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#174920 10-Jun-2015 19:01
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So I have inbuilt speakers. And after a coup,ex of weeks of wondering why I could never get the radio on station properly I took the covers off and saw the the larger driver (about a 4" I guess) had split from the edge.

Now they're fully inbuilt and I don't see how I'd ever get them out. Do you think it's possible the drivers can be replaced without pulling the speaker off the wall.




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  #1322393 10-Jun-2015 19:06
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What do you mean by "fully inbuilt" speakers?
Recessed into the wall?




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  #1322397 10-Jun-2015 19:18
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Sideface: What do you mean by "fully inbuilt" speakers?
Recessed into the wall?


Not completely recessed. Partially, but certainly to the point where you'd never get it down.




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  #1322418 10-Jun-2015 20:23
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Can you post a photo? Might help us to help you..



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  #1322432 10-Jun-2015 20:55
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Do you mean the foam surrounds, or are the actual coils stuffed? I have got surrounds from these guys before http://qsr.net.au/ and fixed my 12" Dynaudio surrounds.

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  #1322433 10-Jun-2015 21:05
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Front view and sideish.

So it's the foam but I guess that holds it to the frame that is then mounted to the speaker cabinet.




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  #1322437 10-Jun-2015 21:09
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As far as I can tell these are Teledyne Acoustic Research 8b




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  #1322439 10-Jun-2015 21:13
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See if you can find them here http://qsr.net.au/?s=AR&post_type=product you could also contact them

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  #1322446 10-Jun-2015 21:26
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Looks to me like the speakers can be removed from the box, from the front, by undoing the four screws.
Once out, disconnect the wires noting down which wire goes where, then you can search for suitable replacements or repair.

You may be able to have them repaired at Axent Audio in New Lynn http://www.yelp.co.nz/biz/axent-audio-products-auckland




 

 

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  #1322447 10-Jun-2015 21:28
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Thanks. I actually found in an old thread in here the wt audio here in the Hutt may do it. So might call in to him on Friday.




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  #1322558 11-Jun-2015 07:14
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Axent would be the place to have repaired but will be disproportionately expensive, if you are less worried about matching the exact drivers and just want to get these back to making some half decent noise, places line Jaycar and Surplustronics offer some very affordable replacement drivers

http://www.jaycar.co.nz/Sight-%26-Sound---Home/Hi-Fi-Speakers-%26-Accessories/Component-Speakers/c/500A

http://www.surplustronics.co.nz/categories/110-drivers-subwoofer-hi-fi

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  #1322559 11-Jun-2015 07:17
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Wade: Axent would be the place to have repaired but will be disproportionately expensive, if you are less worried about matching the exact drivers and just want to get these back to making some half decent noise, places line Jaycar and Surplustronics offer some very affordable replacement drivers

http://www.jaycar.co.nz/Sight-%26-Sound---Home/Hi-Fi-Speakers-%26-Accessories/Component-Speakers/c/500A

http://www.surplustronics.co.nz/categories/110-drivers-subwoofer-hi-fi


Thanks, yeah exactly, it's mostly just running radio, and while i knew about jaycar I didn't know the other place.




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  #1322561 11-Jun-2015 07:24
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Those screws should come out and the speaker will come out.... just be careful as it will have years of wear so may stick to the mount and also may have a short cable back to the crossover. 

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  #1322593 11-Jun-2015 08:51
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I can see screws that can be undone to change the drivers

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