tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.comments2023-06-10T20:17:03.191+01:00Totally Technical TalksManuel Ribeirohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01898244397231724106noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-32982833780970452622022-07-28T17:35:24.841+01:002022-07-28T17:35:24.841+01:00Thanks for all the info. I have repaired my Missio...Thanks for all the info. I have repaired my Mission 782SEs with the Audax HM130Z12s from TLHP in France (arrived in a week). Just to say however I used a bench grinder to grind the casing rather than the Dremmel type thing and you don't need to cut al the way round. You do need to sacrifice the top 2 screw holes but it easy to drill 2 more in the top section where there is planty of space under the cover. less than an hour per speaker. They look and sound great.RThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17835231946489398616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-41515653726711093532021-05-26T22:06:38.185+01:002021-05-26T22:06:38.185+01:00Hi Francesco. I have the same problem; have bought...Hi Francesco. I have the same problem; have bought the Audax drivers and would be really interested to hear how you fitted them before I decide what to do. Thanks RussellRussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059296769938180552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-85903407630576809372021-05-26T22:03:38.580+01:002021-05-26T22:03:38.580+01:00Hi there Francesco...I have the same problem; have...Hi there Francesco...I have the same problem; have bought the Audax replacements and would be really interested in how you fitted them. Thanks. RussellRussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00059296769938180552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-28084299351578022182021-02-26T01:59:51.311+00:002021-02-26T01:59:51.311+00:00Hi Sorry for the delayed reply, I've been very...Hi Sorry for the delayed reply, I've been very busy. <br />Hi How can I /us help you?Manuel Ribeirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898244397231724106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-88483845605159180072021-02-26T01:59:28.067+00:002021-02-26T01:59:28.067+00:00Hi Sorry for the delayed reply, I've been very...Hi Sorry for the delayed reply, I've been very busy. <br />English, please!<br />I'm not typing in Portuguese otherwise no one would be able to understand the article... the idea is to share, so let's do-it in the most compatible language.<br />Thanks and stay safe.Manuel Ribeirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898244397231724106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-13095929054078122132021-02-26T01:58:24.008+00:002021-02-26T01:58:24.008+00:00Hi Francesco, sorry for the delayed reply, I'v...Hi Francesco, sorry for the delayed reply, I've been very busy.<br /><br />Send the Pics. I'll add them here when I can.<br />My email is manuel.jose.ribeiro@gmail.com<br /><br />I'm glad I could help and I'm very happy you are enjoying the new sound from the revived and blueprinted speakers. <br /><br />Thanks and Stay safe Manuel Ribeirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898244397231724106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-60098535521552487352021-02-26T01:55:59.137+00:002021-02-26T01:55:59.137+00:00Hi Sorry for the delayed reply, I've been very...Hi Sorry for the delayed reply, I've been very busy. <br />Google claims that Lavoce Italiana resells Audax.<br />If not, just get them from Germany or France. <br />The method is entrielly up to you, but cutting the wood frame requires less skill than cutting the metal frame. So if unsure, choose to cut the profile on the wooden frame of the speaker and slot in the driver.<br />As to bass... propagation of low frequencies tend to work if closer to a corner... having said that, these drivers are not 15" subwoofer drivers. They do play a part in the strengthening of the midrange voices. So I found that I like them better pointin inwards, at an angle,, towards the front wall... and have a clear space so the sound can reflect from the wall. But the best thing really is to grab the audio analyzer on a good phone, grab the sort of musing you are aiming for and play with the positioning until the phone pressure-to-frequence graph makes sense. Just place the phone on the "location" you want to have the best experience. <br />Good luck. Stay safe<br />Manuel Ribeirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898244397231724106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-79556981265352088062021-02-26T01:47:56.164+00:002021-02-26T01:47:56.164+00:00Hi Sorry for the delayed reply, I've been very...Hi Sorry for the delayed reply, I've been very busy. <br />I would search for the Audax reseller and buy 2 mid-range drivers. The tweeter crackle I would first have a look into before buy ing a replacement. <br />1 - Try to exchange the tweeter between speakers and see if the issue is the tweeter or the crossover. If the crossover, source wither the parts To fix one, or a full unit on ebay. <br />2 - If the issues follow the tweeter, I would try to VERY CAREFULLY disasemble the cone and search for dirt/moisture/grease that could generate vibration /crackle.<br />3 - Assuming nothing above helped, search for an item on ebay... you may find one speaker really cheap as, as I've stated before, it does tend to be sold as garbage due to this production issue.