Got a screw loose?


So based on a comment from another forum, I decided to ensure the screws on all my speaker and subwoofer drivers were secure.  Turns out everyone of them needed some level of tightening.

Suggestion:  Check your screws, definitely helped tighten up the sound as well.

Question:  Is there other “maintenance” I should be doing on a regular basis?

 

 

thx_golfer

I must of read the same post. I checked the 48 screws on my 3 year old Bryston A2's and most of them were loose. After tightening all of them up I do believe the sound was better.

@oldhvymec I use cap screws also and brass inserts though. Dab of blue thread locker also.

I have a screw loose (4). This post is simply venting.   I have Vandersteen 5A's.

the batteries have to be changed every 4 years...it was time. (now with Lithiums, change in 10 years)  Out came the bass amps, the crossovers, and the input filters off they went to Vandersteen. Back they came.... I got the speakers all together now, with 4 brass screws left over.  I took apart the speakers again, but all the connections seem to be made.  YUK.  I'll listen tomorrow.

If brass seems soft, you could use 304 or 316 stainless steel hardware.  Both are austenitic (no magnetic properties) and available in most types of hardware in both AmStnd or MM.
Ace Hdwr. carries some, but McMaster-Carr if you've something more specific...

Happy Friday, waiting for the snow.