Ki Choi Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Before I heard of Klipsch or B&Ws, I used to drool over for a pair of Large walnut Advents as a poor college student in the '70s. I worked as hard as I could one summer but didn't get enough to buy a pair and had to settle for a pair of Marantz (can't remember the model but it was only model that had enough sensitivity to work with my whopping 12w/ch Akai receiver). Finally I got a pair of Large Advent speakers in prestine cosmetic condition . The walune veneer and trims are in excellent shape but the woofers need refoaming as expected. I want to send them to the best place possible for the work. I have found few places searching on Audio Asylum but thought to ask the forum for better recommendation. TIA Ki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 You can do them yourself. It's not that hard to do. New foam kits are available online. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago_Pete Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 The one and only time I attempted to do it myself turned into a total disaster:) Not sure if they are the best, but I have used Orange County Speaker. Did right by me. Nice, neat job and fast turnaround. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I second greg's thoughts Ki. Are those the larger 2 ways with the fried egg tweeter under the metal mesh cage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Here is a place that is pretty well known. I have had them do a few things for me over the years and have nothing but good things to say about them http://www.abrownsoun.com/services.htm Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Do it yourself. It is easy. I refoamed a pair of Advents last year. Took about an hour total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Yes buy a refoam kit and do it yourself. Even I can do it, and have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I have used Orange County Speaker Repair to recone an advent woofer and was pleased with their work. http://www.speakerrepair.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 http://www.audivex.com/ I have used Daniel at Audivex several times with great results. Probably about $40 per driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ki Choi Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 I second greg's thoughts Ki. Are those the larger 2 ways with the fried egg tweeter under the metal mesh cage? Hi Kaiser, Yes, these are the larger two way with orange color "fired egg" tweeter with metal mesh guard. I believe these are relatively newer ones with rounded front edge trims instead of angled orginal trims. I'll have to take some photos and post them soom. I searched ebay for DIY foam repair kits and it seems there are quite a few choices. Considrering, if DIY route doesn't workout, I can get them repaired professionally, so, I will give it a try. Thanks, guys. Ki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I did it and they buzz like a bee. Probably gonna have to send them out to be done right one of these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 The best place to refoam Advent woofers? I'd say around the edge. sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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