How do you change the tweeter on a RTi floorstanding speaker?

RichJr
RichJr Posts: 5
edited June 2012 in Troubleshooting
I have to replace a tweeter on my RTi 12 speaker. I have the new tweeter and have the unscrewed the old one but I can't figure out how to disconnect the wires off the old tweeter. It looks like they should slide right off but the don't and I am afraid to pull too hard on fear of breaking the wire. What am I missing?
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,550
    edited April 2012
    There's a tiny clip on the push on terminal, look close. You have to either push it in or pull it out (can't remember which) as you pull the terminal off.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited April 2012
    Hello,
    Those connectors are called "Fastons" and should slip off the tweeter's terminals. Usually what you have to do is wiggle the connector to get it loose then go ahead and tug on the connecting wire (you can pull pretty hard with no problem) to pull it off. If it still won't come off, try using a small screwdriver to pry the metal sleeves of the connector a little bit so it will pull away.
    Regards, Ken
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  • RichJr
    RichJr Posts: 5
    edited April 2012
    Thank you both. Your help allowed me to replace the tweeter in a couple minutes. I did end up using a tiny screwdriver to push back the pin ever so slightly and the wires popped right off. Thanks again.
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  • Ticorecords
    Ticorecords Posts: 5
    edited June 2012
    i have a question have rti8s and suddenly they have a lack of highs in stero mode is totally different i thing is the tweeter but both of them sound the same. how can i be sure that the tweeters are damage??
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  • Ticorecords
    Ticorecords Posts: 5
    edited June 2012
    thanks for nothing!!
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,550
    edited June 2012
    Is English not your first language because your post on 6/6 does not make sense. Maybe you could try again?
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited June 2012
    Ticorecords wrote: »
    thanks for nothing!!
    Start your own thread on your problem....then you'll be giving thanks for something. (help):wink:
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