Tweeter is rattling during low frequencies - Blu-ray Forum

blushiz · 12-06-2008, 02:38 AM

Well, I heard the monitor series had extremely weak tweeters and that they blow easy but I figured since I don't ever blare my sound that I wouldn't have to worry about it. In fact, I rarely ever turn it up past -20dB. Well, today, it just started happening. I noticed that during bass-heavy low frequencies the tweeter in the left tower (right one is fine) rattles a little. Sound still comes out and it doesn't rattle all the time, but it still does it during bass heavy music (towers set to 80Hz). Did I just f**k my tweeter?

Big Daddy · 12-06-2008, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by blushiz

Well, I heard the monitor series had extremely weak tweeters and that they blow easy but I figured since I don't ever blare my sound that I wouldn't have to worry about it. In fact, I rarely ever turn it up past -20dB. Well, today, it just started happening. I noticed that during bass-heavy low frequencies the tweeter in the left tower (right one is fine) rattles a little. Sound still comes out and it doesn't rattle all the time, but it still does it during bass heavy music (towers set to 80Hz). Did I just f**k my tweeter?

You may have to replace your tweeter. Polk sells replacement and upgraded tweeters for their speakers. I recently replaced the tweeters on my vintage (1990-1991) Polk RTA-15TL speakers. There was nothing wrong with the old tweeters. I just wanted to upgrade them with the new silk dome tweeters that Polk had developed. They cost me $100 a pair. Yours will probably cost a lot less. However, if you decide to replace the tweeters, join the Club Polk first. You will get a big discount if you are a member. Membership is like membership to Blu-ray.com. Replacing a tweeter is very easy. It took me half an hour. The only tool you need is a screw driver.

JasonR · 12-06-2008, 03:19 AM

You just purchased them, so they are still under warranty. Call Polk, their service is first rate.

blushiz · 12-06-2008, 04:22 PM

Better safe then sorry I suppose. I'll give Polk a call to get it replaced after I spend a couple days breaking in the sub that's coming today.

Driver_King · 12-06-2008, 08:53 PM

Has it come yet?

blushiz · 12-06-2008, 11:42 PM

YES! I feel so... so.... powerful. Let me get some pictures up.

12-06-2008, 02:38 AM	#1
blushiz Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Tweeter is rattling during low frequencies Well, I heard the monitor series had extremely weak tweeters and that they blow easy but I figured since I don't ever blare my sound that I wouldn't have to worry about it. In fact, I rarely ever turn it up past -20dB. Well, today, it just started happening. I noticed that during bass-heavy low frequencies the tweeter in the left tower (right one is fine) rattles a little. Sound still comes out and it doesn't rattle all the time, but it still does it during bass heavy music (towers set to 80Hz). Did I just f**k my tweeter?

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12-06-2008, 03:19 AM	#3
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	You just purchased them, so they are still under warranty. Call Polk, their service is first rate.

12-06-2008, 04:22 PM	#4
blushiz Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Better safe then sorry I suppose. I'll give Polk a call to get it replaced after I spend a couple days breaking in the sub that's coming today.

12-06-2008, 08:53 PM	#5
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Has it come yet?

12-06-2008, 11:42 PM	#6
blushiz Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	YES! I feel so... so.... powerful. Let me get some pictures up.

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