bullpup
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Post by bullpup on Aug 29, 2014 15:47:35 GMT
I have finally decided that we are all getting too antisocial listening to our music via ipods etc and it is time to resurrect the mothballed stereo.
I have retreived my Tannoy Berkeleys from the Garage only to find that they have dreaded surround rot. I see there are various kits available to do this - has anybody successfully done it or is it time to bite the bullet and get an expert to do it? Lockwood Audio? Or is there someone better?
Many thanks.
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jc
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Post by jc on Aug 29, 2014 17:19:57 GMT
Yes, DIY them. The ones I've done have been re-coneing rather than new foam surrounds, though I've done that too on Proac and Gale, the worst part is getting the old foam completely off to ensure a good fix and visual on the new one. If I remember correctly Tannoy also recommend the recone that comes complete with the rear suspension diaphragm, these are the ones I've done. It does depend on how delapadated they are really.
The Tannoy cone kits should come with spacing shims to centre the voice coil, making it really easy.
I'm out of touch with the "whos" though, it's been a year or 15 since then!
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bullpup
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Post by bullpup on Aug 29, 2014 20:20:48 GMT
Thanks cj. I will have a look at the kits and see which have the shims.
Which Proacs do you have? I used to have a set of 1S's on target R1 stands, I Should never have sold them but when I moved from my flat they were too small for the next room.
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Post by jc on Aug 29, 2014 22:45:08 GMT
The Proacs were trade-ins (twice) and were SuperTowers. I seem to remember some Celef ?? as well. Always fancied some MiniTowers but never owned a set.
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rowuk
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Post by rowuk on Sept 24, 2014 15:43:10 GMT
I just did some Infinity woofers. You glue the new surround to the cone and let it dry. Then you apply glue to the frame and move the surround about until you can push the cone in without it scraping. I used glue that takes 30 minutes to set. I exchanged the foam surround for rubber. No more rot after 5 years.
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Post by PinkFloyd on Sept 24, 2014 20:22:46 GMT
You need a glue that has a good "open" time and not a fast setting type.
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Post by rowuk on Sept 26, 2014 10:05:34 GMT
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