Need Help.

cfrizz

While I was listening to Jazz At The Pawnshop, I discovered that the left driver in my Boston Accoustics 920 center channel is buzzing the music rather than playing it!:eek:

What does this mean & how do I fix it?

ND13

Make sure it just hasn't vibrated loose, first. If it's still tight, get a replacement driver. I doubt that they are very salty.

cfrizz

Well I looked at the driver & it seems to be in there nice & tight it's not flopping around or anything & the screws are in nice & solid.

halo

Cathy - Can you remove it and test it by itself (@ low volume)?

cfrizz

Gulp...you mean like unscrew it & pull it out???:eek:

janmike

Nice and easy. You can do it Cathy - just take it slow.

cfrizz

Well I did it. It is definately buzzing/cutting out. But the 2 connectors that I saw & felt seemed to be secure. Now what?

halo

So you took out the driver (disconnected it completely from internal wiring) and connected cables from your amp to the driver & played something at low volume and you still get the buzzing?

If so contact the manufacturer for a replacement driver or start looking for a new center channel.

cfrizz

Uh no. I didn't completely disconnect it. I just pulled it a little way out of the cabinet & played it at low volume & it was buzzing.

Besides I can't quite figure out how they are connected. The 2 little wires look like they are soldered on. I didn't really want to tug on them to find out the hard way.

However, maybe one of the connectors was loose because it is playing better now. It still has a light buzz & not quite as clear as the right one. But I have to be on top of it to hear the buzz.

steveinaz

I think your driver is going....

halo

Only way to know for sure Cathy is to unsolder the contacts & try the driver by itself.

cfrizz

No way Halo! If that is what's required I'll toss it & buy a new center channel! My mechanical apptitude only goes so far. Which is basically limited to using a screwdriver.

hearingimpared

cfrizz wrote:

No way Halo! If that is what's required I'll toss it & buy a new center channel! My mechanical apptitude only goes so far. Which is basically limited to using a screwdriver.

Well then take the screwdriver in your right hand and the driver in your left. Next push the screwdriver through the driver very carefully . . . now there is not doubt that you need a new driver!!! WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaa:p

cfrizz

Oh you're a real riot Joe! If I hadn't been listening to your cd I may have never discovered this problem!

IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!!!:mad: :eek:

hearingimpared

cfrizz wrote:

Oh you're a real riot Joe! If I hadn't been listening to your cd I may have never discovered this problem!

IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT!!!:mad: :eek:

Thank you, thank you very much!:D

Really that is a bummer that your center channel is out but you can listen to that disc in SACD 2 ch.

halo

I have a Polk Audio CSi20 that you can have for $25 + ship Cathy. Email if interested.

cfrizz

It's not totally gone, the tweeter & right driver work fine. Also since I fiddled with it the left one is actually better. The buzz is still there but unless I put my ear right up to it I can't hear it.

I've sent BA an email about it, and I will wait to see what they have to say.

hearingimpared wrote:

Thank you, thank you very much!:D

Really that is a bummer that your center channel is out but you can listen to that disc in SACD 2 ch.

cfrizz

Thank you Halo. I appreciate the offer. But I think after looking at it on Polk, it would probably be better to get a CSI 30 or 40.

Halo wrote:

I have a Polk Audio CSi20 that you can have for $25 + ship Cathy. Email if interested.

halo

Thats :cool:

Hope BA can help you out

cfrizz

I sent them an email on Saturday the 31st telling them my problem.

I JUST got an email back telling me the following:

I included my email as well, please note the bolded portion.

Comments & suggestions please.

Hello Cathy

If the speaker is buzzing then there is a good chance that the woofer is
blown. I would need to know exactly which one of the 2 big drivers is
making the buzzing sound in order to get you the correct part. Just to
let you know the speakers come with a 5 year manufacturers warranty so
if you still have your receipt and are able to fax me a copy I would be
more then happy to send you the replacement part for you. If like to
place an order please feel free to email me all your information to do
so. If you have any more questions please feel free to email me back.

Thank you, Luis

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From: cfrizz7678@aol.com [mailto:cfrizz7678@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2007 1:02 PM
To: Support
Subject: Tech Support

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BOSTON ACOUSTICS CUSTOMER CONTACT FORM

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Subject: Tech Support
Date: Saturday, March 31, 2007 11:02 AM
From: Catherine Frizz***
Email: cfrizz7678@aol.com
Comments:

Hi I have a BA VR920 center channel. Serial #000311. Purchased from
Tweeter in May 2002.

I notice that the left driver is buzzing rather than playing the music.

Please tell me what is wrong & what needs to be done to fix it.

Thank you,
Cathy Frizz***

halo

Are there any markings on the magnet or the basket to indicate any info he might need?

halo

If not, re-explain to this guy -

"when looking at the front of the speaker while it is right side up the driver on the left is buzzing. Attached is a copy of my receipt. Please send the replacement part ASAP. Do you have a direct line for further contact?

Thanks,

Cathy"

hearingimpared

I know this is probably obvious but your warranty expires next month!!!

1lakerfan

My Polk Audio RTi10 speakers had the same problem. One of the woofers was making a buzzing sound, so I just returned fromt the place I got it and got a new one.

MSALLA

Take it back to tweeter before the warranty runs out. I know the our local tweeter will do all the leg work for your warranty for products purchased from them.

dragon1952

Happened to one of my Paradigm Studio 40's. $85 for a new driver.

cfrizz

I unscrewed it again & there was a number inside the box, hopefully that is the part number. I will fax my sales slip to him & ask for a new one as well as for explicit directions on how to unattach the old driver so that I can put in a new one.

TN_Polk_Lover

cfrizz wrote: »

While I was listening to Jazz At The Pawnshop . . .

Cathy,

Sorry to hear you are having speaker problems! Don't forget to share your feelings about the "Jazz at the Pawnshop" recording. I know that you said that you didn't care too much for jazz, but share what you think about the imaging, ambient noise, etc. on that recording. (Start a new thread in the Music section).

reeltrouble1

Buy a Polk center.

Quit blasting the neighborhood with hip-hop.

j/k

RT1

Midnite Mick

If the driver is in fact soldered, even if they send you a new driver it will still need to be soldered. Given your reluctance I think you should contact your place of purchase first as they may take care of all this for you and save you all this trouble. Who knows maybe they will just give you a new speaker if it is still a current model.

Mike

cfrizz

I have given it thought Ted, but the Polk offerings are just so puny compared to mine that I hesitate. It's practically a mini tower!

BA VR920

Frequency Response 55-20,000Hz
Amplification Recommendation 15-250wpc
Bass Unit dual 5 1/4 x 7 1/2"
Mid Range 3 1/2"
Tweeter 1"
Dimensions 6 3/4 x 27 1/8 x 10 1/4"
weight 32lbs


That crap & rap have NEVER nor will they EVER touch my precious system!!!:mad:

reeltrouble1 wrote: »

Buy a Polk center.

Quit blasting the neighborhood with hip-hop.

j/k

RT1