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“Put it Up to Eleven”: Fun Facts about 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...

Cerwin Vega: A last-minute gift idea for the person who has everything

Still looking for that last-minute gift for the person who “has everything”? When they want something, they just go buy it ( ahem, Dad)? It’s time you get creative. Think outside the box a little (pun intended). Your gift has to be pretty unique, and that often means giving something they’d NEVER buy for themselves. Giving specialty gifts, such as a pair of Cerwin Vega speakers (high-end speakers), one-of-a-kind experiences or something handmade, might just save the day. If you’re like most people and don’t have the time to craft something or quite the budget for a Hawaiian getaway, what about the gift of beautiful (read = loud) sound for your loved one who enjoys music? Midwest Speaker can help you in your search.   According to the manufacturer, Midwest’s latest product line, Cerwin Vega, is music to your gifting ears “ The best of the old and the best of the new: that's today's Cerwin Vega! But maybe what's most interesting is what's not changing, ...

The gift of beautiful sound

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. 

Replacing Speakers Can Break the Bank

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...

Speaker Repair: Cosmetic vs. Irreparable Damage

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 ...

Midwest Speaker Repair Moving to New Location

We are happy to announce Midwest Speaker Repair is moving to a new location! We've been at our current spot in Roseville for about five years now. We've seized an opportunity to move into a larger facility, not too far from our current location. We'll be opening our new doors on July 15, and we hope to see you there! Location Our new store is only a half mile south of our current location, near the Petco. Our new address will be 1901 Oakcrest Avenue, Suite 1, Roseville, MN 55113. It was a priority for us to pick a location near our current address, so we can still serve the communities of Roseville and the surrounding area. The Store Our new store will be bigger and better than ever! Don't worry; it's the same great service, just in a new location. We still specialize in speaker repair, but our new facility is upgraded with show rooms, listening rooms and more. We are expanding our selection of guitar speakers, so all the guitar lovers out there can co...

Speaker repair or speaker replacement?

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...