i have these 2 big speakers and a receiver that are like 30 years old and the receiver broke. ive got a cd changer so i just need a new receiver. the speakers have the old style connection that you stick in and turn the knob, its not like the newer plugs so the receiver needs to be this type. my budget is around $100-150 max. thanks!
2007-10-27 05:27:14 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
forgot to add i should be able to get it at best buy or curcuit city someplace like that
2007-10-27 06:11:12 · update #1
Get together with others who own old stereos. These actually CAN be fixed a lot easier than Wal-Mart junk.
Yahoo! groups actually has a number of groups about stereos of your vintage.
Classic Stereo, Budget Audio, 70's Audio Mindset and others. You'll have to get approval to join in some cases but this is why you are using Yahoo! in the first place, no?
The other place generally regarded as the best forum since sliced 2007 came out is www.audiokarma.org
Chances are they have a forum that is either dedicated to your brand or knows how to help you get it fixed for about what you actually have, barring it shot itself with a Disinto-Ray.
2007-10-27 06:18:11 · answer #1 · answered by _ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't get hung up on the connections, they are only a physical link and anything can be adapted.
usually, unless the rcvr comes with speaker (which you obviously don't want), it has a bare wire connector (usually push in) and your speaker has a bare wire connection. Very compatible. All you need is enough speaker wire of the correct gauge depending on the wattage of the speakers and length of wire needed. Bare the ends and attach. If in doubt, get 16 gauge at Lowe's or Home Depot - cheaper than Radio Shack.
The thing you ARE concerned about is matching the speaker impedance and power handling capability with the rcvr/amplifier.
ON another note, speakers do deteriorate over time. The cone dries out and they become stiffer, less efficient and poorer sounding, something like when i got old.
It may be time to donate or sell them off and start over if you want great sound. Depends on how old your ears are.
that said, as other post said, you may be better off getting that old baby fixed, unless it has too many other issues.
2007-10-28 07:50:36 · answer #2 · answered by Bill R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ebay.
Pawn shops.
Problem with Ebay is shipping eats up some of the budget.
Don't laugh but some of the best value s will be on old Realistic ( Radio Shack ) recievers.
2007-10-27 05:35:23 · answer #3 · answered by Charles C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