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Philco 38-690 tweeter improvement
Dave Slusarczyk
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07-25-2008, 08:33 AM
Morning Guys!

I am a 20's guy and usually play over at ARF and rarely venture over here---till now.

I recently aquired a model 38-690 and it has been expertly restored by a previous owner. I am satisfied with its performance other than the volume of the tweeters. I have performed the mod that Ron had suggested and yes it has improved their performance but I am still a little unimpressed. I have to place my ear 4-6" away to hear if they are operating.

Is this typical for the speakers? Maybee I am expecting too much from them?

Secondly--how much of an improvenment will be gained by installing the back cover?? I will have to make one as mine was missing when purchased.

Thanks! Look forward to hearing back from you Philco guys!

Dave
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Philco 38-690 tweeter improvement - by Dave Slusarczyk - 07-25-2008, 08:33 AM
Re: Philco 38-690 tweeter improvement - by Syl - 07-25-2008, 10:16 AM
Re: Philco 38-690 tweeter improvement - by Syl - 07-25-2008, 08:19 PM
[No subject] - by Ron Ramirez - 07-25-2008, 09:39 PM
[No subject] - by wonderwrench - 07-25-2008, 09:52 PM
[No subject] - by Ron Ramirez - 07-25-2008, 10:49 PM
[No subject] - by Dave Slusarczyk - 07-25-2008, 10:53 PM
[No subject] - by wonderwrench - 07-25-2008, 11:06 PM
[No subject] - by Ron Ramirez - 07-25-2008, 11:06 PM
[No subject] - by Ron Ramirez - 07-25-2008, 11:13 PM
[No subject] - by Dave Slusarczyk - 07-25-2008, 11:59 PM
[No subject] - by BDM - 07-26-2008, 12:40 AM
[No subject] - by wonderwrench - 07-26-2008, 12:48 AM
[No subject] - by wonderwrench - 07-26-2008, 01:30 AM
[No subject] - by Syl - 07-26-2008, 08:33 AM
[No subject] - by Ron Ramirez - 07-26-2008, 09:20 AM
[No subject] - by Syl - 07-26-2008, 11:52 AM
[No subject] - by Dave Slusarczyk - 07-26-2008, 03:33 PM
[No subject] - by wonderwrench - 07-26-2008, 03:47 PM
[No subject] - by wonderwrench - 07-26-2008, 03:53 PM
[No subject] - by Ron Ramirez - 07-26-2008, 04:40 PM
[No subject] - by Syl - 07-26-2008, 04:51 PM
[No subject] - by Syl - 07-26-2008, 04:55 PM
[No subject] - by Dave Slusarczyk - 07-26-2008, 05:50 PM
[No subject] - by Syl - 07-26-2008, 07:17 PM
[No subject] - by Dave Slusarczyk - 07-26-2008, 09:26 PM
[No subject] - by Syl - 07-26-2008, 11:11 PM
[No subject] - by Dave Slusarczyk - 07-27-2008, 01:02 PM
[No subject] - by Terry Judkins - 07-27-2008, 05:59 PM
[No subject] - by wonderwrench - 07-27-2008, 06:11 PM
[No subject] - by Dave Slusarczyk - 07-27-2008, 06:53 PM
[No subject] - by wonderwrench - 07-27-2008, 09:00 PM
[No subject] - by Syl - 07-28-2008, 10:21 AM
[No subject] - by Dave Slusarczyk - 07-28-2008, 05:10 PM
[No subject] - by BDM - 07-28-2008, 05:17 PM
[No subject] - by Ron Ramirez - 07-28-2008, 05:59 PM
[No subject] - by Dave Slusarczyk - 07-28-2008, 06:12 PM
[No subject] - by Syl - 07-28-2008, 08:33 PM



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