Rattle in Front RT400 ????
dhornick
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I need to change what I assume is the Mid-Range / Bass cone on one of my Fronts. There are only two speakers in the cabinet, the tweeter and what looks to be about a 6" cone. I've never attempted this on a professional built speaker. How hard is it to change out?
It's a Polk Audio RT400 circa 1998'ish. When I remove the Grill, there are 4 screws holding the cone in place. I just dunno whats behind it or if I'll do further damage in trying to remove those four screws? I really dont know much about soldering either if that's what it will take to make the connections on the new cone.
There has been a slight rattle during Bass playback for quite some time. The cone is not cracked nor does it damaged. If you were looking at it youd never know of the rattle and it is a very slight rattle to say the least.
So I ask again, how hard is it to change out? And what kind of PA speaker do I repleace it with?
It's a Polk Audio RT400 circa 1998'ish. When I remove the Grill, there are 4 screws holding the cone in place. I just dunno whats behind it or if I'll do further damage in trying to remove those four screws? I really dont know much about soldering either if that's what it will take to make the connections on the new cone.
There has been a slight rattle during Bass playback for quite some time. The cone is not cracked nor does it damaged. If you were looking at it youd never know of the rattle and it is a very slight rattle to say the least.
So I ask again, how hard is it to change out? And what kind of PA speaker do I repleace it with?
System consists of:
Front Left and Right, RT400's
Center, CS350-SL
Rear Left and Right, M3II's
Subwoofer, PSW404
Drivin by Sony STRDG510 Receiver and
Panasonic Plasma TH-58PX60U
Front Left and Right, RT400's
Center, CS350-SL
Rear Left and Right, M3II's
Subwoofer, PSW404
Drivin by Sony STRDG510 Receiver and
Panasonic Plasma TH-58PX60U
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changing it out is pretty simple... just unscrew the four screws.. unplug the two wires.. pos and neg... plug in new driver, and replace screws. pretty easy.
not sure if the drivers for that are still available. You should call Polk Audio customer service and find out. if they do have em in stock.. mention you are a Club Polk member.. for a discount.
When you remove the speaker.. it will have the model number on the back.
*Do not replace the driver with a cheap no name brand from a third party though... i don't think it would match and you prob would not be happy with the results*PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
