Midwest Speaker Repair | Home Audio & Used Speakers

Looking to up the ante with your home audio? Whatever you're looking to build and improve upon on your Hi-Fi/AV system, we have the top audio accessories to help you get the most out of your system! Here at Midwest Speaker Repair, we specialize in audio accessories for Minnesota audiophiles and can get you what you need. Here you will find speakers, speaker wire, diaphragms, connectors, speaker cloth and foam as well as more personalized speakers like those for in-wall or ceiling placement. As experts in the industry, allow us to guide you through some of the audio accessories we carry. And, when you’re ready to get started building that system, stop by and see the experts at Midwest Speaker Repair!  Speakers    One of the most important parts of a good home audio system are the speakers. You can buy an audio system kit, and these will usually give you everything you need for a complete surround-sound experience. But, if you choose to build your system piece by piece, th...

So you’ve been dreaming about a home theater complete with surround sound and impressive acoustics. You could soon be enjoying viewing parties with friends and the best game day around in no time but there are a few things you’ll need to get first. And, the experts at Midwest Speaker are here to help; we can get you everything you need for your dream home theater. We specialize in providing the very best in audio accessories for Minneapolis and are here to build a home entertainment system you’ll be proud of. Whether you have a dedicated theater room planned or are thinking of upgrading your living room setup, we have recommendations on the essential audio accessories you need to get the job done. Here is what you’ll likely need. One of the most important parts of a good home audio system are the speakers. A great-sounding home theater doesn’t need the biggest or the loudest speakers, just the best ones for your room and budget. Check out Consumer Reports on speakers you’re intere...

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. 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 doe...

What used to be only affordable to professionals actively involved in the music trade is now within reach of the people. Anyone can have studio level audio equipment up and fully operational within their own home. No matter what it’s used for; movie viewing, production, entertaining or music, people everywhere are seeking to better their home entertainment systems. Whether you’re still starting small or looking to go big, audio accessories can help make your entertainment system into something you love. And, nowadays, virtually anyone can have studio level audio equipment within the confines of their own home.  Come check out our collection of audio accessories in Twin Cities , here you will find speakers, guitar and bass speakers, speaker wire, diaphragms, connector pieces, speaker cloth and foam as well as more personal sized speakers like those for in-wall or ceiling placement. When looking to implement your own at-home theater or are just looking for a small system operatin...

What used to be afforded only by professionals actively involved in the music trade has long been put within reach of the people. Anyone can have studio level audio equipment up and fully operational within their own home. If you want to implement your own quality studio or just create a tiny one that operates off of your personal computer, all of the audio accessories for your St Paul home can be found at Midwest Speaker Repair. We have t-shirts, guitar and bass speakers, speaker wire, diaphragms, connector pieces, speaker cloth and foam, personal sized speakers like those for in-wall or ceiling placement. Take a look below at all of the audio accessories we have in store. Connector Pieces We have the connector to meet your needs! .25" jacks, .25" plugs, adaptors, banana plugs or XLRs, you just try to come up with a connector that we will not have here. We carry dozens of the of different connector types, consisting of cables that go to microphones, speakers and m...

Save on the following audio special from Midwest Speaker Repair : CSI/Speco DVC-50D-80 Volume Control This 50 watt, 8 ohm stereo volume control should be enough for any average stereo owner to blast their sound. The control comes in a white decorator style, and accepts up to 12 gauge wire. Save $10 and order now for $29.95! Or save 15% and order four for $25.46! Find more great audio sales at www.MidwestSpeaker.com .

Here are some of the most commonly asked questions we get about home audio : Why am I not getting any sound from my speakers ? Don’t panic if you hear nothing or sound only from the front speakers. Check the audio connections from the source to the receiver, and make sure they’re securely attached. Or check the input selector and make sure the right input is selected. My receiver shuts off sometimes. Why? The receiver is probably detecting a problem in the speaker wiring and going into protection mode. If it shuts off to volume levels, this is the result of poor connections, a damager speaker, incorrect gauge wire or connecting multiple speakers to one output. How do I make sure my surround sound speakers are working right? If the receiver is outfitted with A & B speaker outputs, turn off the B speakers. Make sure individual speakers are enabled by going through the receiver’s setup. What should I consider if I’m buying a new home audio system ? You’ll want to ask and answer to...

