Sound 4008 - fix that lacking bass

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This is quite simple.
What is needed:
-Better speakers, typical 6" models with better bass (I used GF-8686 speakers)
-2 capacitors, anything from 220-500nF
-Soldering skills

I am not sure about the original speakers. Mine are cosmetically in really good condition but wont produce about anything under 100Hz. I tried them on my GF-575 and got only high "resonant" basses, really lacking any punch. So I would suggest getting something better. I think the woofers from a Hitachi 3D80 could be kinda crunching.

Second step is to replace two capacitors on the tone/balance/volume control board on the left upper corner. The originals have value of about 150nF. I tried to replace them with 220nF but I didn't notice much difference. Then I added a second pair of 220nF caps, parallel. So it would be 440nF.

Here is a pic from the board, capacitors C15 and C18, the other caps are soldered under the pcb.
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And here is a meh pic of it with the 8686 speakers.
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Its damn loud, but the trebles start itching on higher volumes. Replacing the tweeters would probably make this sound really sweet. Original speakers are from Foster.
 

Benciamin

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Hi. My name is Maksim. I"m from Russia. Just got similar boombox Conion crc-h58f and hopeless about seeking schematics. Would you be so kind to help? Do you have one, or service manual? Please contact me via email: E-mail address has been removed
Many thanks. Maksim
 
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