My big monitor speakers are not air tight anymore

hifiguy · « **on:** 27 Jul 2003, 03:50 pm »

My big VMPS monitors have small leaks. When you push in say the passive sub, the other speakers do not move the same from one speaker cabinet to the other.

Careful inspection of the surrounds and coils revealed that they look ok (no obvious rot or breaks, etc.).

How can I EASILY identify where the small leaks can be, and then what simple patch / seal will work?

Thanks ....

hifiguy

Tyson · « **Reply #1 on:** 27 Jul 2003, 06:33 pm »

use soapy water anywhere a leak might be possible, push in the woofer, and look for bubbles. . .

Psychicanimal · « **Reply #2 on:** 28 Jul 2003, 09:31 pm »

Quote from: hifiguy

How can I EASILY identify where the small leaks can be, and then what simple patch / seal will work?

Thanks ....

hifiguy

Call Chuck Josephson...

hifiguy · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 Jul 2003, 06:36 pm »

Quote from: Psychicanimal

Quote from: hifiguy
How can I EASILY identify where the small leaks can be, and then what simple patch / seal will work?

Thanks ....

hifiguy

Call Chuck Josephson...

........... and the # is .....?

Psychicanimal · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 Jul 2003, 09:46 pm »

The # is in the "tweaking" thread.......

hifiguy · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 Jul 2003, 10:06 pm »

Psy:

Thanks! He was very informative and I now have my answer thanks to your help.

hifiguy

Psychicanimal · « **Reply #6 on:** 31 Jul 2003, 02:38 am »

Did you mention me?

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #7 on:** 31 Jul 2003, 03:31 am »

Is there anything Chuck can't do?

Marbles · « **Reply #8 on:** 31 Jul 2003, 03:39 am »

Quote from: Rob Babcock

Is there anything Chuck can't do?

Well, we'll never see his trailer in "Better Homes and Gardens" or "House Beautiful"

So I would say that decorating might be on that short list

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #9 on:** 31 Jul 2003, 03:43 am »

Dammit, I never got to see the pic's before they were taken down! Now I'll never know.

bubba966 · « **Reply #10 on:** 31 Jul 2003, 04:08 am »

Quote from: Rob Babcock

Dammit, I never got to see the pic's before they were taken down! Now I'll never know.

Too bad. They were quite...interesting...

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #11 on:** 31 Jul 2003, 06:59 am »

When in Fort Lauderdale, FL. don't forget to stop by Chuck's house and see his system in person ! That way you'll get the full effect of his tweeks !!

hifiguy · « **Reply #12 on:** 31 Jul 2003, 01:37 pm »

Who do I send the phone call BILL to from his 30 minute treatise on EVERYTHING but my question?

I felt like a fly on fly paper. I could NOT get him redirected - or focused - or coherent - or off the phone.

Psy ... I believe it was you who directed me to this ... this ... expert.

Send me your address so I can forward the bill.

Marbles · « **Reply #13 on:** 31 Jul 2003, 01:50 pm »

Quote from: hifiguy

Psy:

Thanks! He was very informative and I now have my answer thanks to your help.

hifiguy

What happened between this post and the one right above it?

chuck josephson · « **Reply #14 on:** 31 Jul 2003, 09:35 pm »

Quote from: hifiguy

Who do I send the phone call BILL to from his 30 minute treatise on EVERYTHING but my question?

I felt like a fly on fly paper. I could NOT get him redirected - or focused - or coherent - or off the phone.

Psy ... I believe it was you who directed me to this ... this ... expert.

Send me your address so I can forward the bill.

Dear Sir -First I read that I was very informative next ,you say I was not focused or coherent.I thought I told you to tighten all the screws holding the speakers and the back plate holding the binding posts .Anyone with average intelligence would
have done this first but you never did it.I have told this
to Psych too and was ignored.I told you sometimes they come that way when new and sometimes vibration
loosens them.I am willing to bet that most of the members of this club have loose screws.If any are stripped either use a larger screw or caulk around the speaker.Get an AT&T card for 3cents a minute but dont
ever call me again you ingrate!

John Casler · « **Reply #15 on:** 1 Aug 2003, 04:46 am »

Quote from: chuck josephson

I am willing to bet that most of the members of this club have loose screws....

Quote of the day

Captain Humble · « **Reply #16 on:** 1 Aug 2003, 09:16 am »

Chuck josephson wrote:

Quote

Dear Sir -First I read that I was very informative next ,you say I was not focused or coherent.

Chuck, you must admit that Hifiguy is an expert when it comes to not being coherent. I wonder if he's ever considered a career in politics.

hifiguy · « **Reply #17 on:** 1 Aug 2003, 12:47 pm »

...... after careful consideration as to what to say, I have decieded that an appology is in order to all I offended or put off (not that being off is a bad thing).

Tonto Yoder · « **Reply #18 on:** 1 Aug 2003, 01:16 pm »

Checking the tightness of the screws seems like a wise idea. You also might use Chuck's idea of Mortite as a sealant between drivers and boxes.
I imagine there's some audiophile gasket that's available, but the Mortite is certainly cheap and should work (it's also intended to be temporary caulk, so it shouldn't glue the drivers to box). It's a rather ugly gray, so I'd be careful in applying or else clean up completely after.

http://www.efi.org/products/weather/mortite.html

chuck josephson · « **Reply #19 on:** 1 Aug 2003, 01:54 pm »

Quote from: Tonto Yoder

Checking the tightness of the screws seems like a wise idea. You also might use Chuck's idea of Mortite as a sealant between drivers and boxes.
I imagine there's some audiophile gasket that's available, but the Mortite is certainly cheap and should work (it's also intended to be temporary caulk, so it shouldn't glue the drivers to box). It's a rather ugly gray, so I'd be careful in applying or else clean up completely after.

http://www.efi.org/products/weather/mortite.html

Tonto ,Thanks for your comment.Did I understand you to say that you lived near Robert Harts store in So.Fla.?I live 5 minutes away from there.I was
there once but met his partner.Robert Hart will not answer my E-mails.I would like to speak to you .You can call me at 954-475-9789 or give me your number
and I can call you. Regards,
Chuck Josephson