I recently picked up a pair of Lancer 44's for cheap so I couldn't let them pass by. All drivers except one (i think) still had the original surrounds which off course became (which enabled me to cut the asking price in half). I realise these lancers are not up to modern standards but we'll see how I like them. First I wan't to get these boys in a shape that will do them honour. And then off course blast some tunes. I really like old jazz, swing, music from the fifties and sixties. I think they can do the music from that era right. We'll see how it goes.
I already had done some research before the buy and found out that the surrounds are from a material called lansaloy. Since one surround was already gone, the breakfluid path was not an option and I decided to refoam all drivers. I know the LE8T is not regarded as an easy driver to refoam. Since I have never done a refoam before, and my father still has some proIII's lying around which need refoaming, I'm gonna give these a try first.
I have a few questions for the conaisseurs:
- To get the lansaloy off, I should soften it with acetone (very carefully), right?
- There are two sellers on eBay which sell the surrounds for both the ProIII as the LE8T/PR8: springfieldspeaker and looneytune2001. Does anyone has good experiences with one of them?
- I also was wondering why one driver has it's wires to the cone covered in black and the other one in white (pictures below). Does this mean it is probable it was repaired in the past?
- Any tips on reworking the veneer are welcome as I am a bit afraid to sand thru it.