Bose 802 Speaker Repair Service Re-Edge Lifetime Cloth Refoam

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Please read through the entire listing. I take pride in the quality of my work, and the components I use. Unlike some others, I want YOU, the customer to know up front what you'll be getting for your hard earned dollar, how long it's going to take, and what to expect when you receive your re-conditioned 802 drivers. Please reveiw and consider all the various exclusive upgrade options, which can make your 802s as good if not better than when they were new. I invite you to review my Feedbacks, and visit my website for more details, photos, and customer reviews. Has the quality of sound from your 802s deteriorated? Do they buzz, pop or sound distorted? This is probably due to "Foam Rot". A simple inspection of the drivers will reveal this. Many Speakers starting from the mid 70s used Polyurethane Foam Surrounds. Originally believed to last 15 years, these foam surrounds began to deteriorate in as little as 5 years depending on where and how they were operated. Once the foam has deteriorated, the speaker cones are no longer air tight and held in the correct position and the voice coils may begin to rub, or even short out. Note: All 800 Series and late production 802s should not require this, as they have treated cloth surrounds. There is only one correct way to replace the surrounds. It is a multistep process which includes removal of the old foam and dust cap, centering and repositioning the cone, shimming the voice coil, and correct repositioning of the spider. This step, repositioning the spider, is often overlooked by novices and pro-rebuilders. As the spider ages, it tends to collapse inward towards the magnet. If the spider is not positioned correctly during the gluing process, cone travel will be adversely affected. The new surround is then centered and glued to the cone and basket. Lastly, the shims are removed, cone travel is inspected, new dust caps installed and dressed, then a final check using sweep test tones is performed. All of these steps are required to restore your drivers to factory original condition. Some will skip several of these steps, I do not. Some sites will tell you that the surrounds can be replaced with the drivers still in the cabinets, and they claim that with their special method, dust cap removal and shimming is not required. I say BULL. Physically it's possible, but the odds of all 16 drivers’ voice coils and spiders being centered and positioned correctly are remote at best. Why take the chance, and end up with a still non-functioning pair of 802s? Why choose me over some others? I'm a Bose® owner, and have been for over 35 years. I've refoamed literally hundreds of 802s, 901s, and other brands, and know the correct procedures that will ensure many more years of service. Buy with confidence. Read my Feedback, and see what others have said about my 802/901 re-edging service. This listing is for labor and materials for servicing all 16 drivers with new LIFETIME V-ROLL CLOTH surrounds and dust caps. Removal and re-installation in the cabinets is NOT included, nor is shipping and insurance each way . If you purchase my services, I'll give you detailed instructions for removal, re-installation, and proper shipping methods. I'll also give technical advise, tips and tricks, before, during and after your purchase to guide you, make sure the work is done correctly, and that you're satisfied. All shipping and insurance costs, both ways are your responsibility. Please note: I can usually re-edge a "Botched" re-foam job, providing the cones, dust caps and voice coils weren't damaged the 1st time around. There are additional steps involved, so contact me for special pricing. I also offer cone lacquering free of charge. Lacquering the cone strengthens and preserves it, provides evironmental protection and moisture resistance. Unlike the current Series III, the original 802s, and the 802 Series II have no moisture protection what so ever. This process is highly recommended for early 802s since their con... read more

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