louisthebass Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Hi all, Can anyone recommend someone who can do a repair on the speakers on my Epifani cabs in the North East Surrey area? I've tried Surrey Amps, but communication with them has been incredibly slow (have done both phone and the email thing). I know they are moving premises and they seem to have a big workload, so if there's anyone else you chaps and chapesses know of who's good, I'd be really grateful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyg42 Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Not sure how busy they are but Colin who runs this company sorted me out a decent bass rig a few years ago, he's a bassist too. They might be specialising more in PA stuff than repairs but may be worth a look. Just near Thorpe Park, Chertsey. http://www.cpsound.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share Posted May 20, 2017 [quote name='barneyg42' timestamp='1495300136' post='3302851'] Not sure how busy they are but Colin who runs this company sorted me out a decent bass rig a few years ago, he's a bassist too. They might be specialising more in PA stuff than repairs but may be worth a look. Just near Thorpe Park, Chertsey. [url="http://www.cpsound.co.uk"]http://www.cpsound.co.uk[/url] [/quote] Thanks for the heads up Barney, will give them a call and see how I get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I have use Wembley Loudspeakers in the past and they have been great to deal with Prompt efficient service. http://www.wembleyloudspeaker.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted May 22, 2017 Author Share Posted May 22, 2017 Update: No joy so far, so it looks like a DIY job for me. Have emailed Epifani to see if they can give me any support with going down that route. Buying new cabs not really an option as money's tight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstuk Posted May 22, 2017 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Whats wrong with them? Blown drivers? Crossover gone? What cabs are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 [quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1495474042' post='3304023'] Whats wrong with them? Blown drivers? Crossover gone? What cabs are they? [/quote] They're UL110''s - getting a distorted sound, so I'm guessing that the drivers have blown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstuk Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 It's likely that your cabs are using b&c 10hpl64 drivers. Take one out to check. Recone kits are available from blue Aran for about £65 each.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 [quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1495515670' post='3304302'] They're UL110''s - getting a distorted sound, so I'm guessing that the drivers have blown [/quote] With my active bass, when the battery is low it distorts the sound even though amp/cabs are fine. Just thought I'd share so you can rule that out (as it's a cheap fix!) :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstuk Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1495523790' post='3304359'] With my active bass, when the battery is low it distorts the sound even though amp/cabs are fine. Just thought I'd share so you can rule that out (as it's a cheap fix!) :-) [/quote] good call :-) Although there does seem to be a lot of chat on the "other site" about these drivers blowing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 [quote name='skej21' timestamp='1495523790' post='3304359'] With my active bass, when the battery is low it distorts the sound even though amp/cabs are fine. Just thought I'd share so you can rule that out (as it's a cheap fix!) :-) [/quote] That's what I thought initially, but played the same bass (Overwater Jazz) through a borrowed Eden combo at a gig Saturday night and things sounded fine. My Yamaha TRB5 has a high pitched hum when the battery goes on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 [quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1495518094' post='3304310'] It's likely that your cabs are using b&c 10hpl64 drivers. Take one out to check. Recone kits are available from blue Aran for about £65 each.. [/quote] Thanks for that - no reply from Epifani as yet, so if it's radio silence from them, DIY really will be the only way. Will be very interesting as I've absolutely no experience with mucking about with speaker cabs from a technical standpoint.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstuk Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 [quote name='louisthebass' timestamp='1495557123' post='3304804'] Thanks for that - no reply from Epifani as yet, so if it's radio silence from them, DIY really will be the only way. Will be very interesting as I've absolutely no experience with mucking about with speaker cabs from a technical standpoint.... [/quote] I'm sure if you put a shout out someone local will give you a hand.. But you do need to identify the driver being used as I think Epifani also used an Eminence driver as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 [quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1495558311' post='3304823'] I'm sure if you put a shout out someone local will give you a hand.. But you do need to identify the driver being used as I think Epifani also used an Eminence driver as well... [/quote] Will do - probably be a few days before I open them up as I've got a lot on, but I'll put an update on this once I've had a butchers and put the wheels in motion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumnote Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 The bass gallery at camden are shown as the UK distributor, try them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 [quote name='bumnote' timestamp='1495571381' post='3305022'] The bass gallery at camden are shown as the UK distributor, try them. [/quote] Was thinking of doing that, but couldn't really see where they did any repairs or suchlike to anything but basses? I've now had a response back from Epifani, and they've more or less echoed Markstuk's comment about opening the cabs up to see what type of speakers were used. I've been told by Epifani that it should be an easy fix, so will let you all know how that goes in due course. Big THANK YOU to all that have chimed in on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Louis, let me know if you need any help with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1495749333' post='3306386'] Louis, let me know if you need any help with this. [/quote] Thanks David, will do Probably won't start work on it until about the end of June as I don't think I'll have the cash spare for the speakers until then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matte_black Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 BlueAran in UK offers a reconing service, might be worth the hassle of shipping? Anyway if you experienced a correct sounding speaker once, maybe the problem is elsewhere on the sound chain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Update: Have been in touch with Epifani and also had a look at one of the speaker cones. No evidence of which manufacturer in respect of the cone, so still none the wiser there. Epifani for their part have been as helpful as they can be, and have recommended one of their new speaker designs. However, I would get caned for import duty as soon as they hit the U.K. so that's not really an option for me. So.... Next option now is to get one of the speakers recommended by Markstuk and see how I get on. Will keep you all posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louisthebass Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 (edited) Update: Bought 2 x Eminence Neo speakers from Lean Audio - went to change them over and found that the wiring in the original speakers had been soldered to a plate on the speaker cones. Wasn't a happy bunny.... Thankfully, the legend that is OBBM came to the rescue and I now have two fully functioning Epifani speaker cabs! Big thanks to Dave for all his work!! Edited July 15, 2017 by louisthebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 That Dave is a fine chap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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