Tannoy wax alternative

[kernow]

Hi all, looking for a similar wax to the tannoy prestige stuff but not at £35 a tub. Would like something with the same musicality as the tannoy wax but happy to host a bake off trying different ones out to see which I prefer. Does anyone know what it is?

I'm serious, mostly

 

[DomT]

Hi all, looking for a similar wax to the tannoy prestige stuff but not at £35 a tub. Would like something with the same musicality as the tannoy wax but happy to host a bake off trying different ones out to see which I prefer. Does anyone know what it is?

I'm serious, mostly

Correct application of wax is seriously important for audio quality more so than the type of wax used. Wax on - wax off.

 

[bencat]

If the wax is for real wood then 100% pure beeswax is the best thing about a tenner on Amazon . Use it very sparingly apply all over the world surface leave for about five minutes and then using a clean microfiber cloth polish the surface .

 

[kernow]

If the wax is for real wood then 100% pure beeswax is the best thing about a tenner on Amazon . Use it very sparingly apply all over the world surface leave for about five minutes and then using a clean microfiber cloth polish the surface .

How does it sound? Do siltech make any?

 

[bencat]

No idea how it sounds I use it on furniture and it smells nice . Makes my hands soft and smooth when I use it . Seems to protect the the wood well and is not too shiny . I may well polish and clean my KEF 103 stacked pair before I bring them to The Wam Show .

 

[kernow]

Pretty sure the tannoy stuff is linseed oil based. Certainly has a whiff

Maybe the beeswax will provide better separation and fluidity however

 

[bencat]

Be careful though it might have a bit of a sting .

 

[garn63]

Here you go. I use this myself. It works but only on spkrs of exceptional quality ? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/143583052695?hash=item216e378397:g:048AAOSwHSxeKB8u
Warm it slightly before applying to soften it up a bit. Leave on for a while. Buff up. Yearly is good but I have heard Tannoys like attention & may need a more frequent make over ?
Good luck.
* Can affect freq response if not applied while singing Ken Dodds "Happiness".

 

[John (big)]

Have a read of this on audio asylum. My father was at one time a French polisher, All my wood is oiled with Tung oil wooden stocks especially as they may get wet, furniture occasional bees wax after a rub with Tung oil over time wood can crack if only wax particularly near a heat source.

https://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/t.mpl?f=general&m=262921

 

[Lawrence001]

I'm looking to improve the dynamics of my speakers they are a bit laid back. Does anyone know if Linseed or beeswax is my best option (or maybe something else like Pledge?)

 

[John (big)]

I'm looking to improve the dynamics of my speakers they are a bit laid back. Does anyone know if Linseed or beeswax is my best option (or maybe something else like Pledge?)

Although a piss take do not get Pledge or any silicon spray near hifi.

Technically "polish" is a fine abrasive for smoothing a surface like car paint wax adds protection and may add to shine. As my son reminded me recently, his V8 car takes up to 7 hours for him to detail, no paint swirls, in the UK we call a mixture of wax and polish "polish" a carry over from cellulose paint days and the add men from the companies selling the stuff.

 

[kernow]

I've waxed tannoys several times so know how to do it. Just looking for a cheaper, better sounding wax tbh

 

[bigrod]

What you use to finish natural woods depends on what wood it is ..
Wax is ok put does not penetrate like an oil..And does not harden totally
For a long lasting finish use teak oil for teak ..and a Danish oil for everything else if the wood is dark like walnut etc ..
For really light woods like a light oak use a linseed oil as the oil is much lighter ..
Remember when using linseed oil with rags make sure you soak them in water after use as they can spontaneously combust in a confined space like a dustbin or plastic bag ..
If anyone ever wants any I manufacture all sorts of wood oils under the Bestwood Brand Available on Amazon and eBay .
And also direct

 

[bigrod]

Hi all, looking for a similar wax to the tannoy prestige stuff but not at £35 a tub. Would like something with the same musicality as the tannoy wax but happy to host a bake off trying different ones out to see which I prefer. Does anyone know what it is?

I'm serious, mostly

If you’re set on using a wax
From memory when I was a young un working for a Company called Sonneborn and Reick we used to supply wax’s to many speaker manufacturers in the Uk
This was called BriWax .. comes in assorted colours for whatever wood you got ..It does dry harder than beeswax ..

 

[John (big)]

What you use to finish natural woods depends on what wood it is ..
Wax is ok put does not penetrate like an oil..And does not harden totally
For a long lasting finish use teak oil for teak ..and a Danish oil for everything else if the wood is dark like walnut etc ..
For really light woods like a light oak use a linseed oil as the oil is much lighter ..
Remember when using linseed oil with rags make sure you soak them in water after use as they can spontaneously combust in a confined space like a dustbin or plastic bag ..
If anyone ever wants any I manufacture all sorts of wood oils under the Bestwood Brand Available on Amazon and eBay .
And also direct

If you’re set on using a wax
From memory when I was a young un working for a Company called Sonneborn and Reick we used to supply wax’s to many speaker manufacturers in the Uk
This was called BriWax .. comes in assorted colours for whatever wood you got ..It does dry harder than beeswax ..

Teak oil is Tung oil with natural additives Tung oil is expensive BriWax is good gear for all wood finishes

 

[myles]

I've waxed tannoys several times so know how to do it. Just looking for a cheaper, better sounding wax tbh

Did you release the drivers to get the wax all o'er?

 

[kernow]

Did you release the drivers to get the wax all o'er?

No, couldn't be arsed with that, was just careful going around them

 

[kernow]

Think I did your ones twice and these once before running out

 

[myles]

No, couldn't be arsed with that, was just careful going around them

Good to see we have the same attitude to faff.

 

[MF 1000]

I'm looking to improve the dynamics of my speakers they are a bit laid back. Does anyone know if Linseed or beeswax is my best option (or maybe something else like Pledge?)

Linseed oil will make them sound like a cricket bat