For anyone watching as a DIY guide, I use too much 30NF on the tweeter wire repair in this video. Use less and the speaker will sound better. Recently, the speaker that had the vibration issue had its tweeter wire fail. I replaced it like you see here, but I used minimal 30NF glue. That speaker sounds a lot better than the other now. So go light on the 30NF with the tweeter wire!
I have SMG maggies and I need to do delamination. The 2 wood side frame came off easy but the top & bottom piece that looks like wood but is actually metal with wood like paint. I can't remove these 2 pieces as it seems stuck. I don't want to pry too hard as it might break the wood panel attached to it. Do you know how to remove these 2 top bottom metal panel?
LOL! "Let's try to avoid sadness." Words to live by.... I picked up a nice pair of MG 1's last night and am enjoying the heck out of your videos. Thanks for sharing!
I had a set of MG 1's and never had to redo them and they are a good speaker but then I got a set of MG 3r's with the ribbon tweeter and the sound stage increased way more than I thought it would. Great job doing the repairs yourself
I rebuild them using just white wood glue thinned out a bit. Sound great and is more than the wires need to stay put to the Mylar. Love those Maggies!!
Send those to magnepan , the Tympani is a whole different beast to work on. They also can modify it . They rebuild mine about 4 years ago , never regretted it
Great video, came here for basic disassembly of my MG-2B. Adding a ribbon super tweeter section. Making them 3 way should really liven them up. My tweeter section is in good shape but I definitely feel the MG-2 series lacks a lot of highs compared to other series in its stock form.
I have a pair of MGIIB's that needs a tweeter repair. I think you motivated me to a fix. Replacing that mylar cap. with a polypropylene (Sonic Cap) will improve detail. Even bypassing it will help. Using tube connectors (GR-reasearch) will also help. Good Luck.
I think you realized it later but just to make sure anyone who takes this on. You have used WAY(!) to much contact cement brushed on over the tweeter wires. This will dramatically reduce the level of treble produced by the tweeter. I use a fine hobby brush like you would use with the old paint by number prints. All you want is a minimal layer of contact cement(DAP) over the wires themselves. Try to keep the plastic between the wires uncoated. some will get on but just keep to a minimum. I have done 6-7 tweeters over the years. BTW it is Silver Solder you need to solder the Aluminum wires.
Hello from France. I have MG1 improved and i want repair wire tweeter as you. Where and how buy the different products to realise the job? Thank you very much André
Hi André, I go into more detail about where to find the parts in this video series where I work on my MG-1's: th-cam.com/play/PLs2tF9XnISjKqfxoxcDL7uLSXh2KibQij.html Basically you need to call Magnepan and they will ship you a kit. Unfortunately they won't do this until the weather warms up where they are located in Minnesota, USA. Otherwise, look for 32GA wire, 3M 30NF glue, and 3M Super 77 spray glue. And the appropriate solder I believe I mention in this video.
@@AHFixIt Français Anglais I will try to organize myself to place an order from France but the only possible contact apparently is the telephone ... and my spoken English is very weak ... (for writing I thank "sir" google). I think to find the 3M 30NF and the 77 but for the wire it is more difficult without more precise references. I'm looking, I have time available ... Happy end of the year
The roll for the bass wire says 22 GA and the treble wire says 32 GA. Bass wire has a coating but the treble wire does not. I believe the material is aluminum but I am not positive.
Thx for the excellent, helpful video !! .. The many white, crusty corrosion spots seen all over the enameled Aluminum voice coil wires seems disturbing Strange !! I have many Old traditional speakers with Rotted out cones but the Enameled VC wire is perfectly intact with absolutely No corrosion spots or open circuit breaks at all....These were very high end expen$ive speakers at the time using premium Mylar materials & exotic 3M adhesives & other than physical Mylar diaphragm damage or overheated melting & burnout from massive amp Overpowering, should last a lifetime.....I totally Don't understand the massive appearance of the Enameled wire corrosion issue ?? ...I Still have a 1/4 lb wood spool of much finer 32 ga Enameled copper wire I bought 50+ yrs ago that in factory Perfect condition with absolutely No enamel damage or any Corrosion !! ...From normal household use & no flooding damage exposure conditions,.....that Enameled wire should Still be in good condition.....What's going on here & apparently, with a large % of the all other even larger & more espen$ive vintage Magnepan speaker voice coil wire ???
Yeah that's too much glue, you want the membrane to stay thin and light. The glue stiffens it and weighs it down resulting in less spl and less definition. All in all it will still work.
For anyone watching as a DIY guide, I use too much 30NF on the tweeter wire repair in this video. Use less and the speaker will sound better. Recently, the speaker that had the vibration issue had its tweeter wire fail. I replaced it like you see here, but I used minimal 30NF glue. That speaker sounds a lot better than the other now. So go light on the 30NF with the tweeter wire!
I have SMG maggies and I need to do delamination. The 2 wood side frame came off easy but the top & bottom piece that looks like wood but is actually metal with wood like paint. I can't remove these 2 pieces as it seems stuck. I don't want to pry too hard as it might break the wood panel attached to it. Do you know how to remove these 2 top bottom metal panel?
LOL! "Let's try to avoid sadness." Words to live by.... I picked up a nice pair of MG 1's last night and am enjoying the heck out of your videos. Thanks for sharing!
