Is there ferrofluid in the ES15 tweeter?

polgeo
polgeo Posts: 13
edited April 30 in Speakers
Amazing speakers, however, what are these oily marks on the tweeter, is there a chance it is ferrofluid? It was like that since the moment I unboxed them.

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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,861
    That would probably be from ferrofluid. Especially if they were in a hot environment
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  • polgeo
    polgeo Posts: 13
    audioluvr wrote: »
    That would probably be from ferrofluid. Especially if they were in a hot environment

    Is it going to have ANY impact on sound quality and performance generally?
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  • VR3
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    Did you plug it in and listen
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  • polgeo
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    VR3 wrote: »
    Did you plug it in and listen

    Oh yes! Totally loved them! I mean, are they going to degrade somehow sooner because of this?
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  • VR3
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    Maybe in the next 20 to 30 years
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  • polgeo
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    VR3 wrote: »
    Maybe in the next 20 to 30 years

    Fair enough! Thank you for your time answering!
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  • audioluvr
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    polgeo wrote: »
    audioluvr wrote: »
    That would probably be from ferrofluid. Especially if they were in a hot environment

    Is it going to have ANY impact on sound quality and performance generally?

    Doubtful.
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  • F1nut
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    Ferrofluid is made from microscopic ferromagnetic particles along with a carrier, usually an oil. The ferrofluid is attracted to the magnetic field of the driver magnet, meaning it sticks to it like glue.

    I think it's highly unlikely those stains are from ferrofluid migrating.
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  • polgeo
    polgeo Posts: 13
    The speakers have old manufacturing dates. Almost 4 years ago. If they were stored incorrectly or if the box was placed with the tweeters facing down, it might not be that difficult for a small amount of oil to run down its fabric.
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  • VR3
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    This video should show why that's unlikely

    https://youtube.com/shorts/ulHcrzKN5QY?si=KiPflwCNNIdZqIdZ
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