Hi, I recently acquired a set of Penta 2's as part of a 6500 setup that I bought through Ebay.  Initially I had planned to resell the Penta's as I didn't much like the look of them, however having got them home and listened to them I'm now more than inclined to keep them!  Which leads me to a couple of questions:

1. One of the speakers is permanently "on" as soon as power is supplied - No combination of the switch positions changes this (even if switched to "off"), and I have tried different Powerlink cables all with the same result.  The two fuses are also okay - is this likely to be a simple DIY fix or do I need to get them serviced?

2. The same speaker also has some fairly bad foam rot on the mid-ranges - again can this be easily DIY'd, or would I be better to replace the driver units, and if so where would I get them from?

Thanks, Stuart

Congratulations!

The failing mids are very common. Replacements are available new from your local B&O dealer. Re-foaming is also very popular.

I'm not sure about your amp though.

Thanks Evan, don't suppose anyone has a rough idea of how much the replacement mids are likely to be from B&O?

Anyone have any clues as to the "always on" cause?

Cheers

After speaking to 2 dealers replacement drivers are no longer available!  My dad has a refoam kit off ebay I will let you know how he gets on!

Cheers and enjoy!!

The Always On problem is is probably TR3 on PCB2 (front PCB) which is leaking, BC337-40. Also a common problem. After replacement I am almost 100% sure the problem is solved.

Cheers, will check that out and let you know the results...

I've been looking at those refoam kits on eBay too, but not sure if I have a steady enough hand - let me know how it goes Nicky - seems a bit daunting at the moment!!!

Nickyg63:

After speaking to 2 dealers replacement drivers are no longer available!  My dad has a refoam kit off ebay I will let you know how he gets on!

 

Cheers and enjoy!!

I have just received 4 new mid drivers from B&O!!

I suspect that your dealers can't be bothered.

As far as price, $90/per comes to mind. I'm not certain though.

The dealers should be named and shamed if that is the case!

Yeah I thought that, I hate it when its all about making the effort and they cant be bothered!  Who knows if i want to buy a new tv or not!

Nickyg63:

Yeah I thought that, I hate it when its all about making the effort and they cant be bothered!  Who knows if i want to buy a new tv or not!

My dealer was exactly the same, and as a result, they no longer exist.

joeyboygolf:

I have just received 4 new mid drivers from B&O!!

I suspect that your dealers can't be bothered.

Do you mind me asking how much those cost you from B&O?

Not had the invoice yet but as the last lot were £25 each I'm guessing and hoping that this latest lot will be no more than £30!