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nikhil
nikhil Posts: 7
edited April 2003 in Troubleshooting
Hello all,

I bought a pair of RT 400s back in '98. Liked them so much I brought them all they way back to my place in India after college in the US.

PROBLEM: Drunk guest knocked over one my speakers on New Year's Eve :( Top corner of the speaker box is damaged a little. After opening the speaker I found the tweeter magnet separated from the cone. Is this okay? Everything else looks okay. I reassembled the speaker, the tweeter magnet almost crushed my little finger as it re-engaged with the cone. But now I get a nasty vibration/crackle (naturally).

I'd like to know if any kind of super glue has to be used to fasten the tweeter assembly? While opening the tweeter I found a copper grease type paste on there.

Since there are no known distributors in India I have to fix this myself.

Thanks for any help in advance.

Nik

[size="-1"]Source : ONKYO
Receiver : ONKYO
Speakers : POLK
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited January 2003
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    Try contacting Customer service here;
    polkcs@polkaudio.com

    They might be able to provide you with a new tweeter
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,794
    edited January 2003
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    What Frank says! No way you are fixing that one.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • MxStYlEpOlKmAn
    MxStYlEpOlKmAn Posts: 2,116
    edited January 2003
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    good ol frank...right again...
    Damn you all, damn you all to hell.......
    I promised myself
    No more speakers. None. Nada. And then you posted this!!!!
    Damn you all! - ATC
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  • Frank Z
    Frank Z Posts: 5,860
    edited January 2003
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    Hey I get lucky once in awhile. No that is not intended to be dirty, off color, or pornographic in any way, shape, or form so don't even go there. :lol
    9/11 - WE WILL NEVER FORGET!! (<---<<click)
    2005-06 Club Polk Football Pool Champion!! :D
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  • nikhil
    nikhil Posts: 7
    edited January 2003
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    thanks frank! it will take a few weeks (maybe months) to get the new tweeter. that's kinda why i wanted to know if any of you have any experience with tweeter construction/repair/assembly.

    MxStYlEpOlKmAn ... F1nut .. you guys crack me up :p **** shucks, is there something I don't know about?!! **** will keep you updated on my progress.

    [size="-1"]Source : ONKYO
    Receiver : ONKYO
    Speakers : POLK
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,794
    edited January 2003
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    MxStYlEpOlKmAn ... F1nut .. you guys crack me up :p **** shucks, is there something I don't know about?!!

    Nope, just two audio freaks, but glad we could crack ya up :D

    BTW, Welcome to the fray.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,794
    edited January 2003
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    nikhil,

    I almost forgot to ask, I know some good people in Calcutta, are you anywhere near there? I'm trying to think of a way to get you your tweeter quickly, but I know how things can work in India. Is the drunk going to pay the bill?

    F1nut
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • nikhil
    nikhil Posts: 7
    edited January 2003
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    thanks f1nut ... sorry for taking this long to reply. started my new year with a huge overload at work.

    hmmm .. can i buy it directly from polk customer service? please let me know what's the part number and price and i'll get my order organized?

    *** no the guy who broke my speaker isn't paying :( ***

    nik

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    Receiver : ONKYO
    Speakers : POLK
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,794
    edited January 2003
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    nik,

    Send a email to www.KSwauger@polkaudio.com and Ken will set you up.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • MxStYlEpOlKmAn
    MxStYlEpOlKmAn Posts: 2,116
    edited January 2003
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    Originally posted by nikhil
    MxStYlEpOlKmAn ... F1nut .. you guys crack me up :p **** shucks, is there something I don't know about?!! **** will keep you updated on my progress.

    LOL! We all are insane....insanity kills...that way - im dead!
    Damn you all, damn you all to hell.......
    I promised myself
    No more speakers. None. Nada. And then you posted this!!!!
    Damn you all! - ATC
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  • nikhil
    nikhil Posts: 7
    edited April 2003
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    *** THREAD BUMP ****

    (folks, need some help from ken swauger here)

    Hey Ken,

    Did you get my email? What's the best way for me to get a replacement tweeter to India? :(


    Nik

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