Tightening loudspeakers screws...

Agree with Narrod. Why on earth would you leave the screws loose? I remember this was an all-too-frequent ritual with my old ProAc Response 3s, with the ever-present concern that some day I'd strip the threads. Dave

BTW, stripped screw holes, especially in MDF is always a potential issue when tightening the screws. Don't overtighten them or the holes will strip out. If you do have a hole strip out, a quick "fix" is to remove the screw and stick a few pieces of toothpick into the hole. The screw will tighten against the new wood (toothpicks) which will expand out against the sides of the hole and provide some grip.

This "trick" is not a substitute for proper torquing of the screws in the first place, but it can help if you are already in the situation where you have a stripped hole.

Enjoy,

TIC

Jeff, very funny :)

Check this for advice:

http://www.virtualdynamics.ca/the-oddiophile-eps--1/

..regarding Narrod's question. B&W require specific torquing for some of their speakers. The drivers have a foam gasket which if tightened too tight can squash the gasket and nullify the good research that went into the speaker itself. There are many manufacturers that have tightening issues. Check with your builder to see if they recommend tightening...and also, if you tighten the drivers too much, you can warp or strip the attachments. Be careful.