Author Topic: Does anyone know what I can do for this? (Read 4365 times)

pablo_tt · « **on:** November 12, 2004, 07:02:16 PM »

I have the logitech Z-640 5.1 surround computer stereo speakers. Good pong for the price. Now recenty I have heard a slight distrotion coming fromt he woofer expecially when it came to bassy games & tunes. Upon opening the grille of the woofer I've found the woofer cone to be warped beyond salvation. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions as to what I can do. To understand what I am talking about observee the twoo attached pictures

Carigamers · « **on:** November 12, 2004, 07:02:16 PM »

TriniXaeno · « **Reply #1 on:** November 12, 2004, 07:24:08 PM »

these speakers are never as strong as you think they'd be. Especially the woofer.

It is also painful to service / rma.

right now I am using a big 12" sub, standard car stuff, in a carpeted speaker box along side my logitech satellites.

power to the people.

*car amp and inverter required, lol

pablo_tt · « **Reply #2 on:** November 12, 2004, 07:28:14 PM »

lol @ car amp Baego. I wanted the z-680, my uncle has that 500 watts iymc. If I do enough begging I could get them and he might buy the z-5500 I think (someone correct me if I'm wrong) the lates one to come out form Logitech, the newest ones up of the z-680. Here's anotehr pict to show forma notehr angle

unforgiven · « **Reply #3 on:** November 12, 2004, 07:32:08 PM »

i just got the z680(only a few days old need to break it in yet ) i wanted the 5500 (which is the newest as mentioned and it is an upgrade of the z680 10" sub instead of 8" and a few other upgrades)..but ppl was charging me too much for the 5500

pablo_tt · « **Reply #4 on:** November 12, 2004, 10:12:07 PM »

large ass sub iymc. But the pong is good I presume. How much so was the 5500 goin for? I doh thhink the damage on the woofer can be repaired

Carigamers · « **Reply #4 on:** November 12, 2004, 10:12:07 PM »

DeadEyes · « **Reply #5 on:** November 16, 2004, 10:17:40 AM »

there's a place on tragarete rd that repairs those things, it's ear mario's on Cipriani boulevard, the cone has to change man

camrE · « **Reply #6 on:** November 16, 2004, 11:07:21 AM »

off topic i know, but baego, you do realize that if that amp were to ever give you feedback, it would toast you soundcard right?

? risky business when attaching equipment that is not designed for a certain use.

unimatrix001 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 16, 2004, 05:36:12 PM »

boy build yuh own speakers, ah sure yuh soundcard muss be able to support surround sound and hav a set of line out jacks...mine does, an works quite well wit home built box and car amp

pablo_tt · « **Reply #8 on:** November 17, 2004, 09:16:15 AM »

Hey Dead eyes, when u say repair that stuff, u mean they can actually get the cone back to its original form or replace it if push come to shove?

W1nTry · « **Reply #9 on:** November 17, 2004, 11:18:26 AM »

I think you might be better off replacing the speaker altogether, its only an 8", look for a comparable make, ohmage and power rating and replace it. Repairing though will work (yes they can replace the cone) will not work as well as it orignally did. Look at a 8" Pioneer or JBL.
On a side note, if u do repair consider porting the box, the distortion may have been cause because of the weakness of the materials and the compression of the air in the enclosure, porting should help that problem somewhat.

DeadEyes · « **Reply #10 on:** November 17, 2004, 01:43:52 PM »

yeah they can repair it but wintry has a good pint there, you should look into buying a ported box which can support the airflow required and will sound good too

zwitch · « **Reply #11 on:** November 17, 2004, 01:49:24 PM »

i have the z-640, and proud to say, i have no complaints. not like i throwing any big party or anything where i'll need something more powerful.

pablo_tt · « **Reply #12 on:** November 18, 2004, 08:25:07 AM »

Ok kool. Yea, my uncle has the Z-680 and I notice in addition to the porthole he has a large heatsync. I know for the amplification and power wattage too. Well, if they can repair the cone that's good. I may also think to ask them if they can install a port hole on this box. Does anyone know like the price difference to repair the cone or buy a new sub?

W1nTry · « **Reply #13 on:** November 18, 2004, 11:04:45 AM »

The new sub should not cost more than maybe $500 depending on how good a brand and spec u buy, honestly u may get it for $200 I have not looked up prices on speakers in a while far less ones at 8" sizes

pablo_tt · « **Reply #14 on:** November 24, 2004, 07:27:53 AM »

Ok then, I know that repairing the sub may not sound as good as when I first got it, but I think if I port the box it might sound just as good. I will toy around with the ideas. DE, where's that place again that repairs the cone of the subwoofers?

SPK · « **Reply #15 on:** November 24, 2004, 09:05:55 AM »

Well If the sub costing more than $200 to replace, u might as well buy a new Z-640 at that rate (It's currently going for under $400 currently

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Omikron · « **Reply #16 on:** November 24, 2004, 09:59:03 AM »

if your lookng to buy a new system jsut get the z-680.the
z-5500 has the same power and sound quality . they jsut changed the look and feel of it. the 10" does nothing drastic

DeadEyes · « **Reply #17 on:** November 24, 2004, 10:11:11 AM »

the place is located just before Marios on the corner of tragarete road and cipriani boulevard. walk from the corner toward Republic on the side with Marios and you'll see it, it's an old building and some of my friends go there for repairs on hi performance speakers so i know they're god

hiddenagenda · « **Reply #18 on:** November 27, 2004, 10:52:13 PM »

Car spekers?
I got 1200W ,but the deck can only push 50X 4

Weak pioneer here bring

pablo_tt · « **Reply #19 on:** November 28, 2004, 10:21:27 AM »

Ok, I figure I ell check them. If anything, if I get some christmas money, I will look to invest in an upgrade to the Z-680

Carigamers · « **Reply #19 on:** November 28, 2004, 10:21:27 AM »

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