Hi Guys, 

I just got a pair of S-45's the ones with the two part grills, with a lovely BeoCenter 7700. Both in excellent cosmetic conditions for their age. My question is what replacement woofers should I put in as a replacement to the destroyed ones? I know SEAS made them, but I really haven't found one I am truly 100% on. 

Also, any recommendations on what to use to change the speakers from wood color to a Piano black finish?

Dont' replace the woofers. Have them refoam'ed instead.
It's the best and cheapest solution.

Martin

BeoMegaMan:

Also, any recommendations on what to use to change the speakers from wood color to a Piano black finish?

Why?

The veneer used by B&O on these speakers is just gorgeous.

Martin's right re:- the refoaming.

Chris.

It's damaged past the foam. The cone is punctured on both of them. As far as the veneer goes, it's just not my taste. I want to either de-grill them and have them all black or paint the cabinet white and still keep the fronts black. 

The Beovox S45 (type 6427) woofer is a 6.4 Ohm impedance driver which means that it
will be practically impossible to cross to a modern driver.
I may have a pair of good used original woofers already refoam'ed, I will check.

Re finish, these speakers were actually produced in white though a bit rare to see.

Martin

Hi Martin, 

I would be interested in them if you have them for a good price. The finish in white is where I got the idea from. 

THIS may be of some help with the cabinets. To get a high gloss finish is quite intensive & there are no real short cuts (according to my brother who is a master cabinet maker).

Chris.

Thats funny as i was just on that site also!!! 

Yes, I have two original woofers, refoam'ed etc. and ready to mount.
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Martin