Do you mean who bought them? AFAIK, they became Ecologic Acoustics, and then collapsed before they even started trading. End of story. Judging by your post in the other thread, you already know that though.
Hello all. Just a heads up that I recently found five C015V NIB. I'm keeping two for a project, but will likely part with the other three. PM me an offer at davidgarretson@verizon.net if you're interested. I haven't been too active on DIYAudio, but have a long history as dgarretson on Audiogon and as Dave Garretson on Audio Asylum.
Acquired NOS from an ex-distributor. I'd be grateful for any pointers on cabinet and crossover design that you may not have posted to the old DIYaudio threads. I've seen the Bentwood corner horn photos, but can't use a corner cabinet. I suppose I could copy an old Tannoy or Altec cabinet, but am not sure which ones make sense for the Hemp 15" driver. I'd like to do the best that can be done with this, but have limited speaker design skills and am more of a tweaker and cabinet maker.
Rgds,
Dave
davidgarretson@verizon.net
Rgds,
Dave
davidgarretson@verizon.net
HEMp C0Mp0NENTS
Hi guys, Jason Tice here at p.m.r./ Hempopotamus Loudspeakers here in 0hio.I apologize for some typo's coming, my keyboard is worn out......I also hope this response is posted 'publicly', as I am a newbie per this forum's format......
I usually don't do this, but I had to jump in, as I may be of some help........ I have some/most of the same components used in many of the loudspeakers you guys are mentioning.
I also have T0NS of components,spiders,gaskets,dust caps, surrounds, cones/etc/etc/etc from MANY famous brands.
Yes, they are available for sale, and I also build-to-spec for less than most ANY of those outrageous prices you have from other suppliers.If interested, people may contact me directly via E mail.Please, no 'sniffers' or 'reps' .I am simply here to help with people on the never ending voyage of improving hi-fi and building their own 'stuff'.
I hope this is 0K per this format, but my contact info is as below.
Jason Tice
pmreproductions@neo.rr.com
C- Text- 4199081440
Shop- 567-212-9005
ANY questions or concerns, just ask. I am new to this forum, and also a fellow Hi-Fi'er, so you might also see me on here with my own personal projects, which I have MANY of, some for sale as well.THANKS GUYS!!!!
Hi guys, Jason Tice here at p.m.r./ Hempopotamus Loudspeakers here in 0hio.I apologize for some typo's coming, my keyboard is worn out......I also hope this response is posted 'publicly', as I am a newbie per this forum's format......
I usually don't do this, but I had to jump in, as I may be of some help........ I have some/most of the same components used in many of the loudspeakers you guys are mentioning.
I also have T0NS of components,spiders,gaskets,dust caps, surrounds, cones/etc/etc/etc from MANY famous brands.
Yes, they are available for sale, and I also build-to-spec for less than most ANY of those outrageous prices you have from other suppliers.If interested, people may contact me directly via E mail.Please, no 'sniffers' or 'reps' .I am simply here to help with people on the never ending voyage of improving hi-fi and building their own 'stuff'.
I hope this is 0K per this format, but my contact info is as below.
Jason Tice
pmreproductions@neo.rr.com
C- Text- 4199081440
Shop- 567-212-9005
ANY questions or concerns, just ask. I am new to this forum, and also a fellow Hi-Fi'er, so you might also see me on here with my own personal projects, which I have MANY of, some for sale as well.THANKS GUYS!!!!
I had Jason recone my 410's in July. After getting them back I played through them at low volume for about 8 hours to break them in. The next rehersal I ran them bridged through my wt800 and they sounded great. The following rehersal, same thing but about half way through I noticed a buzzing. When I looked down I noticed that the dust cap was in 3 pieces and completely disconnected from the cone. When I contacted Jason he assumed that this occured from pushing the speakers too hard. Keep in mind that these were the "beefed up" Edens that he had sold me on and that I wasnt playing at live stage volume. He told me that he had never seen this before and that it was more than likely caused by faulty wiring in the cabinet or a problem with my amp. Thinking that this may have been the case I paid to have my cabinet, my amp and even my speakon cable checked and nothing is faulty with any of it and all speakers were wired series/parallel as per Edens diagram. Jason then agreed to send me a new cap. 7 or 8 caps of all sizes and material arrived a few days later. None of which matched the caps on my speakers. Jason then asked me for the size of the caps on the other speakers and I provided him a measurement. He then told me that he would send the correct sized cap and $20 for my troubles. He supposedly mailed the package via USPS on Monday, October 3, 2016. Today is October 12....10 days later. I still have not received the package and Jason will not return any communication.
