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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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audiodwebe
234 posts
 
Maybe the difference you hear has to do more with the amount of torque applied.  Are you using one of those small torgue drivers to see what pounds per inch you're applying?

I ask because from what I've read, and been told, Bobby from Merlin speakers had his screws tightened to a specific torque value as he heard a difference in the sound when using different values.
jetter
3,033 posts
 
Roxy, I think deep down inside you know that any difference you hear from using a different metallurgy screw is just really your need for attention from us that you aren’t getting from your "real" life.

Get a grip pilgrim.
glupson
7,842 posts
 
"Everyone's a comedian. If only one of you was actually funny..."

Funny thing is that we are actually serious.
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roxy54 OP
7,956 posts
 
Oh gee jetter!...you found me out! Whoever thought that my seemingly innocent thread about brass screws would finally uncover my desperate need for your attention!
I’m so embarrased.
By the way, you oughta try it. It works. And better minds than yours (I’m not one of them) think so too.
theaudiotweak
2,795 posts
 
Roxy,

It has worked for me and all of our customer base for over 20 years. 
Tom..Star Sound Technologies 
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