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philco 211 speaker - Lou deGonzague - 03-15-2021

I have a 211 speaker and the volume seems low. How do you remove the front ring? I tried tapping with a piece of wood but it won't budge.

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RE: philco 211 speaker - OZ4 - 03-15-2021

That's one of those antique things. I think someone said the front ring spins-twists slightly to release it.

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RE: philco 211 speaker - morzh - 03-15-2021

Are you sure it is the speaker?

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RE: philco 211 speaker - Ron Ramirez - 03-15-2021

Hi Lou! Welcome aboard!

As Chris (0Z4) mentioned, you will need to firmly grasp the outer ring surrounding the grille cloth and, while pushing down, twist it counter-clockwise. That should take care of it.

Be advised #1: It is just as hard to put back on as it is to take off.

Be advised #2: The driver is made of pot metal, and many of these speakers have been rendered useless as a result of swollen pot metal. You may end up having to replace the original driver with a 4 or 8 ohm speaker and suitable matching transformer.

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RE: philco 211 speaker - klondike98 - 03-15-2021

Welcome to the Phorum!

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RE: philco 211 speaker - Lou deGonzague - 03-15-2021

Thanks Ron, I looked in there with a flash light and I can the the cracked pot metal. I'll have to get my weight lifter son to try and twist that ring, must be getting old.

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