Looking for an experienced speaker modder in New England area

sm88
sm88 Posts: 353
edited June 2011 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
I'm looking to find someone in the New England area (i'm in Boston) who might be interested in modifying and improving my Wilson Cub's to see what we can make of them. I might be willing to pay for the expertise and help in what to do, haven't gone about modding a speaker before but would like to give it a try perhaps. Please send me a PM or post your thoughts if interested, and i'd love to hear any advice from others no matter where you are from. Thanks!
Current System:
Paradigm Signature S2 v2
Conrad Johnson MF2500
Wyred4Sound DAC2
Audioquest Black Mamba II

For Sale:
3x Wilson Cub's
Conrad Johnson MF2500
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  • CoolJazz
    CoolJazz Posts: 572
    edited June 2011
    With an encapsulated crossover, you won't be doing any minor tweeking.

    What exactly are you hearing that causes you to seek change?

    CJ
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited June 2011
    CoolJazz wrote: »
    With an encapsulated crossover, you won't be doing any minor tweeking.

    Correct. Wilson pots their entire crossover in epoxy to "prevent vibration and physical damage". I feel it's so people can't copy the crossovers, but to each his own... :biggrin:

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    Jake
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  • sm88
    sm88 Posts: 353
    edited June 2011
    Good to know, I wasn't certain how they were housed inside those 'pots'. A shame! Nothing in particular that I wanted to do, just to experiment and see how they could be improved. Unfortunately from looking at it, swapping out drivers might not be possible with the way it is designed, and clearly the crossover cannot be worked on. I suppose i'll just go about restoring their exteriors and putting them up for sale
    Current System:
    Paradigm Signature S2 v2
    Conrad Johnson MF2500
    Wyred4Sound DAC2
    Audioquest Black Mamba II

    For Sale:
    3x Wilson Cub's
    Conrad Johnson MF2500
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited June 2011
    sm88 wrote: »
    I suppose i'll just go about restoring their exteriors and putting them up for sale
    I believe Wilson sells replacement foam for the baffle front.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited June 2011
    If you are the speaker modding type, Wilson's are not for you. They are made to ridiculous standards with unique materials and sound great as you know.

    I'd love to grab a pair of the CUBs off you, but you're on the wrong coast... :tongue:
    Jake
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