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No Sound from Tweeter


I just hooked up my recently purchased Matrix 805's and one of the tweeters is silent.

What should I look for first?

I'm going to open the cabinet and make sure they are wired properly. Any other ideas?

I thought that a "blown" tweeter would make a popping sound or some sort of sound. This one is completely silent.

Thanks.
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worldwide OP
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Is it possible to repair it?

Thanks.
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shadorne
7,491 posts
 
You might be able to find a "recone kit" for $50. Just make sure you clean it out thoroughly (blow with air) - remove any burned debris or dust. And don't forget to add ferrofluid. However for all the effort involved most people just go for an entire new tweeter assembly.
worldwide OP
58 posts
 
Thanks Shadorne. I think I will just order a new tweeter and chalk the whole thing up to a bad experience and a poor choice.

I guess I'm too trusting of other people, maybe because I'm honest. I would never mis-represent a pair of speakers the way this guy did.

I'm going to mess with the tweeter for a little bit before the call to my dealer. Maybe it's a loose wire?
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
Return the speakers and get ALL of you money back. They were severely mis-represented by the seller. Why dick around with non-functional, beat-up speakers?

-RW-
missioncoonery
1,250 posts
 
Agree w/RW..get your money back and stop buying off Craigslist..Its a junkyard/bottomfeeder venue.Stay with this forum if buying used..You will pay more but in the long run you save in all respects
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