Midwest Speaker Repair | Home Audio & Used Speakers

We here at Midwest Speakers just love speakers and other audio equipment. As one of the best at speaker repair in St Paul , we have learned a few fun facts about speakers and speaker repair over the years. Here are a few of our favorites! Going to multiple rock concerts will not cause permanent hearing loss, even if you stand right by the speakers. It will, however, cause temporary hearing loss. A rock concert is typically about 140 dB. If you hear ringing in your ears, chances are the speakers you are listening to are too loud. When you are listening to music, the only part of the speaker system that should be vibrating is the speaker itself. If the box it is in vibrates, that could be a signal you need speaker repair. Particle board is more vibration-resistant than real wood. If a speaker has blown, this means the cone has completely separated from the coil. The end result is either no sound or a buzz-like sound. Bring the speaker to us for speaker repair! Variations i...

Before you know it, Christmas will be upon us. Many retailers have even begun putting out Christmas displays and offering holiday-related sales, so we’re well aware the time for holiday cheer is slowly – but surely – sneaking up on us. Are you thinking about Christmas gifts? If so, what about the gift of beautiful sound for that loved one who enjoys music? Midwest Speaker can help you in your search. If you have a relative who has beloved speaker that’s no longer working like it should, let us repair the speaker for them. We’ll be able to restore the speaker’s ability to emanate the sounds they love so much, and they’ll appreciate you returning the gift of sound to it. Want to learn more about how we can repair a relative or friend’s speaker? Call us now at 651-645-7385. 

If your speakers aren't working quite like they used to, don't give up on them! Taking the time to have them repaired instead of just replacing them can save you a lot of time and money. New speakers can be expensive. It also takes time to look for them and really do your research. If you have a set of speakers that work nicely for you, bring them to us to have them repaired. If you live in Roseville, speaker repairs should be completed by Midwest Speaker. Purchase a Kit If you know what the problem is, and just need the parts to make the repairs yourself, there are kits available. They come with all the parts you would need to get your speakers working again like new. We also have parts available outside of a kit, if you need them. If you are not sure how to make the repairs yourself, don't risk it. Leave the repairs to a professional because you may create further damage. Have Repairs Made If you are not sure what the problem with your speakers is? Then have...

When your speaker stops working, you will probably have a million questions. You will wonder what happened and if it can be fixed. The damage to your speaker may be purely cosmetic, or it may have vast internal damage. If you live anywhere around the Twin Cities, like Roseville, speaker repair is Midwest Speaker's specialty. We can diagnose the problem and make the necessary repairs. Don't scratch your head and wonder if your speaker is salvageable, bring it to us! Cracks & Rips If your speaker is old, it may have wooden elements that have cracked over time. This problem can usually be repaired. The longer you have a speaker, the more likely it is to incur some sort of cosmetic damage. Cosmetic damage can also take the form of a ripped speaker. If it still works properly electronically, a ripped speaker is usually not much to fret about. It's easy to accidentally poke a hole or rip a tear in a speaker. Water Damage Water damage can cause both cosmetic and ...

When it comes to escaping the stresses of day-to-day reality, one of the best ways to do so is with music. Whether you’re an audiophile or just like to listen to music in your car, a blown speaker means no sound. No one would think of just going to the nearby electronics store and getting a replacement that is substandard at best. A basic, low-end speaker may be cheap, but there’s a reason for that. Speakers available at local brick and mortar stores are, at best, mediocre. Many aren’t able to understand why speakers can cost hundreds as dollars when there are others that will only cost $30 or $40. And these folks don’t understand why they should invest in a quality speaker system. However, it’s because they have not been exposed to a good quality speaker. When you find a quality speaker and it stops working, what should you opt for: speaker repair or speaker replacement? A quality speaker system is an investment. Some of the finest stereo equipment was made in the 1970s...

Is your speaker broken in some capacity? It's not always necessary to replace a speaker, most of them can be repaired. If you know what you're looking for, visit MidwestSpeakerRepair.com to purchase your needed materials. If not, we have some common speaker repair problems easily fixed. If you're issue is listed below, we can help you fix it. Common Repairable Speaker Problems - Mishandling or storing them improperly can lead to problems. Speakers should be treated with care. By mishandling a speaker you could damage the enclosure, blow a fuse or damage the cables and controls. - Blowing out a speaker can happen. While it is a more difficult repair best left to an expert, it's not time to throw it in the towel. Bring it to us and let us help you repair it. - Damaged cones or domes can be fixed eaisly in a variety of ways. One way is to tape the indentation and pull it up. Be sure to use a mild adhesive tape. - Foam edge deterioration is one of the m...

When you think of some of the things that can go badly with speakers, one thing that jumps out regularly is speaker foam deterioration. The material can start to wear after ten or twenty years, and can make your speakers sound poor as a result. Rather than completely replace your damaged speaker with a new one, there's a money-saving process you can use to save your existing one -- speaker refoaming. Midwest Speaker Repair sells refoam kits that can hep you restore your speaker back to optimal working shape. Most of our speaker kits include instructions on how to refoam your speaker, 2 new surrounds, 2 dust caps, 1 bottle of surround adhesive, and shims to help you center the voice coils if you need them. You can click here to check out our refoam kits page. Looking for a Minneapolis speaker repair company? Call Midwest Speaker Repair today at (651) 645-7385.

Are you ordering your speaker goods online from the Midwest Speaker Repair website? If so, you have an opportunity to have your products shipped for FREE. Just fill up your shopping cart until it totals $199 or more, and we'll remove your shipping costs. That's right -- free shipping, regardless of what you order or how much. Midwest Speaker Repair doesn't just handle repairs; we also have the tools and goods necessary to help you build your own speakers, and we even sell new and used speakers to those who don't have time to wait for repairs or build their own. We've been in business for over 20 years, and have become a trusted name in the Minneapolis/St Paul metro area. Check out our online shop at MidwestSpeaker.com , or call us with any questions at (651) 645-7385.

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...

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...

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...