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Dinosaur
Originally Posted by
soundsalarming
Is there a setup you recommend out there that would justify me selling everything above and topping up a bit to end up with a better bang for buck system? Weight and size reduction would be nice but sound quality is more important to me.
Here's the left of centre suggestion ( mainly cos I haven't heard it together yet. Young Wayne is a bit far away frm me, even when I'm as far south as I go )
The lad's running a pair of Yamaha DXS 12 subs, and the eight inch active Yamaha tops. Ticks a lot of boxes.
Your current rig isn't at all shabby, a lot of folks would kill for it. If you're wanting to go all RCF, I believe the 905 subs are much lighter.
Again, I wouldn't swap anything you presently have without good reason. The golden rule is as always " listen before you buy "
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If tapping it cause noises then I would suspect something mechanical like loose wire, connector or dodgy volume control.
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Originally Posted by
Excalibur
Here's the left of centre suggestion ( mainly cos I haven't heard it together yet. Young Wayne is a bit far away frm me, even when I'm as far south as I go )
The lad's running a pair of Yamaha DXS 12 subs, and the eight inch active Yamaha tops. Ticks a lot of boxes.
Your current rig isn't at all shabby, a lot of folks would kill for it. If you're wanting to go all RCF, I believe the 905 subs are much lighter.
Again, I wouldn't swap anything you presently have without good reason. The golden rule is as always " listen before you buy "
I've had a look at that setup on a youtube video...looks nice and compact - excellent. Wonder how good/low a 12 inch sub is - my tops are 12 inch and sound rather bright on their own but then they are not set up as subs. I think my local PMT shop has them setup in their store so will pop down for a listen.
I once saw the 905 subs and they looked good - thanks for the weight tip - will look into it. I'm not a badge snob so not particularly bothered about matching brands. Actually, aren't DB Technologies really RCF with a lower price tag? lol. You said it very well regarding swapping for no reason - I hope to only switch/upgrade if something is clearly better or makes my life easier - fighting to keep the gear slut in me in check!
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Originally Posted by
ckpr2
If tapping it cause noises then I would suspect something mechanical like loose wire, connector or dodgy volume control.
Thanks for the response. I unscrewed the input module (red box in picture) and had a look. It seemed fine and connector to amp secure. I hope you and juski are right and it's a simple volume control fix. Will hopefully find somewhere to take them on Monday.
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Dinosaur
Originally Posted by
soundsalarming
The setup sounds good but I found the 12 inch sub a little lacking.
I think you were right in saying it is better matched with an 8 inch top as the 10 inch is just too much for it - might go back for another play. Size wise, the 8 inch top and 12 inch sub looks nice and compact. However, with such small tops you will always have to take a sub with you however small the event.
The shop guy recommended Yamaha over the RCF Evox 12 or Bose L1 system they also had in store for prerecorded music. 7 year warranty - very nice.
So I'm mixed at the moment but like what I saw and will look into it some more.
Just thought I'd share my experiences.
Thank you for that. That's interesting. I don't think Wayne feels his subs are lacking, but he's not running against 10s as you did. We'll have to see what he thinks.
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Nah cleaning is only a temporary fix. The pots really need to be replaced. Have that done in a couple of months when they go scratchy again.
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Last edited by CRAZY K; 23-03-2016 at 01:24 PM.
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Originally Posted by
juski
Nah cleaning is only a temporary fix. The pots really need to be replaced. Have that done in a couple of months when they go scratchy again.
Originally Posted by
CRAZY K
Absolutely, its unlikely to last a long time. Its wear on the track.
Although volume controls are a moving feast--I have one I use dozens of times a night for increasing and reducing volume for my Barn Dance Calling.
Usually last about 25 bookings. My current pot though must be into 50 plus bookings--always buy them from Maplins--no idea on that
In my opinion you should have been offered a replacement volume pot quote, even if you turned it down. ( Ooops unfortunate pun there
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This happens a lot with my car--they say this is the cheap short term fix quote---this is the long term fix quote.
While its all taken apart might as well fix it properly.
If you are selling the unit go for short term--if not go long term.
Oh dear....You guys are making a lot of sense. I'm glad I posted before going to collect.
I'm about to go and pick it up. Will ask about guarantee, what if it happens again etc. Not a good feeling...
Is replacing a volume pot difficult?
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