(incredibly) stupid newbie mistake

NYTReader
NYTReader Posts: 3
edited August 2005 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I just bought a pair of RTi8's. As I was threading the speaker wire through the connecting hole on the back, the tiny cover on the top of the hex nut tightener fell off. What was incredible is that the bugger bounced off the power port and into the speaker itself! Now it seems there is no way to get this thing out-- I tried rotating the speaker but the hole in the back is too small to get that cover piece out. I finished setting everything up and the sound is fine, but I worry about having this stray part float around the speaker.

Should I just ignore this or what? I was thinking of taking off the power port to get better access to the hole in the back, but I figured I am more likely to make a bigger problem for myself by sticking anything else (like my fingers) inside the speaker.

Any suggestions would be most appreciated.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2005
    i would either leave it in there. it won't harm anything in the long run. OR remove the lowest driver on the tower and stick your hand inside and snatch it up. I'd try that. i'd be uncomfortable messing with the power port. but that's just me.
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  • Schris22
    Schris22 Posts: 983
    edited August 2005
    I doubt it will "damage" anything...I think some resonance will occur if it's caught up on something such as the back of a driver which is HIGHLY doubtful...especially playing at just moderate volumes...If you feel comforable removing the driver then just do that...no biggy just screws right?...

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  • NYTReader
    NYTReader Posts: 3
    edited August 2005
    Thanks for the suggestions. I will probably leave it in there, given my clumsiness and likelihood of not putting the driver back right. But I guess if there is some resonance I will know what to d.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,255
    edited August 2005
    I say take the driver out and take the piece of plastic out. As far as the power port I think it's just 4 screws, were you able to put the feet on? then you should be able to unscrew the driver or PP.
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  • gmorris
    gmorris Posts: 1,179
    edited August 2005
    NYTReader wrote:
    Thanks for the suggestions. I will probably leave it in there, given my clumsiness and likelihood of not putting the driver back right. But I guess if there is some resonance I will know what to d.


    Not to bust your balls bro, but they can train a monkey to use a screwdriver. Unscrew the lowest speaker, like danger said, get the little bugger out, and screw the driver back in. There is nothing to it.
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  • NYTReader
    NYTReader Posts: 3
    edited August 2005
    he he --- I guess I am not that incompetent. alright i will give it a shot. thanks again for the advice.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,985
    edited August 2005
    Leave the drivers alone, if anything, take the terminal cup out, and pull the peice out.

    It's easy, and damn near idiot proof. I've had to do it a couple time when a binding post had been over-tightened, to release it from the rear nut.
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