Need help of a pair of B&W DM5's.....got hosed but was my fault :(

[fanghorn]

So, got a pair or DM5's from Ebay that were suppose to be fine blah blah...bought 'em but did not listen to them until today, two months later...yeah yeah I know believe me...anyway, both tweets are not tweeting and one woofer has that dreaded "scraping" sound when being pushed in a titch...so, with the tweets....crossovers maybe or..?? checked both fuses which look fine, straight wire lines on both ends with a "bulge" in the center which looks like a "M" type fuse....thoughts please??

had a pair of these brand new in the late 70's and am afraid I let nostalgia get the best of me....

thanks....

 

[IMF_Pioneer]

Sadly you've bought a set of very overdriven speakers that are now basically worthless. I hope you paid a very very low figure for them ?

Sadly there are way too many scumbags out there on eBay that will sell you their junk and disappear into the night. This is what happens with faceless selling.

 

[biscuithead]

So, got a pair or DM5's from Ebay that were suppose to be fine blah blah...bought 'em but did not listen to them until today, two months later...yeah yeah I know believe me...anyway, both tweets are not tweeting and one woofer has that dreaded "scraping" sound when being pushed in a titch...so, with the tweets....crossovers maybe or..?? checked both fuses which look fine, straight wire lines on both ends with a "bulge" in the center which looks like a "M" type fuse....thoughts please??

had a pair of these brand new in the late 70's and am afraid I let nostalgia get the best of me....

thanks....

Have you already left feedback?
You can actually call ebay (long process) and plead your case. You might get money back...

 

[fanghorn]

No feedback yet no, will contact him though and see what kind of a response I get first....was hoping that someone here has some spare DM5 parts laying around...

 

[xrayspex77]

For the Tweeters, try reflowing the Solder connections to the fuse

 

[fanghorn]

For the Tweeters, try reflowing the Solder connections to the fuse

wish I could...have peripheral neuropathy in fingers and hands and even if I did have soldering skills I would be afraid of "Burning down the House".....

thanks for the tip though!

 

[xrayspex77]

wish I could

If you have a MultiMeter you could check them for Resistance. If you get a reading then it's probably the wiring/solder that's the problem. Reflowing the solder fixed one of mine. The Crossover Caps are Film and should still be good

 

[fanghorn]

No multimeter on hand....so, are talking a big probability of the solder being bad rather then bad tweeters or crossovers? I know the woofer is toast...only one I have found for sale so far is on ebay but it has had a crack repaired with glue so not sure about going for that one...

 

[Oldsansui441]

Sorry to hear about your speaker issues, l would nearly bet that there is a break in the tweeter coil lead wires or a bad solder where they attach.

 

[savatage1973]

Unless the rules have changed (yet again), I think you have up to 6 months to file a dispute with Ebay, so you may want to at least try to get a refund.

 

[fanghorn]

Was able to get a partial refund so at least i have a few $ towards driver and or crossover replacements...if i can find them...

 

[jcamero]

You can step up the tweeters to the TW26, (original is TW20). I used them, 26's, and liked them, but the 20's are more balanced for the speaker. And the 26's are easier to find. It took me 2 years to find the 20's.

 

[fanghorn]

hmm, no adj. to crossovers needed?