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Old Fisher XP56S - Worth replacing the drivers? |
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daniel-loves-friday 
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 Topic: Old Fisher XP56S - Worth replacing the drivers?Posted: 08 June 2020 at 11:10pm |
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Hi all, I've inherited a set of beautiful albeit very old, and not-too-amazing-sounding 2-way Fisher XP56S Speakers. I'm considering replacing both drivers, in order to keep the beautiful enclosure, but improve the sound as much as possible - especially the bass. I'd love to be able to reach as low as ~35Hz... I'm a total newbie, so would have to learn a lot - especially daunted by the crossovers for the new drivers. Do you think it's worth doing this? Will I be able to reach my goal (without spending crazy amounts)? Many Thanks! |
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Digbethdave
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Posted: 08 June 2020 at 11:27pm |
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It's slightly middle of the road 'sears' home speakers from the 70/80s, might just be best using them in the shed/garage for listening to the radio.
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Bams
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Posted: 08 June 2020 at 11:36pm |
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If you like the look of this speakers but want more low end you starting with this cabinet is a not too good idea. it isn't well build and made of loose wood which will fall apart if used in anger.
but... building a simple two way enclosure is an easy task and very rewarding, especially designing your own crossovers is a fun thing to do with all these calculators which can be found online. getting the same vintage look is also fairly straightforward, a bit of decent wax after staining will do. On this forum you'll mostly find people in love with big rigs.. but an 8" with a horn can be used in home as well as for your garden party. might even be possible to reuse the speakerfoam of the fishers..
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daniel-loves-friday
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Posted: 09 June 2020 at 11:19am |
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Hi again, thanks both for your feedback! You have slightly discouraged me a little I suppose, but it makes total sense. Maybe an idea (sentimental one at least) would be to create an enclosure which fits the characteristic original front pads of the XP56s, in order to replicate the old speakers.. Will definitely explore this further - quite intrigued to build my own speakers.. Any advice re parts, and perhaps where to get them? I'm in the UK, and would ideally like to keep costs below £200 if at all possible...
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kedwardsleisure
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Posted: 09 June 2020 at 12:37pm |
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just googled them, I like the front grille
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Posted: 09 June 2020 at 3:19pm |
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Keep pushing on, things are gonna get better.
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Posted: 09 June 2020 at 4:41pm |
Find some decent hi speakers for that price. Then use the fishers as a surround to hid the newer speakers.
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Posted: 10 June 2020 at 8:35am |
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Build your own!
The thing that makes vintage speakers look great is the cool fabric faces. Fortunately its available by the meter for sensible money in loads of patterns. If you can't build your own buy some new second hand decent sounding ones and re-cover the grilles. If you're feeling brave you could veneer them too.
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