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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
16,884 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
16,884 posts
 
So long as you were at low volume your amp should be fine. :)
erik_squires
16,884 posts
 
Get whichever one you can get quicker. :)
dtximages OP
368 posts
 
The meter will arrive today. Not sure what setting to use or what to even look for when i connect the terminals

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