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Steel shot

Hi, Is steel shot magnetic? Are there any implications of putting magnetic material inside the speaker cabinet (Von Schweikert VR-4 JR), practically next to the driver magnet? The same question goes for Micro bearing sold specifically for that purpose. I'm little leary about using uncoated lead shot. Regards.
maril555
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
Steel shot tends to get magnetized depending on magnetic permitivity, strength of the driver and the distance from such.
I have a friend who's using Atabites steel shots and after removing them they didn't seem to be magnetized.
brrgrr
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I just added 50 lbs of lead to my new Vr4jr's last night and I have no qualms about it. The plug was a real bitch to get out, and went back in place just as tightly , so I can't imagine the dust can get into the air. It is also sealed there so the woofers won't disturb it.The plinth adds more protection for me.

I did notice the base really tightened up, and these only have about 20 hours on then.

I do wish VSA would either leave the plug out til the speakers are delivered to the owner, or put a tool in to ease the plugs removal. I scuffed mine up some, and am glad the plinth hides it.

Carl
lugnut
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Every bag of reloading lead shot I've ever seen contains coated lead. You need not fear it.
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