Hi all, I joined this forum because it seemed like a good place to come for some basic advice. I hope you can help me but maybe my equipment is too out of date.
I bought a set of JBL 830 speakers about 20 years ago and they gave many years of great service. For about the last 10 I've moved a few times, had a few kids and not used the speakers much at all. I knew I was developing an issue with the speakers when I started to hear cutting out at different volumes. The stereo has been basically unused for sometime because I wasn't sure if the speakers were wrecked or if the amp was. I have a Harmon Kardon PM655. Anyway, I figured that regardless of the speaker situation the amp had a problem because the left channel cut out completely. I recently got it repaired ( a solder on the main board was re-done ).
Now, when I hook up the speakers there is still a problem. At low volumes, one, then the other will cut out. One speaker seems to be muted at all volumes but the one that has good sound, will still cut out at low volumes. I know nothing about stereos really. If the amp is ok, could a problem with one or both speakers cause the cutting out? I can't decide if I should take both speakers and amp in to the shop and if I need to replace components if its worth it. I'm not an audiophile but do really enjoy having good sound. The speakers and amp were each about $1100 20 years about and I wonder how much money a person should sink into repairs. When do you abandon ship?
If anyone has any experience with these types of problems, please let me know.
thanks!