Tannoy Cheviot - New Project

[Myles-Mojo]

Hi Everyone,
So I'm new on this forum and new to Tannoy. An opportunity came my way to buy 4 Cheviot's at what seemed like a really good price. However there are issues I need to sort out as you will be able to see below. Anyway, I thought I would share my journey with these with you as I have already had great advice from just saying hello in the Welcome part of the forum. I'm in no great hurry to get these up to scratch (the person I bought them off has had them from new for 46 years! Although he didn't really know how to look after them). When I listened to them I made sure the tweeters were working ok as I was told they are an expensive part to fix and to my ears they seemed fine. Anyway here they are...
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[Myles-Mojo]

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[Myles-Mojo]

I'll carefully remove all the tape and see what they look like then!

[Myles-Mojo]

Been busy with the kids tonight but thought I would have a look at getting the tape off one of the speakers. It was only blue tacked on and the only difficulty was were it had stuck to the remnants of the foam surround. Very happy with that! Looks to be in pretty good condition to my untrained eyes!

[Barry]

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[Myles-Mojo]

Thanks Barry, I did try and post them but that must be a feature not available to new members.
The guy I bought them off says he thinks he still has the missing two dust covers and will let me know if he finds them.

[walpurgis]

Some users prefer them without the gauze dustcap. This does give a tiny bit more clarity. The dustcaps are available I believe.

[Myles-Mojo]

Hi Geoff,
I think I have a can of compressed air at work, I might blow any spiders out over the weekend.
You mentioned that you know of a place to buy the foam surrounds from, I think I will order a pair and try my hand. I was up late into the night watching every youtube video I could find about re foaming Tannoys. Any advice you could offer in this area would be like gold to me!
Cheers

[walpurgis]

These are the correct items: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153724766969?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&itemid=153724766969&targetid=1141640585411&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006490&poi=&campaignid=12125450855&mkgroupid=118098821258&rlsatarget=pla-1141640585411&abcId=9300480&merchantid=10065584&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu6evg9vI8AIVg91RCh0xtgxgEAQYASAB EgJgM_D_BwE

The cones have to be removed to do the job. It's impossible to do it properly otherwise.

It's straightforward enough with a little care and patience. Take any 'expert' opinions on youtube or anywhere else with a pinch of salt, I've seen the job done badly quite a few times.

Get the surrounds before removing the cones. You'll need to mark their position on them and the cones in relation to the cut out 'notches' on the surrounds.

And don't decide on PVA glue, there are better options.

[Myles-Mojo]

OK thanks Geoff. I have purchased a pair of those to arrive next Thursday.
Which glue should I order? I really appreciate your help.

[walpurgis]

Ask me before you start on anything and I can advise.

[walpurgis]

I use this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284136622838?hash=item4227dccaf6:g:EYAAAOSwW~ddc-1Z

It works very well and gives me better results than plain PVA.

You'll probably find a small art brush and a fine one essential. Small spanners and a soldering iron & solder too.

A few possibly useful pictures of a 15" unit here, the principle is the same: http://www.44bx.com/tannoy/recone1.html

More: http://www.referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/re-foaming-tannoy-hpd-drive-units/

[cooky]

Where about in the North West are you Mylo?

I sell the surrounds and can correctly refoam the drivers I've done quite a few for members here and over on PFM.
Be wary of crap advice that recommend easy but incorrect fitting(on the front), this approach will devalue your drivers and can place the coil too low in the gap.

Cheers

Frank

PS Nice hoard;-)

[walpurgis]

Frank knows his stuff Mylo.

[Myles-Mojo]

Hey Frank, I'm in Queensferry so close to Wirral. I'll DM you if that's OK

[cooky]

Cheers Geoff.

[cooky]

Thats fine Mylo.

[Myles-Mojo]

I have an option to buy a Yamaha CR-820 to use as a cheap amp for these until I know a bit more about what I want to get and have the cash to do so. Anyone know of these tuner/amps and know how they might pair with Cheviots?

[walpurgis]

The CR-820 should work with the Tannoys just fine, but due to its age, if it hasn't been serviced it should be checked over and possibly recapped.

[Myles-Mojo]

That's good news.

[walpurgis]

It's a high quality unit!

If you just want something cheap to tide you over, you could consider one of the many Chinese TPA-3116 mini-amps. I had one driving my Cheviots very nicely. There are versions with Bluetooth if that's of use. They sound way better than they have any right to for the money, only one input though. An amp and power supply from a Chinese seller will probably cost less than £40.

Bench test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6WkVSr_Hn8&ab_channel=JohnAudioTech

[Myles-Mojo]

Wow, will check that out later. I offered £100 for the cr-820 but maybe that was too high, I'm not sure.

[Macca]

Wow, will check that out later. I offered £100 for the cr-820 but maybe that was too high, I'm not sure.

Yes that's too high. fifty quid is more like it, assuming it works fine and has no cosmetic issues. There's just no demand out there for old amplifiers like that.

I would rather have the Yamaha than the TPA3116 personally. Sound quality aside at least the Yammie looks 'proper'.

[Myles-Mojo]

OK, sent another email with revised offer of £50. If the missus likes the sound of the Cheviot and I restore them so they look in tip top condition I may be able to keep all four.. we'll see in which case I will need two amps.

[Myles-Mojo]

So got two of the Cheviots back off Cooky on Friday and have been blown away with them. So good. I was a bit worse for ware on Friday night and listening to the first War album it was like Eric Burdon was in the room ��

[cooky]

So got two of the Cheviots back off Cooky on Friday and have been blown away with them. So good. I was a bit worse for ware on Friday night and listening to the first War album it was like Eric Burdon was in the room ��

Good to hear, you realise you are now hooked for life? ;-)

WAR fan too, excellent.

[walpurgis]

Nice result Miles. :thumbsup:

What amp did you end up driving them with?

[Myles-Mojo]

Using the Yamaha Cr-820 which I bought for £50. Like I say.. sounds great to me. Am looking at those Chinese amps though mate as A Bluetooth one for the front room would be great. Needs to earn some cash and probs look after the missus and kids first. Clothes and such nonsense..