<br />Anything else just post or send me an email (manuel.jose.ribeiro@gmail.com)... I do get a lot of workload at my job, so if I don't reply, insist.<br />Thanks and stay safe Manuel Ribeirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898244397231724106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-4807942638258601972020-08-23T16:35:21.841+01:002020-08-23T16:35:21.841+01:00Hi thereHi thereSgnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16801819331284003537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-22754902033837339922020-07-09T15:54:26.724+01:002020-07-09T15:54:26.724+01:00Díky za objasnění problémů těchto Audax stredobasu...Díky za objasnění problémů těchto Audax stredobasu...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943136386830246749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-45428397920226991612020-06-14T22:17:37.973+01:002020-06-14T22:17:37.973+01:00Hi Manuel,
i would thank you for this post that al...Hi Manuel,<br />i would thank you for this post that allowed me to save, repair and improve my 782 :) <br />1 month ago one of the mid-range died, i found your blog, i ordered 2 audax and replaced<br />you are right audax speakers are even more detailed and improved 782 at their very best.<br />i applied some changes in the squeezing process and created a "francesco's method", i can send you details and pictures if you want ;)<br />thanks again for your post and care<br />ciao<br />FrancescoFrancesco76https://www.blogger.com/profile/13877987562677700776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-61958397913991559782020-05-26T01:39:34.653+01:002020-05-26T01:39:34.653+01:00I live in Italy, could you please link me where to...I live in Italy, could you please link me where to buy the replacemente midrange drivers? Thanks<br />Which method would you recommend between the two?<br />Noob question: Do I have to place the speakers with the woofers facing outside or inside? Thanksleyo96https://www.blogger.com/profile/09694398513190664407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-33781905721312275342020-05-06T18:43:17.775+01:002020-05-06T18:43:17.775+01:00Hey I know it's an old post but I got a pair o...Hey I know it's an old post but I got a pair of 782 from my family that were not used for years together a mission m5as subwoofer. The sub doesn't work but it has a dead fuse so Ill try changing that.<br />Both 782 midrange drivers aren't working and one tweeter crackles sometimes. Could you help me? Thanksleyo96https://www.blogger.com/profile/09694398513190664407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-25601888963679497672020-01-04T21:11:07.169+00:002020-01-04T21:11:07.169+00:00Thank you, very informativeThank you, very informativeNeil Hallworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01191032743060224753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-37796629200930786572012-10-17T14:55:11.427+01:002012-10-17T14:55:11.427+01:00Cristyn,
I'll start by thanking you for your c...Cristyn,<br />I'll start by thanking you for your comment. I love comments and debates :)<br /><br />I'm a Project Manager (with engineering background). To my brain, having the client pay more because it's "cool and amazing" makes no sense. I honestly can't compute!!! Am I wrong? Am I right? It's arguable...but I think that unless you are talking about having 1million euro parked at the bank without usage, then overpaying is always senseless.<br /><br />Is the IPhone design better than the GS3? Tricky point as it's actually a personal thing... some people like the Porshe panamera and I personally think it's horrible.<br />So TO ME the Iphone is no better than a Nokia N78 with 5 years design evolution on top of it. Clearly not brilliant. Not bad, but I thing the GS3 is far better.<br /><br />Is the IPhone assembled in a better way than the GS3? No! I suggest you go to your local FNAC or Virgin shop and try them both.<br /><br />Is the IPhone more crash resistant than the GS3? don't know. I've seen lot's of Iphone cracking the screen with small drops, in the same way I've seen them resist a staircase drop. I guess it depends on the angle of impact finding some design flaw. Still a friend that fixes phones for living complains a lot more about not having GS2 or GS3 to repair and it completely adores the Iphone as it's a guaranteed business for repair shops.<br />Is this last part conclusive? no... the simple fact that you probably have more IPhones than GS2 and GS3 together makes the statistics go up in both success and failures.<br /><br />The cool thing is too undefined to discuss! To me, spending too much money on a gadget...just because lots of people did is everything but cool.<br />Please mind that both my sister and my brother brought Iphones (against my advise) because they are producer and actor, so "it's cool". <br />My only comment was: remember those "dumb actor stereotypes" you keep trying to distance from? Try harder cause you've just made the stereotype when you brought the worse cost/quality smartphone on the market!<br /><br />So my conclusion is that I totally agree the first 50% of your comment IF you place-it 5 or 6 years ago and apply-it to the 1st Iphone. <br />The 2nd 50% of your comment is something I can't compute. I'd guess it's a natural inability as my own father considers-me the most logical and less philosophical person he has ever known.