So, a progress report.

It didn't turn out as well as I hoped. There are 1mm gaps on each corner.





the veneer has not gone back correctly where I broke it.




But, drum roll please......


They sound great with no vibrations!

Got a very happy daughter, she is not interested in the damage to the veneer, doesn't care about the gaps, (I'll probably tidy them up with black silicon or some wood fillers and veneer) but she got that sparkle in her eye when she heard them and I got the hug of the year, even made my wife happy.

All in all, a resounding success. I'll see how long it lasts. I don't expect too long but I'm looking for another pair for her, (that crack in the veneer is a bit more structural than it looks) I'm not really happy with the outcome but it buys me some time to find another good pair, (they are quite remarkable for the money I paid) I'll use the components from these to build my first speaker cabinets, they sound good after my bodge repair and the bodged repair before me. Can't be that hard to knock up a box for these, a good first project.


Now to try and fix the yamaha I got from the same seller, damaged in transit (due to his merde packaging.)



He sat the speakers on top of it in the box. No protection between. but anyway, wrong forum.

The good news is that I quite enjoyed doing that and reading around the forums I am starting to get an interest in developing my sound at home. First I'm going to bi-wire my 753s.

I used to love my music and it's a long time since I sat down and listened to any. (teen, toddler and baby) As I think about this now, it has been ten years since I last sat down and listened to a whole album all the way through. I am restricted to listening in my car, (it's a good set-up) but I don't really listen. This is going to change.......

I can't believe I have forgotten about these things. Peer gynt and the piano concertos, dvorzak's 9th, beethovens too. The wall, animals, the score. Massive attack! Argh!

I used to spend so much time with music, I have suddenly realised I need to take back some time from my kids. 5 hours a week is fair I think.

I'm going to need some equipment......

I'm also going to need some advice. I'd appreciate any input on this thread.

(Will link after I've started it)

Thanks to all who offered advice and encouragement on this thread.