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



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