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hole in speaker [message #3034]

Wed, 03 September 2003 23:16

Anonymous

I've got this 15" bass speaker that has a hole in it its not very big but when you get the vol. up high it ether pops or just stops working and then it comes back and it buzzes all the time can i tape it or can i buy like a putty or something like that, that will somewhat repair the speaker

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Re: hole in speaker [message #3037 is a reply to message #3034]

Thu, 04 September 2003 22:34

KustomBlues
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Registered: June 2001
Location: Michigan

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Take it to a local speaker shop and have them recone it. Or buy a new speaker like a carvin Ps15 :-)

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Re: hole in speaker [message #3039 is a reply to message #3034]

Fri, 05 September 2003 07:51

stevem
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Location: NY

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Hi, when you say not very big, How big? less than 1/8" I hope. A hole or a small rip in a speaker will not cause it cut out or stop working, it will just buzz or rattle on certain notes or tones. It sounds like what ever punched the hole in the speaker put the voice coil out of alingment and now the voice coil is rubbing on the magnet. Its probibly time to get the speaker reconed, or replace it.

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Re: hole in speaker [message #3041 is a reply to message #3039]

Sat, 06 September 2003 23:11

Anonymous

hi its like close to an inch long rip and i think it might be out of alignment cause what ever punched through it really had to hit it hard cause the speaker is a peavey black widow and if you don't know what that is its one of the best bas speakers that you can buy today and its reinforced with Kevlar, its in a kustom kasino bass amp that i bought online it works really well some times

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Re: hole in speaker [message #3042 is a reply to message #3034]

Sun, 07 September 2003 12:08

LesS
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Registered: December 2002

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Here's what I would do- First I would try to repair the speaker. You can even use Elmer's white glue for this though it is not the best choice. You should also test the amplifier with another speaker to make sure the amp is functioning properly and is not causing part of the problem. Second if it still doesn't work I would take Deb's advice and buy the Carvin PS15 speaker. Or buy the replacement basket assembly (approx $90) for this speaker. The Peavey black widow speakers have a basket assembly which is user replaceable. Good luck. -Les Strickland

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Re: hole in speaker [message #3043 is a reply to message #3042]

Mon, 08 September 2003 21:17

Anonymous

thak you i think i will buy a new speaker and it wasn't the amp i tested it with another speaker

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Re: hole in speaker [message #3111 is a reply to message #3043]

Thu, 25 September 2003 21:52

KustomBlues
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Registered: June 2001
Location: Michigan

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The Carvin PS15 will be about $80, and I will be so bold as to tell you that in comparison to the Peavey it kicks butt for bass. It sounds MUCH better than the peavey, I know because I have compared them side by side in Kustom cabs. They don't call me the Bass Frequency Goddess for nothing! Deb :-)

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Re: hole in speaker [message #3128 is a reply to message #3111]

Mon, 29 September 2003 01:27

Anonymous

Where can i get those speakers at i heard about them but i didn't know how they sounded I'll tell you what those black widows even with a hole in it, it can kick it i have a jay turser Beatles bass (its a remake of the hofner but its nicer then the hofner) if you set the amp up right you can get that gut pounding sound like you hear on the beatles songs by the way deb what is a good type of string to use on a bass?

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Re: hole in speaker [message #3130 is a reply to message #3128]

Tue, 30 September 2003 07:54

stevem
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Registered: June 2004
Location: NY

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Hi,If your going for that true copy of pauls sound, you have to use flat wound strings, which not many companys make any more. Probibly a set of fenders would be the best and easyest to find.I use the dean marly brand cryogenicly temperBLUE STEEL ones. They are stainless steel and last at least 3 times longer than any other brand.Its interesting, last year I got the Beatels gear book. And in it Paul was always in question of the Motown records of the USA got such a great punchy full bass sound.Recording studio gear and across the pond at that time was on par with each other. In my mind the difference was the amp and the guitar. In the US 95% of the bass was recorded thru either a Ampeg B15, or a fender bassman. And a solid body fender bass with their better pickups than the hofner mad all the difference. basicly you need highs and lows to get a good punchy bass sound. Paul did not get that until the mid to late 60s when he got a rick bass and a fender bassman amp. Even though the ricks pickups are very low in output compared to even a early fender, the fenders had much more upper mid.

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Re: hole in speaker [message #3133 is a reply to message #3034]

Tue, 30 September 2003 16:07

stevem
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Registered: June 2004
Location: NY

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If the hole is on the cone, take a piece of shopping bag paper and a dab of clear or black silicone sealer. If is on the accordain surround, use the same sealer an try as beat as you can to get a dab on both sides of the accordain. you do not need much, as to much will make noise also.

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Re: hole in speaker [message #3181 is a reply to message #3034]

Tue, 21 October 2003 18:31

Anonymous

i have a kustom kasino with a 15" speaker that also has a hole in it and it pops and buzzed and sounds like hell

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Re: hole in speaker [message #3214 is a reply to message #3128]

Sat, 08 November 2003 21:02

KustomBlues
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Registered: June 2001
Location: Michigan

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Well, I like to use D'Addario half-rounds for added thump, but I also like Fender roundwounds too... Sorry for the delay in replying, been awful busy! :-)

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Re: hole in speaker [message #3215 is a reply to message #3214]

Sat, 08 November 2003 21:04

KustomBlues
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Registered: June 2001
Location: Michigan

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half rounds are a ground wound. more brighter than flatwounds, but not as bright as roundwounds. I've been using them for 25 years...

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Re: hole in speaker [message #3216 is a reply to message #3181]

Sat, 08 November 2003 21:05

KustomBlues
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Registered: June 2001
Location: Michigan

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Guys, quit trying to patch these speakers!!!!! Just buy some new Carvins, or get these old ones reconed!!!! :-)

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Re: hole in speaker [message #3228 is a reply to message #3216]

Mon, 10 November 2003 07:35

stevem
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Registered: June 2004
Location: NY

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Hey pepole, carvin speakers are made by eminence.So log on to Parts express and save some money by not buying thru yet another middle man!

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Re: hole in speaker [message #3230 is a reply to message #3228]

Tue, 11 November 2003 00:10

QModer
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Registered: June 2003

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Sounds like you may have more problems with that speaker than just a hole.

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Re: hole in speaker [message #3248 is a reply to message #3228]

Tue, 18 November 2003 14:21

KustomBlues
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Registered: June 2001
Location: Michigan

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Emminece only makes a 300 watt rms speaker, whereas the Carvin is a 400 watt rms speaker..... Made special for Carvin by Emminece.

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