OK to remove Tweeter Grill??

Mitch2, thanks for an excellent response. I tried this out a few years ago and snipped off the diffusers on a pair of Vifa metal dome tweeters. At first I thought the highs were much smoother, but after an hour or so, I felt that something was missing. Off axis response also seemed messed up. I carefully glued the diffusers back on and chalked it up to a tweak that did not work for me.

Hmmmm, the plot thickens. I was considering this option for 2 reasons. First the hi's are too bright for me and second I do remember the suggestion from Mapleshade. The kicker is I am still trying to tweak the room and they may solve the brightness problem.

Those Mapleshade guys do know how to make a great recording but, I don't know about their expertise here. I guess the only way to know is to try it and then get out the super glue if they need to be replaced. I have a Dremel that would do the deed and a chainsaw for backup if necessary. Anyone else tried this TGR process? (tweeter grill removal)

Had you thought about experimenting with different fabrics or materials around the tweeter element? Or raising the height of the speaker to adjust its' balance-more mid/bass less tweeter energy.

I believe Hansen was responding to a question about Paradigm speakers, but his answer was generic. Personally, I would probably not try it on expensive speakers unless either I was for sure planning to keep the speakers for the long haul, or unless I would be willing to spring for new tweeters which could be necessary if I screwed up the operation, or if I ever wanted to sell the speakers in the future. A different tweak I would consider trying is the thick felt pad around the outside of the tweeter. Haven't heard too much about the results of that one from those who have tried it.

Sonic: The tweeters are now between the 2 mid range speakers with factory dampening material around them. They should not be raised anymore since they are already above my ear level
when seated. There is a seperate rear firing tweeter that I should try to turn down I guess...forgot about it. hmmmm?