gr research danny upgrade mod easy to do crossover upgrade kit
@stairwaytomusic715 күн бұрын
Simply superb!! Thank YOU so much sir, very nicely done. Starting my project with this HPM 100… not so professionally like you, but shall try my best. 😊
@chrisjansen898426 күн бұрын
How did you go about veneering the front edge surroundings? Awesome video
@cristinastor14 күн бұрын
I don't think he redid the edge banding. That makes it weird because I did not see him sanding the old finish out of the front so they will be different finish on the front vs the sides
@mightyducks586727 күн бұрын
I just purchased a pair this past weekend. Corners on one of them is bad, i want to do the same thing as you. Can you help with products to use.
@AmmoDudeАй бұрын
Just curious if you upgraded the crossovers with poly caps and air core inductors? Looks are fantastic but a speaker should sound as good as it looks. Those original caps are 40-50 years old and iron core inductors just make noise........
@stephenfrancis3032 ай бұрын
No tack cloth before apply polycoats?
@CharlesDowiot-qv7pp2 ай бұрын
Wow Excellent ✨️
@ronmerkus59412 ай бұрын
They look like they came right out of the store , awesome job, thanks for showing us!!!
@garyvanremortel52182 ай бұрын
Hopefully you also upgraded to MV Audio Labs crossovers.
@DAVEIMG3 ай бұрын
Can you do mine:)
@Desanusor4 ай бұрын
really nice job ! congrats
@watdanuqta-mf5ms4 ай бұрын
Just viewed Danny's(Gr Research) mods to transform these speakers into something great and saw your video on the side. One of the most incredible upgrades to date from him. He takes an incredibly sloppy frequency response and just,,,,,,,,,,, well you will have to see the results for yourself. With your cabinet refinishing, you'll own one nice pair of speakers.
@morlidorАй бұрын
Danny and a lot of his fans are more interested in how measurements look than how the speakers really sound.
@grabir015 ай бұрын
HPM-100 speakers were Pioneers best sounding speaker and they sound ok I guess. The best sounding speakers were and still are American or British made.
@felixmotanul52423 ай бұрын
Made where? In China?
@booroque41382 ай бұрын
@@felixmotanul5242if their vintage American speakers there made in the U.S. but if their new American speakers probably China or Malaysia.Klipsch is still made in the U.S. but not many new American made speakers are made in the U.S. today unless it’s high end speakers like Avalon Acoustics then it’s still made in the U.S.
@morlidorАй бұрын
The head of construction of these were american an ex-JBL designer..
@beefcake03545 ай бұрын
very nice 👍👍
@williamjverhagen5 ай бұрын
That is a work of art.
@williamjverhagen5 ай бұрын
That flat black looks like glass. It actually looks like a matte finish.
@galaxykomi5 ай бұрын
The padding polyester on the back wall is sufficient. if you cover the entire space it sounds like there are bananas in your ears
@fk68235 ай бұрын
Tom.. I hope you're doing well.. Fantastic job on this pair of audio legends! As I watched the video I thought to myself "this guy makes some great content"Needless to say... I was shocked to see this is your only video. I liked and subscribed anyways in hopes that maybe you will make another..
@ethimself50646 ай бұрын
Had a pair back in the 70s. Loved them
@danielecamboni44056 ай бұрын
🔝
@garygrant.53116 ай бұрын
All the work sure pays off just beautiful
@Rakatawhat7 ай бұрын
Awesome work!
@tomczerwinski37397 ай бұрын
Thanks for the visit.
@alainduquenois38128 ай бұрын
Sublime du grand travail
@crossoverchef8 ай бұрын
Dont forget the crossovers
@tanjem8 ай бұрын
Beautiful....speakers...
@tomczerwinski37397 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kenkai613310 ай бұрын
Thank you.
@tomczerwinski37398 ай бұрын
You're welcome, Ken!
@ternatedaniel953710 ай бұрын
great job sir!
