Johnny dB Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 My horns don't sound the same. The right horn is much brighter than the left. Switched wires on the amp, same results. Leads me to believe I either have faulty wiring, crossover, and/or tweeter. I will first change the wiring. They still have the original '84 Monster Cable speaker wire. What's a good upgrade wire that won't break the bank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Good luck with your problem. You said you'd had Monster cable since 84. If your happy with this-just get new Monster. "if it anin't broke........". Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Is one side 'brighter' than the other, or just 'louder'? Been like this for a while and you just noticed -- or did this just happen? Before you worry about wiring (which probably doesn't have a thing to do with this unless a lead came off one of the drivers) -- you need to carefully check to make sure each driver is working. Low volume, and careful listening with one of your ears. I'm close -- if you want me to come and take a peek -- shoot me an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Dean he just switched to a Scott 299 and because of the better sound field of a tube amp the difference reared its ugly head and we both thought there was a problem with his amp. But he switched the channels and the problem followed the speaker so ..... Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Bey Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Fried tweeter? Put your ear right up against each horn opening and see if you hear output from the tweeter. There is a Florida place that rebuilds the tweeters, fairly cheap. Search about for cut-throats post and you'll find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 I'd unscrew and rescrew each connection, particularly if you have an old crossover/balancing network. If you're lucky, it could be as simple as a bad connection. You can't *see* a bad connection, so just go ahead and loosen and then retighten the screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny dB Posted March 7, 2003 Author Share Posted March 7, 2003 Paul, I'm going to try that. Randy, I don't think the tweeter is fried. It's not distorted. I have sound coming out, but it just isn't as prominent in that speaker as the other. Dean, I'd love it if you came by. I'd like a second opinion on this setup. I'll email you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Clean those connections while you are at it, too! Crud can build up on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Johnny - I'll toss out a probably meaningless suggestion, but perhaps the speaker is fine and the difference you hear stems from room placement and interaction... DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale W Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 I had a similar problem with my horns and it ended up being the diaphram in the horn, not saying thats your problem but it did happen to mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny dB Posted March 7, 2003 Author Share Posted March 7, 2003 DougD: I guess I could switch speaker placement and see if that's an issue. I don't think it is because you can hear the difference a foot away. Unfortunately, my 299 went out on me so I'll have to wait to try new things. It was running with a cracked resistor for a while, but now I think it's down for the count. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbflash Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Dale, Can you explain your problem alittle. I thought (and this is what get's me in trouble) is that they either work or not. When I bought my Cornwalls one tweeter was dead and the other one was scratchy as all get out. I found this out by first noticing there were no hi's. I then took a towel and stuffed it into midrange. I then took the tweeter's out and hooked them up to my amp and very low volume. The results were the same. What are you doing on this board? Why are you not listening to your new system? Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Yea I was afraid that resistor wasn't going to last until the replacement showed up. Of coarse I order it 2 day and it won't be here for 5 . Shipping is the biggest hassle with this entire business but what do you do ! Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyKubicki Posted March 7, 2003 Share Posted March 7, 2003 Johnny, I had a similar problem. On mine, the skuawker connection was loose and the effect was similar. Paul gave you some goos advice as well as cleaning the connectors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEVIN Z. Posted March 9, 2003 Share Posted March 9, 2003 John, I had the same problem and it turned out to be the tweeter diaphram. You can localize it by blocking off the sound of both of the mid horns and listen to each tweeter. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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