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| Posted by: robin-fo on 2023-03-27 02:27:29 Hi everyone I have a slot-loading iMac G3 and an iMac G4 which both suffer from disintegrated speakers. This is especially a shame for the iMac G3, as these had excellent sound quality when new. Are there any recommended replacement parts or repair procedures? Thanks, Robin | |
| Posted by: Phipli on 2023-03-27 02:53:23 I'm in the same boat and have been meaning to start investigating. There used to be kits to replace the speaker rubber years back. I know someone who just mounted similar sized speakers (years ago). I'll be interested to see people's recommendations. | |
| Posted by: rikerjoe on 2023-03-27 04:11:29 I recently replaced the speakers in a Graphite iMac G3 DV SE using speakers I bought from eBay using the following search ‘2pcs 1" inch 4ω 4w full-range speaker on stage crystal bluetooth for harman jbl‘. Worked like a charm. | |
Posted by: Phipli on 2023-03-27 04:26:54I recently replaced the speakers in a Graphite iMac G3 DV SE using speakers I bought from eBay using the following search ‘2pcs 1" inch 4ω 4w full-range speaker on stage crystal bluetooth for harman jbl‘. Worked like a charm.These? 
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| Posted by: robin-fo on 2023-03-27 05:31:43 Thanks guys, I now ordered some... | |
Posted by: Nixontheknight on 2023-03-27 11:34:50These?any US ebay link to those? I have the same problem with my iMac DV | |
| Posted by: robin-fo on 2023-03-27 12:15:06 Glad to see I‘m not lonely with this problem 😅 Are the speakers of the later G3 compatible with those of the G4? | |
| Posted by: rikerjoe on 2023-04-01 06:18:47 Sure, here is the US eBay link. https://www.ebay.com/itm/3945433085...mdlzm_0q_k&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY | |
| Posted by: jeffmr4 on 2023-04-01 21:21:45 I did this recently but mine are 8 ohm. Will that be a problem? Thanks. | |
Posted by: Phipli on 2023-04-01 23:01:00I did this recently but mine are 8 ohm. Will that be a problem? Thanks.They'll be quieter. But it shouldn't do any harm. | |
| Posted by: jeffmr4 on 2023-04-02 22:18:48 Thanks! They're 3 watts too I think. Boy I wish I remembered all this from physics in high school. : /. Nothing a little brushing up on couldn't solve I suppose. | |
| Posted by: robin-fo on 2023-04-07 15:07:26 Ok I just replaced the speakers with the ones I got from eBay. They are not quite the same, but they fit perfectly and work decently. However, I have the impression that the sound quality is no longer as magnificent as it once was (but maybe I also don‘t remember correctly). | |
| Posted by: CC_333 on 2023-04-15 11:28:31 These are tempting. I have at least three or four iMacs (plus a loose set I got about 10 years ago as spares) that could use a speaker refurbishment. What are the specs for the G4 Cube speakers? Anyone got a link to those? Same problem.... c | |
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