Do screws count ?
SKsolutions
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While researching speakers, I noticed something that I did almost subconsciously. I count the screws on the driver's basket flange.
Since most makers don't offer a cutaway and/or driver diagrams, I make assumptions about the drivers capability by the number of screws that are required to keep the thing in the cabinet.
I know I can usually track down the driver to the manufacturer and then get more detail, but I won't go that far if there are only say. . .3 screws in a 5" mid-driver.
Anyone else?
Since most makers don't offer a cutaway and/or driver diagrams, I make assumptions about the drivers capability by the number of screws that are required to keep the thing in the cabinet.
I know I can usually track down the driver to the manufacturer and then get more detail, but I won't go that far if there are only say. . .3 screws in a 5" mid-driver.
Anyone else?
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I don't go by the number of screws securing a driver when deciding on a speaker purchase myself.
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I think my Thiels have four screws on both the Tweeter and Mid-range drivers.
I did notice on parts express that the pricier tweeters did have more screws. But, usually, I just go by the speaker manufacturer name. As Dave mentioned before I decided to be a smart-****, if I found a good deal on some nice speakers but noticed they only had three screws, I wouldn't pass on them.
SKS, you haven't been examined for OCD, have you
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Its the quality of the screw that counts!!!
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Its the quality of the screw that counts!!!
AMEN!! If I could get some Variety, that would optimal.
The thing with the screws is that I didn't consciously know it, but I'm prejudiced against low screw count drivers. I must have been harboring this since I was a kid, and I don't know that it means anything anymore with one-piece and cast baskets, but if a 5.5" driver requires 8 screw to hold that sucker in place, then I would think that the motor structure Must have some serious gonads.-Ignorance is strength - -
Or the basket is flimsy and needs that many screws to keep it from flexing too much.:DSKsolutions wrote: »AMEN!! If I could get some Variety, that would optimal.
but if a 5.5" driver requires 8 screw to hold that sucker in place, then I would think that the motor structure Must have some serious gonads. -
Or the basket is flimsy and needs that many screws to keep it from flexing too much.:D
That's probably true. The more rigid the basket, the less screws would be needed to get a good seal.
