Trade-ins:
We happily take these models in trade toward better speakers in our current line. Call us at (800) 783-1553 to discuss your desires.
Upgrades:
For Walsh 3s and Walsh 4s, the Super 4 upgrade breathes new life into a fine older speaker. The cabinet has the crossover removed. The inputs become gold-plated five-way binding posts that will accept banana plugs or bare wires up to 12 AWG in diameter. The drivers are totally replaced. Our latest version of the inverted, full range, main speaker (similar to the Walsh 200 Mark 2) of that size is combined with a metal dome super tweeter to extend the high frequency response and add sheen to cymbals and the metal quality to horns. The system is tuned lower and a SubBass Activator is added to extend the bass response and prevent damage from being driven below its rated frequency range.
The net benefits to you are: silkier high end, more solid bass and slightly smoother midrange. And it all comes with a three years, limited parts and labor warrantee. The cost to you is $795 per pair (assuming the Walshes are in good condition).
At the time of upgrading you can get the bass response of Walsh 5 by having the Super Walshes mated to a SB-4 subwoofer. This endtable-sized subwoofer (31"W x 20"D x 18"T) has two 12" dual drive subwoofers. The bass response goes down to 25 Hz and can play over twice as low in the deep bass as a regular Super 4. The price of the Upgrade and SB-4 combination is $1595.
For the 3XOs and 4XOs, the basic Super 4 upgrade is not recommended because the improvement is not worth the cost. The upgrade with the SB-4 subwoofer is best to gain substantial performance.
Repairs:
There are four typical repair charges on these models. If the highs in one driver are out: $100. If the lows in one driver are out $200. If the foam surround is deteriorating: $200 per pair (only done in pairs). Send in both drivers and we will check out the good one and match the repaired unit to it. If there is a problem in the crossover in the Walsh 3s or Walsh 4s, the cost is $155 and we will need the complete cabinet (without the cloth gill) to do the repair.
Parts:
About the only part ever needed is the grill/frame. They are only available in black. The Walsh 3 and 3XO grill / frames are $45 each. The Walsh 4 and 4XO grill/frames will cost $55 each when they are available in about 90 days.
Returning to Ohm:
You do not need to call in advance. Just send them in with instructions (and your name, address, and phone number in each box) and it takes us about 10 working days. We will call you before we send them to arrange payment. If you are getting the SB-4 and Upgrade combination, you can save about a week by calling us and paying by credit card in advance.
Call us at (800) 783-1553 for more information.
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