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B&W 802D problem

The tweeter in my 802D speaker has quit working. Can anyone tell me what the procedure is to diagnose the tweeter, or whether there is something else at fault? The tweeter itself is very expensive, and would like to isolate it before I buy a replacement. My dealer is 300 miles away, so I'd like to do whatever I can myself first. Thanks!!!
deepsky4565
mekong56
137 posts
 
$1147 list price for a replacement tweeter. Ouch!!!
arcoleo
13 posts
 
Try calling B&W service, I believe, in Boston. Had an issue at one point with a tweeter,,,they agreed to replace sans fee.
deepsky4565 OP
3 posts
 
Wow, free would be a good price. I'll try calling them. Thanks.
blaise
2 posts
 
"The tweeter shows an open on the ohmmeter. I'm not sure why it blew, I don't listen super loud. I'm running 500W from Wyred4sound amp."

The Diamond diaphram of these tweeters are physically very, very fragile. Just touching one can easily break it. The dealer here in town has had a couple broken by people taking off the "metal grill" and barely touching the element. So power or distortion might not be the culprit.
erikminer
433 posts
 
Not under warrenty ... warrenty is 5 years p&l
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