To Repair or Replace? That is the Question

By WebDrafter.com, Inc. w/ permission
Who hasn't blown out at least one speaker in their life? There are a few ways you can tell that you just blew a speaker. You might see smoke, you might smell a bad odor and you will definitely notice the sound quality has drastically deteriorated. This type of home audio repair must be performed by the professionals.
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We love all things home audio and understand firsthand just how annoying it can be when your speakers stop working for no apparent reason. Do you try to get them repaired or just purchase a replacement? As home audio experts in Minneapolis, we are well versed in repairing a variety of issues and are here to provide you with the best solution for your unique home audio problem. We’ve come up with some quick and easy troubleshooting tips as well as some repair and replacement options to help you get the best home audio to suit your needs.

First, check the connections. Make sure the connections running from the source to the receiver are attached. If this doesn’t work, we also sell home audio repair kits for a variety of speaker performance issues.

If your surround sound doesn’t quite sound right, make sure all individual speakers are enabled by going through the receiver’s setup.

If none of the above suggestions work, at this point, it is a good idea to bring your speakers in to Midwest Speaker to be checked out. Any your speakers need to be re-foamed or re-coned, etc; bring them to us!

When You Decide to Replace

When you decide to go for a new home audio system, it is important to do your research. Look at reviews of brands you are looking to buy. Consumer Reports is a good start for customer reviews, and you can also talk to home audio professionals like us to get our opinion and advice. We can help you determine what types of home audio will best suit the room it’s going into and other important decisions.

When it comes to other aspects of your home audio like your TV, ask yourself what kind of room you will be watching it in. For example, a plasma or OLED TV generally works best in a dark or dim room. But if your home theater is going to have bright lights, then you should consider an LED or LCD TV.


Whatever you are looking to purchase, the experts at Midwest Speaker Repair can help! Interested in learning more about home audio in Minneapolis? Call Midwest Speaker Repair at 651-645-7385, or you can Contact Us or Browse Online.
Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA

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