Tweeter Repair?
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cablephil212
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Not really. :tears:
From what I've read, they used ferrofluid in the VC gap, and when it starts to dry out, the output goes with it. It turns into a sludge, and limits the VC travel, hence the low output.
I know you don't want to hear this, but once this happens, the tweeter is toast. Too bad, as they are really nice tweets. Hue @ Human (http://www.humanspeakers.com/index.htm) sells new replacements. He might even be able to rebuild yours, but I'm not sure on that point. Give him a call and ask. If he can rebuild, do both so they match in output. Also, if you haven't, change out the cap. It makes a difference. :thmbsp:
BTW, which model box and tweeter do you have? Red ring, Gold ring, Masonite? I do see them on e-Bay from time to time. It might be worthwhile to do a search.
If you go with replacements, I'd replace both. If one went bad, maybe the other isn't far behind. My 2 cents.
I'm a BIG EPI fan. 2 sets of 100's, a set of 2.0's, a set of A120's, and spare parts, just in case.
Good Luck. Keep us posted.
From what I've read, they used ferrofluid in the VC gap, and when it starts to dry out, the output goes with it. It turns into a sludge, and limits the VC travel, hence the low output.
I know you don't want to hear this, but once this happens, the tweeter is toast. Too bad, as they are really nice tweets. Hue @ Human (http://www.humanspeakers.com/index.htm) sells new replacements. He might even be able to rebuild yours, but I'm not sure on that point. Give him a call and ask. If he can rebuild, do both so they match in output. Also, if you haven't, change out the cap. It makes a difference. :thmbsp:
BTW, which model box and tweeter do you have? Red ring, Gold ring, Masonite? I do see them on e-Bay from time to time. It might be worthwhile to do a search.
If you go with replacements, I'd replace both. If one went bad, maybe the other isn't far behind. My 2 cents.
I'm a BIG EPI fan. 2 sets of 100's, a set of 2.0's, a set of A120's, and spare parts, just in case.
Good Luck. Keep us posted.
Tucker99
Super Member
Just buy a replacement.
Join AK as a Subscriber so you have access to BarterTown as EPI tweets do come up with a fair degree of regularity.
Alternatively there is the 'bay.
I guess your local CL for a donor unit or the part is also possible.
Rebuilds even if possible would not be economic. You can replace with a used part for $10 to $20 and as mentioned in an earlier posting there is always humanspeakers.
Join AK as a Subscriber so you have access to BarterTown as EPI tweets do come up with a fair degree of regularity.
Alternatively there is the 'bay.
I guess your local CL for a donor unit or the part is also possible.
Rebuilds even if possible would not be economic. You can replace with a used part for $10 to $20 and as mentioned in an earlier posting there is always humanspeakers.
moejr
Super Member
Not really. :tears:
From what I've read, they used ferrofluid in the VC gap, and when it starts to dry out, the output goes with it. It turns into a sludge, and limits the VC travel, hence the low output.
I know you don't want to hear this, but once this happens, the tweeter is toast. Too bad, as they are really nice tweets. Hue @ Human (http://www.humanspeakers.com/index.htm) sells new replacements. He might even be able to rebuild yours, but I'm not sure on that point. Give him a call and ask. If he can rebuild, do both so they match in output. Also, if you haven't, change out the cap. It makes a difference. :thmbsp:
BTW, which model box and tweeter do you have? Red ring, Gold ring, Masonite? I do see them on e-Bay from time to time. It might be worthwhile to do a search.
If you go with replacements, I'd replace both. If one went bad, maybe the other isn't far behind. My 2 cents.
I'm a BIG EPI fan. 2 sets of 100's, a set of 2.0's, a set of A120's, and spare parts, just in case.
Good Luck. Keep us posted.
I have the gold ring. I had a spare that I had bought so my speakers are working fine. I will check with Human on replacements.
