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Thread: Underpowered speakers? |
    
New member Username: Marktech101
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jan-07
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| Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2007 - 01:25 pm: |
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I have a 40-watt 8-ohm stereo amp/receiver from the early 80's. I kept it and the speakers it came with in my attic for about 10-15 years, and this year I took them out again only to find that the foam around the speakers had disintegrated. I am going to buy some 8" OEM speakers to replace them, but the new ones are rated at 120 watts - 8 ohms. Can my amp handle it? |
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Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5562
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2007 - 01:32 pm: |
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Mark, new speakers will serve you better than replacement parts for old speakers. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5563
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2007 - 01:34 pm: |
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The receiver may not function either, have you tried it?
I hope not, it needs to be cleaned first.
Theese things do not like extended periods of storage in an attic. |
New member Username: Marktech101
Post Number: 2
Registered: Jan-07
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| Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2007 - 02:24 pm: |
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No, I tested the speakers with the system in my living room. I was hoping to save a little money by just buying the replacement woofers and keeping the enclosures. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5566
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2007 - 03:57 pm: |
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Then buy them. Replacing 20 yr old drivers with unmatched modern drivers will drive the receiver, the enclosures and your ears, nuts. |
Gold Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 5567
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2007 - 03:58 pm: |
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But what do I know? Try it. |
New member Username: Marktech101
Post Number: 3
Registered: Jan-07
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| Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2007 - 04:39 pm: |
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Ok. Thanks. |
Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigne
Dallas,
TX
Post Number: 9683
Registered: May-04
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| Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2007 - 11:59 pm: |
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LOL!!!!! |
Gold Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 1881
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Monday, January 29, 2007 - 10:57 am: |
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Although it won't sound very good, if you attach the old speakers as they are to the unit, they should still generate some sound. At least you can tell if the electronics are working!
Regards,
Frank. |
