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    Magnepan speakers

    Hi guys,
    I was just using my home theater system, I have audiosource amp and pre amp, and some floor standing magnepan speakers, and all of the sudden, the sound was just super tinny, with little to no treble, and far too much bass.
    Is there a chance that the treble part of the speaker blew out, but the rest of it is fine?
    I don't know alot about speakers, but I am willing to tinker with it.
    If nessecary I can get you the model number and any more information.
    These speakers are aprox 29 years old, and they have been recoiled once about 15 years ago, is it time to get that done again?

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    Did you check and see if the amp and preamp sound ok with any other speakers? It could be a problem on that end. If the amp and preamp work with other speakers then its the Maggies. Call Magnepan, their number is listed on their web site www.magnepan.com
    Their tech support is excellent.

    Also, are both speakers affected. If they are, its most likely on the amp/pre side. It would be unusual for both speakers to go at the exact same time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by blackraven
    Did you check and see if the amp and preamp sound ok with any other speakers? It could be a problem on that end. If the amp and preamp work with other speakers then its the Maggies. Call Magnepan, their number is listed on their web site www.magnepan.com
    Their tech support is excellent.

    Also, are both speakers affected. If they are, its most likely on the amp/pre side. It would be unusual for both speakers to go at the exact same time.
    Hi there, appreciate the quick response, I was actually just bringing some of my smaller speakers downstairs from my theater system in my room to test them, I'll let you know as soon as I get it tested.

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    Hi again,
    I just tested the amp/pre amp with other speakers and it sounded fine, I guess my speakers finally went again

    Also, I tested each channel, one speaker sounds much much worse then the other, but both of them are definatly not at their optimal performance right now.

    Anyways, is there any chance that it could just be a blown fuse or should I get on the phone with magnepan?

    Thanks again
    -Sam

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    I would call Magnepan, they should be able to point you to then problem for just the cost of a phone call. I live 20 minutes from Magnepan and have been to their factory. They are very nice and willing to help with problems or concerns.
    Pass Labs X250 amp, BAT Vk-51se Preamp,
    Thorens TD-145 TT, Bellari phono preamp, Nagaoka MP-200 Cartridge
    Magnepan QR1.6 speakers
    Luxman DA-06 DAC
    Van Alstine Ultra Plus Hybrid Tube DAC
    Dual Martin Logan Original Dynamo Subs
    Parasound A21 amp
    Vintage Luxman T-110 tuner
    Magnepan MMG's, Grant Fidelity DAC-11, Class D CDA254 amp
    Monitor Audio S1 speakers, PSB B6 speakers
    Vintage Technic's Integrated amp
    Music Hall 25.2 CDP
    Adcom GFR 700 AVR
    Cables- Cardas, Silnote, BJC
    Velodyne CHT 8 sub

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    Quote Originally Posted by blackraven
    I would call Magnepan, they should be able to point you to then problem for just the cost of a phone call. I live 20 minutes from Magnepan and have been to their factory. They are very nice and willing to help with problems or concerns.
    Yeap, I know the area well.
    Was born and raised in bloomington, MN.
    I'm up in Duluth now.

    Thanks for the help, appreciate it.

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