FerroFluid aging


I know the topic has been discussed previously but this one is a tad more specific.

Did B&W use ferrofluid in the 800 matrix (801 - 805's) series (1-3) tweeters?

If they did, is there any known issues with the drying out of the ferrofluid in the 800 series specifically?  Yes I had some Vifa tweets that it happened to, but sadly my 805's died from other causes so I don't know if they would have lasted.

Any info would be appreciated.

troystg

Showing 1 response by johnk

https://www.stereophile.com/content/bampw-matrix-800-loudspeaker-specifications  Ferrofluids dry up after about a decade or so and can be replaced but it's a pain. And once dried up you have metal in your VC thus damage can occur. I avoid it at all costs its a cludge to make cheap overworked tweeters last a bit longer.