+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 23

Thread: Unusual Monitor Audios

  1. #1
    Join Date: Apr 2014

    Location: Oxfordshire

    Posts: 651
    I'm Geoff.

    Default Unusual Monitor Audios

    I picked these up yesterday as they were only down the road. Paid too much as it turns out (see below) but interesting anyway:






    The model is MA 20, dating (according to marking on the bass driver) from around 1980. I've never heard of them. The internet has never heard of them. The people who remain at Monitor Audio have never heard of them. Their best suggestion was that they were likely some low volume series that Mo Iqbal created (something that apparently he made a habit of).

    I could see from the photos that the mid ranges (Audax units) need re-foaming which isn't a problem but the first one I removed and tested is open circuit. Add to that, one of the bass driver voice coils is rubbing (I gave them a prod on collection but it would seem unfortunately prodded the side of the cone that pushes it clear!) and it's already looking like an non-economic repair.

    Never mind.

    Should be some pictures - can't get ImgBB to play at the moment...
    Last edited by Geoff101; 17-11-2020 at 20:01.

  2. #2
    Join Date: Apr 2014

    Location: Oxfordshire

    Posts: 651
    I'm Geoff.

    Default








  3. #3
    Join Date: Jul 2009

    Location: Hampshire, UK

    Posts: 3,662
    I'm Adam.

    Default

    An interesting turn-up and they look very nice. Certainly too nice not to have a go at repairing!
    Engineers: fixing problems you didn't know you had in ways you don't understand.

  4. #4
    Join Date: Apr 2014

    Location: Oxfordshire

    Posts: 651
    I'm Geoff.

    Default

    I'll have to see if I can find a bass driver. I'm happy replacing surrounds but pulling spiders and voice coils out I've never tried. They look similar to those used in some of the R series.

  5. #5
    Join Date: Jun 2015

    Location: London/Durham

    Posts: 6,869
    I'm Lawrence.

    Default

    Could it be a Kef or Dalesford unit?

    Any chance of a pic of the back of the bass driver?

    Sent from my HRY-LX1 using Tapatalk

  6. #6
    Join Date: Apr 2014

    Location: Oxfordshire

    Posts: 651
    I'm Geoff.

    Default

    I don't recognise them as Kef - certainly was no obvious Bxxx or SPxxxx marking on the back like you usually get. Don't know about Dalesford.

    The mids are Audax and have an integrated plastic enclosure to isolate them from the bass driver.

    I'll whip one out later and get a picture. Wish I could work out why my pictures are not appearing in the text.

  7. #7
    Join Date: Jan 2008

    Location: Norfolk, UK

    Posts: 6,209
    I'm BigBobJoylove.

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Geoff101 View Post
    Wish I could work out why my pictures are not appearing in the text.
    Sorted the tags for you mate.

    Ben Duncan mains conditioner
    2022 MacBook Pro 14" M1 Pro 10/16/16/16
    Samsung QE75Q90T 75" QLED TV
    XMOS DSD Async USB to Coax converter
    RME Audio ADI-2 FS (AK4493) DAC
    Chord Clearway XLR interconnects
    Audioquest Crimson USB interconnect
    QED Quartz Reference optical interconnect
    Edifier S3000 Pro active speakers
    Atacama SE24 stands

  8. #8
    Join Date: Apr 2014

    Location: Oxfordshire

    Posts: 651
    I'm Geoff.

    Default

    Bass driver pictures as requested:




  9. #9
    Join Date: Apr 2014

    Location: Oxfordshire

    Posts: 651
    I'm Geoff.

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Filterlab View Post
    Sorted the tags for you mate.
    Thanks - I see what I was doing wrong now!

  10. #10
    Join Date: Mar 2009

    Location: Glastonbury, UK

    Posts: 1,118
    I'm Chris.

    Default

    Just mount the rubbing bass driver the other way up for a while. It may fix itself.
    iFi ZEN Stream/TV/CXC >> RME ADI2 DAC >> XTZ Edge A2-300 >> Rogers LS8a

    PC >> Hugo 2 >> iFi Pro iCAN Sig >> Raal-Requisite CA-1a

+ Reply to Thread
Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •