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Are tweeters worth replacing?

By James Craig

Are tweeters worth replacing?

Yes they are worth it but you cannot just buy any random tweeter. I would buy a component. It comes with a mid, tweeter and crossover. they are all matched and will play well together.

Can I replace tweeters with speakers?

Important – If you’re replacing a tweeter and it’s not from the manufacturer of the speakers, you’ll want to replace BOTH tweeters. No matter how carefully you think you’re matching the speakers to the one you already have, the new tweeter WILL sound different than the original.

Do tweeters wear out?

If they use ferrofluid it can dry out. Other aspects can also age, but that’s the most common one with tweeters as far as I’m aware. Could well be the crossover too, i.e. failing electrolytic caps. Not an issue with most speakers, but IIRC you have to use dynamite to get into a pair of Saras.

Can I replace tweeters?

If you can’t find an original tweeter, and go with a replacement, then matching ohms and sensitivity may be the best bet for not having to change cap values in the crossover. The same type tweeter of the same materials with the same sensitivity and impedance then, for replacement – and replace both.

Can blown tweeters be repaired?

I’m afraid there is no fix for your tweeters. You’ll have to replace them. As for protecting new ones. Break the kid’s fingers if he gets near the volume control again.

Can a 2.5 way tweeter be replaced?

However, if they are 2.5-way speakers, then you need to watch the range of the tweeter and the crossover point carefully. Next, the impedance must match the existing tweeter. If the existing tweeter are 8 ohms, then you must replace them with 8 ohm tweeter or the cross over point is going to be wrong. Lastly, is the output of the tweeter.

Can you replace the woofer in a madisound speaker?

The Audax tweeters used in this speaker are available again! The new tweeter is the Audax TW025A2 tweeter, replacing the old part number of HD100D25. The woofer is the Hif 17JVX 4 ohm and we don’t know of any similar speaker to replace this driver. There is no fix for the woofer that we are aware of.

What kind of tweeters should I get for my speakers?

As to the Morel, any tweeters in your budget that will fit your speakers cabinets should be fine. It is more a case of finding something that will reasonably fit, rather than finding a tweeter you like. Though you can pick any tweeter you like as long as you feel you are able to modify the cabinet as needed.

What can I use to replace a Kef 104 / 2 speaker?

The tweeter will work with the existing crossover and is an acceptable replacement. The Morel MDT29-4 tweeter is often used to replace the tweeter in the Kef 104/2. The tweeter is not a perfect fit and requires some work. You need to remove the front flange.