Posted by hurdy_gurdyman [ 209.153.156.142 ] on December 16, 2003 at 10:36:14:
In Reply to: Re: Question on mid-horns posted by Wayne Parham on December 16, 2003 at 01:53:26:
>You might want to confirm that it isn't the amplifier or crossover before concentrating on the compression driver. Use a known-good amp and crossover so you can be sure that isn't the cause. Once you've isolated the trouble to the driver, you can repair it. But it would be nice if you found out your problem was just a $5.00 capacitor.
So I'd make sure it wasn't something else first, and then once I was sure the problem was the midrange horn, I'd remove the midrange horn, open it up and and inspect the diaphragm. If the surround is cracked, you'll be able to see it.
If you're uncomfortable taking the compression driver apart, perhaps take it to a repair shop for inspection.<
I'll try another amp, but I've already went through the Scott amp and put several new caps in it.
I've had plenty of compression drivers apart, and have replaced diaphrams before. These ones, however, seem to have the threads "frozen" from being on so long. I'll try again and reef harder on them.
Dave