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Hi all and Merry Christmas,
My parents have owned a B&O system for as long as I can remember (over 30 years). This currently consists of a BeoCenter 7007 connected to a pair of Beovox S45 speakers (the 2 way version). It also used to power a pair of Beovox C40 speakers in a different room, although these have been unused for some time following renovation.
I thought I might take the C40 speakers on to use with a SMSL SA-36A Pro amp. However, they are in need of some TLC. The foam around the woofers is shot and I am wonderinghow extensive any refurbishment should be. Should I simply refoam the speakers? Could brand new drivers be used? Given the age of the speakers, might the capacitors need replacing too?
I have taken the speakers apart and found that the bass driver is labled "8480143 Japan 331TNG". There is also a single bipolar Elko Rauh 15MFD63v capacitor present. Can anyone recommend replacements?
Any help would be greatly appreciated, as I have good memories associated with the speakers and would like to hear them at their best.
Thank you
There are many professional speaker reconers who will install new foam.
I have been using Solen capacitors for many years in my speaker restorations.
Specifically this 400V PB series. You'd need a PB1500 model for your 15uF cap.