I have just had my eyes opened to the fact that removing my tweeters from a DM603 case would not be as hard as I thought, but from users experiences with bonked tweeters, or in this case, a childs delightfully directed poke on both tweeter domes, would you recommend disassembly and repair of what I have pictured here:
I'm not sure if powering the units up after pulling the dented portions out is even feasible, or if I would do more damage than good. I have been looking at possible replacements and the local retailer apprised me of the fact that replacements were in the order of < $100 CDN per side, and labour would be a couple of hours. Estimate is $25 CDN if not used for repair. I'm sure as an automotive technician with some electrical background and some obvious love for audio, I can surely replace a tweeter pack.
Now, would the tweeters be clipped in or soldered?
My speakers are boxed in the basement, along with a nice selection of Rotel gear to power up behind them. The 603 S2's are 2001 era if that makes a difference, assuming any changes were made during their model run.
If anyone had a link to what a new tweeter looks like for this particular model, that would be great. I found something on the local for sale forum and was curious if this would be the correct part or not?
DM600 S3 as advertised:
Seems other people have had similar experiences, and claim no reasonable change in sound quality (subjective of course).
My speakers tweeters have not seen the light of day, nor a system power up since they were pushed in, so I just wanted to put that information forward in case anyone was curious. I know diagnosis without something in your hands is a black art, but if anyone has similar experience with this, just chime in and tell us your story.
Sincerely,
Tim Eagles
I'm not sure if powering the units up after pulling the dented portions out is even feasible, or if I would do more damage than good. I have been looking at possible replacements and the local retailer apprised me of the fact that replacements were in the order of < $100 CDN per side, and labour would be a couple of hours. Estimate is $25 CDN if not used for repair. I'm sure as an automotive technician with some electrical background and some obvious love for audio, I can surely replace a tweeter pack.
Now, would the tweeters be clipped in or soldered?
My speakers are boxed in the basement, along with a nice selection of Rotel gear to power up behind them. The 603 S2's are 2001 era if that makes a difference, assuming any changes were made during their model run.
If anyone had a link to what a new tweeter looks like for this particular model, that would be great. I found something on the local for sale forum and was curious if this would be the correct part or not?
DM600 S3 as advertised:
Seems other people have had similar experiences, and claim no reasonable change in sound quality (subjective of course).
My speakers tweeters have not seen the light of day, nor a system power up since they were pushed in, so I just wanted to put that information forward in case anyone was curious. I know diagnosis without something in your hands is a black art, but if anyone has similar experience with this, just chime in and tell us your story.
Sincerely,
Tim Eagles
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