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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
16,478 posts
 
So long as you were at low volume your amp should be fine. :)
erik_squires
16,478 posts
 
Get whichever one you can get quicker. :)
dtximages OP
365 posts
 
The meter will arrive today. Not sure what setting to use or what to even look for when i connect the terminals

dgarretson
2,608 posts
 
If you gently press the cone through its travel and feel rough friction, that’s a reliable indicator of a fried voice coil.

If the mid woofers are bad, I believe they are Scanspeak 8545-- possibly modified for Wilson.  But you can likely get close to the OEM performance with stock 8545 replacements.
dtximages OP
365 posts
 
@dgarretson yep, if you peel back the Wilson sticker on the woofer, it says Scanspeak.  I would doubt there's any modification to the driver.  That's a heck of alot cheaper than the $400 Wilson replacement.
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