NOLA Metro Grand Reference

Please note that I have filled in the two dings (on the rear right edge of the left speaker) quite decently with resin and a little bit of fiberglass mixture. I have also sanded over the fillings so that the surface is smooth and continuous, really hardly different from the original surface shape. The surfaces of the filled in dings have been painted over and finished with a high quality finish and look just fine. I matched the color quite closely to the NOLA's original coating color and have finished the covered dings with a high quality Grumbacher glossy finish. You will not notice very much at all except in close proximity or very bright light. The work is really quite acceptable. Of course, you can improve on the paint and finish if you have better skills than I do.

I have included pictures of the two repaired (filled in) dings on the left speaker. They were caused sometime last year when a steel block (that I was using as a weight on another nearby audio component) slipped off during adjustments I was making and fell to the floor dinging the side of the speaker as it fell.

There are also pictures in sunlight (the last 3) of the rear right edge and right side of the left speaker to give you a better sense of the damage and repair. In bright sunlight the dings show up a bit more, but as I said, a small amount of repainting and finishing will improve it further. The piano finish on this right side of the left speaker could do with a light coat of varnish or lacquer and the black base could be repainted and cleaned up a bit. But even as it is, there is really hardly anything noticeable.

The right speaker is cosmetically in very good shape, rated 8/10, I would say easily.

At the rear of each speaker you will see two small black discs. These are Marigo Audio SD31 damping discs. They are very effective in reducing resonance from the wood cabinet and they made a very nice improvement to bass quality and really overall. They will be included for no additional charge (obviously). They can be removed, but there is a risk of residue which would then need to be cleaned. I would strongly recommend leaving them where are because they are unobtrusive and a free and clear benefit for you.

Included are a pair of Townshend Seismic Vibration Isolation Stand valued at $2,000.
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