Non-Working MW65XX 6.5" drivers

gdb
gdb Posts: 6,012
edited May 2011 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Looking for drivers that are "frozen" due to shifted magnets for the purpose of experimenting with re-setting the magnets. My neighbor is a machine shop owner, and he's willing to help me come up with a jig/fixture that can adjust in increments of 1/1000th of an inch. Please let me know if you have any: 6511,6510,6503,6501,6500 MW drivers that you'd be willing to sell for a small amount instead of pitching them in the trash. I can/will send the box and packing materials with the postage prepaid to make it as painless as possible to ship them too.:)
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited May 2009
    I have four MW6510 sitting here waitig for you for free just pay shipping. PM me your Address. Can't ship until Monday.
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  • cambir
    cambir Posts: 1,045
    edited June 2009
    I think I might have a couple non-working MW6500.
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,378
    edited June 2009
    I might have some. I thought about trying to fix them myself but... Where did you say you are in MD?
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited July 2009
    bump
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,378
    edited July 2009
    I think I have one or two that are scratchy but I don't think they are frozen. I can look tonight.
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited August 2009
    Bump~~~~~So far no one has come up with anything, so I'm still looking.
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  • salasg
    salasg Posts: 172
    edited August 2009
    :) Have two MW6600X that I pulled and reaplaced on my Monitor 10B's. If you send prepaid boxes will send them your way. PM me if your still interested in the 95757 zip.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited August 2009
    salasg, PM sent :D
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  • cambir
    cambir Posts: 1,045
    edited September 2009
    4 frozen MW6500 on their way today!
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited September 2009
    Many thanks to cambir ! I'm very close to being able to re-center the magnet/plates on the MWs with consistent results !:D
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited September 2009
    gdb wrote: »
    Many thanks to cambir ! I'm very close to being able to re-center the magnet/plates on the MWs with consistent results !:D

    Good to hear. hope that i never have to use your service :)

    Pauly
    Life without music would♭
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited September 2009
    gdb wrote: »
    Many thanks to cambir ! I'm very close to being able to re-center the magnet/plates on the MWs with consistent results !:D

    Thats good news gdb. any luck saving that 6511 ?
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited September 2009
    "any luck saving that 6511 ?"

    No, the basket is too distorted to re-mount the base plate, and there's no good way to make it flat again.:( It might serve as an organ donor though.:)
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited September 2009
    "Good to hear. hope that i never have to use your service "


    I'm not really planning to commercialize my procedure. The best insurance against magnet/plate shift is to use JB Weld or other heavy bodied epoxy between the magnet and the plates. (both sides of the magnet) ;)
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited September 2009
    I am hopefully goinfg to up grade my XO in the 1Cs and I plan to do just that with JB Weld.

    How much of the magnet and baseplate need to have JBW applied, all the way around, one spot or 4 spots or, well you get the idea?
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited September 2009
    I just apply it all the way around and use my fingertip to finish it off so that it looks like a caulking job. A 2tube pkg. will do at least 8 MWs, I use the regular, not the quick stuff.:)
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited October 2009
    Anybody else have some dead MW65series drivers ??:confused:
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  • scootchu
    scootchu Posts: 100
    edited October 2009
    I am curious as to what you have come up with as a jig.
    Here is mine. I got the idea from an AK-er. It worked, but the threads in the PVC wear, so something metallic, yet none magnetic would work great.
    DSCN1403.jpg
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited May 2010
    Bumped, and still seeking frozen MWs.:)
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited December 2010
    Bump
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited December 2010
    scootchu wrote: »
    I am curious as to what you have come up with as a jig.
    Here is mine. I got the idea from an AK-er. It worked, but the threads in the PVC wear, so something metallic, yet none magnetic would work great.
    DSCN1403.jpg

    Sorry, I didn't see this question before:redface: My jig/fixture is turned from billet aluminum.split in half and hinged, with fine thread bronze inserts every 72 degrees (5) with bronze thumbscrews threaded into them. I don't want to go through the rigamaroll necessary to be able to post pics on this site....so I don't!:wink:
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  • Driver_King
    Driver_King Posts: 266
    edited December 2010
    I have three frozen MW6501's and one MW6502. All frozen. I did see you didn't want to make it a service but I'd like to get them all working again...
    Home Theater:

    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Behringer EP2500 for SDA's

    Polk SDA II fronts
    Polk Monitor 5Jr. surrounds
    Polk Monitor 4 back surrounds

    DIY A7-900 and DIY A3-300
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited December 2010
    I'd suggest trying a jig like the one pictured or just get the new replacement drivers from Polk with a nice discount for forum members! (You!) Good luck !:wink:
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  • Driver_King
    Driver_King Posts: 266
    edited December 2010
    Oh no, I've got replacements. I actually already have three new MW6503's sitting around.:redface: It's just I wouldn't mind having some extra drivers. :smile:
    Home Theater:

    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Behringer EP2500 for SDA's

    Polk SDA II fronts
    Polk Monitor 5Jr. surrounds
    Polk Monitor 4 back surrounds

    DIY A7-900 and DIY A3-300
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited December 2010
    Bump
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  • koritz123
    koritz123 Posts: 3
    edited January 2011
    I have three MW6502's if those would work for you. Let me know. They are free if you pay the shipping.
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  • TNorth22
    TNorth22 Posts: 2
    edited January 2011
    I've got 2 frozen MW6503's from a 10b that I have no use for. Let me know.
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  • pezman
    pezman Posts: 6
    edited March 2011
    I've got a MW6500 from 1981 for ya.
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  • seventy1
    seventy1 Posts: 15
    edited March 2011
    Hi, just found this thread but haven't found out where you're reselling repaired drivers. Looks like I need two for my "not so great of a deal" SA find.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited March 2011
    No sell, buy only, never sell.:biggrin:
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