You guys are right about the Aiwa 880's

[Johnny]

Just got my second and in better shape one today!!!! WoW, looks to have after market woofers in it, but man can this baby crank!!! So clean and goes pretty loud for a mid-size box!!

It is in great shape with minimal marks on it, can't wait to give it a thourough cleaning and maybe find some "more like OEM" woofers!!

Very happy!!! Haven't been this happy about a box since I got my C100!!!!!

Will post pics soon!!!

 

[ahardb0dy]

Glad you are happy with the 880, my woofers look like they were replaced at some time too I don't know when maybe wheen it was in the shop a long time ago.

 

[skippy1969]

Yup,the CS880 is AWESOME!

 

[redbenjoe]

for you johnny --

and yup - the 880 is not the type of box you put up next to your c100f --
which is both ghetto and a LOUD ghettoblaster !!!

but they sure are NICE to hear

 

[Johnny]

Exactly, two different classes all together, but very very impressive for a box this size... although it does way a ton!!!

 

[ahardb0dy]

Exactly, two different classes all together, but very very impressive for a box this size... although it does way a ton!!!

with or without the batteries in it??

 

[MasterBlaster84]

There has been some discussion about 880 woofers and it appears there may have been two different woofers used. Not sure what the rhyme or reason is, I have two 880's both with different woofers.

 

[Johnny]

Without batteries Tony! I think it is pretty darn solid!! Has a nice heavy weight to it and can tell its constructed great! The tuner dial must be sealed real well also, outta the two I have they are really clean behind the glass, unlike the other radios that get dusty, trapped bugs, etc.

Very impressed with these radios, no wonder they are a must have!

 

[Johnny]

There has been some discussion about 880 woofers and it appears there may have been two different woofers used. Not sure what the rhyme or reason is, I have two 880's both with different woofers.

Either set have red surrounds?

 

[ahardb0dy]

NO, here is a rear pic of the woofers in my 880:

and the back of a woofer from an 880 that Skippy had:

notice the port in the middle of the magnet

here is a front view of mine: notice the ribs

 

[Johnny]

Those look like the ones in my '81 model, what I'll do is refoam those and replace the red surround woofer in the '82 model.

I am 99.9 sure these are not original, they look outta place.

 

[ahardb0dy]

was going to ask what the backs look like but than realized you probably haven't opened it up yet, when and if you do take some pics

 

[Johnny]

was going to ask what the backs look like but than realized you probably haven't opened it up yet, when and if you do take some pics

Most definitely, is it hard to work on a 880, just need to clean it up, everything works right now...wanna get behind the grille and clean the chrome and blue face up..

 

[MasterBlaster84]

There has been some discussion about 880 woofers and it appears there may have been two different woofers used. Not sure what the rhyme or reason is, I have two 880's both with different woofers.

Either set have red surrounds?

Unfortunately for you no, both sets have been all black with the chrome dust cap. It's still possible they are the correct drivers that were refoamed with red surrounds.

 

[floyd]

i refoamed the woofers for skippy's 880 ,those were original woofers and are very heavy and well made ,they also had a vent hole in the back plate of the magnet.

 

[Johnny]

Unfortunately for you no, both sets have been all black with the chrome dust cap. It's still possible they are the correct drivers that were refoamed with red surrounds.

Yeah I'll post pic as soon as battery is charged, but these are so Jensen looking car speakers, sad thing is THEY ROCK!!

 

[Johnny]

i refoamed the woofers for skippy's 880 ,those were original woofers and are very heavy and well made ,they also had a vent hole in the back plate of the magnet.

I need to have some refoamed, I know you are super busy though too. Where do you buy the kits from and what size? Thanks Floyd.

 

[floyd]

http://www.speakerworks.com part #swk5 5" speaker repair kit angled or flat attach with 1 foam surround =skw5 you need two of these kits ,they are frequently sold out of these kits so you might have to wait a bit but they always get more in stock , it should cost about $25.00 with shipping for both kits
http://www.speakerworks.com/speaker_rep ... s_s/65.htm

 

[floyd]

looks like they have them in stock ,if i were you i wouldnt wait cuz they sell out of them often.

 

[Johnny]

looks like they have them in stock ,if i were you i wouldnt wait cuz they sell out of them often.

Thanks Floyd, they are ordered!!! I listen when knowledgeable members speak!