FrankenAdvents

[mmcc]

I'm causally looking around for a pair of "The Advent Loudspeakers" with an A3 serial number to match a pair I already have so I can try out stacking.

I found a pair on one of the classifieds apps not far, and I asked for a picture with the covers removed so I could see what the surrounds on the woofer looked like. Here is the picture:



Egad!

 

[sparklow]

OH my!

 

[gtv2000]

"While we're at it, let's get rid of that troublesome foam. Who needs it?"

 

[mmcc]

"While we're at it, let's get rid of that troublesome foam. Who needs it?"

It is really too bad. The cabinets and covers look to be in pretty decent shape, and would have matched the ones I have very nicely.

 

[BrianLW]

You'd think they would have at least done mirror imaging while they're hacking up the cabinet.

 

[imral3]

You'd think they would have at least done mirror imaging while they're hacking up the cabinet.

Considering the tool used (butter knife) to remove the grills...

 

[imral3]

Those are great examples of the latest style of OS* speakers!!!



[*OS = open surround]

 

[mmcc]

Considering the tool used (butter knife) to remove the grills...

That's actually my standard tool for removing the grills on my advents

My fingernails are lacking, and It seems less likely to cause damage than a screwdriver.

 

[imral3]

Oops! I mean there's no better tool for the job. Well done sir!!

 

[mmcc]

Oops! I mean there's no better tool for the job. Well done sir!!

 

[Katalyst]

That was their second set. This is how someone fit a woofer replacement. Cut to mount the woofer from the rear. To large to front mount.

 

[gtv2000]

That's actually my standard tool for removing the grills on my advents

My fingernails are lacking, and It seems less likely to cause damage than a screwdriver.

I was looking at a pair of Advents at an antique mall one time and I wanted to check out the drivers. Of course I found a butter knife in a nearby booth!

 

[essNeff]

Maybe he had two left ears?
Oh wait, that's two left feet..........................Never mind!

 

[Sharpstik]

 

[tyella]

Well, those woofers look original at least! With luck the voice coils won't be fried. Well worth $10 and a 5 minute drive. Stop for ice cream on the way and make a half hour out of it!

 

[Pio1980]

Good candidates for a refoam and e-waving.

 

[GD70]

Where's uncle bubba when you need him? He forgot the duct tape for the woofer surrounds.

 

[mmcc]

Well, those woofers look original at least! With luck the voice coils won't be fried. Well worth $10 and a 5 minute drive. Stop for ice cream on the way and make a half hour out of it!

Well, they are asking $100 and it is more like an hour drive. And I'm trying to lose a few pounds. All in all, I'm giving them a hard pass

 

[simplynuts]

I once had eight sets of large advents. All original drivers. Double stacking was amazing. My original 70's set, a friend's quadraphonic setup and his mother's set. I liked the real wood beveled edge series. The utility cabinet is ugly.

 

[mmcc]

I once had eight sets of large advents. All original drivers. Double stacking was amazing. My original 70's set, a friend's quadraphonic setup and his mother's set. I liked the real wood beveled edge series. The utility cabinet is ugly.

8 sets (16 speakers) or 8 speakers?

I completely agree about the cabinets - my pair are the pretty ones, and that is what I'm on the lookout for.