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Hi All,

Wonder if someone can teach this old dog some new tricks pleaze.

Came, via the PC, not the mobile, across this site about loudspeaker design and it looks quiet interesting.
https://www.skillshare.com/classes/...asics-and-enclosure-design-DIY-Audio/12633221

However all but the Intro lesson are rated as premium content.

Now clicking on a lesson says its 0.73p to view, but does this mean per lesson or the whole series ? suspect the former.

Looking on the Skillshare site it says you can view all content, not just this project, for $10 a month.
Skillshare Online Classes - Android Apps on Google Play

Now I have never paid for anything from Google Play, though do notice you can use paypal with them now.

How safe is Google Play payment system, are there any traps to avoid and any experience of the Skillshare site, as good as they make out ?

thanks.

 

I have used Google play for years, paying through Paypal , it's about as secure as you can get.

 

Thanks guys, gives me confidence to use it.

You might be able to guide me on another online payment point please.

As you can see in the screenshot, they say the goods ( a loudspeaker drive unit) are free of import charges, but is that really true ?
As I understand things, anything over £15 is liable for import duty , if applicable, VAT and uk carrier charges for handling the goods ?

 

Hi ricky, when you use global shipping import charges amount is added on at checkout and you don't pay anything when its delivered because you've already paid, in this instance its estimated at $19.13,

If you go into checkout you don't have to buy it will give you the exact amount,

Basically the seller sends it to global shipping and they take care of delivery and import duty you pay the seller $64.37 and GS approximately $19.13.
https://sellercentre.ebay.co.uk/private/global-shipping-programme

 

Hi FC,

Thanks, no link, but soon found it with a quick search, think I will go for it, a bit of audio tuition needed here !

ATM the more I ask the more questions it reveals, so am rather at a loss as which way to go, speaker wise.

Though some US speaker kits prices look good, checking on the carriage and duties etc it is cheaper the buy the parts in the uk/eu.

Just been given this link which refers to the tweeters in my current speakers, though it needs some nerve to undertake that hack as they are now obselete items.
Raven-TA (Dayton RS180s with Peerless H26TG45-06) - AmpsLab

Yesterday I was given some old Tannoy Mercury Mx2 speakers to compare with mine and it did reveal the lack of treble clarity that link suggests; also quiet a difference in bass, the Tannoys 5.5" will punch it at you, whereas my 8" seem lower and mellower .

One thing you might know, the Tannoys have a white type of paper /composite cone but there are a few orange/brown stains on them about 5mm diameter.
Any idea what I could use to try an remove them without damaging the cone ?

thanks

 

Hi,

Thanks, a cotton bud and water removed most though a bit of bicarb helped with the biggest one without raising the pile of the fabric, looks so much better.

Just got one 10 x 4mm chip on one of the front baffles top edge which seems to be like the edging strip you use on Contiboard.
Thought about using some Conti Edging strip or the Colourfill sealers, but getting a direct match unlikely.
The front baffle has a similar flat bottom edge so think a careful cut from that unseen edge will be the best way to get a piece to splice in as it will be an exact match.

Otherwise they are in good condition for such an old speaker, listening to them now and seem to be getting used to their sound, though a good bit more use/ listening before I decide relegate the old speakers, but an interesting comparison.

Yes, that tweeter hack does seem a step too far.

Had a look around for those speakers you mention but none around apart from one almost new pair of 685s at £420.

 

Hi FC,

Can I ask for your thoughts on speaker ports , have seen a bass reflex 2 way standmount design with two differently sized cabinet options, one for a front port and one for a rear.

In my small room I can only have the speakers on stands a few inches away from the wall instead of the often recommended couple of feet for rear ported ones, though the Tannoy MX2 rear ports do not seem to sound that bad because of it .. though I do not play a full volume .

Do you have any general pros and cons tips about either, not looking for super technical views , the US audio sites are too full of that.


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@Fat Controller - thanks a nice a clear answer !

Have got the Tannoy Mercury MX2 connected up while I refurbish my old speakers so will be interesting to see how I get on with them and if my old ones sound any better once rebuild with some mods like new electro caps etc.


@ARMANDII Yes thanks, I did the sums on importing a speaker kit etc and while the advertised price is tempting the carriage and costs made it simply too much.

If I do build one it will be with UK or EU sourced parts, have found quiet a few new audio parts suppliers this side of the pond.