Members Consume Posted October 17, 2011 Members Share Posted October 17, 2011 I don't see overweight bulky cabs from lesser known manufacturers gaining much in value. While that's true, locally, I could flip those for at least $350 for the pair. The question is, how much would it take to get them looking good, and sounding good.... I could make at least $100 on them after stripping the fur, sanding, and painting, but would it be worth the effort? Here in Florida Sonic is really well known. Sonic and old "SSC" cabinets are everywhere.(Superior Sound Company - I'm assuming this is old products from the sound company that became "Galaxy Audio".) Thoroughbred Music and Suncoast music in Central & South Florida were huge Sonic dealers - so that stuff if all overt he place down here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted October 17, 2011 Members Share Posted October 17, 2011 The effort of stripping and using the right kind of paint would be more than the cabinet its worth. Figure 6-8 hours of labor to have it come out nice enough that you would want to put your name on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members djerickson Posted October 18, 2011 Author Members Share Posted October 18, 2011 What kind of paint do you recommend for speaker cabinets? I have a pair of Turbosound subs in the ugly blue that I'd like to redo while I'm at it. What are the best ways to prepare them for painting? Is it just sanding off the old paint? I assume I can't just paint over the original finish? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Axisplayer Posted October 18, 2011 Members Share Posted October 18, 2011 That "ugly blue" is world famous. I would never change that color. People go to great lengths to acquire that blue paint known as Turbo Blue. Changing the color will also diminish resale of them because they won't match their brethren. Just an opinion..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members djerickson Posted October 18, 2011 Author Members Share Posted October 18, 2011 They are in need of freshening up, but the blue stands out a bit too much at some of the nice places where I host receptions. I like them too much to sell so I'm not concerned with the resale aspect. Any advise on the makeover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Axisplayer Posted October 18, 2011 Members Share Posted October 18, 2011 I like Duraflex ( like on JBL SRX cabs.) Here is a primer on painting from JBL that might help. http://www.jblpro.com/catalog/support/getfile.aspx?docid=269&doctype=3 http://www.armadilloliners.com/index.php?productID=143 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members djerickson Posted October 19, 2011 Author Members Share Posted October 19, 2011 I have a couple of brand new replacement horns for 2" exit that IIRC are exact replacements. I also have some spare 2" exit drivers that are very close. The opening in the horn appears to be only an inch in diameter. Do i assume correctly that a 2" exit conversion would involve a new driver and horn? Can that be done on a budget considering we're talking about some rode hard boxes. What would the benefits be? (greater clarity/power handling/throw/spl?) I got these home today and hooked them up to my old microtech 1000 and thought they sounded pretty good. All 4 woofers, both horns and both tweeters worked which was nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soul-x Posted October 19, 2011 Members Share Posted October 19, 2011 The opening in the horn appears to be only an inch in diameter. Do i assume correctly that a 2" exit conversion would involve a new driver and horn? And a crossover, and to really do it right, probably LF drivers to match. Basically everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted October 19, 2011 Members Share Posted October 19, 2011 I like Duraflex ( like on JBL SRX cabs.) Here is a primer on painting from JBL that might help.http://www.jblpro.com/catalog/support/getfile.aspx?docid=269&doctype=3http://www.armadilloliners.com/index.php?productID=143 Note that DuraTEX is not as tough as what JBL uses. (reversed the names) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soul-x Posted October 19, 2011 Members Share Posted October 19, 2011 Note that DuraFlex is not as tough as what JBL uses. Duraflex is exactly what they use! I think you're thinking of Duratex, the water based product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members djerickson Posted October 19, 2011 Author Members Share Posted October 19, 2011 Aged...what would those horns and drivers you mentioned run a guy if I was interested in upgrading these boxes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted October 19, 2011 Members Share Posted October 19, 2011 Duraflex is exactly what they use! I think you're thinking of Duratex, the water based product. Yup, you are right it is the TEX I was thinking about. Medoicre product compared with the good stuff. I used about 10 gallons of TEX for a project and I wouldn't use it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted October 19, 2011 Members Share Posted October 19, 2011 Aged...what would those horns and drivers you mentioned run a guy if I was interested in upgrading these boxes? PM me and I'll look it up. Pretty cheap compared with new prices, the horns and drivers are all new but surplus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Coaster Posted October 19, 2011 Members Share Posted October 19, 2011 And a crossover, and to really do it right, probably LF drivers to match. Basically everything. hey dont forget the box itself, also input jacks and plates, corners, handles etc. replace all that and you'd be set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soul-x Posted October 19, 2011 Members Share Posted October 19, 2011 hey dont forget the box itself, also input jacks and plates, corners, handles etc. replace all that and you'd be set! Well, Sonic makes a pretty good birch box, though to really do it right, it might need to be retuned. Their heavier boxes have passable handles. The corners and such are pretty cheapie, but maybe that's no big deal. They don't have PCB mounted jacks (they mount the pre-built Eminence crossovers to the cab), so provided it has the right connectors, it probably could still be used. But then again, this is said to be an older box, so maybe it's all 1/4". Either way, it's definitely not worth the cost/effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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