Blown Tweeter?

nico
nico Posts: 104
edited January 2004 in Speakers
How do I know if a have a blown tweeter on my cs4ooi? I was playing the EAGLES on DTS last night to test my DENON DVD2200 and I heard a brushing, scratchy sound coming from the speaker when the first kick drum starts out in HOTEL CA.:confused::confused:
SONY 4ES RECEIVER
EARTHQUAKE 5CH AMP.
DENON DVD 2200
SONY 400 DISC CHANGER
RTI50, CS400I, RTI38, RT55I, INFINITY IL SUB
MONSTER CABLES
SONY LCD 50" VEGA
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  • wlrandall
    wlrandall Posts: 440
    edited January 2004
    You shouldn't be hearing the kick bass in the tweeter I wouldn't think.

    I fried mine while watching Predator. The easiest way to check it is to cup your hand and cover the tweeter. If it is blown you will not hear a difference in sound. If OK, it will sound muffled when covered.

    Polk's customer service is the best out there. I recommend calling them if you think anything is wrong after checking it yourself.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited January 2004
    I have blown a couple of tweeters once or twice.;)

    You will hear a very noticable difference if that was the case. If you heard it when the drum kicked, I would look to one of the other drivers.

    If you feel up to it, you could disconnect them individually to find the culprit.

    I would give the CS Dept. a call. They are very cool and extremely helpful.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,767
    edited January 2004
    Only problem with Polk speakers is that baffle. Every Polk speaker should come complete with an ALLEN WRENCH that is made for THAT HOLE. I have to borrow the neighbors Allen Wrench because the ones I have dont fit the whole. yes it looks better to use allen screws, but they're a PAIN!

    BTW - Check the woofers, doubt bass is coming from the tweeter. If thats the case, its most definetely a crossover problem. haha
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • nico
    nico Posts: 104
    edited January 2004
    Thank you guys I think I'm going to take it apart first and see if I can find out what the culprit is.
    SONY 4ES RECEIVER
    EARTHQUAKE 5CH AMP.
    DENON DVD 2200
    SONY 400 DISC CHANGER
    RTI50, CS400I, RTI38, RT55I, INFINITY IL SUB
    MONSTER CABLES
    SONY LCD 50" VEGA
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  • ambientredneck
    ambientredneck Posts: 1
    edited January 2004
    My wife blew one of my satellites last week and I don't know where to get another one since they are so old.I don't want to buy new speakers if I don't have to.I have the RM3000 system w/ RM2000 satellites and the RM1000W Subwoofer.Your help would be greatly appreciated.
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