original, having once been painted, and then stripped back to the original bakelite surface), I will probably leave it as it is with the replacement speaker.

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@mikecass8306
@mikecass8306 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the update Tim 😀
@matambale
@matambale Ай бұрын
Agree with you Tim, the Cossor deserves the better speaker. I can see why you'd use the original only if you can find a more powerful replacement magnet of exactly the same dimensions, in the interest of 'pure restoration'. Congrats on getting that speaker apart and re-aligning it though! Bit of work that must have been. Fine skill to have at hand, too.
@Timothycan
@Timothycan Ай бұрын
The speaker I fitted is an ELAC, and I did some research and found that it is a German company, (although the one I fitted was made in England). They have a good reputation, whereas the original speaker was unbranded.
@MedusalObligation
@MedusalObligation Ай бұрын
Good choice of the JVC
@Timothycan
@Timothycan 28 күн бұрын
I had the same model of JVC receiver years ago, so when one came up on eBay I bought it. I love the sound of it.
@BobAndersson
@BobAndersson Ай бұрын
I'm with you. If the radio was a valuable collectable then originality might win out but as it is I'd go for the better sound option. And if you do sell the radio on you can always include the original speaker in the deal if the buyer requests it.
@Timothycan
@Timothycan Ай бұрын
Yes, good thinking. I think I will write on the speaker with a Sharpie to remind me which radio it came from.
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