+1....oh, 'ell....+10 to the tenth power, @douglas_schroeder ....
(...the world is full of surprises, no? *G*;)....)
"Submitted for your consideration..." as R. Serling used to intone....)
Any vintage speaker that has undergone repair will perform differently than the original when it was new. That variance will vary from slight to severe, driven by the use of contemporary materials, adhesives, and techniques of restoration. Unless 'museum level' restoration protocols are applied, Anything (paintings, sculpture, or speakers) will vary from the original to some degree.
A restored painting, if subjected to minute inspection, will exhibit the restoration. To expect a speaker to perform Exactly like an new original is fallacy....Unless, of course, you've sent your 'contemporary' Ohms or MBLs in....that's Different. Having a 'mint', in the box original would be the only fair comparison/contrast test....A~A+/-...*G*
If what you've done or had done pleases one's ears, call it a 'win' and move on.
There is (imho) the psychoacoustic factor involved....
I've noted when I've been elsewhere for a period of time (on an out-of-town installation for a month as an example), exposed to anything but my own speakers, that they will sound 'different' for awhile....
An hour or two, perhaps a day.....until mind & ears 'snap back' into their 'ruts'. Visiting an audio convention might prove to be an extreme contrast, depending upon the individual.
I suspect that this scenario might be the root of 'buyers' remorse' occasionally....but, just an observation on my part....your experience likely varies...
(...the world is full of surprises, no? *G*;)....)
"Submitted for your consideration..." as R. Serling used to intone....)
Any vintage speaker that has undergone repair will perform differently than the original when it was new. That variance will vary from slight to severe, driven by the use of contemporary materials, adhesives, and techniques of restoration. Unless 'museum level' restoration protocols are applied, Anything (paintings, sculpture, or speakers) will vary from the original to some degree.
A restored painting, if subjected to minute inspection, will exhibit the restoration. To expect a speaker to perform Exactly like an new original is fallacy....Unless, of course, you've sent your 'contemporary' Ohms or MBLs in....that's Different. Having a 'mint', in the box original would be the only fair comparison/contrast test....A~A+/-...*G*
If what you've done or had done pleases one's ears, call it a 'win' and move on.
There is (imho) the psychoacoustic factor involved....
I've noted when I've been elsewhere for a period of time (on an out-of-town installation for a month as an example), exposed to anything but my own speakers, that they will sound 'different' for awhile....
An hour or two, perhaps a day.....until mind & ears 'snap back' into their 'ruts'. Visiting an audio convention might prove to be an extreme contrast, depending upon the individual.
I suspect that this scenario might be the root of 'buyers' remorse' occasionally....but, just an observation on my part....your experience likely varies...