<br />The Amazing part... is something that doesn't fit the IPhone UNLESS, again, you place-it on the first one. The rest is everything but amazing...I'd actually consider it a deception.Manuel Ribeirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898244397231724106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-80975682043070641302012-10-17T14:21:43.561+01:002012-10-17T14:21:43.561+01:00If you want a great quality then you have to pay m...If you want a great quality then you have to pay more amount specially when its about a cool and amazing gadgets.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.prepaymania.co.uk/mobilephone/screen-protector-iphone-5-pack-of-2.html" rel="nofollow">iPhone 5 Screen Protectors</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284678802335354636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-88467766340591881882012-09-22T22:45:50.841+01:002012-09-22T22:45:50.841+01:00I agree with you mostly... still I believe that pr...I agree with you mostly... still I believe that price tag is a Quality point and being very technical, price vs technology is even higher quality point for me... so the ONLY good iphone is the 1st one, as the excessive price is justified by the necessity to create and leap forward.<br />About the Android fragmentation: i think that it's already starting to clear. You'll see 4 to 5 brands of high end devices in the future battling for the PAD, tablet, phone-pad, pad-phone and high end phone market with the absolute latest releases of android; while some of these brands (or possible re-brands to make things clear) with lower end specs and older android releases.<br />The "mess" we have today is what I call the "penetration strategy" and it is working. From the moment that the market asks for Android instead of IOS on, you'll probably see some "scaterization" of these market fragments into clusters as I've described.Manuel Ribeirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898244397231724106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-15235885877573074262012-09-22T19:16:01.980+01:002012-09-22T19:16:01.980+01:00An android user's honest opinion why iPhone Se...An android user's honest opinion why iPhone Sells:<br />iPod established a quality product line. Though overpriced it was a very good player. So people were drawn to iPhone. And it delivered. Overpriced as usual But iPhone was actually better any phones of its era. Only real competitor was Blackberry, with Symbian showing its old age.. Blackberry interface felt and still feels old and outdated, though under the hood it was good. And iPhone was built sturdy and easy to use (Blackberry OS is very hard to understand especially settings part. Its complicated as hell for a new Blackberry user. Even for a techie person) And the touch experience it provided is still the best. No wonder it got popular in no time. Android on other hand is for more tech savvy people who can understand the technical bits. For them its not hard. But early androids were slow mainly due to it had more functionality under the hood. But normal people do not understand that. And the touchscreen experience is still not that great. Though in Jelly Bean its been addressed. Also the fragmentation and variety of devices it runs on, the updates and apps are not easy to push. But as people learn the power of android they are turning to it very fast. My honest opinion is that instead of making a dozen of different android phones industry should agree upon a standard of 4-5 models with screen resolutions which will be updated every year. That will make updates very much faster. Xeltoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693008077435810773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-43855234016533507862012-09-22T17:59:17.970+01:002012-09-22T17:59:17.970+01:00I'm sorry that, either you understood it that ...I'm sorry that, either you understood it that way, or I evidenced it in that way,"OMG YOU'RE A DESIGN THIEF".<br />That was not the intention, but rather respond to the claims I've heard from the very beginning that Apple's design is unique and exquisite. It's not! It's good and based on BRAUN 90% of the time...and maybe 10% of time it's their own design (back in the day they built real computers like the Classic and the LC, they HAD unique and beautiful designs).<br />The purpose is not to "expose" a design copy, but rather counter the claims that Apple has made the design that Samsung now copies...hence the "A lot of people talk about the better and unique design...".<br />I'm all for copying good designs. We see that in the automotive industry all the time and I like that. <br />I rather go around town and look at streets filled with beautiful cars that all look a bit alike, than an endless show of freak designs. The post targets claims from "Apple fanboy's" rather than Apple choice it self.<br />Manuel Ribeirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898244397231724106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802488545053953881.post-50568448859526025822012-09-22T17:47:06.270+01:002012-09-22T17:47:06.270+01:00Everything is a remix - Apple builds off and is in...Everything is a remix - Apple builds off and is inspired by older designs, which is what makes it awesome. The whole "OMG YOU'RE A DESIGN THIEF" case that you make is very naïve.coderarityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453824470443214683noreply@blogger.com