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Gear / Technical Help => Playback Forum => Topic started by: rigpimp on June 04, 2018, 01:01:13 PM
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Well, my wife was away so the stereo was cranking this weekend. I messed up one of my Von Schweikert VR-4jr's playing a Matisyahu show I recorded back in November.
Anyone have any insight on repair? I really don't want to empty lead, or ship.
I am also in the market to have the veneer redone as they came kind of beat up when I bought them. I imagine that I can have this done anywhere?
Thanks for any insight.
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Usually the speaker manufacturer will send you a replacement driver and you can replace it yourself. Also, it probably is an OEM, that you can buy from the manufacturer off the shelf, obtain cheaper and, again, replace yourself.
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Usually the speaker manufacturer will send you a replacement driver and you can replace it yourself. Also, it probably is an OEM, that you can buy from the manufacturer off the shelf, obtain cheaper and, again, replace yourself.
I pulled it out last night as I know the "upgrades" are made by scanspeak in Denmark. (Not cheaply I might add). The driver was completely unlabeled other than a VSA and a serial number on the sticker. I'll call VSA today.
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So I called VSA and spoke to Leif. He wants me to ship him all four bass module drivers. They cost $250 each to replace and they don't have very many left as the VR 4JR was discontinued in 2005. I told him how much I paid for mine pair and the only thing he said was "You have to be shitting me!"
I am going though a troubleshooting process tonight. I am going to pull the offending left, lower driver and swap it out with one of the good ones from the right side. I need to make sure that it isn't just a errant piece of lead shot or something.
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I need to make sure that it isn't just a errant piece of lead shot or something.
A wise move
Bright flashlight, a small mirror, and some careful inspection.
I also have a very soft horsehair paint brush, but be sure to not leave bristles behind.
Sadly, warpage from coil heat is the #1 cause.
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I swapped the offending driver with the lower one in the other bass cabinet and the rattle followed. VSA is sending me a replacement. Not cheap, but I also only paid $1500 for these in the 1st place. I'm still ahead.
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I swapped the offending driver with the lower one in the other bass cabinet and the rattle followed. VSA is sending me a replacement. Not cheap, but I also only paid $1500 for these in the 1st place. I'm still ahead.
no wonder he couldnt believe what you paid. damn. i think my vr2s were a little less than that
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if it's not too late, I have a pair of 8" drivers from my old VR4's. I have no use for them. I dont even recall why I had to replace them in the first place. But I do know they work. Happy to set you up.
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Thanks NIck but the Jr's only fit 7".
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You can also have the speaker re-coned, when replacements are no longer become available.
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VS also does a full upgrade that isn't cheap ($4k) where they basically upgrade all electrical components to current technology. I have that in my pocket as a plan if my Jrs ever have an issue. A buddy got his done and was floored by the difference.
And yes, you got a steal. I got mine for $2300 a couple of years ago and thought I robbed the guy I bought them from.
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You can also have the speaker re-coned, when replacements are no longer become available.
No reconing as parts are no longer available according to VS. they only have a few drivers left. It basically cost me $300 to replace one bass driver.
If I was gonna drop 4k+ I would've bought the endeavors he offered me for $5k. They are brand new and retail at$8k
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Keith,
Reconing is something that many third parties do. You do not have to use the actual manufacturer. As a matter of fact I would think that 99.99% of speaker manufacturers do not recone. They simply send you a replacement. Further, 90% do not make their own drivers and do not have the skills or ability to recone.
Ray
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Keith,
The voice coil can be rewound by most folks who recone. You keep asking VS and they are the wrong folks to ask. The beauty of a using a third party is that they do not need parts. They have the skills and tool to do it. Try speakerexchange.
Ray
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Thank you Ray!
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Montebellospeaker repair might also be worth checking out. Orange County speaker, too.
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Speaker Repair Pro I'd a great bet. As well as Miller Sound.