No they don't. The A series tweeters are now unobtanium as I understand it. The F series do look similar but the drive units are not remotely comparable.
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No they don't. The A series tweeters are now unobtanium as I understand it. The F series do look similar but the drive units are not remotely comparable.
Cheers Martin, probably why I got them for nothing.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
I like your thinking :lol: They are 40x60x34cm & 30kg each so quite large... Thats a 12" bass driver. The cars an Audi A3 so hardly the tardis !Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
... We'll find out on Sunday ;)
Were Goodman's Magnums from the early '80s any good? I have the gut feeling they weren't.
Which model ? There are 3 variants... "K", "K2" & "SL"Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Kipling
K is fun, K2 is surprisingly good, SL is poo.
I agree with James.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Kipling
I'm not keen on the SL, which I believe was in production up until about 1980 if I recall. That Phillips tweeter is not very subtle. The previous K2 from the seventies has Goodmans own DT3 dome tweeter which is OK. I'm quite fond of the Magnum and Magister K2 variants, good honest old speakers with plenty of wellie. While you're looking at those check out the Wharfedale Dovedale III as well, similar design and just as good.
not exactly a bargain
but well worth the asking price
http://http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271361078190?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p398 4.m1423.l2648
I mean the ones that looked a bit like A small Heybrook HB3. I remember Comet selling them.Attachment 11303
Dont know that one :scratch: Others are: Maxim, Mezzo, Havant & Magister.
I think they were out the same time as the RB Series. I used to ogle longingly at Comet's ad (just a drawing. Not an actual photo.).
LED indicators James. Think it was for overload.
They're actually quite nice speakers but very prone to foam rot on both bass and midrange drivers.
On the other hand, they've got a 5 LED power meter on the front - who cares what they sound like?!!
Isn't it past your bedtime Mr Beobloke?
Five LEDs? Think they had pots for mid & treble too, but I'm not sure.
Tannoy 609 upgraded with seas tweeters....What??
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tannoy-six...item2ecd58f41a
S.
It was indeed past my bedtime - you're right. No wonder I was tired and grumpy this morning... :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr Kipling
As to the Goodmans, they did indeed have mid and treble pots.
I was given a Quad FM valve tuner. No power supply but a friend, Nigel Pearson of Loricraft, ( and well known amplifier designer ) constructed a power supply for me. We used a Maplin module for the decoder.Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg
Performance ? It ' out Quadded ' my FM 4 and totally upstaged my Sony ST3950F tuner. Downside? Limited range on the 'dial '. I couldn't receive Classic FM...
Was it 'better ' than a Troughline ? Who knows ? It made music and R3 sounded sublime.
Noel Keywood thought it quite good, but not as good as a Trough-Line. There was a feature on building a ps for it in the diy section one time.
Well, Adam, I went for them. Did a bit of ferrettng about and could only find enthusiastic remarks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Beobloke
Need a bit of work.
Five LEDs! Ho!-Ho! . . .
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Dug out Hi-Fi Answers Dec. '84 and opened it straight at Comet's ad for them! Took it as a sign from the gods!
Bass drivers look a bit shagged - but if you can fix them then hey ho. And the LED power meters - hey ho plus 2 :)
Just hope I can find some surrounds for them.
Excellent stuff! Good Hi-Fi in the Netherlands will have some surrounds that will fit. Don't forget to buy new dust caps so that you can cut the old ones off and shim the voice coil whilst replacing for best results.
Thanks Adam. Hope it won't be beyond me.
Shame I'm not a bit nearer Stephen, I could have given you a hand. I've done loads of speaker surrounds. If you want any tips or advice give me a shout! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Kipling
Some vintage stat hybrid speakers from Shackman. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VERY-RARE-...item2c7a22d2aa
Shackman Dynastats were my very first 'hifi' speaker - not at all bad sounding, actually.
Looks are, err, subject to personal taste. :)
the last pair I saw on ebay a couple of years ago went for £50 so it's a shame that these start at £199. :scratch:
Interesting speakers, though!
and a lovely pair of Celestion Ditton 44 with a sensible BIN http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-...item4ace9cbb26
I bet these sound great for under £300 :)
and some Celestion stat hybrids ...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celestion-...item2ecd599bcc
I've never heard them, but if I was still in to my speaker boxswapping, these would defo be on the list! :)
Not stats but ribbons. They had a very good reputation at the time, I would go for them too if I was in need of some good speakers.
:doh: ribbons, of course they are!
Thanks Geoff. I really appreciate that.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
There is one or two points you could help with.
Is it likely the glue holding the dust caps could be heated to remove them? And how do you centre the new one? Does the surround get attached to the cone first then the chassis?
Thanks.
Basically -
(1) Remove all traces of the old surround and clean the mounting face well with Isopropyl alcohol. Do the same with the cone but do not soak it if it is paper.