I had a set of MG 1's and never had to redo them and they are a good speaker but then I got a set of MG 3r's with the ribbon tweeter and the sound stage increased way more than I thought it would. Great job doing the repairs yourself
I rebuild them using just white wood glue thinned out a bit. Sound great and is more than the wires need to stay put to the Mylar. Love those Maggies!!
i found a set of Magnepan typani 1-D, they need to be repaired, Your videos are super helpful for information, not too many video guides on this stuff
Send those to magnepan , the Tympani is a whole different beast to work on. They also can modify it . They rebuild mine about 4 years ago , never regretted it
Thanks for that im just about to pull apart my 2.7 qrs to fix buzzing so this video was very helpful
Great video, came here for basic disassembly of my MG-2B. Adding a ribbon super tweeter section. Making them 3 way should really liven them up. My tweeter section is in good shape but I definitely feel the MG-2 series lacks a lot of highs compared to other series in its stock form.
Thanks for the informative video! I signed up and am looking forward to the video where you will change the low-frequency wire!
I have a pair of MGIIB's that needs a tweeter repair. I think you motivated me to a fix. Replacing that mylar cap. with a polypropylene (Sonic Cap) will improve detail. Even bypassing it will help. Using tube connectors (GR-reasearch) will also help. Good Luck.
Good luck to you also! Yeah, I will give these a complete redo at some point and replace the caps at that time.
The tube connectors are total snake oil though :)
Merci et salutations du Québec
Eddie, Use the 2 mg2,s as
bass panels and use with
your other Maggies why
horse around
I've had to glue wires down before but never have had to replace the entire wire on these like you do!?
this model is mg 2.16khz or the model mg 2A, 18khz?
Thanks for the video!
I think you realized it later but just to make sure anyone who takes this on. You have used WAY(!) to much contact cement brushed on over the tweeter wires. This will dramatically reduce the level of treble produced by the tweeter. I use a fine hobby brush like you would use with the old paint by number prints. All you want is a minimal layer of contact cement(DAP) over the wires themselves. Try to keep the plastic between the wires uncoated. some will get on but just keep to a minimum. I have done 6-7 tweeters over the years. BTW it is Silver Solder you need to solder the Aluminum wires.
Thank infor have pair magnepan MG 1
Hello from France. I have MG1 improved and i want repair wire tweeter as you. Where and how buy the different products to realise the job? Thank you very much
André
Hi André, I go into more detail about where to find the parts in this video series where I work on my MG-1's: th-cam.com/play/PLs2tF9XnISjKqfxoxcDL7uLSXh2KibQij.html Basically you need to call Magnepan and they will ship you a kit. Unfortunately they won't do this until the weather warms up where they are located in Minnesota, USA. Otherwise, look for 32GA wire, 3M 30NF glue, and 3M Super 77 spray glue. And the appropriate solder I believe I mention in this video.
@@AHFixIt What a pleasure to find your answer this morming!!
I shall look at the link quickly.
thank you so much and... merry Christmas
@@AHFixIt First one more time thx for your excellent videos!
For the tweeter' wire ok fo 32GA, but what about type of metal, aluminium kickel...?
@@andrejullion4896 I believe it's aluminum
@@AHFixIt Français
Anglais
I will try to organize myself to place an order from France but the only possible contact apparently is the telephone ... and my spoken English is very weak ... (for writing I thank "sir" google).
I think to find the 3M 30NF and the 77 but for the wire it is more difficult without more precise references.
I'm looking, I have time available ...
Happy end of the year
Hi, can you tell me the diameter of the wire and what material is in the wires? is any label on the reel that magnepan sent to you?
The roll for the bass wire says 22 GA and the treble wire says 32 GA. Bass wire has a coating but the treble wire does not. I believe the material is aluminum but I am not positive.
@@AHFixIt thank you very much.
@@AHFixIt So you don't know what wire you bought?
Thx for the excellent, helpful video !! .. The many white, crusty corrosion spots seen all over the enameled Aluminum voice coil wires seems disturbing Strange !! I have many Old traditional speakers with Rotted out cones but the Enameled VC wire is perfectly intact with absolutely No corrosion spots or open circuit breaks at all....These were very high end expen$ive speakers at the time using premium Mylar materials & exotic 3M adhesives & other than physical Mylar diaphragm damage or overheated melting & burnout from massive amp Overpowering, should last a lifetime.....I totally Don't understand the massive appearance of the Enameled wire corrosion issue ?? ...I Still have a 1/4 lb wood spool of much finer 32 ga Enameled copper wire I bought 50+ yrs ago that in factory Perfect condition with absolutely No enamel damage or any Corrosion !! ...From normal household use & no flooding damage exposure conditions,.....that Enameled wire should Still be in good condition.....What's going on here & apparently, with a large % of the all other even larger & more espen$ive vintage Magnepan speaker voice coil wire ???
Probably something in the glue deteriorates and reacts with the aluminium wire
Hi
Can you help me to fix my MGii I just bought from my local, ?charge me labor and shipping
Yeah that's too much glue, you want the membrane to stay thin and light. The glue stiffens it and weighs it down resulting in less spl and less definition. All in all it will still work.
Where are you located, can you rebuild my Mg-2a
Just send it to magnepan they'll fix it
These speakers I classify as reasonable in price and after watching this, Will never buy them used.
Move the dang bike!!