Speaker crackle sound fix ?
Hi .
I have a pair of nice Tannoy speakers which I made the boxes for 37 years ago . They still get used and are now set up in their new home in my workshop. Not much point having them in the house because who gets to listen to decent music with the wife and kids around anyway . Not Me .
I'm always getting " Turn it down "
Any way the speakers have been developing a strong thick crackle type distortion especially on start up as they warm up ,but its getting worse. The distortion is now coming back at quieter sections of music and stronger louder bits just push through it and it goes away again.
So Ive been reading up about it online and what I have read is to clean or spray connections with either contact cleaner, or most recommended is a US product called Deoxit . It comes in a rejuvenator kit from Jaycar.
Any experience with this or these products, or is there a better way?
The contact cleaner in spray cans is a lot cheaper will that do it ? or go the $30 plus post or pick up with the Deoxit ?
I don't mind giving them the best treatment I can, they are very special to Me.
I just don't want to pay a lot more if its the same thing.
The speakers also have crossover switches at the rear and I did read this could also be a problem area so I will have to treat that as well .
Also what about where the wires terminate at the speaker ? I think they are soldered on .
Ill have a look but If that is the case should I leave them . Only clean and treat if its a plug ?
Thanks
Rob