@tomczerwinski37398 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@william645310 ай бұрын
What glue did you use?
@Rainbow__cookie10 ай бұрын
Really look like jbl l 100
@AndreMiguelLopes6911 ай бұрын
Why not make them in real wood ? Why even expensive speakers are made in chipboard ?
@recordsbay9 ай бұрын
Real wood is not a good material for the speakers.
@tomczerwinski37398 ай бұрын
Real wood is not used for speaker cabinet building because in most cases the cabinet will resonate and cause unwanted sounds at certain frequencies. Almost all speaker cabinets are made with either particle board (as in the case of the Pioneer HPM-100's) or with MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard).
@Cimone9011 ай бұрын
Nice shop! I always envy people who have shops like that. I have all the tools and i love wood working and electeonics work but my garage is a multi duty single car garage that i use for electronics, woodworking and storing a car. So i always have to move stuff around every time i want to start any project.
@tomczerwinski37398 ай бұрын
Thank you! Even though my shop might look fully functional, I also have to move machines, workbenches, and tools around so I can still pull my truck in the garage. Most everything in my shop is on casters and has its own place out of the way when not in use.
@OgDj202411 ай бұрын
👍🏾
@BigPeng11 ай бұрын
Did you use edge banding for the front or did you not revender the front edge?
@tomczerwinski37398 ай бұрын
The only part of the cabinets that was still in good condition were the front edges. So they were just sanded and re-finished.
@sush1chef Жыл бұрын
Top work..so satisfying 😊 I'm planning to do the same with my pioneer hpm 100 can I do without the vineer? Thanks
@tomczerwinski37398 ай бұрын
Thanks! Certainly you can just refinish the cabinets if they are in good shape. Most speaker cabinets of this age have yellowed over time, so if you want them to look new again simply sand the finish layer off to revel the raw veneer and re-coat with a new clear finish. Be very careful when sanding as you can go right through the thin veneer skin and expose the particle board of the cabinet.
@AmericanPatriot1778 Жыл бұрын
Nice set-up, older speaker like that just have a good sound.
@tomczerwinski37398 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes, the Pioneer HPM-100's were one of the best sounding and best selling speakers in their price range back in the late 70's, early 80's.
@writenamehere0000 Жыл бұрын
I wonder why you didnt keep the original after you sanded it, just apply the coat of something you choose to. Veneer on top of that box is no need.
@tomczerwinski37398 ай бұрын
When I acquired the speakers, the cabinets were in very bad shape with scratches through the veneer, chipped corners, and a few gouges that were beyond repair. I wanted the cabinets to look like brand new, so the veneer was the only way to go.
@sunflowermahea225 Жыл бұрын
I use the tool to remove the extra vinear works just as good but need a study hand.
@deanekonomou7641 Жыл бұрын
No clue . I didn’t text this
@tomczerwinski37398 ай бұрын
Yes, I do. Contact info is in bio.
@oliviolanza1933 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful work 👍
@tomczerwinski37398 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@DethFromAbove1985 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Just a speaker nerd thing but I'd be tempted to flip one the front baffles to get a mirror image with left and right channel.
@jamesarvansmusic4827 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video Tom - thanks for sharing your knowledge and skillful craftsmanship !!
@tomczerwinski37398 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@banjammy4116 Жыл бұрын
Is original worth anything bought both at the same time.l i could only afford one had to finance the other , actually they were affordable at the time ,300 a piece
@bartsimpson7654 Жыл бұрын
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@wilfredogomez5235 Жыл бұрын
Pls tell me what type of color brown that you use & where to purchase it .thxs
@tomczerwinski37398 ай бұрын
SW Emerald Interior Flat, 9091 Half-Caff
@andiman45 Жыл бұрын
would you ever consider removing the old veneer??
@tomczerwinski37398 ай бұрын
No. First, the old veneer would most likely be very difficult to remove. The adhesives that were used to adhere the veneer to the cabinet were designed so the veneer would not come off. Secondly, by having a flat and smooth surface to work with, it provides the new veneer with good adhesion and better finished results.
