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Hi there,
I'm hoping someone out there has had the unfortunate challenge of repairing badly damaged cabinets for the s45 beovox speaker, I'm not looking to do a factory like restoration, I just want to get it working properly, by that I mean hold it together tightly and stop it blowing from every side. I would appreciate any tips on the following..
How to open the cabinets ie just remove the woofer or dismantle the cabinet ? >>What type of glue / epoxy to use between the chipboard splits ie the corner joins >>What type of glue / epoxy / resin / putty / sealant / etc to use between the wood and the resin where it is blowing on the sides >>what kind of clamps / straps to use (or a work around) >>Is there anything I can use to clean up the woofers / tweeters etc >>I have tried everyone I can find in my area who deals with such issues and most don't want to get involved so I thought I'd take on the project myself :)
I've attached some detailed images of the damage, the chipboard I know can be a nightmare to hold together again but maybe there is someone out there who has conquered these beauties before.Thanks in Advance!
Welcome to Beoworld!
it's going to be very difficult for you to restore those speakers looking at the extent of the veneer and trim damage. You could use an epoxy in the corner joints and strap the whole cabinet together whilst everything set, but you will then probably be faced with putting a new non-standard trim on the front edges to hide the existing trim damage, and maybe putting a new sprayed or glued-on finish over the whole cabinet. Unlikely to be worth the effort compared to buying another pair on eBay.
The S45 (and immediate successor S45.2) are amongst the best passive speakers ever made by B&O, so I hope you can do something with them despite my reservations!
Graham
Would probably be worth your while to pick up a couple on ebay and make up a good pair from the parts you will have, that cabinet damage looks terminal to me
I see water damage on the bottom piece, not repairable, also missing the aluminium rail. A new bottom piece can be made by a good carpenter, but the damage to the side veneers and corners will always be visible or very difficult to repair.
As suggested above, go looking for cabinets if your drivers are ok
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Dear warrenmax,
sorry to say that, but these speakers look very poor. I also think, that they are not worth to repair. It is possible to glue everything (also wooden cabinet), but it will be never nice B&O stuff, you will be proud of it.
Keep all drivers and crossovers, especially woofers (could be a problem to find in working condition, because of magnet dislocation) and buy next pair. S45 and S45-2 speakers are very good bookshelf speakers (listening mine S45-2 now).
sort of not worth it, but if you want to you can get a type pf clamp where you have right angles and a belt you can glue every thing then tighten, once all dry paint it all black might look alright
good luck