After feeling brave and deciding that I would recap the crossovers in my S80.2's (the first time I had attempted this type of job) I contacted Martin (Dillen) and my kit was promptly delivered. Today I tackled the job. I am person with the soldering skills of a ham fisted gorilla but must admit that I found it a doddle. Just a little bit of care and patience was needed and with Martins idiot proof instructions I soon had everything back together.

I did one first and then listened to the speakers for a comparison and the difference was clear. The sound was much "cleaner" and not muffled. I didnt really think that there was much wrong with the sound before hand but the improvement is obvious. I use the speakers with a BM6000 and a CDX and I bet this set up would now give a lot of modern equipment a good run for its money. My only problem now is that I want a BM8000 and some bigger uniphase speakers!

If you have an older pair of passive speakers I would certainly recommened a recap and if I can do it any one can.

 

Yep - I agree - recapping of this vintage of speakers is time, money & effort well spent.

I too got a kit from Martin for my MC120.2's and the instructions provided do indeed make the task an absolute doddle.

 

Chris.

Just turned my Beomaster 6000 on and Danish radio P4 comes out through my newly rebuild S80.2 done by Dillen. As I have S120 on too I have one speaker pair off to make a fair fresh judgement. My Beovox S speakers had foamrot so that was also done along with the crossovers.

Compared to S120 and M150 they are pretty much the same and the only thing lacking is power behind it but a bit of volume can help. Putting bass and treble flat does not give the same. I put the bass on 1-2 and treble 0 and they match the bigger S120/M150 pretty good and acurate.

New setups? Yes or other assorted HIFI for that matter. The only trouble is the age and many people give them up when they have foamrot.

You don't get much more in the sound department with a Beomaster 8000 and bigger Beovoxes. It's an illision. I sit here with both 8000 and 6000. Turning the 8000 on gives a blend that is pretty close and turning off does give the same impression as the 8000 alone. Yes I just have the S80.2 on but the bass on 1 and treble 0. Maybe the bass will be played in after some time. Do they sound just as big? Yes they do. My M150 speakers got new original bass units and they sound just as fresh.

Anotherone wanting a Beomaster 8000? I'm still stuck with 6000 and 8000 in trying to make a decision which one I prefer and what the reasons might be. To hard to make it so both systems is staying so far. Why a Beomaster 8000? A classic, flagship and great design but the BM6000 can do the sound just as well.

 

I agree that the sound difference between the Bm6000 and Bm8000 might not be huge but one day I will get one. I will wait until the system is in a bigger room and then treat myself. As it is I am currently enjoying listening to my cds and noticing a great improvement in sound after the recapping. Its like the speakers were behind a pair of curtains which have now been opened!

I haven't heard any of my speakers before rebuild. When I picked up the S80.2 I just did not need to as I was going straight to Dillen with them afterwards and they had a bit of foamrot as mentioned.

The S120 were located in the east and I'm in the west so I got Dillen to pick them up and then fix.

I can understand your happiness though.

To me it does not matter. Its working and sounding good no matter what I use. Dillen knows what he is doing and its amazing to hear the old stuff like it should be and knowing the life/value of the units will be extended for a long period of time.

Hey,

Job well done, yet another testiment to changing the caps in speakers. I am currently eagerly awaiting my caps from Martin to carryout the same. I have exactly the same setup as you, and like yours the sound is good ... however after much testing and being very critical, I have decided my speakers are a bit unbalanced. Generally they sound good, but when I play music with a lot of bass the top end sounds lacking making the bass slightly over powering. Now I understand from everyones advice on beoworld that the change in caps will enhance the top end making them more balanced and clear, and thus can't wait to get it done!

Will let you all know how it all goes once I get my caps, haven't decided yet whether I'll be as brave as you and change them myself or send them out to the service centre I have located that can do it... 

Hi All,

My caps arrived, with many thanks to Martin and I've had them installed. And, the S80's sound fantastic. Consistent with everyones results, the sound is cleaner, brighter and in my opinion so much more balanced. The top end is now crisp and clean offset against the bass giving more depth and richness. 

Details are also more apparent, which is especially apparent on acoustic tracks, where guitar , drums and and the 'ting' of the cymbal are all clearly defined. The spatial effect has also been enhanced giving better stereo image.

I couldn't recommend enough to those of you with vintage speakers taking the time and effort to undertake this simple refurbishment. You'll enjoy every minute of the results.