Midwest Speaker Repair | Home Audio & Used Speakers

Finally! You are in the store buying the sound system of your dreams when the sales guy asks if you want to buy good quality speaker wire to make sure your audio system is performing at peak quality. Well, of course you do! What is the difference between the normal cable and the good stuff? Not much - just 5x's the cost or more! But for the best sound, it makes sense to buy the better product - you get what you pay for right? Well, unfortunately, not necessarily. There is a very lively debate in the audio circles as to the benefit of using high quality cables that have gold/silver components, oxygen free environment, etc. Really the answer comes to "it depends". There are number of commentators out there who state that the expensive speaker cable has zero beneficial effect on the sound. They will point to basic physics and formulas to illustrate that it has no bearing. Next, they will highlight double blind tests where participants have been subjected to mus...

A good quality subwoofer is not cheap. Whether it is for the explosions a home theater surround sound system can provide or for automotive bass thumping, the aficionado can count on investing a pretty penny for good quality. Rather than pay full retail prices for that advertised "best buy", there is a better and more economical alternative. The online world has more resources and options than any brick and mortar electronics store can possibly possess. There is more information online regarding the specifications of any pair of speakers or subwoofer than what the sales people can provide. Of course it is wise to keep one's options open by looking around in the retail stores in order to "test drive" specific speakers with the desired specifications. Once the perfect speaker or speakers are found then comes the fun and exciting part, paying less for an even better quality speaker. Ordering a speaker from an online company which specializes in quality...

Your speakers are an integral part of your sound system but how often do you think of their needs? Yes, speaker have needs! With a few simple techniques and procedures you can lengthen the life of your prized speaker system. The first thing to bear in mind is that heat will break them down. Try to keep your speakers out of extremely hot environments as much as possible. Having an 85 degree day is not something to worry about. However, storing speakers long term in a metal building or similar environment where the temp can be over 100 degrees for months at time could be a problem. Give some thought to external heat and avoid it as much as possible. Internal heat is another issue. Make sure your speakers have adequate breathing space around them. Allowing blankets or other items pile on top of or around your equipment can allow heat to build up during operation and cause breakdown. Same thing with moisture. High humidity environments can break down the paper cone in speaker...

The saying, "you get what you pay for" is so very true when shopping for great quality audio electronics and speakers. Even the best quality, though, can sometimes wear out or become damaged through heavy use or abuse. Rather than junk the pair of speakers just to fork over a ton of money for new units, it is a fraction of the cost to get the speakers repaired. Quality speakers are not available from every electronics retailer. Most of the best buys which are advertised are usually are "limited quantities". Although the practice of using bait-and-switch tactics is no longer legal, putting a "limited quantity" disclaimer in an ad helps to protect the retailer from repercussions. Retailers will still attempt to steer the consumer to another comparable unit. Where the retailer will really push is regarding an extended warranty or protection plan. Whatever wording is used, it still comes down to the fact that an extended warranty is usually pure pr...