fanjita Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Bloody useless tannoy system, I'm in W15 in south stand and can barely make out a single word, does anyone else agree? Surely we can do much better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 It's the same in the Dolman and the Lansdown. The problem is the incompatible old speakers in the Dolman. They can't cope with the new sound system and that interferes with entire stadium sound system. The problem can't be fixed untill the Dolman speakers are replaced and that won't be until the rebuild is completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
054123 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Our PA system (unsure if it's a Tannoy or not) has been useless for over 30 years. I cannot believe we have never rectified it. I remember going to Old Trafford years and years ago and yes I know they are a big club etc. but the PA system was crystal clear, I was amazed it could sound like that. Yes they were wealthy but it's just a PA system. Ou would have thought we would have identified it as a problem as part of the redevelopment and addressed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 I doubt if "Mr Ashton" would hear that he was required in the Dolman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 We've been told 100 times that until the refurb is complete it won't be sorted. So let's stop moaning about it. i sit in the dolman and it isn't the best but as we've been told the reasons( old dolman speakers ) whys that not good enough for some people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 I was in W17 and thought it was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City fan 1982 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 28 minutes ago, East End Old Boy said: I doubt if "Mr Ashton" would hear that he was required in the Dolman! It's Mr Clemence you ought to be worried about ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 21 minutes ago, Northern Red said: I was in W17 and thought it was fine. At the rugby last Sunday and was in W15 and the tannoy was dreadful. People around me were complaining about not being able to hear much because it was so muffled. They must have done something to make it clearer for yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 1 hour ago, 054123 said: Our PA system (unsure if it's a Tannoy or not) has been useless for over 30 years. I cannot believe we have never rectified it. I remember going to Old Trafford years and years ago and yes I know they are a big club etc. but the PA system was crystal clear, I was amazed it could sound like that. Yes they were wealthy but it's just a PA system. Ou would have thought we would have identified it as a problem as part of the redevelopment and addressed it. Man U pioneered the change from pretty awful tannoy style systems to what we've come to expect these days - mainly because Sharp championed it when they were sponsors for years. I have no doubt we'all get it right but it's difficult to replicate the problem when nobody is in the ground as it's a completely different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 the SS is just as bad, are they also old speakers ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldstandrobin Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 went to St Mary's for Southampton's first match of the season v watford and guess what, their tannoy system is worse than ours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Fiale said: the SS is just as bad, are they also old speakers ? It's the Dolman speakers that create the problem for the entire stadium because they're incompatible with the new system. It makes little difference which stand you're in. Essentially the Dolman speakers corrupt the entire system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowie Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 I get that it needs work in the ground, but what's the excuse for inside the new West Stand concourse? Cannot hear a word of it there also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 5 minutes ago, chowie said: I get that it needs work in the ground, but what's the excuse for inside the new West Stand concourse? Cannot hear a word of it there also. See above! This is like pulling teeth...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 4 hours ago, fanjita said: Bloody useless tannoy system, I'm in W15 in south stand and can barely make out a single word, does anyone else agree? Surely we can do much better I'm in W15 in the Lansdown Stand, are there two 'W15s' ?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonM88 Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 23 minutes ago, BS4 on Tour... said: I'm in W15 in the Lansdown Stand, are there two 'W15s' ?!?! The blokes got it wrong, W15 is in the west stand, hence the W. any block in the south stand starts with S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Robbored said: It's the Dolman speakers that create the problem for the entire stadium because they're incompatible with the new system. It makes little difference which stand you're in. Essentially the Dolman speakers corrupt the entire system. Ah ok - though that does suggest another solution. If no one in the Dolman can understand whats being said, and it corrupts everyone else in the stadium, why not just turn of all the audio feeds into the Dolman except the emergency announcement. Then at least others will be able go hear, and well the Dolman can't hear anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 1 minute ago, Fiale said: Ah ok - though that does suggest another solution. If no one in the Dolman can understand whats being said, and it corrupts everyone else in the stadium, why not just turn of all the audio feeds into the Dolman except the emergency announcement. Then at least others will be able go hear, and well the Dolman can't hear anyway. I'm sure the Health and Safety regulations won't allow that idea. Tbh Im a little surprised the stadium was granted a safety certificate given the rubbish sound quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 2 hours ago, Robbored said: It's the Dolman speakers that create the problem for the entire stadium because they're incompatible with the new system. It makes little difference which stand you're in. Essentially the Dolman speakers corrupt the entire system. Sounds pretty clear where I am so I don't see how it's the Dolman creating a problem fro the entire stadium. Only bit I struggle with is Adam Baker and his LJ interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 34 minutes ago, View from the Dolman said: Sounds pretty clear where I am so I don't see how it's the Dolman creating a problem fro the entire stadium. Only bit I struggle with is Adam Baker and his LJ interviews. Which stand are you in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 I wish it could be switched off at half time so I didn't have to listen to the tripe spouted by Downsy or whatever he is called. Does he not realise that everyone knows that they are at Ashton Gate and it's the home of Bristol City FC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youwhat Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 5 hours ago, Spoons said: We've been told 100 times that until the refurb is complete it won't be sorted. So let's stop moaning about it. i sit in the dolman and it isn't the best but as we've been told the reasons( old dolman speakers ) whys that not good enough for some people? Oh, last time Adam Baker was on we were getting a professional company in to take a look. Maybe someone should let him know that there is no point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfctim Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Think there's something wrong with the sound quality for the interviews as well as any issue with the Dolman speakers because Butlins guy who does the announcing now comes across clearly, whereas you couldn't make out a word either Adam Baker or Lee Johnson were saying. Wish it was the other way round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Are we going to have this thread after every home game?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 11 minutes ago, youwhat said: Oh, last time Adam Baker was on we were getting a professional company in to take a look. Maybe someone should let him know that there is no point. Maybe it was the professional company that identified the cause of the problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoons Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 55 minutes ago, youwhat said: Oh, last time Adam Baker was on we were getting a professional company in to take a look. Maybe someone should let him know that there is no point. We've been told it's the dolman speakers and they won't be replaced until the refurb is complete. It's the last job to do. Until then we just have to grin and bear it which is more than acceptable . Just gets boring when you see the same moaning on here week in week out. muffled speakers for 6 months is a small price to pay for a sparkly new stadium in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View from the Dolman Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Robbored said: Which stand are you in? Despite the username, Lansdown. As per @bcfctim, Downsy is clear, the music is clear, Tim Shires is clear but the interviews are more difficult possibly because they're recorded (I assume?) but I'd say more down to Adam B's voice since his live bits are not as clear either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Shortie Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 9 hours ago, kivsy said: It's Mr Clemence you ought to be worried about ! Mr Clements was my Uncle who was General Manager when Joe Jordan was there the 2nd time. He was told that they were going to say it for an evacuation drill. Soon changed it to Mr Ashton. Geof passed on a year ago after suffering from Alzheimer's for a few years but I know one thing for sure he would have been so happy to see the stadium the way it is now. Agree about the tannoy, but am sure it will be sorted as previously mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 Part of the issue with it is down to the changed acoustics with the rebuild. Yes it can be tested on non match days, but putting 20k people in then changes the dynamic completely, and what sounds crystal clear when the ground is empty, doesn't when it's full of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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