My new thrift store find KOSS CM-530

zarrdoss
zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
edited February 2010 in Vintage Speakers
I was in the pawn shop this afternoon and saw these for 10 bucks and figured what the hell, so I got them took them home and was amazed that these 32 year old speakers sound as good as they do. They are well built, and sound great, I was definitely not expecting that. One tweeter however is going out, I swapped them and the issue follows the tweeter:(. any suggestions on replacements? figured I would find some on parts express. but definitely not in a hurry. Here are some pics.

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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited February 2010
    Nice find....The only thing about changing out drivers/tweeters with aftermarkets is you no longer have the way that cabinet was supposed to sound. maybe if you look around a bit you can find something on e-bay or CL. good luck. David
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2010
    Thanks, Or maybe someone who can re-build this bad tweet.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited February 2010
    zarrdoss wrote: »
    Thanks, Or maybe someone who can re-build this bad tweet.

    Yeah, ya never know. Keep us posted. I have found a soft spot for vintage speakers. :)
    Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
    Mirage PS-12
    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

    Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2010
    Well after much searching with no success I decided to just order some more replacement tweeters. I went with some Jamo's from PE that were the same ohms load and just about the same wattage as the stock. I replaced the bad one first as I had to modify the cabinet then did a comparison. The replacements are more laid back and smooth sounding, the stock are a little harsh and overly loud. So far I am really surprised with these speakers. They sound really amazing. All I have into them so far is 22 bucks and some work, I had some spare grill cloth and decided to replace that gross brown crap that was on them. Now if I can just figure a use for them LOL.

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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,606
    edited February 2010
    Those are some nice looking speakers! I love looking at vintage speakers on the net, craigslist etc. I picked up a set of Utah's last year for $24 at a thrif shop. They should like crap but man the cabinets are nice looking. Except for that prerequisite water stain on the top of one cabinet.
    --Gary--
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2010
    I still cannot believe these things are 32 years old and in this good of shape, from a company not known for speakers and sound this good. Vintage speakers are it for me mostly.
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited February 2010
    Those new tweets look right at home. :) Did you have to modify the cabinet at all?
    Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
    Mirage PS-12
    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

    Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2010
    unfortunately I did, had to make the hole bigger.
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