Question about my tweeters. - Blu-ray Forum

Zman2k2 · 03-30-2010, 03:36 PM

Okay, I have silk-dome tweeters on my speakers at home. My daughter recently had some friends over (all around 6-yrs-old). I noticed on the weekend, that someone had pushed the dome of my tweeters in. I was able to bring them to normal with some tape, but I'm wondering, is there any possibility of damage? I don't know how hard they pushed, but the dome's themselves are back to normal. Just wondering.

jdub · 03-30-2010, 04:14 PM

I had this happen to me a while ago. I tried to see if there was a difference b4 I pulled it out and after. I personally couldn't tell a difference but I dont have "golden ears" If it bothers you you can just order the driver and replace it yourself. It shouldnt be very expensive. I did this with my Kef's and it was fairly easy..

jomari · 03-30-2010, 05:27 PM

do you notice any difference in regards to its texture? crimps or scratches and the like?

if you dont hear any substantial difference, i wouldnt bother.

as jdub has mentioned, for peace of mind, you can go ahead and hack away with a new driver, as i cant do DIY if my life depended on it.

Big Daddy · 03-30-2010, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Zman2k2

Okay, I have silk-dome tweeters on my speakers at home. My daughter recently had some friends over (all around 6-yrs-old). I noticed on the weekend, that someone had pushed the dome of my tweeters in. I was able to bring them to normal with some tape, but I'm wondering, is there any possibility of damage? I don't know how hard they pushed, but the dome's themselves are back to normal. Just wondering.

I have seen this problem many times. You should be ok. Worse possible scenario (not likely) is to replace the tweeter and that is very easy. It only requires a screw driver.

Fors* · 03-30-2010, 06:14 PM

I would like to know if you had the grills on or off? I have a hard time imagining my 5 yr old daughter and her friends being so fascinated with a speaker that they had to take the grill off (which isn't always easy) and then play with it as such......just wondering?

Zman2k2 · 03-30-2010, 10:12 PM

I had the grills off Fors*. I should have thought about little fingers before they came over. But my daughter's been taught not to touch, and I kind of forgot to think about others' little ones. Kind of my fault.

As for the texture, there's a wrinkle in one part. But as for sound, they still sound okay. I was more interested in if they could have damaged the driver part, but I don't think so. Guess it gives me a reason to crank something, and not have my wife mad at me. Gotta test these things out right?

03-30-2010, 03:36 PM	#1
Zman2k2 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Calgary, Canada Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:136 Trading Score:54	Question about my tweeters. Okay, I have silk-dome tweeters on my speakers at home. My daughter recently had some friends over (all around 6-yrs-old). I noticed on the weekend, that someone had pushed the dome of my tweeters in. I was able to bring them to normal with some tape, but I'm wondering, is there any possibility of damage? I don't know how hard they pushed, but the dome's themselves are back to normal. Just wondering.

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03-30-2010, 04:14 PM	#2
jdub Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I had this happen to me a while ago. I tried to see if there was a difference b4 I pulled it out and after. I personally couldn't tell a difference but I dont have "golden ears" If it bothers you you can just order the driver and replace it yourself. It shouldnt be very expensive. I did this with my Kef's and it was fairly easy..

03-30-2010, 05:27 PM	#3
jomari Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	do you notice any difference in regards to its texture? crimps or scratches and the like? if you dont hear any substantial difference, i wouldnt bother. as jdub has mentioned, for peace of mind, you can go ahead and hack away with a new driver, as i cant do DIY if my life depended on it.

03-30-2010, 06:14 PM	#5
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	I would like to know if you had the grills on or off? I have a hard time imagining my 5 yr old daughter and her friends being so fascinated with a speaker that they had to take the grill off (which isn't always easy) and then play with it as such......just wondering?

03-30-2010, 10:12 PM	#6
Zman2k2 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Calgary, Canada Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:136 Trading Score:54	I had the grills off Fors*. I should have thought about little fingers before they came over. But my daughter's been taught not to touch, and I kind of forgot to think about others' little ones. Kind of my fault. As for the texture, there's a wrinkle in one part. But as for sound, they still sound okay. I was more interested in if they could have damaged the driver part, but I don't think so. Guess it gives me a reason to crank something, and not have my wife mad at me. Gotta test these things out right?

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