Beenaround Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Just wanted to share, I had been searching for any Heritage stuff just to change things up at home and it seemed like I was never going to find anything - between sellers playing games trying to get bids, and other unfortunate mishaps / misconnections I had all but given up. I posted on a Facebook group I'm in as a last ditch effort and I got a hit. Story goes, these were in the original owners wall unit for 40 years. Serial has a "W" in it and from what I can decipher from the date code post these might be a 1981? I'm making a few changes to my layout so pardon the background mess. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 WOW - MINT --- is all I will say , can you open the backs -----remove the rear panel , there may be a few goodies under that cover --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fido Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Those look almost too good to be true. Very beautiful speakers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Looking good... congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beenaround Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 14 minutes ago, RandyH001 said: WOW - MINT --- is all I will say , can you open the backs -----remove the rear panel , there may be a few goodies under that cover --- I had thought about this. I guess eventually I would need to for the XO’s. I understand certain speakers have a “squawker” that is important or what people look for? I need to do a little research, I wouldn’t know what to look at or for really. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 If they sound good to you, no point in going into the speaker period. Eventually, when you have a good understanding of things, then is the time. 6 months, 5 years, plus. Thanks! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 ok - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Beenaround said: I wouldn’t know what to look at or for really. would you ever need to open the backs ----- you can PM me anytime , you need any Assistance , we will do it step by step - 1) you need a phillips screwdriver --remove the screws - there are no gaskets between the rear panel and the cabinet - 2) make sure the light blue round K55V -Midrange driver is not loose or over tightened , loosen ---snug up by hand - 3) check that the metal cans capacitors on the XO are not corroded - 4)- check that all the screws on the drivers and crossover are tight to avoid any rattle - 5)- close the rear panel and screw back ---10 minutes per speaker - 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Add a very thin gasket material to the rear panel where it contacts the cabinet Available from Parts Express. https://www.parts-express.com/Speaker-Gasketing-Tape-1-8-x-1-2-x-50-ft.-Roll-260-542 Order some midrange driver to horn gaskets from Crites and remove the old gaskets https://critesspeakers.com/prices-other_stuff.html Loosen and retighten all screws on the crossover barrier strips Check all screws on the tweeter, midrange and (especially) woofer connections to the cabinet. Recommend you replace the old capacitors with new from Crites or other sources such as Parts Express. Heresy crossovers are very easy. Let me know if you have any questions, happy to help. You can PM me if you wish. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 "W"'s are the ones to get as they are the only year with the K-55-V soldered lug drivers on the mids. I would add to Jim's good advice to make sure your spade end connectors fit tight on to your drivers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whitlow Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Just wanted to share, I had been searching for any Heritage stuff just to change things up at home and it seemed like I was never going to find anything - between sellers playing games trying to get bids, and other unfortunate mishaps / misconnections I had all but given up. I posted on a Facebook group I'm in as a last ditch effort and I got a hit. Story goes, these were in the original owners wall unit for 40 years. Serial has a "W" in it and from what I can decipher from the date code post these might be a 1981? I'm making a few changes to my layout so pardon the background mess. Listen to your favorite well recorded music. If they sound good enjoy them. You will instantly know if anything is wrong. No need to fix anything that’s not broke.They should be fine. That’s a wonderful find BTW. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Yes, your good to go man. Leave well enough alone. Sleeping dogs lie. Don't go looking for trouble... PM me for any and all questions. Cool... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast996 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Very nice indeed....congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 I have a pair of 81's also and they sound fantastic! You'll enjoy for sure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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