The Mordaunt-Short Owners Thread
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JimPA
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Here's a pic of my newly acquired Carnival 2's, I believe of 70's vintage, great sounding speakers,
Cheers,
Kerrin
I wonder if the woofer was made by Dalesford?
looks like in mine Pageant series 2 woofer DSB-208Just making an entry here to get myself connected to this group. Currently own pairs of Festival 2, Festival 3, and MS20i.
Festival 2 needs a new tweeter, emailed Lockwood Audio today to inquire about a replacement pair.
Bought the Festival 2 pair because one of the Festival 3 woofers sounded like it was going bad, discovered they both use the DSB208 woofers. Later found the woofer wasn't going bad, just overloaded with bass on one particular song that does that to several pairs of older speakers.
If I can find the replacement tweeter for the Festival 2, I'll have three pairs of working, beautiful, great-sounding speakers.
Festival 2 needs a new tweeter, emailed Lockwood Audio today to inquire about a replacement pair.
Bought the Festival 2 pair because one of the Festival 3 woofers sounded like it was going bad, discovered they both use the DSB208 woofers. Later found the woofer wasn't going bad, just overloaded with bass on one particular song that does that to several pairs of older speakers.
If I can find the replacement tweeter for the Festival 2, I'll have three pairs of working, beautiful, great-sounding speakers.
Yvan_donald
Well-Known Member
Hi, nice looking speaker's,earlier model more imposing,ribbon tweeter very impressive.MS,it is the only company in UK using this type of tweeter?.Original Decca speakers too.With the plate at the bottom look neat,Yvan
Here's a pic of my newly acquired Carnival 2's, I believe of 70's vintage, great sounding speakers,
Cheers,
Kerrin
I have a pair of the current line of Carnival 2s as well as a pair of Mezzo 2's. Pics below taken from the net as as well as my own.
I absolutely love the sound of these speakers and was wondering why they seemed to fly under the radar on this site. I find tons of threads about Wharfedales of which I also have a set of vintage W60's, but not much love for MS.
Supercoley1
New Member
I was quite surprised that this site didn't have that much on Mordaunt Short stuff but then maybe they weren't that good at getting into the American market. Pity their parent company seem to have decided not to make any more concentrating on other brands they own.
On Brit forums they are very highly regarded.
Whilst not in keeping with this thread's 'vintage' vibe, I have some Aviano 2s as my front speakers. Bookshelf speakers really. 14 inches tall and nearly as deep. Beautiful clean sound from them. Work well with my Yamaha Amp. I may update the centre and rears one day as they can't match the fronts when turned on however I tend to use the system in straight 2 channel mode and the missus/kids probably wouldn't notice the difference for their TV viewing on 5 channel. I don't use a sub. The Avianos provide enough bass for a family room even when turned up to walls vibrating levels.
I have heard the Mezzo's in a shop but they were out of my price range. Truly awesome sound from them.
On Brit forums they are very highly regarded.
Whilst not in keeping with this thread's 'vintage' vibe, I have some Aviano 2s as my front speakers. Bookshelf speakers really. 14 inches tall and nearly as deep. Beautiful clean sound from them. Work well with my Yamaha Amp. I may update the centre and rears one day as they can't match the fronts when turned on however I tend to use the system in straight 2 channel mode and the missus/kids probably wouldn't notice the difference for their TV viewing on 5 channel. I don't use a sub. The Avianos provide enough bass for a family room even when turned up to walls vibrating levels.
I have heard the Mezzo's in a shop but they were out of my price range. Truly awesome sound from them.
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A400
Well-Known Member
Well it has been a while but I have an update, I just bought a second pair of MS15s for only $6! Slightly older than my first pair judging by the serial numbers and with a single-piece grill instead of the unusual two-piece grill. Condition is good, especially considering the low price. I'm enjoying them with some FM jazz right now on my desktop system.
christophe C
New Member
Hello
Are the MS-202 good speakers ?
I don't find any reviews and I wonder if these are worth 60$ ? I have the opportunity to buy a set (good condition) and I would use them with a Yamaha RX-397 for easy listening, no high end, no "audiophile" or expert goal.
Thank you
Are the MS-202 good speakers ?
I don't find any reviews and I wonder if these are worth 60$ ? I have the opportunity to buy a set (good condition) and I would use them with a Yamaha RX-397 for easy listening, no high end, no "audiophile" or expert goal.
Thank you
KentTeffeteller
Gimpus Stereophilus!
This is a brand I have admired and enjoyed. I wouldn't mind a pair of one of their smaller bookshelf models.
Nexusmusic
Active Member
Hey guys! Very happy to have found this thread about Mordaunt speakers.
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the following serie. I can put my hands on a pair of Mordaunt Short MS40 (vintage versions), they look exactly like this here: https://www.adverts.ie/home-audio/mordaunt-short-ms40-vintage-speakers/11982722
Any input how these sound if anyone had this specific serie or overall how Mordaunt speakers sound? Are they worth? Are they near lets say Dynaco sound or Celestion Dittons etc... Or better not even touch this serie? I'll be having them for almost 20$
Any feedback is very welcome
Cheers ;-)
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the following serie. I can put my hands on a pair of Mordaunt Short MS40 (vintage versions), they look exactly like this here: https://www.adverts.ie/home-audio/mordaunt-short-ms40-vintage-speakers/11982722
Any input how these sound if anyone had this specific serie or overall how Mordaunt speakers sound? Are they worth? Are they near lets say Dynaco sound or Celestion Dittons etc... Or better not even touch this serie? I'll be having them for almost 20$
Any feedback is very welcome
Cheers ;-)
Scottfer55
Member
I just acquired a pair of mordaunt short Aviano 6’s. Brought them home and listened, sounded pretty good. Opened up to look inside and noticed one of the woofers was disconnected, I further realized the cone has split at the rubber surround. Is this repairable? I may need a replacement the part number is m506w-6r8, does anyone have or know where I can get one? Thanks for any help.
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Not exactly the same model number but has the same dimensions and construction as the one you are looking to replace. The Mezzo IIs also use the same driver. Alternatively, it is possible to replace the rubber surround. There are may people on AK who would be able to help you with that, It would also be way cheaper.
Below is a link to a current eBay listing.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-Pair-Mo...rentrq:a83cc6571630ab6b73af5679fffe6a25|iid:1
Below is a link to a current eBay listing.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/New-Pair-Mo...rentrq:a83cc6571630ab6b73af5679fffe6a25|iid:1
Scottfer55
Member
Much preferred if it’s even possible, did you notice the cone material has split leaving a part of the same material still intact under the surround?
Just bought a pair of Mordaunt Short Avant 902i at a thrift store for $12. Didn't even test them at this price. Got them home and no sound out of either. Thought maybe fuses? Checked and no fuses or speaker protection at all and all drivers dead! Given the number of postings about blown drivers in MS speakers I'm wondering if any non-powered MS speakers have any protection devices?
