Wow - That sucks!

I wonder why they would paint those things in the first place?

cheers,

george

Now I see that the stock we get here in America is the same as you get in Canada. It's a good sounding horn and the price is right, but it does have its share of problems.

Personally, I used to always use the Peavey CH-3's for larger speakers, but so many preferred the H290's that I started stocking mostly those. The Professional Series four π's and a couple others always used the H290's, but most of the rest used the CH-3's. Both are good sounding horns, and I like 'em both. But mounting was easier on the CH-3's and I always thought they looked better in large speakers.

So I agree with your assessment 100%. If you really want a great horn, go for Martinelli's.

Martinelli wood horn

In any event, according to the manufacturer, there was a problem with the
compatibility of the paint with one of the components in the plastic
material. We've had one other incident since then, but think the problem
has since been corrected.

Personally, I think that the finish was coming off because the surface of
the horns were very slick.

On behalf of Eminence, we would certainly be glad to replace the products
for you. At the same time, it might be less trouble for you to simply
lightly scratch the surface and repaint with some spray paint of your
choice. This might eliminate the need for removing the horn and switching
the compression driver to the new horn. Again, we will be happy to replace
the items in question if you so desire.

I cannot say if the paint would be harmful to a pet or human if ingested,
but as with most paints, I would not recommend it.

Once again, I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you, and
will be glad to send you replacements upon your request. Please let me know
how you prefer to proceed."

Well guys, they ARE painted from the factory. E is committed to standing behind their product, but as he says, painting them again myself is less trouble than returning them and installing a new pair. Guys with H290's laying around that are flaking should send them back, that way E will be reminded the problem still exists. I still think they are a bargain, and I knew I should have sanded them and put a better finish on them from the start, which I will now do:) Sam

I would just comment that if there is an adhesion problem between the paint and the properties of the plastic from that batch run. Two things you should think of

If you dont sand through the existing paint. the new paint will fall off when the rest of the old paint does.

If E had problems getting the "right" paint to adhere to the that batch run. It may be a challenge to find a better paint to replace it.

There are good paints and surface preps for plastic. Sounds like a better idea to let them replace them for the long term.

just some thoughts,

Bill

wife says paint the H290's with "mahogany" spray paint, might look OK against the natural birch...

John