Rxonmymind Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 Beautiful Belles and a beautiful room. They sure do complement that living room. Enjoy. Bill Thank you Bill. I'll pass that along to my wife. She likes them too which is always a good thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxonmymind Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 The "s" in the serial number means 1978 Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxonmymind Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 Now you need to spend a few days looking for upgrades on here. Such as new caps. checking all connections the metal horn can be damped a bit with several things loosen and retighten all screws on the crossover check that all wires are hooked up correctly.. From your pics can you get them any further apart ? What year are they find the serial number that will help figure out the year made. Thanks for the suggestions.I will be actively looking to recap these in the future for sure. There was so much dust back there and a few spiderwebs when I looked at the inside cavity back there. Lol. All clean now and it did check for loose screws, not counting me of course. I was extremely grateful for the lady having a tech check these out before selling them making sure they worked. Amazing sound as they are even though I've read a few say there's a lack of bass I'm not a heavy bass head and they go low enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Congrats on your newly acquired Belle's.... Listen to them for a good period of time before you journey down the upgrade path. You will appreciate (or not) any changes that you make. My opinion of course... Very nice and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxonmymind Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 Congrats on your newly acquired Belle's.... Listen to them for a good period of time before you journey down the upgrade path. You will appreciate (or not) any changes that you make. My opinion of course... Very nice and welcome! I'll take your suggestion under advisement. The only thing I see that physically could use replacement are the rolls in the little metal squares as the paper seems to have some "unwound". So a recap will be the minimum I'll do. Small baby steps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxonmymind Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 Good night. I've been listening to them for 4 straight hours and my ears are not fatigued. Amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Do the tops come off of BELLES to make them easier to move ? I would call Bob Crites and get new caps for them right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Do the tops come off of BELLES to make them easier to move ? I would call Bob Crites and get new caps for them right away. NOT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Do the tops come off of BELLES to make them easier to move ? I would call Bob Crites and get new caps for them right away. Yes (4 nuts) Not worth the effort I wouldn't think (not that much easier to move) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Do the tops come off of BELLES to make them easier to move ? I would call Bob Crites and get new caps for them right away.Yes (4 nuts)Not worth the effort I wouldn't think (not that much easier to move) I agree with this it is not worth the effort to take the tops off. I would also order the Dayton 1% caps from parts express Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 There was so much dust back there and a few spiderwebs when I looked at the inside cavity back there. if you want to do some detail cleaning, check or replace any wires, etc.. the top PANEL can be easily removed. There are 4 screws holding it in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Those are beautiful! You'll soon (already) get lots of suggestions to make them sound even better. This forum has numerous members who can provide parts when you want to do that. Spend some time with them first, and then you'll be amazed by some easy upgrades. SSH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxonmymind Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 I have contacted Mr.Crites and will be ordering from him in the near future. I believe this will be the only upgrade I'll be doing to it. Forgive my ignorance but could someone tell me the proper name this is instead of me calling it a "paper roll thingy in a square metal box". Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) That's the transformer do not need to worry about that just the caps and it the inductor has a steel screw in it change it to brass I think is the general rule or just hot glue it in place.. So BUDMAN the tops do come off huh...lol. I still think they would be easier to move with the tops off. If by yourself and not much room in vehicle. Well what I meant was does the horn section come off like the K-Horn I would assume it does since there is a spacer in there. RICK Edited June 12, 2016 by ricktate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxonmymind Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 ^^Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Here ya go: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) when i said NOT i was referring to the tops don't come off the Belle like the k-horn with 2 wing nuts. why would anyone want to take a belle apart to move them and no the horn section doesn't come off like the k-horn i bought a set of k-horns from a guy and he didn't know they come off with 2 wing nuts. it took hours to re assemble the top hat Edited June 12, 2016 by Budman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxonmymind Posted June 13, 2016 Author Share Posted June 13, 2016 I'm blown away by this speakers efficiency. Did I read 104db correctly? If so then my Sony STR 7055 @ 40 watts can push these speakers without issue. Yikes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Im sure it will I use to have a 7065 if I remember right loved the look of it. BUDMAN I knew you meant not like a K-HORN I knew it was not easy to get it off....but if you had to it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 I'm blown away by this speakers efficiency. Did I read 104db correctly? If so then my Sony STR 7055 @ 40 watts can push these speakers without issue. Yikes. Welcome to the Belle Club. I have used several receivers and amps. I have the Realistic STA2300. Though it's a beast for power and has great SS sound, I like some of my smaller Marantz, Sansui and Harman Kardon for quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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