I have an AK Model E speaker which plays VERY softly cmpared to my RCA 100A speaker from same period. When compared, the speakers were being driven by a 171A output tube.

Any thoughts on whether the AK is just naturally softer, or whether it has a problem? Any idea what might need fixing or adjusting?

The AK is a beautiful speaker, but not very useful due to it's low volume.

Thanks!

Hi Tim

AK Model E should have sound similar to RCA 100A in volume. The center reed which connects to your AK E cone is in the middle of a magnetic field. It needs to be centered not stuck to one side. You may find it rusted or off center. Adjust and clean if off center..

Norm

:I have an AK Model E speaker which plays VERY softly cmpared to my RCA 100A speaker from same period. When compared, the speakers were being driven by a 171A output tube.
:
:Any thoughts on whether the AK is just naturally softer, or whether it has a problem? Any idea what might need fixing or adjusting?
:
:The AK is a beautiful speaker, but not very useful due to it's low volume.
:
:Thanks!

Norm, Thanks for the advice - I'll tear into it.

Tim

:Hi Tim
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: AK Model E should have sound similar to RCA 100A in volume. The center reed which connects to your AK E cone is in the middle of a magnetic field. It needs to be centered not stuck to one side. You may find it rusted or off center. Adjust and clean if off center..
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:Norm
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::I have an AK Model E speaker which plays VERY softly cmpared to my RCA 100A speaker from same period. When compared, the speakers were being driven by a 171A output tube.
::
::Any thoughts on whether the AK is just naturally softer, or whether it has a problem? Any idea what might need fixing or adjusting?
::
::The AK is a beautiful speaker, but not very useful due to it's low volume.
::
::Thanks!