Samantha Coutoure

YES!!! Madisound, that's it. Thanks for that AVGUYTX. I remember my ex only used Parts Exp when all else failed (probably when he too forgot the name of Madisound). I'll have to make a note of that and Parts connection (a new one to me). Could Sound Better, thank you too for the band pass diagram. I'm eager to give that a try. Anybody here have an opinion on using 1/4" ABS plastic plate for crossover bases? My ex used that almost exclusively and only one of all he shared that with had reservations. The reservation was a concern over the plastic possibly developing static electricity and interrupting the crossover frequencies. That both does AND doesn't work in my limited experience. So, this week, I'm going to start some drawings and then order the parts. May not get to work on it for a couple more weekends but this could also be a good winter project too. Thanks again all S

Hi, sorry I took so long to get back to this. Got a little busy with summer stuff ( ) The price tag for the cross over and diaphragm upgrades is not too much of a surprise. These are stock speakers. we bought them new in 1989ish from Magnolia HIFi in the Seattle area. I wonder if they are even still around or if they got bought up by Best Buy or someone like that. I heard they did. Due to the age of the speakers, I think I will start by replacing the old capacitors with equal value Solen or Jentzen?!?!?. I think Mr. Ex liked Solen best so I'll likely go with those. Anybody have an opinion on how hard it will get if I attempt to do the same to the Marantz 2220B? For my comparison, I installed new capacitors in a 1948ish Philco floor model radio, a 1982 Furuno radar and a small B&K tube tester. They all worked when I was done and I had no parts left over. I'm pretty proud of that no parts left over thang! I also took about 2 years of evening electronics classes at a junior college. Anyway, I think I can find the Crossover capacitors on Parts Express or,,,,well it's going to have to be Parts Express cuz I can't remember the name of the other company that carries Solen brand Capacitors. Dammit!, they also have a good line of coils too. Well, maybe it'll come to me. Thanks so much for the nice comments and advice. Hope I don't become too much of a pest while doing this. And, if I need to start a new thread, lemme know, eh? Thanks again. S

Hi all: I'm new to this forum and kinda new to the whole audio thing (Sony boomboxes until a recent divorce, whole different story though). My question is: if I were to buy some titanium diaphragms for the Forte 2s, am I likely to hear a significant difference when I'm using a low power Marantz from the early to mid 70s? My ex collects old stereo stuff and he just kinda gave this to me, probably to shut me up. It sounds pretty good now, but I wonder if I can make it better without spending a lot of time/money on it. I do know how to read schematics and solder etc so that will not hold me back much. Anyway, thanks for any advice. S