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Hi I am new to b&o, mainly use vintage gear from the 70's (Luxman and Accuphase), always want to try some vintage b&o speakers.
I recently acquired an S45 (Series I - two way 8 inch woofer ) pair with non original woofers (visaton w200?!) and a non original inside foam - I think. I should be more careful next time :).
First, let me tell you all, I've searched this forum for the same subject and found a couple of threads, but manily inconclusive about the final results, just one person saying that some monacors play really good.
My thing is, I want them OEM. I am serching for used mid/bass and there seems some variations (rubber surrounds...black magnets..) for the same size woofer from that generation.
My question is, would it be okay to have that kind of woofer (just b&o 8Ohm - 8 inch), or I really must have my own series woofer on S45 Type I.
And can someone please tell me how it is supposed to be the inside foam ( I just have some white semi-rigid stuff all over like the ones we have on our pillows....very rigid and very very new, not consistent with age). Doesn't it should be yellow foam around the box like on classic british speakers?
Nevertheless, my impressions on my woofers are terrible, lack of all things a woofer should give - voice-bass etc.., but I can imagine this could be a great speaker for good companion on my office/bedroom if correctly restored to original or semi-original condition.
Really can't say why, but I really think it has some good potential to be "my perfect vintage speaker". Great design, classic "box" and really don't have that nasty 80's sound from other brands with same type of box proportions. It makes me think about more vintage B&O gear.....
Thanks to all,
Manuel
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You say it's two-way, which points to the 6427, the later model.Can you tell us the type number (6302/6312/6427) found on the serial number label (at the back or underside)?If the label is missing, can you tell us if the front grills are one or two-part ?
Martin
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Thanks!
Hope to stay a long time. This a brand I'm getting interested in. I have now an eye on a Beocenter 1900, maybe a "good starter" for these.
Yes, it is a late type one, supposedly the "not the good ones". So many versions I've made a mistake. Two parts grills. Should I change my topic?
I am still impressed with them, I supposed my expectations were very low with this kind of box proportions.
My avatar show the inside....I can post pictures of them, just don't know how :)
Marco
I have here a pair of S45s 2 way speakers, within their limits, they are good sounding speakers. At the moment they are in store, but I have used them a lot for daily background music, they are easy on your ears and you wont get tired of listening to them. The 2 piece front gives them a elegant look, even ,more so with the original stands.
I had to change the foam surrounds on mine, and as far as I remember, the "fill" was a dark grey felt. I´m sure Martin (Dillen) will be able to help with woofer type and "fill" type. If not, I may open mine and check.
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Just came across S35 woofers...would it be suitable??
Thanks! Easy to put photos in here.
After investigating a bit further on the internet photos, I've realized:
1 - The box has been "reversed", The original speakers hole have been "sealed" with wood on the inside and on the outside, the original sticker hides that tiny hole. And added two speaker terminals on the botom....
2- Maybe the reason is that the bottom veneer is really in bad shape...that's my only explanation....because like this they are in good shape....
The cabinet is upside down in the photos with the leads sticking out.The white stuffing looks original.
Thanks. Any though on the mid/bass replacement? Will an S35 will be good? What is the right way to put these buggers playing nicely?
Thanks
Beovox S35 is a completely different speaker.There's nothing like the original drivers, really.The speaker will not perform its best with something else.Do you have the crossovers ?
Yes I have everything original with the exception of the woofers.
Crossover cap is original as well. I think it is ROE.
Yes I have, apart from the aftermarket speakers connections, "flipped box" and woofers, everything is original. And in good nick.
I have also the original stands, but "they're out" on a professional car paint shop. To give that "new" look only fresh paint will give.