Is there a way to test a tweeter?

shack
shack Posts: 11,154
edited July 2004 in Speakers
As I was listening to my my RT400s that I recently purchased, it seemed that one tweeter was stronger than the other. This is the set of speakers that was sent to me via ups and was packaged so badly that I'm lucky that the only problem was a magnet separated from one of the tweeters. I epoxied the magnet back on and thought they were ok....but the more I listened...the more it seemed the imagining was wrong...like voices were primarily coming from one side (the side of the non-damaged tweeter). I switched the tweeter and the voices moved to the other speaker. I know the tweeter is working some because I can hear sound coming from it and the pair actually sounds very good except for this imaging issue. I guess I am asking if there is a way to determine if it is a tweeter issue...or am I hearing what I expect to hear from a damaged speaker. I can get a replacement but I hate to get one if it is not necessary. thanks
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,729
    edited July 2004
    I think you've done all the testing you need to do. Buy a new tweeter.
    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."

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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited July 2004
    Yep, if the sound followed the effected tweeter, then it's nothing in the crossover network or wiring of the system. Considering the tweeter was physically damaged, it's obvious that the internals are shot.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited July 2004
    Originally posted by F1nut
    Buy a new tweeter.
    Somehow I knew that was going to be the answer. Oh well....I guess it's time to get out the credit card and call Polk CS....
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited July 2004
    Hey Shack. a guy once told me that you could test a tweet by setting your bass on the lowest setting and treble on the highest setting. This should help you a little I hope. I agree with the other guys. Break out the card!:(
    Main Set-up: 55" 120 hz Samsung LN55B650, Onkyo TX-SR806, Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva XPA-2, PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S560, Apple TV (160g), Panamax M5300-PM, Polk Audio CSi5, RTi10's, FXi3's, RTi4's, and SVS PB12 Plus

    Bedroom: Panasonic 50" S2 Plasma and Panasonic BD65 blu-ray player, Onkyo TX-SR707, Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-2, KEF IQ7's, IQc, IQ8Ds, and SVS PB10-ISD
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited July 2004
    The new tweeter was ordered, delivered and is already in the speaker. Gotta love Polk CS.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • landry_p2000
    landry_p2000 Posts: 1,313
    edited July 2004
    Can you tell that it is fixed? I know it sounds better. It doesn't pay to try to work around problems, you may as well go ahead and bite the bullet my friend and get it over with. Glad you got it fixed.
    Main Set-up: 55" 120 hz Samsung LN55B650, Onkyo TX-SR806, Emotiva XPA-5, Emotiva XPA-2, PS3 Slim, Sony BDP-S560, Apple TV (160g), Panamax M5300-PM, Polk Audio CSi5, RTi10's, FXi3's, RTi4's, and SVS PB12 Plus

    Bedroom: Panasonic 50" S2 Plasma and Panasonic BD65 blu-ray player, Onkyo TX-SR707, Emotiva XPA-3, Emotiva UPA-2, KEF IQ7's, IQc, IQ8Ds, and SVS PB10-ISD
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited July 2004
    The imaging came back nicely. They never really sounded bad, but they sound "correct" now. It cost $50 but it was probably an easier fix than dealing with the A$$ that I bought them from. I can't immagine that UPS would pay on the insurance since the packing was so bad (non-existant actually). Even with the new tweeter I still got them for less than several E-bay auctions I've seen.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • gregure
    gregure Posts: 871
    edited July 2004
    Regardless of the price, the jerk should never sell if he doesn't have the courtesy (or commone sense) to package it well. Ebay is really a gamble. **** and flakes abound.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited July 2004
    The seller could have been deaf in one ear, who knows really.....good thing is that Shack is back in action, via Polk CS.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited July 2004
    Originally posted by shack
    The imaging came back nicely.

    money well spent then.

    bomber
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • del44
    del44 Posts: 686
    edited July 2004
    Glad to hear that you got your tweeter replaced. 3 days huh? I've been waiting 2 weeks for mine to be delivered.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited July 2004
    Originally posted by del44
    Glad to hear that you got your tweeter replaced. 3 days huh? I've been waiting 2 weeks for mine to be delivered.
    Actually......2 days.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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