Dali Helicon speaker project

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Hi I had Dali helicon speakers for 5 years then I sold them to someone in Australia. I have had lots of different speaker’s since then but did not like them. So I have gone back to Dali helicon speakers but I don’t like the colour so I am going to get them painted. I am going to do them Black magic pearl. Here are some pictures I will send some more when they are finished. I got them for a bargain :)
 

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That’s them just about ready to get primered. Not be long now
 

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very interested in the outcome
are you doing the job yourself?
 
very interested in the outcome
are you doing the job yourself?
No I got a professional spray painter to do the job. I stripped the driver's out they will be finished today can't wait
 
i hope im not being too rude by asking how much the job cost you
 
That’s the speakers finished. He has done an incredible job. Here are some more pictures I will take some more when I put all the drivers back in. The job should have been £400 but he did it for me for £200 :D
 

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That’s the speakers finished. He has done an incredible job. Here are some more pictures I will take some more when I put all the drivers back in. The job should have been £400 but he did it for me for £200 :D
:eek::eek::eek::clap::thumbsup:
those things look beautiful
he did a very good job and you got away with a steal at the price
 
That’s the speakers finished they look out of this world and sound fantastic very very happy.:clap::thumbsup::smashin:
 

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Wow like what you done...! Brave taking them apart, was it easy? I got the mrk 1 800 from this forum and love them to much to strip em down... But to be fair nice job really nice..

On a side note do you listen to them with toe in? if so do you prefer like that?
 
very lovely finish. well done.:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
Nice paint job i must say and look well in your room.
 
fantastic job well done you
 
Wow like what you done...! Brave taking them apart, was it easy? I got the mrk 1 800 from this forum and love them to much to strip em down... But to be fair nice job really nice..

On a side note do you listen to them with toe in? if so do you prefer like that?
Yes it was easy I am pretty handy with things like that. I will never sell my dali speakers again I love the sound of the mark1. The only reason I have them towed in is because of my projector screen so I don't get any reflections
 
nice one!
 
Wow, that actually looks really good! Sorry, I did have my doubts initially :D
 
I'm thinking of selling the Dali dual 12 sub I think it's to big for my room. now it's one of a kind
 
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Dont tease me lol..... I want... think it would look lovely with my speakers.

Do you notice much of a difference with toe in sound wise?
 
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Dont tease me lol..... I want... think it would look lovely with my speakers.

Do you notice much of a difference with toe in sound wise?
Yes it sounds more focused and the bass is tighter. How much do you think the dali sub is worth
 
Might give it a go no harm in trying... Dont know really depends how much its worth to you really...
The only problem you will have now is the colour because the center sit on it and your the only one with a center which goes... But saying that if some one is going to use with other speakers or not sit on then it does look awesome..!
 
how much was the original retail price Nucky
 
They look good, if I saw them for the first time now I'd have no idea the finish wasn't original.
 
Ha even my wife who pretends to be interested said Wow
 
I was lucky enough to pick up a pair of Helicon 400 MK2 25th Anniversary editions. Stunning high gloss black finish. Using Plinius electronics with them and love them.
 

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