(2) using a scalpel or craft knife, cut off the old dust cap. Do this VERY carefully so as not to cut the voice coil wires
(3) Position shims between the pole piece and the inside of the voice coil to centralise it
(4) Stick surround to cone
(5) Stick surround to chassis
(6) Remove shims and stick new dust cap on.
I generally spread the task over a week of evenings, as it only takes ten minutes or so each day that way, and also ensures that the glue is dry from each step before proceeding to the next - I do (1), (2) and (3) on the first evening, (4) on the second, (5) on the third and (6) on the last.
Hi Stephen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Kipling
I'd not recommend heat near speakers at all. If the dust caps are sound just leave them be, but if they really need replacing, I'd cut the bulk of the dome away leaving just a strip where it's glued to the cone and gently slide a scalpel or small craft knife blade along under the strip to separate it from the cone. You can centre them by eye, but if you're very fussy, you could measure down from the edge of the cone in three spaced positions and lightly pencil mark where the dust cap is to go.
Yes, I always bond new surrounds to the cone first. Use Aleene's original Tacky Glue for everything, it's the best I've found. Before bonding the surround to the chassis edge, BluTak it in several places in the position you expect it to go and check for free back and forth movement, i.e., no coil binding/rubbing. Once you're happy, then remove BluTak from three equally spaced positions and glue the surround at these points with a small dab of adhesive and let it partly dry, but not so much as to stop you pulling the surround free if need be. Recheck for free movement, if OK continue and glue the rest down. Just use a small art paintbrush. If binding, carefully pull the surround free again, you may need to slip a scalpel under to do this and start once again.
I see Adam beat me to it as I was posting.
His observations are largely the similar to mine. I'd just say that I don't think shims are likely to be needed if the rear spider is undisturbed, as the cone will remain centred at this point.
Thanks Adam and Geoff. I'll gird me loins and have a go.
Had the A1s and regretted selling them as soon as they left the house. Bargain here for someone I'd suggest.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Strange coincidence - I heard a pair of Celestion A3 just a few days ago - big, powerful, controlled sound. :thumbsup:
My latest refoams were done without the help of shims, only with a 30hz playing to automtically center the VC, they came out flawless! Maybe it's a easier option for you?
Or use a 1.5V battery, reversing the polarity a few times. Centres the cone nicely before the glue dries.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xapito
Thanks Filipe & Martin. I'll keep both in mind.
Nice condintion in Crewe:
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More fantasy pricing. £500 for a pair of Goodmans Maxims? I've bought these at boot sales for less than a tenner a pair and they aren't great anyway.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Goodmans-m...item35d0b93576
Getting more difficult to find a genuine bargain on Ebay these days
...especially when there are threads like this pointing them out!
Nah always enjoy reading this thread Chris . There are some very knowlegeable people posting on here .
Bugger, I missed it. I meant to bid on this Puresound T10 SUT and forgot. Went for a decent price too.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2010154661...84.m1423.l2649
It's like waiting for a bus, when it finally turns up.....
I've just serviced a pair of these, sound very good indeed.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2514224021...84.m1423.l2649
If you are referring to the Shackman's they are not ribbons and therein can lie a problem. Alex developed and electret condenser type electrostatic panel, like an electret mic it retained it's polarising voltage. The diaphragm is made from tissue paper that was soaked in copper sulphate and then dried. When I was a kid and just getting into audio I would regularly cycle to his shop in east Barnet and see the sheets of material being assembled in to the "Dynastatic" panels, which were also sold as stand alone units. I had a pair of the speakers, several of the top units and a pair of Quad 11s he had converted to use KT 77s. The problem is that the diaphragm is hydroscopic and the tissue rots unless kept in perfect conditions. After Alex died Volt obtained the rights to the unit, but I don't remember them selling new ones.Quote:
Originally Posted by MartinT
I bet this little SUT sounds good. Bellari have a reputation for interesting and decent sounding bits and bobs.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bellari-MT...item1c232f7d16
No, I was referring to the Celestions!Quote:
Originally Posted by PaulStewart
Oops! Sorry, this is the most confusing thread on the net, I didn't see the Celestions, The ribbon ones were great, in fact I like most of the old school high end ones a lot.Quote:
Originally Posted by MartinT
Got these for £10.50 + postage.Quote:
Originally Posted by brian2957
Can't beat a real set of "Manphones".
Still fancy a set of vintage Yamaha HP 1s. Think I'll call it a day after that.
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They're Dynatron SP 3s with dual drivers.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Marantz-7-...item1c3b55a70c
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Oh wait... Its exactly the same picture as the one for sale here last week which was also a scam :doh:
And this... what a bargain!!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Empty-boxe...item2ecdb8a2c6