Vintage Speakers Help - Blu-ray Forum

ijokr · 08-11-2009, 01:34 AM

I recently found for speakers that my dad own and claimed them since they're were sitting doing nothing. Two are the Pioneer hpm 100 (I've read great things abouth them, I believe they're from 1979 approx.) and the other two are the Pioneer Cs-e 9000. The finish and the grille are seriously damaged but not enough to damage the speakers. I might check Craz-Blu's finish project wih the Polks. Any help of how can I repair them or know if the speaker (audio wise) is damaged? Obviously other than hearing hissing or distortion, but maybe they're not sounding the best they can and I wouldn't know since they're too old. Any help would be appreciated

Big Daddy · 08-11-2009, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ijokr

I recently found for speakers that my dad own and claimed them since they're were sitting doing nothing. Two are the Pioneer hpm 100 (I've read great things abouth them, I believe they're from 1979 approx.) and the other two are the Pioneer Cs-e 9000. The finish and the grille are seriously damaged but not enough to damage the speakers. I might check Craz-Blu's finish project wih the Polks. Any help of how can I repair them or know if the speaker (audio wise) is damaged? Obviously other than hearing hissing or distortion, but maybe they're not sounding the best they can and I wouldn't know since they're too old. Any help would be appreciated

Parts Express is a good source for replacement drivers, grills, cabinets, vinyl cabint coverings, etc.

Also, read DIY Subwoofer/Speaker Building, Repairing, & Upgrading. There are many useful links at the end of Post #2.

SammyG · 08-11-2009, 02:17 AM

If you need any parts for the HPM's you can PM me. I have all the drivers, tweeters and crossovers.

crazyBLUE · 08-11-2009, 02:28 AM

As far as the cabinets are concerned ! If you like the shape & the way they look & want to repair them over replacing them . I would need to see some pictures of the damage . It would be A good Idea to have close ups of the damage & then some back from the speaker so I can see what you are working with ! Then I could make suggestions & give you some ideas & options .

ijokr · 08-15-2009, 03:21 AM

wow I just connected the Pio Hpm-100 and

just WOW, these speakers get LOW. I tried them as fronts, I now have one of them as my center, set aside my polk cs150 which was my weakest link and next upgrade, and just wow, I'm keeping it in the center, the sound is amazing, the bass is incredible, I'm definitely painting these babies, probably black to match my other speakers. I'm going to be testing them, If I' replacing anything I'll pm you SammyG. These HPM100 are not in bad shape aesthethically, they just need a polish and painting. I'm just overwhelmed.

crazyBLUE · 08-15-2009, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ijokr

wow I just connected the Pio Hpm-100 and

just WOW, these speakers get LOW. I tried them as fronts, I now have one of them as my center, set aside my polk cs150 which was my weakest link and next upgrade, and just wow, I'm keeping it in the center, the sound is amazing, the bass is incredible, I'm definitely painting these babies, probably black to match my other speakers. I'm going to be testing them, If I' replacing anything I'll pm you SammyG. These HPM100 are not in bad shape aesthethically, they just need a polish and painting. I'm just overwhelmed.

Good to hear you are happy with you're find ijokr !

ijokr · 08-17-2009, 04:06 PM

I painted yesterday one of the speakers in black with a silver "frame" to match the polks. Unfortunately I'll have to paint it again because spots can be seen in the painting.

Sorry about the quality, mobile upload. I'll borrow my sister's camera later on for better quality

ijokr · 08-17-2009, 04:21 PM

I just need to repair the grille although I can't think of how but something will come up. I'm going to try to make the grill a bit smaller so the silver frame can be seen like the polks.

Big Daddy · 08-18-2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ijokr

I just need to repair the grille although I can't think of how but something will come up. I'm going to try to make the grill a bit smaller so the silver frame can be seen like the polks.

http://www.parts-express.com/wizards...AT&srchCat=820
http://www.parts-express.com/wizards...AT&srchCat=821
http://www.parts-express.com/wizards...AT&srchCat=822
http://www.parts-express.com/wizards...er=grill+cloth

ijokr · 08-19-2009, 02:48 PM

thanks big daddy

08-11-2009, 01:34 AM	#1
ijokr Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:118 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:1	Vintage Speakers Help I recently found for speakers that my dad own and claimed them since they're were sitting doing nothing. Two are the Pioneer hpm 100 (I've read great things abouth them, I believe they're from 1979 approx.) and the other two are the Pioneer Cs-e 9000. The finish and the grille are seriously damaged but not enough to damage the speakers. I might check Craz-Blu's finish project wih the Polks. Any help of how can I repair them or know if the speaker (audio wise) is damaged? Obviously other than hearing hissing or distortion, but maybe they're not sounding the best they can and I wouldn't know since they're too old. Any help would be appreciated

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08-11-2009, 02:17 AM	#3
SammyG Special Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Douglassville, PA Blu-ray collection:1034 Trading Score:7	If you need any parts for the HPM's you can PM me. I have all the drivers, tweeters and crossovers.

08-11-2009, 02:28 AM	#4
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	As far as the cabinets are concerned ! If you like the shape & the way they look & want to repair them over replacing them . I would need to see some pictures of the damage . It would be A good Idea to have close ups of the damage & then some back from the speaker so I can see what you are working with ! Then I could make suggestions & give you some ideas & options .

08-15-2009, 03:21 AM	#5
ijokr Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:118 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:1	wow I just connected the Pio Hpm-100 and just WOW, these speakers get LOW. I tried them as fronts, I now have one of them as my center, set aside my polk cs150 which was my weakest link and next upgrade, and just wow, I'm keeping it in the center, the sound is amazing, the bass is incredible, I'm definitely painting these babies, probably black to match my other speakers. I'm going to be testing them, If I' replacing anything I'll pm you SammyG. These HPM100 are not in bad shape aesthethically, they just need a polish and painting. I'm just overwhelmed.

08-17-2009, 04:06 PM	#7
ijokr Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:118 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:1	I painted yesterday one of the speakers in black with a silver "frame" to match the polks. Unfortunately I'll have to paint it again because spots can be seen in the painting. Sorry about the quality, mobile upload. I'll borrow my sister's camera later on for better quality

08-17-2009, 04:21 PM	#8
ijokr Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:118 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:1	I just need to repair the grille although I can't think of how but something will come up. I'm going to try to make the grill a bit smaller so the silver frame can be seen like the polks.

08-19-2009, 02:48 PM	#10
ijokr Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:118 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:1	thanks big daddy

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