Re: Vintage Wharfedale Speakers - Rebuild? Definitely Yes.

You have a nice set of speakers there. I found a pair of these on the roadside 3 years ago. One of the woofers was gone and though many here will cringe, I used a 12' discontinued "Rat Shack" woofer to fix that problem. It was a closeout that they sold me for $15. They sounded dull and I replaced the non polar caps that had opened up. To test the tweeters I jumped the caps and they played. Replacement caps are available at any Rat Shack or electronics store. I think they each have two. Replace all of them. As posted earlier clean thepots.

My cabinets were not in the best of shape as they were left outside. Some warpage had taken place. I reglued the corners with bar clamps and while it did not remove the bowing out entirely it helped. I gave them to my lady friend and hooked them to a JVC HT receiver. While not in the league of a good vintage amp, it was not too bad.

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Topic - Vintage Wharfedale Speakers - Rebuild? Total newbie in this area. - PureAudio 07:59:47 02/12/04 (13)

Thanks to everyone for the great tips! Just what I needed to get started. A fine group of people here! nt - PureAudio 09:32:14 02/13/04 (0)

Re: Vintage Wharfedale Speakers - Rebuild? Total newbie in this area. - Brian Levy 22:45:01 02/12/04 (0)

I have a pair of these and the drivers in mine are fine. These - audiogatorjim 18:55:17 02/12/04 (0)

Re: Vintage Wharfedale Speakers - Rebuild? Definitely Yes. - stereofishermusicman 02/12/0414:22:58 02/12/04 (0)

Re: Vintage Wharfedale Speakers - Rebuild? Total newbie in this area. - Gordy 11:03:49 02/12/04 (1)

Now I've switched 180 degrees and will attempt a restore. Sounds like they have good potential. Any ... - PureAudio 11:10:56 02/12/04 (0)

Re: Vintage Wharfedale Speakers - Rebuild? Total newbie in this area. - pete the bully 08:39:30 02/12/04 (6)

Now that gets my hopes up! ; ) Thanks! nt - PureAudio 08:41:41 02/12/04 (5)

Yes, when you open 'em up ... - pete the bully 08:50:02 02/12/04 (4)

Also... - DavidLD 10:07:30 02/12/04 (3)

Now that my interest in restoring them has returned, I'll have to take a closer look at them. You are ... - PureAudio 11:09:10 02/12/04 (2)

Re: Now that my interest in restoring them has returned, I'll have to take a closer look at them. You are ... - Ron Oehlert 20:37:26 02/12/04 (1)

Re: - DavidLD 04:26:19 02/13/04 (0)

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Re: Vintage Wharfedale Speakers - Rebuild? Definitely Yes. - stereofishermusicman 02/12/0414:22:58 02/12/04 (0)

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