NGD - pair of single 18" subs
Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2021 7:31 pm
These are the EV subs I mentioned in another post. The best deal of 2020 - CAD$150 (approx USD$120) for the pair.
I bought them because the mid-high FRFR speakers I'm using for my Fractal AX8 don't quite have enough bottom end - needed some extra "punch" to get a real 4x12 feel. These subs, driven by a Crown XTi2000, do the job. Plus sound great for playing music.
Cabinet finish was pretty ratty (regretfully I don't have a "before" pic) but they scrubbed up well.
What had to be done:
1) One of the circuit boards that holds the low-pass inductor on the back of one of the input panels was cracked. No electrical issue, but needed a repair for mechanical stability.
2) Front panels and drivers covered in dry-wall (gyprock) dust and residue. Carefully wiped it all off with a lightly damp cloth then used a stiff bristle brush to remove it from the nooks-and-crannies.
3) Front grilles had paint scraped off and patches of rust. Cleaned and repainted both grilles.
4) The EV badges were missing. Couldn't find any to buy (tried eBay etc, plus contacted EV with no response), so fabricated new ones.
5) One of the pole adapters was missing. Bought a replacement.
6) Really bad screw-hole damage on top of the cabinets, the finish was destroyed in about a dozen places on the top of each speaker - there had clearly been "something" screwed to the boxes with #10 gauge screws at some point. Doweled the screw holes and used filler to smooth it out.
7) Ratty finish all around. Sanded and refinished with Duratex.
Total cost of reconditioning: less than $50.
I can HIGHLY recommend Acry-tech Duratex. Went on very easily and looks great. Available in Canada from Q-Components (https://qcomponents.ca/DuraTex-DURATEX-RG-3.78L.html)
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In the garage after the base coat of Duratex has dried and been sanded.
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Finished.
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I bought them because the mid-high FRFR speakers I'm using for my Fractal AX8 don't quite have enough bottom end - needed some extra "punch" to get a real 4x12 feel. These subs, driven by a Crown XTi2000, do the job. Plus sound great for playing music.
Cabinet finish was pretty ratty (regretfully I don't have a "before" pic) but they scrubbed up well.
What had to be done:
1) One of the circuit boards that holds the low-pass inductor on the back of one of the input panels was cracked. No electrical issue, but needed a repair for mechanical stability.
2) Front panels and drivers covered in dry-wall (gyprock) dust and residue. Carefully wiped it all off with a lightly damp cloth then used a stiff bristle brush to remove it from the nooks-and-crannies.
3) Front grilles had paint scraped off and patches of rust. Cleaned and repainted both grilles.
4) The EV badges were missing. Couldn't find any to buy (tried eBay etc, plus contacted EV with no response), so fabricated new ones.
5) One of the pole adapters was missing. Bought a replacement.
6) Really bad screw-hole damage on top of the cabinets, the finish was destroyed in about a dozen places on the top of each speaker - there had clearly been "something" screwed to the boxes with #10 gauge screws at some point. Doweled the screw holes and used filler to smooth it out.
7) Ratty finish all around. Sanded and refinished with Duratex.
Total cost of reconditioning: less than $50.
I can HIGHLY recommend Acry-tech Duratex. Went on very easily and looks great. Available in Canada from Q-Components (https://qcomponents.ca/DuraTex-DURATEX-RG-3.78L.html)
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In the garage after the base coat of Duratex has dried and been sanded.
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Finished.
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