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Re: So I built this...
Such a great idea! Definitely going to copy you on this to throw in the basket for bike rides
stangman67
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Re: Monitor 7A Resurrection - Advice Needed
mhardy6647 wrote: »Please don't do anything rash.
If you leaf through restoration, rehabilitation, and resto-mod threads here, you'll find both wheat -- and chaff.
They're fine loudspeakers and I reckon that careful repair (or, if needed, replacement) of the baffles to accept the proper tweeters, coupled with the 'standard' and well-characterized rehab actions for the early "Monitor series" will net a nice pair of loudspeakers.
Are the woofers (ahem "midwoofers") OK?
Hello, yes the woofers have checked out okay, at least as far as I can tell. Thankfully neither one of them have shifted magnets and I have played music through both, albeit at moderate levels only and they sound fine. Surrounds feel good. Surrounds in the passive radiators also seem to be in good shape.
As far as my plan of attack goes, I am pretty sure I can salvage the woofer and PR. The cabinets for each speaker are also sound (no pun intended) and, all things considered, are actually in pretty good shape, minus the fronts of course. I think with enough care, these can be brought back to their former glory.
Private_Idaho
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Re: Dominique Fils Aime - If you aren't familiar with her? You should be...
Bumping this in case folks missed it or didn’t check it out when Tom originally posted it. Might not be your cup of tea, but on a good system…wow!
I think my favorites are her covers of “Feeling Good” and “Strange Fruit”
I think my favorites are her covers of “Feeling Good” and “Strange Fruit”
PSOVLSK
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Re: Magnepan LRS with custom Magna Risers Airborne stands.
Memorial Day bump! Feeling patriotic let's shave $50.00 off the price. $600.00 to your door! 🇺🇲🇺🇸
pearsall001
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Re: Vincent SV-226MKII integrated
I suspect that the missing paint is intentional, for grounding purposes.
newbie308
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Re: Monitor 7A Resurrection - Advice Needed
Once I figure out which direction I'm going to go with the tweeters, my plan is to:
1) Replace fronts for each speaker
2) Rebuild/replace/modify (if necessary) crossovers
3) Glue driver magnets
4) Install T-nuts/machine screws all the way around
5) New gaskets. Material recommendation?
6) Cabinet veneer
7) New grill cloth
8) Fabricate stands. I really like the look of the KLH Model 5's. Planning on fabricating stands that resemble the Model 5 stands while maintaining the proper height/angle dimensions of the original Polk stands.
I know this is a lot, maybe I'm crazy but I have always wanted a pair of M7's and I love the idea of bringing these back from the dead, with a vengeance!
1) Replace fronts for each speaker
2) Rebuild/replace/modify (if necessary) crossovers
3) Glue driver magnets
4) Install T-nuts/machine screws all the way around
5) New gaskets. Material recommendation?
6) Cabinet veneer
7) New grill cloth
8) Fabricate stands. I really like the look of the KLH Model 5's. Planning on fabricating stands that resemble the Model 5 stands while maintaining the proper height/angle dimensions of the original Polk stands.
I know this is a lot, maybe I'm crazy but I have always wanted a pair of M7's and I love the idea of bringing these back from the dead, with a vengeance!
Private_Idaho
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Re: Monitor 7A Resurrection - Advice Needed
Whatever route I go, this is shaping up to be a pretty hefty restoration. I love a good resto thread as much as the next guy so I will be sure not to leave anybody hanging and will post updates as I go. I am actually really eager to get started. I love a good challenge!
Private_Idaho
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Survival/Camping Skills
Any of you guys real outdoorsmen?
I never really learned any of that kind of stuff when I was a kid. I think it's a little late for me to join the Scouts, but I think I'd still like to learn how to fight bears and avoid punji traps on some camping/hiking trips. you know, basic survival and camping skills.
What do you think about this Creek Stewart character? He does that Fat Guys in the Woods show on The Weather Channel.
Any of you Indiana guys been on the show?!?
I never really learned any of that kind of stuff when I was a kid. I think it's a little late for me to join the Scouts, but I think I'd still like to learn how to fight bears and avoid punji traps on some camping/hiking trips. you know, basic survival and camping skills.
What do you think about this Creek Stewart character? He does that Fat Guys in the Woods show on The Weather Channel.
Any of you Indiana guys been on the show?!?
msg
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