Washworld Speaker

[washregal]

Hello - Just saw that WW speaker replacement is 600.00 cost less labor? Does that sound about right? Are there any alternatives people have used in the past for the Washworld units?

 

[ShinePro]

They are stupidly expensive
The company that makes them have been at the ica show for the last two years. Not sure if you can buy one direct from them
I have several speakers
They quit working - replace and put the old one in the attic for the summer
Let it dry out and use it again the next time.

 

[ShinePro]

Had to look them up
Floyd Bell
Even on their web site they are $595.00

 

[Waxman]

Yes I was shocked when I replaced my speaker after about a year and a half. I tried to take it apart and investigate it but it seemed impossible to get apart as I recall. I would've had to destroy it I think to see what was inside. I just bit the bullet and ordered a new one because I love the speaker and the announcements for the customers.

 

[Blanco]

The Floyd bell speakers work great.

My advice is drill a little hole in the bottom of the back plate to allow the water to escape from wiring area.

 

[OurTown]

Just so you know, as of last year, Floyd Bell doesn't offer the pre-recorded voices anymore. You need to get a speaker from your machine manufacturer or record them yourself.

 

[Roz]

Yup, those speakers were about $150 a few years ago. Now significantly higher in price. Pick your excuse (covid, tariffs, labor costs, gas prices) - we just need to adjust to the new normal. Having the speaker is a huge plus in terms of the customer experience, unfortunately they only seem to last about 5 years due to the environment they are in and probably reduction in the quality of parts used.