Distorted mid driver

Myth_103 · #1 07-13-2010, 04:35 PM

Hey TBers. Was wondering if anyone could give me reasons as to why my 18 sound mid driver is distorting? My first thought was that I had a bad connection or something, but it only distorts on the E and A strings. Suggestions welcome!

billfitzmaurice · #2 07-13-2010, 08:24 PM

How is it crossed over?

rpsands · #3 07-13-2010, 08:44 PM

Sounds like you've got your crossover wired up wrong or the driver is blown. Post a picture of your Xover.

wave rider · #4 07-13-2010, 08:50 PM

Someone on board had an 18sound with a cracked frame that distorted like that if I remember correctly. It was in a Low Down Sound thread...

=wr=

Myth_103 · #5 07-13-2010, 08:53 PM

It is crossed over with the PXB800:2. I have another crossed over just like it and it sounds great.

billfitzmaurice · #6 07-14-2010, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myth_103

It is crossed over with the PXB800:2. I have another crossed over just like it and it sounds great.

That would likely indicate a blown/defective driver.

Myth_103 · #7 07-14-2010, 10:35 AM

Well that really sucks considering I've had it for over a year and only played through it 2 or 3 times for very short periods of time.

bassplayer7770 · #8 07-14-2010, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wave rider

Someone on board had an 18sound with a cracked frame that distorted like that if I remember correctly. It was in a Low Down Sound thread...

=wr=

That would be me. Don from LDS had his supplier send me a new one, and it has worked perfectly since.

Myth_103 · #9 07-14-2010, 03:24 PM

Hmmm... I don't think it's cracked or anything like that. I'll have to take it out and check it super closely to make sure, though. Thanks for that suggestion!