I want to remove the grills from one of my Beovox 1000's to check a speakers. I am new to the vintage scene and do not want to damage the fabric, by just going at the grills.

 Does anyone have any tips for a newbie?

Also, if I should find that I need a new cone or something am I out of luck or can something be used in place of OEM?

Thanks

Chas.

Chas, the grills will come off if you lever them with a large flatblade screwdriver.

Craig

Craig,

 Thanks for the info.

The grills are mounted using small countersunk nails.

I would recommend a wide spatula to avoid damaging the edges of the wooden cabinet.

You can sink the nails again when mounting by using another nail between the hammer and the nail to be mounted, drive it in to head apprx 1mm under the cloth.

Martin

Another 'tip' could be: why fix it if it ain't broke ?' :):)...

They're from the 'paper/wood/metal' era so you don't have to be afraid of foam-rot :)

I did take the grill off and found that the woofer has a hole. Now the question is how to replace the woofer.

 This is all new to me so any help is greatly appreciated.

A hole ? How about the front grill, is it damaged too ? 

How big is the hole and where is it ?

Depending on the size and location, it may be fixed by straightening any remains of the frayed cone and glueing a piece of coffee filter paper onto the cone using speaker cement or, in this case where the cone is merely cardboard, plain white paper glue.

If it's a large hole, the only method could be replacing the woofer. I am sure that I have a good used woofer in stock if you need and probably also a nice front grill.

The woofer has four screws and then careful lever it up using a couple of wide screwdrivers or similar. The drivers can bind drastically.

Martin

Martin,

It is a small hole near the outter edge of the paper cone and the black rubber glue ring, if that is the correct term, the paper is still present and fits nicely into the space it once occupied.

Fine, then fix it with a bit of contact glue (Evostick in the UK), that will also keep it slightly flexible.

Martin