Tag Archives: speaker repair

Mailbag: Can An Antique Permanent Magnet Speaker Catch Fire?

Posted on September 11, 2014 by jwk

Here’s a question I received recently that I thought could use a Mailbag post: Can an antique permanent magnet speaker catch fire? Interesting question. Short answer? Maybe. Longer answer? Well: It really depends what the source of the fire is. Pretty … Continue reading →

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Refurbishing Vintage Sansui SP2500 Speakers (Crossover Repair)

Posted on April 5, 2011 by jwk

I’m always keeping my eyes out for interesting vintage hi-fi speakers from the ’60s-’70s, and found a nice set of Sansui SP2500s on Craigslist. Produced between 1960 and 1974, these beautiful walnut speakers are solid and very heavy – definitely … Continue reading →

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