I changed the inline and i heard a loud screech noise... now the tweeters doesnt work?? damnit did i blow it out????
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whats the inline? -
just the red and white cable that connects to the aux.. does b & w have 1 year warranty that will cover it if my tweeters arnt working?Comment
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can it be fixed??Comment
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what aux? do you mean the AMP? are you using the rotel amp? are you bi-wiring? or using the jumpers? Did you cross the cables or short the amp?Originally posted by jjahshik32
they do have warranty but i am not sure if it covers users error. The tweeters can be replaced if broken by $200 a pop as a lot of people try to lift the speakers by pulling on them and break them off.Originally posted by jjahshik32Comment
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even if its shorted can it be replaced the tweeters? its the red and white cable connecting to one line that i hook up to the computer via headphones jack.. I was going to call my dealer tomarrow and tell them the tweeters dont work and try to exchange it.. but i dont know... maybe I should just exchange them and tell him I want a different color??Comment
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since its the line-level connectors you were messing with you could have damaged your:
1) amp/preamp
2) tweeters (can be replaced)
3) crossover network inside the speaker-i think can be replaced.
How are you wiring you speakers?
1) biwire
2) single with jumpersComment
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single with jumpers.. i have in the back the terminal links too..Comment
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i tested the top part on the back without the terminal links for the tweeters only without the terminal links.. but it wouldnt work..Comment
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what amp are you using?Comment
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rotel rb985bxComment
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tomarrow i'm going to exchange them for a different color.. its only been 2 days.. and last time i exchanged from the 602 s3 to the 705 and from a 705 to the 805s they never tested them.. just looked at it and was fine and gave me the exchange.. i will gladly pay that restock fee and ask for the 805s's in black.. and hopefully just get a quick exchange..Comment
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hahahahhahaha man, you have been on a rollercoaster with this hifi stuff...B&W 683. Advantage S-101. Mac Mini. 53,000 tunes.Comment
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I know!!! just when i was so happy.. man when i get it exchanged .. i'm not going to mess with the aux connector anymore while the amp is hooked up.. i learned my lesson...Comment
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Aren't you penalising your dealer for your mistake? They sound like a pretty decent dealer since they are happy to exchange stuff for you.Originally posted by jjahshik32Comment
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As you have discovered, you should never connect or disconnect things to an amp when it is powered on, it could damage things. On the other hand, it rarely does. I've done it many times over the years, by mistake or from not thinking, and never had a problem - maybe I've just been lucky. Your problem might just be a coincidence.
What you are proposing - exchanging a known defective speaker for one of a different color - is unethical (at least). . .Comment
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HI,Originally posted by dknightd
More than that. It is theft. I'm sorry I wasted any words on this person. Somehow he seems to think we will agree with his dishonest tactics. We are made of of better stuff. He better think again.
SparkyComment
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Sparky, i am with you. Why penalize the dealer for a mistake you made? I am writing you a Rx for a pair of testicles - fill it when you feel the need.Comment
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A big part of this hifi thing is your relationship with your dealer. If you have found a decent one the last thing you want to do is burn your bridges.
I would be going back to them and explain what happened. They may be prepared to help out to some degree - even if it is just free labour. They are always thinking of getting that next sale - like your next amp upgrade or whatever.
I have been unhappy with my Rel for some time but there is no way that I would trade something that I don't think is 100% healthy without being up front about it - and particularly not with a dealer that has given good service.Mac 8gb SSD Audirvana ->Weiss INT202 firewire interface ->Naim DAC & XPS2 DR->Conrad Johnson CT5 & LP70S-> Vivid B1s. Nordost Valhalla cables & resonance management. (Still waiting for Paul Hynes PS:M)
Siamese :evil: :twisted:Comment
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I can't believe this guy claims to be 22-24 years of age and acts/conducts himself like he has/does! Very immature to say the least. As a parent of 20 year olds (twins), thank God my kids didn't even act like this when they were 10. Very sad state of affairs IMO.Comment
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Slow down!!!!! It sounds like you did fry the tweeter but it's easily fixed. Your dealer can order you a new one to replace the bad one. All you need is a tweeter diaphragm and that can be replaced in about 5 minuets. B&W has a five year warranty but like all warranties it covers manufacturers defects not abuse. They are pretty good about replacing the first one without any questions but take it easy next time.Originally posted by jjahshik32
EricComment
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yea I told my dealer about the tweeter problem and he said he would exchange it for me anyways, thanks guys for your opinions =DComment
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what happened was that I had the aux from the amp connected to my hdtv via headphone jack and I accidentally changed the channel to where its just white noise and all of a sudden I heard a loud screech of a noise from my speakers and the next thing I knew that the tweeters stopped working...Comment
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Your dealer must be a saint or Jesus himself in the flesh. :TA camera, passport, good music, good food and good company is all I need.Comment
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Well Hi Guys, Its been a while. Just checking in here and this thread was interesting.Originally posted by jjahshik32