Could your home audio system need a boost? These Speco Speakers on special currently from Midwest Speaker Repair , the home and pro audio shop of choice in Roseville MN, will be sure to do the trick. Speco SP-5C: 5” Coaxial Ceiling Speaker With a 70-20,000 Hz output, these speakers will give your home audio system a very noticeable bump. Save $20 today and order today for $54.95, or save 10% when you buy four at $49.96 each! Speco SP-8C: 8” Coaxial Ceiling Speaker These 70W max speakers are sure to give your audio system an upgrade. They can be yours for $89.95, or buy four at $80.96 each and save 10%! We love all things home and pro audio. Visit www.MidwestSpeaker.com to take advantage of all our speaker specials . We look forward to making your system sound even better.

Is your home audio system not up to snuff? Are you experiencing volume problems and need a speaker repair kit ? Then you should shop at Midwest Speaker Repair , and our experts will repair or replace your home and pro audio speakers . Check out our home audio specials for in wall speakers at www.MidwestSpeaker.com : Speco SP-502A: 5 ¼” 2-Way In-Wall/Ceiling Speaker With an output of 50-20,000 Hz, these Speco speakers will do wonders for your home audio system. Save $20 today and order today for $79.95, or save 13% when you buy four at $69.95 each! Speco SP-602A: 6” 2-Way In-Wall/Ceiling Speaker These 100W max speakers will give your pro audio system a boost. They can be yours for $89.95, a $40 savings! Buy four for $79.95 each and save 12%! At Midwest Speaker, we love all things home and pro audio. Visit www.MidwestSpeaker.com to take advantage of all our speaker specials. We look forward to helping you make your hom...

When looking for portable audio , most people end up thinking about a headset. There are several different kinds with different pros and cons. Lets take a look at the various types and highlight their differences. The most pervasive type are earphones or ear-buds. These have been made iconic with Apple's ads featuring white silhouette dancers against colorful backgrounds with white earphones wires. Of course, there are many manufacturers of ear-buds. The biggest benefit of ear-buds are the price. They frequently come free with MP3 players and extras can be purchased for as little as a few dollars. They are also very portable and can be easily kept in one's pocket. The down side is sound quality. Although the sound quality varies greatly from the cheapest models to the more expensive models, ear-buds are lacking as compared to full size headphones. This is true particularly in the lower frequencies. Ear-buds can also cause discomfort as they generall...

Designing and building a speaker box or enclosure is usually not a consideration of the average individual. Unfortunately this means that the majority of music listeners are settling for sub par quality audio. Surprisingly, building a speaker enclosure is not really at all difficult. Most households will have the basic tools to construct a great quality speaker box . Those individuals who have a modicum of skill with power tools will be able to complete a project such as this in half the time of a novice. The key is to take time to measure and make the necessary cuts of the wood. There is a recommended order to building any audio speaker. The first step is to purchase the audio driver, or speaker, itself. Without the speaker , one will not know how large the speaker enclosure or speaker hole should be in order to obtain optimum sound. There are several different varieties of speakers and the materials from which each speaker is made. An example would be whether to ...

Most of us have heard about the dreaded " Blown Speaker " where the music is played to loud and damages the speaker so that in only plays distorted sounds or goes completely dead. But did you know that there are other ways to blow a speaker beyond just playing music too loud? In fact there are at least four other ways to "blow" your speakers. First, a few thoughts on overpowering your speakers by playing things too loudly. It is best to have an amplifier that is closely matched to your speakers rated power. Having an amplifier that is more powerful than your speaker's rating is okay as long as it is not excessive. Speakers can usually handle a bit more power than their listed rating. Another very common way to blow speakers is counter intuitive - under powering. Under powering occurs when you match an amplifier with a speaker that is power rated much higher than than what the amplifier is able to output. For instance, you might have 300 watt s...

