Anyone used VideoLogic Sirocco setup?

[Firebottle]

Described as 'audio tat' by a relative who asked if I wanted it (is he kidding?).

Consists of a 5 channel amplifier plus a sub and two very tired satellite speakers.
The amp has internal filtering so offers a 40W sub output below 130Hz, plus L&R outputs for mid range and separate treble with 20W per output.

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt97/Paramotorpilot/VideoLogic/P1040718.jpg

Interestingly there is a control called 'attitude' which alters the mid/treble crossover frequencies together. This is going to make a very interesting active crossover with a bit of modification, adding extra line level outputs :)

The internals are quite tidy, there are 4 off LM1876T two channel chip amps:

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt97/Paramotorpilot/VideoLogic/P1040717.jpg

The speakers are not so tidy, the sub is OK (6.5 inch) but the midrange drivers are somewhat shot, one has turned invisible :eek:

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt97/Paramotorpilot/VideoLogic/P1040720.jpg

So has anybody used these? They are described as 'audiophile' computer speakers in the info found on-line :mental:

:cool: Alan

[Mr Kipling]

In your excitement, you might have overlooked the fact that there's a driver missing.

[mooblie]

Hi - I'm new here, and I have a VideoLogic Sirocco system (which is complete and in good condition!!) :D

I am using it as a TV speaker system - it sounds fantastic, but it is actually being under-used like that - it's too good!
Anyway, happy to try and answer any questions you have about it, if I can.

In fact, it LOOKS like you just need two new mid-range drivers, (Audax AP100MO) which you might be able to find separately, to make your system sing!?
http://magnitola.org/attachments/akustika/238574d1339347706-Magnitola-Avtozvuk-ap100m0.jpg

Here is the Pure Tech Support site:
http://support-uk.pure.com/

Martin

[Firebottle]

Thanks for the post Martin, those speakers do look as if they would be suitable.

However............I have got a pair of Sony 4" drivers of 8 ohm impedance so I have fitted those. Here is what they look like now, not pretty but I could tart them up a bit.

http://i601.photobucket.com/albums/tt97/Paramotorpilot/VideoLogic/P1040792.jpg?1427549825493&1427549828700

This is during testing in the 'workshop', I have had to alter the voicing of the VideoLogic amplifier to get them to sound right.
I think the Sony drivers are more efficient than the originals so I have taken out the high (treble) attenuation and put some gain in the sub channel.
There still seemed to be a hole at high bass frequencies so I have lowered the frequency of the high pass filters feeding the satellite amplifiers, all a bit of guesswork.
I had to swap the phase of the new mids as well as it did sound a bit peculiar, the tweeters and sub were in the opposite phase :doh:
It now sounds pretty darn good, although the sub is a bit 'one noteish', could do with a bigger driver really as it is only a 6 1/2 incher.

Good for a workshop system though :thumbsup:

:) Alan

[struth]

Ah, the nerve centre...map and all...this information i will send to my soviet masters:eyebrows:

[Rowleav]

Hello all,
I have a wonderful Sirocco system. It's had both Mid drivers replaced with Audax drivers and one tweeter replaced with a generic 6 ohm.
Apart from that, all original.
I have no idea what to do with it now as I recently upgraded my TV system to Sonos and demoted the Bose Cinemate 15 to my PC.
Therefore, the Sirocco is now... well..... on my shelf!
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=DB6F694C76777D67!153861&authkey=!AAaRStQRCXC-6GY&v=3&ithint=photo%2cjpg

[struth]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/538/bX97QF.jpg

heres your pic Andrew

[Rowleav]

Thank you Grant. I wondered where it went to. :)

[Rowleav]

I have now decided albeit reluctantly to part with my Sirocco system. As a courtsy, I opffer it here if anyone would like it. If not, I will sell it to someone who just won't appreciate it like we do on fleabay.
I have no idea of worth, so open to offers really.