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Bose 301 replacement driver/woofer suggestions

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tdpolo26

Discussion Starter · Jul 24, 2009

hi i am slowly changing things around in my home theater. I came across these bose 301s got them for like 30 dollars pretty reasonable but the 8inch driver/woofer (not sure which it is) needs to be refoamed but due to the age and my impatience i want to just replace the 8inchers... So i ask you all what would u recommend for around 50 or less per speaker. thanx for your help in advance... oh almost for got

i have a JBL sub 12, onkyo surrounds from a s590 with the center channel (soon to be replaced by a def tech).... i have a def tech sub 1000.... with a onkyo 876 receiver..... the room is 16 by 24 with 3 walls

oh these will be used for my left and right speakers in my 7.2 system

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Espo77

· #2 · Jul 25, 2009

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Originally Posted by tdpolo26 /forum/post/16883600

hi i am slowly changing things around in my home theater. I came across these bose 301s got them for like 30 dollars pretty reasonable but the 8inch driver/woofer (not sure which it is) needs to be refoamed but due to the age and my impatience i want to just replace the 8inchers... So i ask you all what would u recommend for around 50 or less per speaker. thanx for your help in advance... oh almost for got

i have a JBL sub 12, onkyo surrounds from a s590 with the center channel (soon to be replaced by a def tech).... i have a def tech sub 1000.... with a onkyo 876 receiver..... the room is 16 by 24 with 3 walls

oh these will be used for my left and right speakers in my 7.2 system

I would contact Bose. At one time they offered a "trade in" on their older, damaged speakers. The lower cost option would be to re-foam them yourself....eBay. I wouldn't use a different speaker.

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Knucklehead90

· #3 · Jul 25, 2009

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Originally Posted by Espo77 /forum/post/16884774

I would contact Bose. At one time they offered a "trade in" on their older, damaged speakers. The lower cost option would be to re-foam them yourself....eBay. I wouldn't use a different speaker.

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Unless you procure the correct driver for the 301s you may not like how they sound.

Re-foaming speakers isn't a huge chore - just takes some patience. While you are doing it be very happy you didn't stumble on a pair of 901s that needed re-foaming!

Do a search on speaker re-foaming and you'll come up with plenty of sites that will show you how its done.

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tdpolo26

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jul 25, 2009

thought about refoaming.... they still have the deal for the trade in but i dont really want to upgrade.... i am not really into bose just wanted to use these for a little while.... bose also does not sell spare drivers which stinks.... well any replacement suggestions please post for me

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Raymond Leggs

· #5 · Jul 25, 2009

Re-foaming is fun.

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Knucklehead90

· #6 · Jul 25, 2009

This re-foam kit will cost you much less than replacing the drivers.

When you go to sell them you'll get much more out of the dollars spent than you will by getting new drivers installed. You might break even going that route.

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mconno

· #7 · Jul 26, 2009

Refoaming is the way to go. Original from Bose will be too costly....we're talking motors that last a long time. Refoamed my BA 100's and couldn't be happier. Go for it. Even having it done will be cheaper.

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