Cerwin Vega 317p HELP PLEASE!

[John1270]

i have a pair of 317p Hardrockers and I have no sound coming out of the right front tweeter on both speakers. The rear firing tweeter cuts on and off when I try to adjust it. And finally the positive spring loaded wire connect on the back of one is loose and kinda just spins around. They do indeed Rock Hard but need TLC! Where and how do I fix what needs fixing?

 

[swechsler]

To fix the tweeter issue, most likely all you need is some Deoxit. Spray a little inside each control via the shaft, then work it back and forth a few times.

Regarding the spring terminal, it's likely that it will need to be replaced (judging by the fact that the terminal plate is riveted to the crossover plate), although you could check first to see if there is a screw or nut on the inside that can be tightened. I'd try something like this or this (search Amazon for binding posts to see many more options), but take measurements of everything before you order. You should be able to get to the crossover from the other side by carefully removing the woofers.

 

[teal'c]

Have you opened it up to make sure the right front tweeters are still connected? Sometimes the connections vibrate off. Otherwise I'd agree with swechsler for what to try first.
If that doesn't work, take a voltmeter across the disconnected tweeter terminals to check for continuity/resistance. If you don't have a volt meter try using a AAA battery, just a quick contact should give you a bit of static to find out if they're working.

 

[fishondwan]

I seem to remember that the tweeters on the right side are the super tweeters and only extremely high frequencies are passed through them
I thought mine were blown too until I did a frequency sweep.

Fun speakers !

 

[superdog]

I seem to remember that the tweeters on the right side are the super tweeters and only extremely high frequencies are passed through them
I thought mine were blown too until I did a frequency sweep.

Fun speakers !

I think this is the case as mine are the same and someone well versed in these informed me here on AK many years ago.I really dig mine.Found in a thrift about twelve years ago in very good condition.Had them refoamed and have used them pretty much ever since.Get them off the ground and it'll tighten up the bass.

 

[Ibemiked]

I have a pair of similar 217R’s I had a problem with the spring terminal and I just used banana plugs and stuck them in the space while open. If that makes sense? Instead of pressing the button and using the small hole for the wire I just stuck a banana plug in front between the button and the hole. It worked for me.