Dented metal domes are a definite no-no as the metal is little thicker than foil and cannot be re-formed like a doped cloth. S3 600's have a vicious treble spit when new, so I'd get a new pair of modules for the tweeters.
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Dented metal domes are a definite no-no as the metal is little thicker than foil and cannot be re-formed like a doped cloth. S3 600's have a vicious treble spit when new, so I'd get a new pair of modules for the tweeters.
Just to clarify: is the emphasis above on buying a new pair, ie. replace both speakers' domes for reasons of matching or some such; or on modules - which I'm not sure of the meaning of. Is that the same as saying "tweeter diaphragm", as Stratmangler put it? Sorry, my lack of technical knowledge letting me down here. I take it I'm basically being advised to replace the aluminium dome that I see, and not the whole tweeter assembly including drive units, right? :scratch:Quote:
S3 600's have a vicious treble spit when new, so I'd get a new pair of modules for the tweeters.
What an odd pride you take in your vulgarity marco! ;) ... I guess we all gotta have a hobby :lolsign:Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
LOL... I'm just being honest!
I have a daft big nut full of nonsense (I haven't really grown up yet), and most of my friends seem to share my warped sense of humour, or end up 'infected' by it :lol:
Marco.
Do you all stay together in a place where strange people in matching pyjamas come and give you funny tasting sweets in little plastic cups that when taken make you feel oddly calm?? ;)
Yesh, it's called North Wales.... :lolsign:
Marco.
Crumbs, on the spur of the moment I put in a bid for an amp on eBay that had 4mins to go, and just bought myself a Creek CAS 4040 for £54. This one here. Collect it tomorrow evening.
4040 great and still cheap to buy on fleabay..
What I meant about tweeter "modules" is the dome and coil assembly, which fits between the magnet and front trim/fixing. This is often a lot cheaper than replacing the whole tweeter and many tweeters can be serviced this way (even the Celestion unit in my Spendors can still be serviced this way). The 600 series 3 did have a sting up top, but if it's anything like the mk1 600 unit, this will tame down as usage grows, thus my recommendation to buy a new pair of units/modules to match them up.
It should be possible to change just the domes (diaphragms). This will cost less than replacing the entire tweeter unit. This also means that you retain the mechanically run in motor section of the tweeter (no running in required).Quote:
Originally Posted by sburrell
Best thing to do is contact B&W and they can properly advise you.
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Chris:)
The domes usually come ready bonded to the coils and this is fitted to a former, hence the term "module." The replacement Vifa unit as fitted to my ATC's was a triangular affair with the terminals on two of the "corners" and the dome/coil mounted within this "frame."