is my woofer toast?

I recently noticed my woofer in my Tannoy makes a slightly fuzzy/distorted sound when the volume is louder and bass is prominent. at low volumes it seems fine.It's only the one speaker, if it is damaged is this an expensive repair? maybe it's time to get new monitors as these are an old pair of Tannoy 6.5 pbm's I've had for 15 years.

Mmmmmm, 15 year old toasted woofer. Really good with butter and grape jelly.[sm=lol.gif]

Be Careful!
You must replace both surrounds in order for both speakers to sound the same.
(in relevance to each other)

Also,
they will not sound as they did before this problem started.

The surrounds you've have for 15 years are different than what will be put in.

Looser surrounds = looser bass
Tighter surrounds = tighter bass

I just replaced the surrounds on a paid of my speakers,
and ended up giving them to my sister because the bass now sucks.
(too loose)

If you do replace the surrounds try and ensure they are as close
to what used to be in there as possible. (same material (foam/rubber) and
the same play)

hope that helps,
Tomek.

I'll agree w/ Zlartibartfast to a point.

The other thing to consider as I've already mentioned,
is the amount of "play" the surrond has.

Materials used, are not the only property
that will alter your sound.

Tomek.

Edit.
my replacement surronds were of high quilty rubber,
the problem is they have more play than the old ones, allowing the drivers to exert more.
Speaker manufacture take material used into account when designing the speaker.
I would suggested unless you want your sound to change,
replace the surrounds w/ something that is as close to what you had as possible.
Replace foam w/ same density foam and rubber w/ same density rubber.
Ensure the amount the surround is capaple of moving is the same as the old ones too.

matsonicboom said the gospel. You get those "woofers" reconed by someone who is a pro and you'll have great studio monitors for the next 15 years. Hey and watch those humidity extremes that will do that + normal use everytime.................JDW

Are y'all talking about Vancouver BC or WA ?..........JDW

Just wondering I lived in Vancouver WA. for awhile and later in Friday Harbour for a year and a half. I did some Land Surveying up at Whistler and a lot over on Vancouver Island around Sidney, Victoria and Norfolk. Y'all are right you live in one neat city. Vancouver and SF are my favorite cities anywhere and I been all over except for the Oreint and Ausieland. ........................JDW

Hi johndale,
looks like me, u and marsonicboom all play axe :)
No wonder we're all talking about blown speakers -hehe

Actually mine got shot mixing records while out of it
at a party one night, but that's another story ;)

I love it here in Vancouver, moved here 7 years ago
(from ottawa) and don't plan on leaving. It's very nice.
Montreal is great too, but I can't speak french so Vancouver
was the obvious choice. Montreal and Toronto definitely have
a better music scene, but Van. is alrigh. Different kind of living.
SF rocks too, one of my fave US cities too. What keeps you in Red
Bluff? Not sure I'd been there on my way down the coast or not...
Take it easy,
Tomek.

Red Bluff is a little cowtown along I5 about 150 miles North of Sacramento, on the Sacramento River about 40 miles east of Mt. Lassen. My wife's fam has been here since the 1850s old gold rushing and cowboy fam. I am actually from Va. Beach, Va. Came out here in the early 80s the first time to work as a union surveyor, kind of went back and forth and all over for a number of years. I'm first generation on my fathers side N. Irish (Orangeman) so for a while I was also spending time with my cousins in Belfast and Porterdown (Co. Armaugh) and doing the Euro music thing. I am 48 always have played in bands, but I have a degree in Land Planning from ODU and I have been a licensed surveyor in the State of Ca. since 1989. When I survey I make real good money and have always kind of cruised off that and some inheritance. So between land development and music I have been a lot of places and lived many different places. I practically lived over in Sidney BC for 6 months, but could not officially because of the work thing, the people I worked for and I got along well, but you know the bull a US worker has to go thru to stay in Canada. I really love your country and the society. When I was still living in Va. Beach I went to Montreal and Toronto, your right all most a European music scene there. But I was just visiting. My wife has a grandchild here and another on the way here. Also we have a 19-year-old daughter who lives here that is our child together. The baby makers are step to me. Well that’s my story...........................JDW

Hi matconicboom,
just realized you have a pair of tannoys.
The best place to repair those in town is kinetic Sound Services.
Not only are they Tannoy authorized, but they have great service and
prices.. 25th and Fraser I believe their # is 604-875-8511.

My friend bought a replacement driver for his Tannoy Reveal
for about $100 last year. Super Cheep if you ask me!

Which leads us to your new question...
Cannot recommend anything that cheep.
I just wondn't be happy with a powered monitor in that price range.
(I'm assuming your price range is for both speakers in CND$$)

The best low price powered monitor I am aware of is what I have... The Tannoy reveals.

Mind you the only reason I got mine was becuase
a friend needed some money and knew I was shoping for new monitors.
So he gave me a deal I couldn't refuse for two Reveals w/ the powered sub.

Personaly I was going to go for a pair of something more
in the $2000 range, but this deal came up, so I got what I got.
Grew to like the Reveals after a while...They are kinda smooth, tight and accurate.
(I always have been a fan of big silk tweeters so Im sure that has something to do with it.)

The Tannoy reveals are far from the best speaker, but no doubt the best in their price range.
The low bass is close to non-existent, so if you want that you need to get a
powered sub. (which could cause problems) but like I said, nothing better for the price.
Also, the replacement parts are cheep, so you don't have to worry about them falling over
and the driver spliting (which is why another friend had to buy a new driver for his) hmm.. looks like a lot of friends have Reveals. -hehe

If you can't afford the reveals, I'd just get your existing ones fixed,
and spend a few hundered bucks on a nice powerfull Rotel Amplifier,
and some decent cables. Assuming you have something inferior for an amp,
you should notice a good sound quality increase. Small speakers with big clean smooth amps sound awsome!

Hope that helps,
Tomek.

Speaking of have you or anybody for that matter used a Motu micro express, I'm in a jam with one and thats who I flame is most companys support..................JDW

Motu micro express, I'm in a jam with one

had 2 bad experiences with the MOTU midi's. I have used midiman for years with no hiccups. I use the in/out on my MOTU 828MKII, but the other units seem to work or not for some people. Just last week I set a guy up who was having problems with his. If you don't have a lot of in/out's, then even the little midisport works great. That's all I use.

Michael

Sorry meh'

I recently noticed my woofer in my Tannoy makes a slightly fuzzy/distorted sound when the volume is louder and bass is prominent. at low volumes it seems fine.It's only the one speaker, if it is damaged is this an expensive repair? maybe it's time to get new monitors as these are an old pair of Tannoy 6.5 pbm's I've had for 15 years.

The reality is that when the surrounds on a woofer fail the rest of the driver takes a beating. The surround holds the speaker in place and keeps the rest of the workings centered...the truth of the matter is that your driver has suffered other types of damage due the fact that you have continued to use it with a failed surround. If you took it back to Tannoy they would insist on replacing the driver, not repairing it.

I think you are best to think about the new monitors, and feel good that you got so many years of service out of the Tannoys.

R

Hi Michael,
for thank you for the quick response.

hehe- no, it wont be required for you
to send me the proof, unless you want me to hear it! :)

I respect your option, so your response is more than adequate.
thanks again,
Tomek.