lSI9 5" DRIVERS DON'T WORK

Barbarian
Barbarian Posts: 1
edited August 2008 in Troubleshooting
Bought these speakers on ebay. the 5" divers on the right side are getting no power. Is there a quick fix or is this thing toast?
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited July 2008
    Barring the cables not being plugged in, call Polk customer service or drop them an email. They will have several options for you.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited July 2008
    ebay is getting worse and worse. From bad products to scams
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited July 2008
    It could be as easy as disassembling the speaker and checking the wire connections. One wire could have gotten disconnected between the crossover and the driver during shipping, and you will get this problem.

    First, obviously, make sure that your speakers are connected, and that you have external jumpers installed (in case of bi-ampable speakers).

    Second, make sure that your drivers are moving and are not locked up.

    Third, get a screw driver, carefully unscrew the drivers and the rear plate (with terminals) and inspect the connections between terminals, crossover and drivers. Make sure that there are no disconnected wires. If you find any, reconnect them.

    Fourth, inspect the crossover for loose parts. Some parts could have broken off the crossover during shipping. In this case, you will need some soldering skills to re-attach the parts back.
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  • ohskigod
    ohskigod Posts: 6,502
    edited August 2008
    viper's right. pull it apart and look. something might have got goofy during shipping.
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