Rebuilding some vintage speakers - Blu-ray Forum

Psychonaut · 06-24-2008, 05:38 PM

Need some advice from some of you audio guru's. I have a set of Sansui SP-200's that were in storage for a while. I think everything inside may have stiffened up a bit as everything is original and they weren't played for 6-7 years. There is virtually no bass and the mid-range sounds a bit bright as well, even with bass settings turned way up.

I know these aren't real audiophile speakers but they are hooked up to my turntable, a freshly serviced Elac Miracord 50H, and I'd like to hear my vinyls better.

I love the cabinets for the speakers, as they match the surrounding areas well so I want to keep them. Is it worthwhile to gut these and put new woofers, mids, and tweeters in? If so, with the 40W power, which would be recommended? I will buy the parts and have them installed by a pro. Thanks!

Specifications:
3 Way 5 speakers.
12 inch Type (305mm) woofer.
Two 5 inch Type (131mm) Squawkers.
Two horn tweeters.
Impedance: 8 Ohms.
Max. Power 40W.

RUR · 06-24-2008, 06:21 PM

audiokarma.org is your best friend on this.

Psychonaut · 06-24-2008, 07:23 PM

Thanks. Did a little research on there and found out I was headed the wrong direction. I'm gonna start with a full recap and have them test the drivers as well. It's much cheaper and supposed to yield fantastic results.

06-24-2008, 05:38 PM	#1
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	Rebuilding some vintage speakers Need some advice from some of you audio guru's. I have a set of Sansui SP-200's that were in storage for a while. I think everything inside may have stiffened up a bit as everything is original and they weren't played for 6-7 years. There is virtually no bass and the mid-range sounds a bit bright as well, even with bass settings turned way up. I know these aren't real audiophile speakers but they are hooked up to my turntable, a freshly serviced Elac Miracord 50H, and I'd like to hear my vinyls better. I love the cabinets for the speakers, as they match the surrounding areas well so I want to keep them. Is it worthwhile to gut these and put new woofers, mids, and tweeters in? If so, with the 40W power, which would be recommended? I will buy the parts and have them installed by a pro. Thanks! Specifications: 3 Way 5 speakers. 12 inch Type (305mm) woofer. Two 5 inch Type (131mm) Squawkers. Two horn tweeters. Impedance: 8 Ohms. Max. Power 40W.

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06-24-2008, 06:21 PM	#2
RUR Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Abiit, excessit, evasit, erupit Blu-ray collection:143 Trading Score:1	audiokarma.org is your best friend on this.

06-24-2008, 07:23 PM	#3
Psychonaut Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Second left after Wal-Mart Blu-ray collection:111	Thanks. Did a little research on there and found out I was headed the wrong direction. I'm gonna start with a full recap and have them test the drivers as well. It's much cheaper and supposed to yield fantastic results.

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