crtexcnndrm99 Posted August 9, 2024 Posted August 9, 2024 What would a cone and surround cost on the HPD 12” pair…? I have the chamois surround and original cone (see above) which is great but at the same time hard to know if they are performing optimally either.
VanArn Posted August 10, 2024 Posted August 10, 2024 (edited) Lockwood Audio advertise a price for HPD 315 cone assemblies at 380 British pounds, plus postage. sales@lockwoodaudio.co.uk 07813041959. If the original cones are in good condition, then a replacement foam surround may be a more economical solution. Bear in mind that the chamois surround may have been used as the earlier foam surrounds did not last all that long in humid climates. Edited August 10, 2024 by VanArn 1
THOMO Posted August 11, 2024 Posted August 11, 2024 17 hours ago, VanArn said: Lockwood Audio advertise a price for HPD 315 cone assemblies at 380 British pounds, plus postage. sales@lockwoodaudio.co.uk 07813041959. If the original cones are in good condition, then a replacement foam surround may be a more economical solution. Bear in mind that the chamois surround may have been used as the earlier foam surrounds did not last all that long in humid climates. By the time you add shipping and GST that is probably more than they are worth as working drivers!
daveskis Posted October 19, 2024 Posted October 19, 2024 (edited) Yes happened to me also........! IMG_3680 2.HEIC.pdf Edited October 19, 2024 by daveskis Photo new 1
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kffern Posted November 12, 2024 Posted November 12, 2024 It looks like the correct parts to replace the cloth suspension on my Tannoy 12" LGM K3149 drivers are not available. Does anyone know of an aftermarket alternative? Is there a future for them? Only one is torn, the other seems fine for now. Thanks
VanArn Posted November 12, 2024 Posted November 12, 2024 The first step would be to measure the inner and outer diameters of the 'M' profile cloth surround, also the diameters of the angled flange at the edge of the cone and the diameter at the inner edge of the frame where the surround attaches. I would suggest that a conventional cloth surround, with 3 to 4 corrugations be used rather than the 'M' profile type which tend to be low compliance types. Try Queensland Speaker Repairs for suitable replacement surrounds. Skillful repair work is required if the end result is not to look messy. 1
ultra5 Posted January 16 Posted January 16 I have very recently score a couple of Monitor Gold 12s in cabinets. They sound truly wonderful , The drivers are rear mounted but I have the desire to front mount them (just a feeling I have) Should I do it or will it be a retrograde step? I welcome your knowledgeable comments and suggestions. Thanks
Alex_4man Posted January 16 Posted January 16 12 hours ago, ultra5 said: I have very recently score a couple of Monitor Gold 12s in cabinets. They sound truly wonderful , The drivers are rear mounted but I have the desire to front mount them (just a feeling I have) Should I do it or will it be a retrograde step? I welcome your knowledgeable comments and suggestions. Thanks Hey there , I think this would mostly depend on what cabinets , if it's an immaculate set of factory built lancaster 12's then from a collectabillity point i wouldn't do it but if they are in locally made cabs like most are then there is nothing to be lost, less refraction from baffel , easier to remove the driver ect.
Alex_4man Posted January 16 Posted January 16 On 12/11/2024 at 5:52 PM, kffern said: It looks like the correct parts to replace the cloth suspension on my Tannoy 12" LGM K3149 drivers are not available. Does anyone know of an aftermarket alternative? Is there a future for them? Only one is torn, the other seems fine for now. Thanks If you haven't found the correct suspensions yet I can share a link with you on where together them , I've done a few hardened k series surrounds now, and undoubtedly to keep t/s parameters even i would do both drivers
ultra5 Posted January 16 Posted January 16 3 hours ago, Alex_4man said: Hey there , I think this would mostly depend on what cabinets , if it's an immaculate set of factory built lancaster 12's then from a collectabillity point i wouldn't do it but if they are in locally made cabs like most are then there is nothing to be lost, less refraction from baffel , easier to remove the driver ect. Thanks for the reply. That is what I wanted to hear, especially from you. The cabinets are good but not collectable . Now to get busy
kffern Posted January 16 Posted January 16 3 hours ago, Alex_4man said: If you haven't found the correct suspensions yet I can share a link with you on where together them , I've done a few hardened k series surrounds now, and undoubtedly to keep t/s parameters even i would do both drivers Thanks. I ended up selling the speakers, something I never thought I would do. The tech. Said he could get the cone and surround for around $800 and the buyer was going do that route. It would have been worth the outlay for me but I was fed up of the waiting on technicians.
Alex_4man Posted January 16 Posted January 16 45 minutes ago, kffern said: Thanks. I ended up selling the speakers, something I never thought I would do. The tech. Said he could get the cone and surround for around $800 and the buyer was going do that route. It would have been worth the outlay for me but I was fed up of the waiting on technicians. That's a shame , I haven't been really active on here for a while , I normally source the surrounds made especially for k series drivers from Germany and they come with the foam dress ring around $75 each and about 1h per driver to replace 1
Alex_4man Posted January 16 Posted January 16 54 minutes ago, ultra5 said: Thanks for the reply. That is what I wanted to hear, especially from you. The cabinets are good but not collectable . Now to get busy It will be worth it , in most cases the front baffel will be the same thikness as the frame so if you trace around the driver and cut that out then make a sub baffel to mount from inside the cabinet it will be perfectly countersunk , this is the method the 70's arden , cheviot factory ect cabinets use
Alex_4man Posted January 16 Posted January 16 For future refferce for anyone that needs hardened k series surrounds , trying to treat them is only a very short band aid fix , they always require replacement to get F/S back down to deliver low end again , also smoothes the mids out allot
kffern Posted January 17 Posted January 17 After I sold the Tannoys I picked up a pair of Boston acoustics A40 with rotten surrounds. Changed the surrounds and cap and the sound great. Just to prove that I could do it. 2
ultra5 Posted January 30 Posted January 30 On 17/1/2025 at 6:20 AM, Alex_4man said: Hey there , I think this would mostly depend on what cabinets , if it's an immaculate set of factory built lancaster 12's then from a collectabillity point i wouldn't do it but if they are in locally made cabs like most are then there is nothing to be lost, less refraction from baffel , easier to remove the driver ect. Hi Alex, Further to the concept of changing my Monitor Gold 12s from the rear to front of the baffle, what do you recommend for a gasket on the backside of the frame? Thanks, in advance. A
ultra5 Posted February 10 Posted February 10 On 30/1/2025 at 9:13 PM, ultra5 said: Hi Alex, Further to the concept of changing my Monitor Gold 12s from the rear to front of the baffle, what do you recommend for a gasket on the backside of the frame? Thanks, in advance. A Never mind.... I have it sorted
ultra5 Posted February 10 Posted February 10 (edited) It appears that my Monitor Gold 12s are mounted in "Onken Cabinets". Does anyone know of or have used Onken Cabinets? Your opinions are very welcome Edited February 13 by ultra5
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