I have repaired the 45's and placed pictures and text in the workshop area, under 'Bang & Olufsen Red Line Authentic DIY ABR (Auxiliary Bass Radiators) Successful Repair' thanks to all the advice everyone, Matt

Design concept failure As we all know, after about 15 or so years the foam used in B&O & many other manufacturers speakers turns to mush, cones fall away, speakers become seemingly useless. A market has arisen providing a readily available supply of replacement foam rubber rings, and appropriate glue that breaths new life into these majestic

'Passive Radiator' every day is a school day I have just been informed this is it's correct term in the speaker world, so i am going to browse boom box sites and get some ideas !! Matt

Yes indeed I will and a trial and I am sure 'error' list of tested materials, Matt

Indeed you are very wise, rubber ? resonance ? hmmm some hunting I think else the port soloution is my only other option, did B&O use speaker cone material or layered foam ?? Matt

Aha !! I have been looking at the site myself just now, I think I may approach this from a diy replacement angle, the metal plates are in A1 condition, I have no idea of the foam used originally apart from bits in the cabinet, did B&O simply suspend them in a foam membrane ?? Perhaps someone has a good set and can post a photo, I could try and obtain

Thanks a million Puncher, I will have a look perhaps a diy approach may work ?? Matt

I have just aquired a lovely pair of RL 45's but the foam RECTANGLE surrounds have rotted away leaving displaced rectangle metal plates in each cabinet. Can you get replacement foam ?? And can anyone recommend anywhere, I have found normal speaker ROUND foam but no rectangle replacements, perhaps I should make my own ?? Any suggestions welcome,

Hi a2bur, yes it worked a treat, I stripped my Beomaster, Beogram CD and Tape player. The CD unfortunatly looks very pitted and scored from years of misuse. The Tape looks like new, but the lids alas are uncompatible as the cd has an indent inside the lid for the CD holder. Thanks for the advice, I succesfully used 1 coat of Nitromores 'Paint and

Hi, my Beogram 2000, 5240 needs to be turned by hand untill it gains momentum, any ideas???? I have had the motor changed and all wiring checked correct iaw B&O drawing for 220v configuration, has any one had this problem before ? The belt is in good condition, and the motor is quiet and consistent once running ???? I have also listed this in the