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Pioneer Speaker Mods Pioneer SP-FS52 Modification to Pioneer Speakers and Others Brands

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Ships fromGresham, OR, 97080
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FREE SHIPPING AND HANDLING BACK TO YOU (WHICH IS SUBSTANTIAL) IS INCLUDED IN THE MODIFICATION PRICE OF $375. THIS PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SPEAKERS THEMSELVES. THAT CAN BE ANYWHERE FROM $99 EACH TO $116 EACH DEPENDING ON SALE PRICE. UPDATE: These speakers are now on Sale at Amazon and Best Buy. Amazon price is now $87 each!

In the words of The Absolute Sound’s Robert Harley, Stereo Dave's Audio Alternative is a “small, but passionate” (TAS #229, Feb 2007) audio company in Gresham, OR (near Portland). We make our own custom-made, crossoverless single-driver speakers (that really work), subwoofers, interconnects, and speaker cables. We have also been modifying audio components of different makes and models for more than a decade.

We became interested in modifying Andrew Jones designed subwoofers / speakers, as we saw they were highly reviewed and quite inexpensive. The speakers (SP-BS22-LR) were so exceptional sounding that we were very curious to try out the subwoofer. Reviews can be found in "The Absolute Sound "and "Stereophile" for these speakers (SP-BS22-LR). The modified subwoofer (SW-8MK2) was just recently reviewed by "Home Theater Review," a very reputable online review site. We actually feel the modified subwoofer is even more exceptional than the modified bookshelf speakers.

Recently, we began to hear some very good things about the Andrew Jones designed SP-FS52 tower speakers. They are actually the #1 Bestseller among tower speakers on Amazon currently due to their superb value and performance for the price. Upon listening to them, we were struck by the balanced sound of the speaker. Just out of the box, they had a natural, neutral sound. The stock speakers were not too bright, but a they were a bit muddy, which characteristics are pretty common among the majority of floor standing speakers.

Because of their balanced stock sound, we felt they would be good candidates to modify. As good as the sound was, we did feel that the stock speakers were being held back by constrained drivers (both tweeters and woofers). Upon extensive modification, which took a fair amount of effort and time to perfect, the speakers had extended frequency range. The top end had better clarity, location, transparency, and is quite a bit more dynamic and quicker. The midrange was expanded and became much more richer and had a full character, while maintaining clarity and texture. The bass, which was a bit a lacking in the stock speakers, was extended with an increased amount of darker, more powerful, more dynamic, fuller, more textured bass response.

These modified speakers function optimally with a subwoofer. Two are optimal, as it gives you better location, a bigger sound stage, larger instruments, as well as more dark textured bass. We would recommend anywhere from a very good quick, deep 8 inch woofer (our modified version) to a 12 inch woofers, depending on the depth and amount of bass preferred. Without a subwoofer, the speakers were not harsh and were fairly balanced. We would recommend placing them closer to the wall if ran without a subwoofer or in a room that required more bass.

We have listened to many floor standing speakers over the years, and they all had flaws, where are inherent in typical floor standing speaker design. This is true no matter how expensive they were or how many tens of thousands they cost. These floor standing speakers, particularly when modified, were the first ones that we have heard that just didn't have most of the typical issues of many floor standing speakers. Andrew Jones did an excellent job designing these speakers, especially considering their cost. But when modified, especially considering their cost, these speakers, to our ears, are in a league of their own. They are better than any high end floor standing speaker we have ever listened to. And as stated before, we have listened to a lot. This despite, even when modified costing a fraction of many others.

They are musical and natural sounding, while at the same time having excellent imaging clarity, punch and slam. They play classical and jazz very well, while also being able to play rock with authority. A very versatile speaker that won't disappoint either in music or movies. Center channel modification also available.

