Speaker project

[brian2957]

Can anyone suggest a pair of speakers that can be bought cheaply which respond to modifications like crossover refurbishments and bracing etc. Preferably a larger set of standmounts . I'm looking for something cheap and cheerful to play around with .

[walpurgis]

Mordaunt Short Pageant II, Celestion Ditton 15 and Mission 780SE!

Oh, and any seventies AR speakers. AR4xa is a good one, cloth surrounds that never rot!

[brian2957]

Thanks Geoff I'll have a look .

[Wakefield Turntables]

Celestion Ditton 15XR!

[istari_knight]

80's Monitor Audio speakers for me... R252, R352 or R852. Wont cost more than £50 a pair in good nick :)

[brian2957]

Thanks gents . Plenty of choice then .

[fatmarley]

I've replaced the electrolytic capacitors for polypropylene in various speakers over the years with some success. The one the responded the best was the budget Mission M70, so there's a good chance that the Mission M71, M72 and M73 would also benefit.

[brian2957]

Thanks Matt , I will investigate your suggestions . Welcome to the forum BTW .

[fatmarley]

Thanks Brian :)

[istari_knight]

Something like these would be good http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TDL-RTL-2-SPEAKERs-/301305586969?hash=item4627366519