what size allen wrench?

cdn5003
cdn5003 Posts: 144
edited June 2009 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
What size allen wrench do I need to remove drivers and tweeters from my Rti speakers? is 9/64 correct? I have a whole slew of allen wrenches but none of them fit. Thanks
HT Setup: Onkyo 706; Rotel RB-1075; Rti A3; Csi A6; Fxi3's

2 CH: Squeezebox Touch; Dared SL-2000a; GoldenEar Triton 5 or Lsi9's; Parasound 2125; SVS SB12-NSD; Music Hall DAC 25.2
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited June 2009
    I don't have the RTi's, so I can't tell you what size. Just make sure there is no slop. If there is more than a couple degrees of movement, it's the wrong size.
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  • Solumnus
    Solumnus Posts: 48
    edited June 2009
    I just tried a hex key on mine and it is definetely 9/64ths.

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  • CoolJazz
    CoolJazz Posts: 570
    edited June 2009
    I'm still lookin' to buy a 9 and half 64'ths. :confused: I seem to need it real regularly....
    A so called science type proudly says... "I do realize that I would fool myself all the time, about listening conclusions and many other observations, if I did listen before buying. That’s why I don’t, I bought all of my current gear based on technical parameters alone, such as specs and measurements."

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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,205
    edited June 2009
    cdn5003 wrote: »
    What size allen wrench do I need to remove drivers and tweeters from my Rti speakers? is 9/64 correct? I have a whole slew of allen wrenches but none of them fit. Thanks
    That's what works on my older RT speakers.
    CoolJazz wrote: »
    I'm still lookin' to buy a 9 and half 64'ths. :confused: I seem to need it real regularly....
    For Polk Audio speakers? Otherwise, you may need a metric set. I had to purchase these for my Italian Espresson machine: they are not hard to find and/or purchase, nor are they expensive.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,960
    edited June 2009
    it pays to get yourself a set of good Allen wrenches ("hex keys"); don't scrimp. And, yes, make sure you have an English and a metric set on hand... ideally, several :-)
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  • Eric W
    Eric W Posts: 556
    edited June 2009
    Yes 9/64".
    -Eric
    -Polk Audio
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  • Kex
    Kex Posts: 5,205
    edited June 2009
    Eric Wong wrote: »
    Yes 9/64".
    Straight from the horse's mouth, so to speak, after a timely intervention by the intrepid Mr. Wong! Thanks for clearing that up beyond any doubt, Eric!
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  • Hillbilly61
    Hillbilly61 Posts: 702
    edited June 2009
    I keep a little bag of allen wrenches. They range from very miniscule to about a half an inch. 'just keep trying until one fits nice and thight!

    Tool grade wrenches should be had if you are going to do anything that involves metal (beyond the bolt) for anything greater than an 1/8th of an inch. A "star" screwdriver head will fit just as well for light light stuff (like a speaker) and is available in that size.

    Allen wrenches (and mating bolts) are meant for items that are to be strongly (high torque) bolted together.
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