S 45-2 bass driver issue

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Hi Glenn, keep posting about your P45s, I have a pair coming in, they will have some 2000 miles transport behind them when they arrive, so probably I will have 4 drivers to do.

 

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GlennB wrote:

They are different to your S45's in that the P45's have 2 smaller woofers in each speaker.

The locking symptom from shifting magnet and your remedy seem similar in both cases.

I'm extremely grateful for any help your able to offer.

Glenn

I have never seen these alive... Four of them, all broken? Well I might do something for you, but, there is allways but's because I dont do these as living, mostly as hobby. You can pm me...

Hi Soren,

Best to keep the expectations realistic... I wish you a lucky delivery!

Will keep you posted how my situation progresses.

 

Will S.O.S pm you shortly Orava.

 

Quite cute these small ones, aren't they?

Magnet has simply just fallen out in one piece

Keep them coming Orava, interesting

Location: Mexico city

Retired
Printing machine technician
Restored various 1960-70 items
Rock and Roll music
Collecting Vinyl
Restored Jukebox Wurlitzer 1050
Can't imagine what it takes to shift the magnets out of their place! Seems so unlikely

GlennB wrote:
Can't imagine what it takes to shift the magnets out of their place! Seems so unlikely

I agree. They are strong magnets but still this happens almost everytime P45 / P50 speakers are shipped, transported and
even also if just moved around the house.

Martin

And this one went to pieces easily just by hands....

There is clearly two different series of speakers, slightly different parts.

As this is in one piece, I can't put much glue here, have to prevent it to spread too much in to airgap.

Must let dry in magnet down position, again to prevent spreading glue to airgap. And extra glue to outside, thats why papertape.

And rest of glue goes here

The only still solid element.

I'm certain like myself, other P45'ers are following these progressive photos with much interest!
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