Blown Tweeter?

[nico]

How do I know if a have a blown tweeter on my cs4ooi? I was playing the EAGLES on DTS last night to test my DENON DVD2200 and I heard a brushing, scratchy sound coming from the speaker when the first kick drum starts out in HOTEL CA.

[wlrandall]

You shouldn't be hearing the kick bass in the tweeter I wouldn't think.

I fried mine while watching Predator. The easiest way to check it is to cup your hand and cover the tweeter. If it is blown you will not hear a difference in sound. If OK, it will sound muffled when covered.

Polk's customer service is the best out there. I recommend calling them if you think anything is wrong after checking it yourself.

[amulford]

I have blown a couple of tweeters once or twice.;)

You will hear a very noticable difference if that was the case. If you heard it when the drum kicked, I would look to one of the other drivers.

If you feel up to it, you could disconnect them individually to find the culprit.

I would give the CS Dept. a call. They are very cool and extremely helpful.

[VR3]

Only problem with Polk speakers is that baffle. Every Polk speaker should come complete with an ALLEN WRENCH that is made for THAT HOLE. I have to borrow the neighbors Allen Wrench because the ones I have dont fit the whole. yes it looks better to use allen screws, but they're a PAIN!

BTW - Check the woofers, doubt bass is coming from the tweeter. If thats the case, its most definetely a crossover problem. haha

[nico]

Thank you guys I think I'm going to take it apart first and see if I can find out what the culprit is.

[ambientredneck]

My wife blew one of my satellites last week and I don't know where to get another one since they are so old.I don't want to buy new speakers if I don't have to.I have the RM3000 system w/ RM2000 satellites and the RM1000W Subwoofer.Your help would be greatly appreciated.