hvulpus
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« on: February 07, 2012, 04:01:16 AM » |
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I have a pair of A-III, older, and the bass seems to have faded, though there is still some little bit. I drive them with a Bryston Amp and Preamp.
Any wisdom about getting fixed, rebuilt would be appreciated.
Howard
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nesdam
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« Reply #1 on: February 07, 2012, 05:30:22 PM » |
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The reason is probably foam rot, which happens after 10-20 years. You can get the woofers refoamed by a qualified person/company or get a recone at Hirez Service (very expensive).
Never replace or throw away the old woofers. Hirez Service will need the old woofers for reconing.
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hvulpus
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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2012, 02:08:42 AM » |
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Thank you so much for this information.
Howard
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tccaux
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« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2012, 01:36:35 AM » |
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I had my AIII woofers reconed through Snell about 2 years ago. They had the both units for a complete check up. These things are amazing.
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hvulpus
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« Reply #5 on: March 06, 2012, 02:46:01 AM » |
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I just drove my AIII's up to Hirez for a reconditioning, reconing of the woofers.
Can you describe the difference afterwards?
Howard
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« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2012, 11:23:10 AM » |
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You will have no doubts, you will have much more volume, dynamics and attack i bass after thay are been fixed. You can be sure of that.  |
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hvulpus
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« Reply #7 on: April 27, 2012, 10:14:43 PM » |
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I just got my AIII's back, converted to AIIIi's, with reconed woofers, new mid-ranges, and tweeters. The difference is astonishing, not only in the bass, but in the overall smoothness. Speakers that used to be too bright when I got them second-hand around 1990 are now as sweet as can be, thanks to Steve at Hi-Rez.
It was not inexpensive, but when you consider what you can get for what it cost, it is more than worth it.
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