@andiman458 ай бұрын
@@tomczerwinski3739 thanks...I was contemplating doing my L100's
@OpenG145 Жыл бұрын
(this is probably a question you get asked from time to time) Why not make the whole thing from scratch with solid pieces of natural wood?
@andiman45 Жыл бұрын
Im guessing when it comes to iconic speakers as vintage hpm-100 or Jbl's people want original not reproductions even if the repo's might be better.
@tomczerwinski37398 ай бұрын
Real wood is not used for speaker cabinet building because in most cases the cabinet will resonate and cause unwanted sounds at certain frequencies. Almost all speaker cabinets are made with either particle board (as in the case of the Pioneer HPM-100's) or with MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard).
@OpenG1458 ай бұрын
Makes sense. Thanks for clarifying. Consistent density...@@tomczerwinski3739
@picaxokochi9637 Жыл бұрын
Awsome work. Appreciate boss
@bobover2267 Жыл бұрын
Nice work! Did you do anything to the front face edge, or just sand the original veneer & re-finish it? I'm getting ready to do my pair of Klipsch that have that same 3/4" veneer face.
@tomczerwinski37398 ай бұрын
The only part of the cabinets that was still in good condition were the front edges. So they were just sanded and re-finished.
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gr research danny upgrade mod easy to do crossover upgrade kit
Simply superb!! Thank YOU so much sir, very nicely done. Starting my project with this HPM 100… not so professionally like you, but shall try my best. 😊
How did you go about veneering the front edge surroundings? Awesome video
I don't think he redid the edge banding. That makes it weird because I did not see him sanding the old finish out of the front so they will be different finish on the front vs the sides
I just purchased a pair this past weekend. Corners on one of them is bad, i want to do the same thing as you. Can you help with products to use.
Just curious if you upgraded the crossovers with poly caps and air core inductors? Looks are fantastic but a speaker should sound as good as it looks. Those original caps are 40-50 years old and iron core inductors just make noise........
No tack cloth before apply polycoats?
Wow Excellent ✨️
They look like they came right out of the store , awesome job, thanks for showing us!!!
Hopefully you also upgraded to MV Audio Labs crossovers.
Can you do mine:)
really nice job ! congrats
Just viewed Danny's(Gr Research) mods to transform these speakers into something great and saw your video on the side. One of the most incredible upgrades to date from him. He takes an incredibly sloppy frequency response and just,,,,,,,,,,, well you will have to see the results for yourself. With your cabinet refinishing, you'll own one nice pair of speakers.
Danny and a lot of his fans are more interested in how measurements look than how the speakers really sound.
HPM-100 speakers were Pioneers best sounding speaker and they sound ok I guess. The best sounding speakers were and still are American or British made.
Made where? In China?
@@felixmotanul5242if their vintage American speakers there made in the U.S. but if their new American speakers probably China or Malaysia.Klipsch is still made in the U.S. but not many new American made speakers are made in the U.S. today unless it’s high end speakers like Avalon Acoustics then it’s still made in the U.S.
The head of construction of these were american an ex-JBL designer..
very nice 👍👍
That is a work of art.
That flat black looks like glass. It actually looks like a matte finish.
The padding polyester on the back wall is sufficient. if you cover the entire space it sounds like there are bananas in your ears
Tom.. I hope you're doing well.. Fantastic job on this pair of audio legends! As I watched the video I thought to myself "this guy makes some great content"Needless to say... I was shocked to see this is your only video. I liked and subscribed anyways in hopes that maybe you will make another..
Had a pair back in the 70s. Loved them
🔝
All the work sure pays off just beautiful
Awesome work!
Thanks for the visit.
Sublime du grand travail
Dont forget the crossovers
Beautiful....speakers...
Thank you!
Thank you.
You're welcome, Ken!
great job sir!
Thank you kindly!
What glue did you use?