Stereo Dave's Audio Alternatives

971-221-7317

[email protected]

FREE SHIPPING AND HANDLING BACK TO YOU (WHICH IS SUBSTANTIAL) IS INCLUDED IN THE MODIFICATION PRICE OF $375. THIS PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE SPEAKERS THEMSELVES. THAT CAN BE ANYWHERE FROM $99 EACH TO $116 EACH DEPENDING ON SALE PRICE.

We also modify all makes and models of receivers, players and other pieces.

Here are a few excerpts of the new review online on Home Theater Review by Terry London:

"Excited to contact Sean Scoggin of Stereo Dave's Audio Alternative, I called him to discuss what his modifications were to the Pioneer SW-8MK2 and discovered that they use a proprietary method to influence and speed up the electron flow of the subwoofer's amplifier. Modifying the driver allows the subwoofer to move faster and have better freedom in its excursions for accuracy and speed in its ability to track the low frequencies it is replicating. All the modifications successfully work to quicken the subwoofer and increase its bandwidth/frequency range, making the subwoofer sound faster, more powerful, and deeper while still maintaining bass texture and detail.

When I got the pair of modified SW-8MK2 subwoofers from Sean, I set them up exactly as the stock pair had been set up in my system. To my amazement, I heard the sonic improvements in the first few moments of auditioning the modified pair. The modified SW-8MK2 subwoofers truly were much faster and more dynamic, they created deeper/flatter bass extension, and they had more accurate tonality in a natural way, making their integration with my Mandolins even more seamless. With this modification, the SW-8MK2 significantly outperformed my T-7.

...The modified version of the Pioneer SW-8MK2 subwoofer takes this already excellent performing unit to another sonic level across the board in speed, power, bass extension, and accurate bass tonality.

...if you choose to have the SW-8MK2 modification done by Sean Scoggin's company for an additional $150 (plus shipping and handling costs), you have a subwoofer that performs at a sonic level that normally would cost you at least a couple thousand dollars. "

Stereo Dave's Audio Alternative

Customer Feedback

Every once in a while, we get emails back from customers that take the time to let us know how they liked their modified units. Below is one of the recent ones referring to a Modified Pioneer Player:

"Hi Sean

I had a chance to do some listening to the modified Oppo (103) player and was not prepared for the difference in sound I heard compared to the stock unit. Most noticeably, the sound stage has hugely expanded, which, upon first hearing, made me shake my head in disbelief. The location of the instruments is more precise and the low end frequency much more palpable. There is just "more" of everything in the presentation of the music. I have had many mods done to my audio equipment over the years and your mod ranks near the top of the list for the degree for sonic improvement for the investment. You mod is a huge improvement over the already fine stock unit. Thanks a million!" Mark from California

Sean,

I love the sound of the modified player. I have it hooked up using the analog inputs. I didn’t change anything in my set up except to swap players. It sounds way different than the Denon 2900: better in every way. The biggest difference for me was how the player made the speakers disappear. Does that make sense? Music sounded ok with the Denon, but it was just a source to play cd’s, nothing special.

I listen to all types of music: swing music from the 30’s and 40’s, Latin or Salsa music for dancing, smooth jazz for night time listening, 70’s soft rock and classic rock. I’m all over the board. The player did make a difference in the presentation of the music. One example is the bass: the Denon’s bass was rather bloated. I didn’t notice this until i had the chance to listen to the Pioneer. The Pioneer’s bass was more natural. The bass blended better with the music and didn’t sound like it was “in your face”.

The vocals sound great as well. Even my 14 year old commented on how the voices sounded smoother and more natural. He even mentioned that it sounded like there was a center channel speaker hidden somewhere for the voices to come out of and “float in the air”. Nope, just my Tekton Lore speakers.

The Pioneer has taken my listening enjoyment to a new level. Kudos to whoever designed the mod because it does sound awesome!

Thank you,
Javier

Here is feedback from one of our modified HK 990 units from a customer:

Sean,

Forgive the late feedback, but just to say I absolutely love the amp. This is just the sound I was looking for.

Thank you,

Andrew

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