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A portable AM/FM tuning speaker with auxiliary connection for iPod, iPhone, CD player etc. Released in 2002.

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Speaker replacement for iPAL

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I have an old (from about 2000) iPAL which I love very much :-) Now it seems that the speaker is not doing well anymore. By either listening from the radio or the AUX input the sound is very distorted. I tried with headphones and it's fine.

I have already opened it and the speaker is a 3 W 4 Ohm, it seems to be 2.5inch diameter. And it has a relatively small (in diameter) magnet so that it can fit in the small space with the electronic board.

I don't want to take the risk buying a speaker that will physically not fit. Does anybody knows if I can find a replacement that will fit well?

Thanks in advance!

Carlo

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I have same problem. The foam surround has deteriorated casing bass frequency distortion. On Aliexpress there is a Sotamia 2.5 inch 4 Ohm 15W speaker which might fit.

What will happen if I replace the 3W speaker with a 15W speaker, if all other specs remain the same?

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I searched but could only find an 8 Ohm version of that speaker. So I ordered a new 2.5" surround online along with speaker surround adhesive. The sound problems were caused by a deteriorated surround. I carefully removed the old foam surround and installed the new one. It is now perfect, like new.

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Amazing, will try

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Where did you get the speaker surround foam? I got a 2.5 inch foam online that doesn't fit.

thanks

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I have a tivoli that needs this same repair. But there is one speaker mounting screw that is under the horizontal circuit board that I cannot get to. How did you get speaker out & to front of speaker.

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I already submitted this comment, so forgive if it is a duplicate. You can access that fourth speaker screw by removing (gently wiggling the tuner board after removing the screws that attach it to the front case). Still a little hard to get to the screw but doable with proper smallish screwdriver. I’m doing a replacement to speaker surround which I bought on Amazon. Using e6000 adhesive. Seen it suggested on the net.

The speaker connects to the circuit board by a socket plug so no need to unsolder the speaker wires. Love the design.

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Hi,

Found some on Ali express.

You might need to check to see if they’re suitable (4ohm 5w 2.5 inch).

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050068...

There are manuals available for download at Tivoli Audio if you’d like to grab one too.

Hope this helps you to find what you’re looking for.

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Hi!

thanks for the answer! However that speaker would not physically suit in the iPAL. I think that, after some searches, I would be able to find one that fits. But I was wondering if anyone already knows of a suitable model so that I don't have to search too much :-)

Regards,

Carlo

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Hi, did you manage to find a replacement speaker for the ipal?

I have same problem. I called tivoli audio and they offer no solution

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In terms of replacing and renewing the speaker surround piece, I got one from Amazon. There any number of generic ones for 2.5 and 3 inch speakers. Nothing specifically for tivoli. But there are a bunch of YouTube guides on replacing deteriorating speaker surrounds.

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Thnaks!

these surrounds from Amazon did the job..

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S8BFX3T?ref...

uxcell 2.5" 2.5 Inches Speaker Foam Edge Surround Rings Replacement Parts for Speaker Repair or DIY 2pcs

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