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Latest post 02-02-2009 6:56 AM by wirralsimon. 1 replies.
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  • 02-02-2009 6:22 AM

    • sveifors
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    Beovox s45 type 6302

     

    I recently came across a pair of Beovox s45 in an ad . The ad  didn't say what kind of (I belive there are 3 different), so I bid £15 and I got them. When I got them they were type 6302 (1977-1978) and looked quite ok. I tried them on to my Beomaster 6000 and they worked .

    I must say I was amazed because they sounded very good.

    The previous owner couldn't have been well known to B&O, because he had disconnected the DIN connector at the rear and  made a litte hole(beside the DIN connector) to take the leads out.

    The rosewood tree cabinet was fine, but a bit neglected.

    I believe new caps and restoring the tree and connect the DIN connector these could be very nice. Are there anybody with experience on these speakers good or bad , please let me know?

     

     

    Sveifors Always look on the B & O side of life
  • 02-02-2009 6:56 AM In reply to

    Re: Beovox s45 type 6302

    Congratulations on your purchase. I have the slightly newer s45-2's which are on many respects similar.

    Mine were in terrible cosmetic condition when I bought them because someone had made a failed attempt to varnish the oiled wood with predictable reults.

    I stripped off the varnish using a commercial stripper. Hopefully you won't need to do this because it's not good for the veneer! Next I lightly sanded and cleaned thoroughly with wire wool. I then used generous coating of teak oil which covered a multitude of minor dents, dings and blemishes.

    Recapping was done using a capictor  kit from Martin (Dillen) which even someone with very limited technical abilities (i.e. me!) can do.

    Good luck

     

    Simon

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