MW 6500 (2) Trying to bring my old buddies back to life.

Upallnite

I had hidden my 10A away for the last 10 years as my 3 boys grew up. I am finally at the the point where I am ready to set up my old buddies again but ran into a problem or 2. I started to check them out and discovered that I had a frozen driver and a another surround that is showing some wear. I have the frozen driver out and sure enough you can see the magnet has shifted. I love these speakers. Any help out there (Please). I also need some advice on how to secure the remaining magnets as these are 1980 Vintage.

I have more pics of the speakers in my post in the Vintage section

Any Help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Peter

Jeff Beaird

I believe I have a MW6500..!
For me, the best way to secure the magnets is to smear a 2 part epoxy around the magnet/basket area. Make sure to wipe the area with denatured alcohol first.

Upallnite

Jeff that sounds great - Thanks for responding

I would like to talk about the 6500 - I definitely need it

Upallnite

What kind of epoxy? 5 minute ok? Any brand or process you like to use?

Upallnite

Would you or anyone have a Picture of an epoxied driver so I can see what I need to do?

Upallnite

Sent PM

Jeff Beaird

PM'ed back...

gdb

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73629&highlight=magnet

ben62670

I sold a couple 6503's and I hot glued them;)