Here is my quick review of the Undercrown Shade from Drew Estate.

I always keep a few of these around. They are like Honda Civics in my humidor- great value, dependable, well-made and a cigar that any smoker can respect and find enjoyable.
The Ecuadadoran Connecticut wrapper is an indication of its mild to medium strength, and this cigar will not disappoint. The flavors are there from first light, beginning slow and building. There was cream, some sweet, nutty- complexity without being complex. As I smoked it, the ash held firm as the cigar burned evenly through each third.
There was no harshness in the smoke, just the aroma of something familiar from way back. This cigar was very relaxing. I sat on my deck looking at the trees and the evening sky, drifting off in deep thought. The Undercrown Shade was not distracting but instead appealing. The price was just right too- $7.00 to $9.00, depending where you purchase. As you know, the more you buy the better the deal.  Discovering cigars is a journey. It is steady, with turns every time you indulge. The Undercrown Shade is what it is, not a head jolt or something tasteless, unpleasant and forgettable. It is that nice tune in your head, playing along as you experience each note, appreciating what it means to you and wanting to hold on to that sound a little while longer.

Repaired Jensen Spectrum 520 Speakers.

The repair of the Jensen Spectrum 200 speakers went better than expected. You can see before picture in my earlier post.  I was concerned about getting the centering correct, but the videos from Simply Speaker were right on point. If you do what they say, you will be fine. The foam repair kit was $24.95 and the gaskets were $5 each.

Make certain to measure your speaker's cone; they have two sizes on the 10 inch kits. I have a 7-5/8 inch cone diameter. These speaker are well built. The wood finish is really sharp looking, and you can really appreciate the quality of the 70's . Although they were not considered "top of the line" speakers,  the sound is really impressive on a Pioneer SX-550. I'm still looking for more vintage hardware. It seem that once you get started, you cannot stop. It is a good hobby to have. Besides,  you could be doing worst things, I guess.

The Jensen Spectrum 520's was made back in the late 70's. I picked up a pair of these for $1.00 at a local estate auction. The foam and gaskets are gone and need replacing, and the cabinets will require some polishing. It should be a good project for me. I just ordered the needed supplies and will give the restore a shot. I will update my progress as it moves forward. Read about the family of Spectrum speakers in this old magazine ad from 1977. It talks mostly about the 3-way model- the 530. Specs on these speakers are hard to find online, so this information does offer good value.

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