I spent today making calls to other companies who offer recone service, had correspondence with US Music Corp, Eminence support, David Nordschow himself and several other speaker supply companies trying to locate a dust cap that matches what Jason used since he clearly has no idea what parts he used on this rebuild and clearly is not backing his work or honoring his warrenty. I was also asking for professional opinions on what these guys thought would have caused a cap to "blow up". The guy from Eminence asked if the vent hole on the speakers back plate was plugged or restricted as if it was this would cause this type of cap failure as the air would have nowhere to go besides out the front of the speaker. Interestingly enough what Jason did was he printed an Eden logo about 2.5"x5", laminated it and secured it too the backplate....covering the vent. When I explained this to every other recone professional they all threw a red flag on this error by Jason. I have communicated all of this to Jason via text message and he claims that he has spent far too much time on this issue. It has now been 4 days since I have heard from Jason. 1 Ohio area recone service, a guy in Georgia and an employee of NuWay where I was told that Jason buys a lot of his B-stock parts all appologised for the trouble that Jason has caused me and all knew who he was. 2 of them shared concerns of what this guy is doing for the reputation of other recone services offered by businesses around the country. I am giving thus until Friday. If the new cap and $20 doesnt show up I will be filing a chargeback with my credit card company. I spent an entire day collecting statements from many who will prove that this guy needs to reconsider his level and quality of customer service. Never tell your customer who spent $400 that you will make things right and then tell them that the mail is just slow.
Jason even went as far to try to telk me that USPS uses xray technology that may have caused damage to the speakers. How about just admitting to your mistakes and making it right? When I asked about sending the speakers back to be checked out he told me that there was no reason in risking further damage to the speakers and that he would just send me a new cap. At this point I want nothing more than him to stay as far away as possible from my speakers and to just refund what I paid him. The guys who I spoke with today are concerned about other damage that was done to the rest of the speakers.
Jason has a full coverage 1 year warrenty unless damage appears to be caused by misuse, being dropped, etc. He is not holding up his end of the deal and I cant tell you enough how much I recommend selecting another company to recone your speakers.
2 of the guys that I spoke with today said that the Jadon isnt even authorized to purchase the JBL cones that he is claiming to use.
I have never been more dissatisfied with a purchase. Don't make the same mistake as I have.
I spent today making calls to other companies who offer recone service, had correspondence with US Music Corp, Eminence support, David Nordschow himself and several other speaker supply companies trying to locate a dust cap that matches what Jason used since he clearly has no idea what parts he used on this rebuild and clearly is not backing his work or honoring his warrenty. I was also asking for professional opinions on what these guys thought would have caused a cap to "blow up". The guy from Eminence asked if the vent hole on the speakers back plate was plugged or restricted as if it was this would cause this type of cap failure as the air would have nowhere to go besides out the front of the speaker. Interestingly enough what Jason did was he printed an Eden logo about 2.5"x5", laminated it and secured it too the backplate....covering the vent. When I explained this to every other recone professional they all threw a red flag on this error by Jason. I have communicated all of this to Jason via text message and he claims that he has spent far too much time on this issue. It has now been 4 days since I have heard from Jason. 1 Ohio area recone service, a guy in Georgia and an employee of NuWay where I was told that Jason buys a lot of his B-stock parts all appologised for the trouble that Jason has caused me and all knew who he was. 2 of them shared concerns of what this guy is doing for the reputation of other recone services offered by businesses around the country. I am giving thus until Friday. If the new cap and $20 doesnt show up I will be filing a chargeback with my credit card company. I spent an entire day collecting statements from many who will prove that this guy needs to reconsider his level and quality of customer service. Never tell your customer who spent $400 that you will make things right and then tell them that the mail is just slow.
Jason even went as far to try to telk me that USPS uses xray technology that may have caused damage to the speakers. How about just admitting to your mistakes and making it right? When I asked about sending the speakers back to be checked out he told me that there was no reason in risking further damage to the speakers and that he would just send me a new cap. At this point I want nothing more than him to stay as far away as possible from my speakers and to just refund what I paid him. The guys who I spoke with today are concerned about other damage that was done to the rest of the speakers.
Jason has a full coverage 1 year warrenty unless damage appears to be caused by misuse, being dropped, etc. He is not holding up his end of the deal and I cant tell you enough how much I recommend selecting another company to recone your speakers.
2 of the guys that I spoke with today said that the Jadon isnt even authorized to purchase the JBL cones that he is claiming to use.
I have never been more dissatisfied with a purchase. Don't make the same mistake as I have.
Check this guy out. He's done some surrounds for me in the past. Talked to him and he says he has lots of vintage parts. Just sayin'..
Orban Audio – Quality Speaker Repair and Reconing since 1981
BTW.. I sent Mr. Tice a message through his site and he never returned it.. Just sayin'..
Orban Audio – Quality Speaker Repair and Reconing since 1981
BTW.. I sent Mr. Tice a message through his site and he never returned it.. Just sayin'..
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I just found out 3 days ago that Perry passed away. he lived I Vernon BC when he died. Not Ponte Claire. I was his roommate in Pointe Claire in early 2000. He was funny as heck and never meant to screw anyone over. He was disorganized as a spinning plate of sand. Rich
RIP Perry. I stayed at his house in Montreal for the audio show. Yes funny and something of a whirlwind.