|   Tweeter domes "fingered" in | Ahmed Hafeez
Jul 24, 2001 6:40 AM | | I have recently acquired a pair of demo Acoustic Research 318 PS speakers for rear in my home theatre.
Both tweeter domes have been "fingered" in. Since these are horn loaded, does it really matter? and if so, how can I bring them out? I tried pulling them out with sticky tape, but that didn't work. Any suggestions would be welcome. |
| re: Tweeter domes "fingered" in | prag
Jul 24, 2001 9:56 AM | | you mean the dust caps have been pushed in?? If thats the case i wouldn't worry about it. |
| re: Tweeter domes "fingered" in | bigwally
Jul 24, 2001 10:42 AM | | This is not a good thing as the dome is your actual treble tranducer and any physical distortion of the diaphragm will have a detrimental effect on the quality of the sound. I'd return them if possible, or go the AR's site see about replacement parts. Shouldn't be too expensive. |
| Don't listen to idiots. | Dali Lama
Jul 24, 2001 12:10 PM | | This is an easy fix. Get a piece of strong tape (scotch tape may not work, try duct tape) and a Q-tip. Affix the tape to the tip of the Qtip (or pencil) and lightly press it to the fingered tweeter until it sticks and pull out. It might take a few tries but you can usually get it to work after a while.
Good luck! |
| I agree. | bigwally
Jul 24, 2001 1:59 PM | | But your idea might work if the indentations aren't too sharp.
I believe the original poster mentioned that he'd already tried tape. |
| I've got to start reading these posts more closely! Thanks NT | Dali Lama
Jul 24, 2001 5:04 PM | | |
| re: Tweeter domes "fingered" in | w6wat
Jul 29, 2001 6:34 AM | | Simply take a straight pin (you know the kind you get on new dress shirts), and make an entry into the dust cap from the side. A side entry gives you leverage to pull the distortion out of it. Don't pull quickly, just go about pulling it back into place slowly and purposefully. You'll never restore it perfectly, but any return to it's dome shape is better than leaving it smashed in. The tiny hole left from the entry wound is negligeable, and won't effect anything.
Good Luck,
Wayne |
| Carefully!! Use a vacume....Very Carefully!!! nm. | Timmy S
Jul 29, 2001 7:18 AM | | Vacume |
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