Speaker question

[CubKid]

I picked up a decent deal today at a local thrift store. They're some old 1977 Bose model 501 floor speakers. I took the grille off of one to find that the foam surround is mostly rotted away. The speakers still sound good, but Id like to repair them instead of replacing the speakers. My question is, does anyone know where I can find the replacement surrounds?


edit: I did some searching, so now a better question is, should I do it myself or have it professionally done?

[Brainchild]

I'd have them redone professionally.Unless you have done this before.
I've had speakers reconed before and they sounded great,and at a fraction of the price as well.

[slinky]

hmm.. these (very) old speaks of mine need to be redone also. how much did you end up paying?

[CubKid]

Originally posted by slinky
hmm.. these (very) old speaks of mine need to be redone also. how much did you end up paying?

I found this website that can do them for about $30-35 per speaker, depending on their make/model. My quote was $32, but that wasnt counting shipping, which will be about $25 for the pair. Im gonna send them out after I get moved, but until then they'll sit in the corner. I think its well worth it, especially to keep the original speakers.