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Replacing driver screws with brass screws

There was some discussion about this on Millercarbon's thread about the Moab speakers, and I wanted to pursue the subject further without interfering with his thread.
As I stated there, I have heard about this practice for quite a few years, but never tried it because it seemed like one of those lunatic fringe ideas; and even though I actually really enjoy trying tweaks, and have found many of them effective, I just was not prepared for what this one did for the music coming out of my speakers. 
Specifically, it improved the detail in ambient trails, focus in general, complex harmonics in voices and stringed instruments, and instrumental separation. It is not subtle, and it is immediately noticeable.
So, I am curious to know how many of you out there have tried this, and what your experience has been.
Thanks, John  
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stringreen
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I suspect Vandersteen et al would substitute their black metal screws with brass if the sound could be improved
jl35
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Mapleshade has recommended brass screws for years, and no, they do not sell brass screws...
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uberwaltz
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Nice to see Aunty Fuser displaying his normal level of ignorance.
No surprise there.

Well for the cheap entry price into brass screws I am going to have to give it a try.
At least with my Spatial OB speakers they are all accessed from the back so wonder how that measures up against normal drivers that are screwed in from the front??
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thecarpathian
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roxy,
If the fO.q tape is more than you’re willing to spend right now, there are other vibration damping tapes on the market for less.
I cannot vouch for the efficacy of any of them, as I have never used any, compared them, nor heard a system with them in it.
So maybe try a cheaper tape, and if you feel it makes a positive difference, go for the fO.q tape in the future.
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