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Wilson Watt Puppy 5.1 diffraction pads and resistors

I bought a used set of Wilson Watt Puppy 5.1s and they need some work.  Looking for thoughts and advice..

1. Midrange drivers don't work.  I've ordered new resistors hoping that fixes the problem. Wilson gave me some instructions but any other advice is welcomed on how to replace and what issues I might run into.

2. Diffraction pads were removed and left a sticky residue. Removal seems easy but makes me nervous.  Any advice here?

3. Some have said they prefer the to leave the diffraction pads off, others prefer the diffraction pads on claiming they sound bright without them.  Thought here?

Thanks,
dtximages
erik_squires
16,895 posts
 
Goo gone for the resideue.  Since  I hope you replace the pads, you don't have to worry about messing up the look.

Personally, with those inverted Focal tweets, put the pads in.  It's a much smoother and more natural presentation.  If you are always chasing "revealing" leave them off.

You can always test the midrange by hooking them up directly to your amp at LOW volume first. 


dtximages OP
368 posts
 
Thanks erik.  When I touched the speaker wire to the actual mid driver terminals, the amp shut off.  Probably a stupid thing to do.
erik_squires
16,895 posts
 
Wow.
OK, sounds like the driver is shorted.

That's your answer.  If you want a final answer, get a multi meter and measure the resistance. 
oldhvymec
5,101 posts
 
Thanks erik. When I touched the speaker wire to the actual mid driver terminals, the amp shut off. Probably a stupid thing to do.


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Only if you keep doing it.. And then NOT to smart fits better.. :-)

Digital multi meter (DMM), 8.00 - 45.00 dollars. Nothing fancy.. but the 8.00 dollar model might just impress you.. Pretty good ones at Parts Express, or Amazon... overnight from either..

Regards
erik_squires
16,895 posts
 
So long as you were at low volume your amp should be fine. :)
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