I thought at one time Bill LeGall at Millersound was repairing these but I may be mistaken. If anyone can fix them he's one of the few, good luck.
Ohm Walsh F Hope of Resurrection
Now I have F's with rotten surrounds, but rest look nice, perfect even. Cones, spiders look great.
One surround is done, decimated. Other is intact, perhaps replacement as is not identical.
Perhaps I try replacing surround?
Any new and improved surround options? Willing to replace/ get repaired more, if necessary.
Cursory search doesn't reveal any drop in replacement. Or, am I wrong? I see the Ohm return/upgrade to newer version options.
Experienced and insider opinions sought. I'm not cheap, and I'll spend the money to obtain the exceptional if needed. So, what are the likely and less likely options TIA
What is that one "clone", HHR? Need to check... i heard it at a show years ago.
One surround is done, decimated. Other is intact, perhaps replacement as is not identical.
Perhaps I try replacing surround?
Any new and improved surround options? Willing to replace/ get repaired more, if necessary.
Cursory search doesn't reveal any drop in replacement. Or, am I wrong? I see the Ohm return/upgrade to newer version options.
Experienced and insider opinions sought. I'm not cheap, and I'll spend the money to obtain the exceptional if needed. So, what are the likely and less likely options TIA
What is that one "clone", HHR? Need to check... i heard it at a show years ago.
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FWIW, here’s a shot of my F5s, made at Ohm factory in Broooklyn for me ~ 2008: https://photos.app.goo.gl/et3PRwzdYj5wSebCA A lot of speaker built using refurbished Ohm F cabinets for the $5500 asking price at the time. |
@russ69 -- the Ohm people haven't repaired the original Ohm As & Fs for many years now. They had one fellow who knew how to do it but he retired 10, 15 or perhaps more years ago. These days Ohm will only replace the driver with one of their current models. As others have noted, Dale Harder is the only person I know of that works with the original drivers, so the OP would want to discuss his situation with Dale if he is determined to rescue his drivers. |
The info on the OHM website says " All Ohm F’s are beginning the end of their functional lives. There is a foam damping material used around the base of the driver and inside that is failing from old age. We have never successfully repaired an Ohm F that was failing this way (the cone gets modified when you remove the old material and no longer sounds the same). For years, we replaced the old drivers with new ones. The last of these were made when the last craftsman retired. No more originals are available. But a series of upgrades with second generation drivers are available." Worth a phone call I think, just to hear what the options are. |
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