Really look like jbl l 100
Why not make them in real wood ? Why even expensive speakers are made in chipboard ?
Real wood is not a good material for the speakers.
Real wood is not used for speaker cabinet building because in most cases the cabinet will resonate and cause unwanted sounds at certain frequencies. Almost all speaker cabinets are made with either particle board (as in the case of the Pioneer HPM-100's) or with MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard).
Nice shop! I always envy people who have shops like that. I have all the tools and i love wood working and electeonics work but my garage is a multi duty single car garage that i use for electronics, woodworking and storing a car. So i always have to move stuff around every time i want to start any project.
Thank you! Even though my shop might look fully functional, I also have to move machines, workbenches, and tools around so I can still pull my truck in the garage. Most everything in my shop is on casters and has its own place out of the way when not in use.
👍🏾
Did you use edge banding for the front or did you not revender the front edge?
The only part of the cabinets that was still in good condition were the front edges. So they were just sanded and re-finished.
Top work..so satisfying 😊 I'm planning to do the same with my pioneer hpm 100 can I do without the vineer? Thanks
Thanks! Certainly you can just refinish the cabinets if they are in good shape. Most speaker cabinets of this age have yellowed over time, so if you want them to look new again simply sand the finish layer off to revel the raw veneer and re-coat with a new clear finish. Be very careful when sanding as you can go right through the thin veneer skin and expose the particle board of the cabinet.
Nice set-up, older speaker like that just have a good sound.
Thank you! Yes, the Pioneer HPM-100's were one of the best sounding and best selling speakers in their price range back in the late 70's, early 80's.
I wonder why you didnt keep the original after you sanded it, just apply the coat of something you choose to. Veneer on top of that box is no need.
When I acquired the speakers, the cabinets were in very bad shape with scratches through the veneer, chipped corners, and a few gouges that were beyond repair. I wanted the cabinets to look like brand new, so the veneer was the only way to go.
I use the tool to remove the extra vinear works just as good but need a study hand.
No clue . I didn’t text this
Yes, I do. Contact info is in bio.
Beautiful work 👍
Thank you!
Awesome video. Just a speaker nerd thing but I'd be tempted to flip one the front baffles to get a mirror image with left and right channel.
Excellent video Tom - thanks for sharing your knowledge and skillful craftsmanship !!
Thank you!!
Is original worth anything bought both at the same time.l i could only afford one had to finance the other , actually they were affordable at the time ,300 a piece
ᴅᴀs ɪsᴛ ᴀᴜᴅɪᴏᴘʜɪʟɪsᴄʜ!
Pls tell me what type of color brown that you use & where to purchase it .thxs
SW Emerald Interior Flat, 9091 Half-Caff
would you ever consider removing the old veneer??
No. First, the old veneer would most likely be very difficult to remove. The adhesives that were used to adhere the veneer to the cabinet were designed so the veneer would not come off. Secondly, by having a flat and smooth surface to work with, it provides the new veneer with good adhesion and better finished results.
@@tomczerwinski3739 thanks...I was contemplating doing my L100's
(this is probably a question you get asked from time to time) Why not make the whole thing from scratch with solid pieces of natural wood?
Im guessing when it comes to iconic speakers as vintage hpm-100 or Jbl's people want original not reproductions even if the repo's might be better.
Real wood is not used for speaker cabinet building because in most cases the cabinet will resonate and cause unwanted sounds at certain frequencies. Almost all speaker cabinets are made with either particle board (as in the case of the Pioneer HPM-100's) or with MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard).
Makes sense. Thanks for clarifying. Consistent density...@@tomczerwinski3739
Awsome work. Appreciate boss
Nice work! Did you do anything to the front face edge, or just sand the original veneer & re-finish it? I'm getting ready to do my pair of Klipsch that have that same 3/4" veneer face.
The only part of the cabinets that was still in good condition were the front edges. So they were just sanded and re-finished.
Best video on this subject goes to you kind sir
Thank you!
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