[Epic B and O]

Hey mate,

I have the same problem. It’s corrosion on the input level switch.

I had a complete overhaul of my Penta’s, but unfortunately they missed the switch. So at the moment I’m living with it by switching the problem speaker to another input level.

I have the Beocenter 9500 also since the 90s. Absolutely love it.

I’ve attached photos of the problem switch.

if you find a fix please let me know.

hope this helps.

 

[Epic B and O]

Ordered 4 new drivers from Austria.

Hopefully this fixes the muffled sound.

Another thing I noticed was that the tweeters would occasionally cut out. I’ve checked the connections, and they all seem ok.

[Epic B and O]

Thank you for your help mate.

To be honest I think I’ll just buy new drivers. Had these speakers since the 90s, and want them to sound like new.
One thing I noticed which I’ll recheck later, was that there wasn’t much sound coming from the tweeters. If there’s a n issue with them, that would also explain the muffled sound.
I’ll check the 8pin din sockets also

[Epic B and O]

Many thanks for your help mate

[Epic B and O]

Can you recommend a good quality foam kit?

I live in Australia

[Epic B and O]

Yes it wasn’t done by a professional unfortunately.

I will order new drivers off eBay. My only concern is the part numbers don’t exactly match. The one’s on eBay are 8480232, and mine is 8480239

[Epic B and O]

The cables between the Beocenter and Beolab are new, but I’ll check the sockets for the 8 pin din cables.

I did connect my Penta speakers to the Beocenter, and they sounded ok

[Epic B and O]

Thank you for your help.

Yes I did notice that one of the speakers drivers had a split in the foam, but would that cause both speakers to sound muffled?

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