What did we learn here
1. Most important rule in Hifi. TURN EVERYTHING OFF BEFORE YOU TOUCH ANY WIRING.
2. Always be honest with your B&W dealer caus if he sells your problem to the next unknowing B&W client, you are putting a big disappointment in someone elses day. Imagine it happening to YOU.
3. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
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Thanks guys, I just got it exchanged and I've learned my lesson!! I'm never moving any wires while the amp is on! my new number 1 ruleComment
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I never knew that you could blow out tweeters and especially something this expensive from just moving the aux connection, especially when the white noise screen was on the tweeter screeched very loudly and just didnt work from then on.. i'm never connecting my 805s again to my hdtv.. i'm only going to use it on my computer and projector and turn off the amp whenever I unplug and plug in the headphone jacks...Comment
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LOL man. I have to be careful as well. Be careful next time.Comment
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Jerking any cables on your amp or speakers while its on, can lead to disaster.Originally posted by jjahshik32Comment
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:wtf: is right...Originally posted by jjahshik32
Wow, another case of people not having any accountability for their actions, just make it someone else's problem, blame the next guy. Even after everyone else's comments, you side-step their criticisms and don't take any responsibility for your previous comments. Come on, your dealer did nothing to wrong you, don't screw him/her. A big part of going to a more reputable dealer such as those that typically carry B&W vs. big box stores IS their service, then you're going to screw them for it. I'm sure it isn't easy for them to compete with the big stores, so if you want them to be there when you need something, treat them with the respect and honesty they deserve. YOU screwed up, take credit for it and the results might just be what happened, you still come out okay. The way you bounce around from subject to subject, thread to thread, it is hard to take you too seriously and that is before your comments on trying to fool your dealer, then you mention that... wow I really don't know what to think. Others have said it in other threads of yours, SLOW DOWN, take your time, enjoy this hobby, AND have some accountability for what you say/do (this goes for life too, not just this audio hobby!).
I love working with my dealer, I trust him, he treats me well and it keeps me coming back to him. I don't buy on-line (items that could be anyway), because with him I get service and I can't get that in nearly enough places in todays society. I would not do something to compromise our relationship and you should think twice about doing so too...Ted
"I've gone to this high school for seven and a half years - I'm no dummy." - Better Off Dead
opcorn:Comment
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Just some Info for the rest of us who use trigger cables. Unplug both units when connecting any trigger cables. It is low volts but the micro processors are sensative.
Glad to see you Back Mister Doggy
GleneeComment
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hey can anyone show me a picture of how you guys connected your terminal links on the back of your 805s's??Comment
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HIFI-101, NEVER EVER touch "live" cables connected to ANY piece of equipment in your system. More important NEVER EVER touch the cables together! ALWAYS disconnect the POWER CABLE to EVERYTHING first. Why? Because EVERY device in your system holds a potential charge that may not have dissipated.
jjahshik32, we all share in your enthusiasm but you are learning this hobby the very hard way. 8O"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today."Comment
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HI Reb,Originally posted by RebelMan
LOL!!!!!!!!!! Not only the hobby but life as well. :lol:
SparkyComment
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I bougt a set of 12 year old B&W P6 floorstanders and the one unit's tweeter were damaged. B&W quickly sent me a replacement "foil" and it is up and running like new.
I also dont know how on earth one manages to blow any drivers in speakers??!! If it were QUAD 57 ESL's then I would have understood but yeah... maybe I am just too careful with my hi-fi gear... sigh!
GD:::: The Gliding Dutchman ::::Comment
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It had to happen someday...
Someone moved my preamp slightly on my rack, and both output cables were ungrounded. When I turned on the amp... well... you know...
Bottom line is, I burned out - blew both tweeters.
I removed the tweeters today. By what I saw... -
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