I am not a repair expert (but that has never stopped me from expressing an opinion...). I know it is possible to recone speakers and to replace surrounds, and have the speakers test to original spec's. There are even kits that you can buy to replace old or torn surrounds. My concern would be that the damage to the speaker(s) may have been due to abuse, such as playing them so loudly that a lot of distortion was created (by the amp). If that occurred, there could also be damage to the voice coil of the speaker, not just the surround. Having said that, the owner/seller of the AE2's you are considering states that the repair facility tested the speakers. I'd ask to see something in writing from the repair facility, and then call the repair people to verify. If everything is in good working shape, the speakers are certainly worth a serious look and listen. If it were me, however, I'd also want a pretty good deal on the price.
Need Opinion on Speaker Repair
I am looking to purchase a pair of Acoustic Energy AE2's from a local person. The seller has indicated that one woofer has been repaired for a torn surround but that the repair tech has tested all 4 to be up to spec after the repair. Has anyone ever repaired a surround and can it be put back to "new" status??
In addition, while the speaker was being repaired, the facility upgraded the caps, wiring, in the crossover to a better quality type. Recommended??
thanks for your opinions.
In addition, while the speaker was being repaired, the facility upgraded the caps, wiring, in the crossover to a better quality type. Recommended??
thanks for your opinions.
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