Quality audio equipment is a highly subjective. Many individuals will have an opinion that varies from the next person of where to find good to high quality audio speakers . Some will almost always default to the local brick and mortar electronics super chain. The average consumer may be willing to settle for this solution not knowing the truth. There are many brand names throughout the pro-audio speaker world. Some manufacturers have even attempted to carry over their name to the home audio enthusiast, sometimes without sacrificing good quality. Many times, however, the home audio speakers available at the electronics store are constructed with cheap quality parts. Frequently this allows the retailer to advertise the products as a best buy with deep discounts. There are excellent alternatives to relying on the local retailers. Shopping on the web can yield several advantages. The first step in purchasing an excellent set of audio speakers is to write down the intende...

Repairing an audio speaker may mean any number of things. For most of the common repairs a speaker can be repaired very inexpensively. The only non-repairable damage that a speaker may sustain is if the speaker is dropped onto a hard surface causing the speaker itself to bend or the magnet to break. Some speakers are so inexpensive , however, that it does not make sense to invest time and a small amount of money to repair the speaker. In order to understand what damage is repairable by the average audio listener, a lesson in audio speaker anatomy is needed. With reasonably decent speakers which have a removable face grille, it is simple to identify most of the repairable materials without removing the speaker from the enclosure, or box. Whether the speaker is round or oval the anatomy will still be the same. The majority of speakers on the market have the same basic anatomy. Although the materials may differ from plastic or cork to butyl rubber, the construction should...

It is very easy to spend a lot of money on audio equipment and you will likely want to protect your investment. Part of that investment are your system's speakers . They need a little tender-loving-care to keep them working in tip-top condition. Unfortunately, people don't often consider their specific needs. This handy article should help guide and prevent your speakers from suffering damage from a few common conditions. Fortunately, these steps are easy to implement and won't cause you an undue burden. The first thing to be aware of is heat. Storing or using your speakers in an hot environment will cause their sound quality to degrade over time and shorten their lifespan. Storing them in your garage is generally not going to work. Find a climate controlled environment where they can be stowed safely away. Also, bear in mind that direct sunlight does nothing to help your speakers. Try to keep them away from powerful sunlight. Finally, if you are using the s...

Almost every individual listens to music at some time; some more than others. However, most users of audio equipment have a limited understanding of how audio speakers physically work. When a speaker becomes damaged the majority of people will just assume that the damaged speaker is now a piece of trash and dispose of the unit in favor of spending more money on a new pair of speakers. There is a more inexpensive alternative to throwing away what may be an easily repairable piece of audio equipment. There are several ways a speaker can become damaged. The most frequent damage sustained is what is termed a blown speaker . Symptoms of a blown speaker can be no sound being produced or a clipping type of distortion. The frame, also called the basket of the speaker, can be permanently bent if the speaker has received an impact as from being dropped. The speaker can become fatigued through heavy use. Speaker fatigue will affect the clarity or crispness of the sound. On rare ...

Surround sound is an awesome technology for watching movies. Bullet sounds and special effects in general are just much more enjoyable when they are coming from different directions. These systems are relatively straight forward to set up in theory but there are always special issues to overcome. This article will discuss a few common ones and how to address them. The first issue is physical. How do you get the wires to the rear speakers in a 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 system? In homes where wires were not installed during construction you can be left thinking that there is just no place to run them without crossing walkways or doing major construction to run them in the walls or ceiling. One option is to install special wire under the carpet that is only an eighth of an inch in diameter. Of course, you will need to pull up your carpet and then reset it but this is much easier than ripping drywall. And perhaps it is the perfect excuse to get new carpet for your media roo...

Few things enhance home movie viewing like a new home theater surround sound system. Watching sci-fi and horror movies becomes much more of an experience when you can hear creatures sound like they are sneaking up from behind you or a laser blast zips from one side of the room to the other! But how to do you set up your system to achieve these great effects? It all comes down to speaker placement. Most home theater systems will have five speakers and a sub woofer and many will have seven speakers and a subwoofer. These are a called 5.1 and 7.1 systems respectively. Fortunately, a little bit of information on setup goes a long way. With most systems there will be three speakers at the front near the television or screen. The center channel speaker is situated directly above or below and centered on the screen. The front of the speaker should be flush with the edge of the screen. Be sure the speaker is on top of or very close to the screen otherwise the sound can ap...

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...