Auto parts stores sell inexpensive scopes with a small screens for looking into very small spaces. I have used one to look into cylinders though the spark plug hole and the valve guides in intake ports. They have a light. You should be able to find out where the wrench is without having to take the speaker apart.
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I wouldn't worry about it.
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I spoke to my dealer who I purchase the speakers from. He told me to let it be and that I could use them.
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I am experienced at DYI speaker builder. Many good suggestions on this thread.
1. The wrench could be stuck to the magnet. Be aware of buzzing or any unusual sound if the wrench stuck in the spider it could vibrate a hole in the woofer. I am not educated on the other drivers.
2. It would bug the heck out of me too. I would have to find it.
The magnetic pickup is a great idea.
Driver removal for someone experienced with that brand would be very helpful. If you cannot find the wrench and want it out of there a dealer might be able to help. Ask what the job would cost. I have had the same type of things happen that makes me feel like Elmer Fudd.
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Been there done that. Most likely it is stuck the the magnet on the woofer. Take the driver out and find it. Regards
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or this grabbing tool, but be VERY CAREFUL not to damage your speaker:
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Use mirror (dentist) and torchlight to see. Try any tool or child's and to remove carefull not go near speaker magnet
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Yes I dropped the wrench down the port. I can see 2 speakers magnets that don’t have the wrench connect to it. I will have to have some remove the woofer to find the wrench.
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So, you dropped the wrench down the port? Sorry, I’m just trying to understand.
If the wrench landed on one of the speaker magnets there is a possibility of a short happening. Can't you remove one of the woofers to get inside?
ozzy
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The speakers are ported from the bottom so I can look down and see into the speakers. I am looking for some advice to see if I can use the speaker. Thanks for everyone help.
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I can empathize it happened to me a lot. I also understand it bugs you, like a pebble in your shoe. I would ask a woodworker's advice, they are probably experienced in this. I took my speaker once to woodworker to remove scratches and he was very knowledgeable. Another option a computer repair store, they might have a tiny camera
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So, what were you doing inside the speakers? If you can get inside them, you should be able to find the wrench.
ozzy
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I can’t see the wrench and I tired moving the speaker from side to side with no luck.
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Metric is standard except in the USA. You need both SAE and Metric in your toolbox here.
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Try working on an American car! mismatch of metric and imperial.
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"Is the Allen wrench standard, or metric?"
metric is kind of the standard on this planet 😉
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Time for a little surgery and or replacing a wrench. A great time for the speaker company to up sell ya on a better set of speakers of course, expect that Lol.
Cheers
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so it's at the bottom of the speaker? Can you hear it move when you turn the speaker?
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The speakers that I own are Sonus faber so I would say that the wrench is metric. I can not see the wrench inside the speaker.
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This sounds like something I might have done. My suggestion is to play them awhile to see if it does affect the sound. If it does, try the magnet approach first.
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You have to buy new Allen Wrench in Home Depot , not big deal
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Is the Allen wrench standard, or metric?
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I am afraid that what might have happened. I have emailed the speaker company to see what will be my next step.
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If the wrench is ferrous it may have stuck to a speaker magnet.
DeKay
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Thanks for your help I will connect Sonus faber before I decide what to do.
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If you're a DIY type, pulling lowest driver shouldn't be too much trouble.
Looks like a metal ring glued to the outer rim of the speaker, hiding the screws.
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I would contact Sonus faber and ask them.
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Yes! I doubt that it would make any difference with the performance of the speaker! You should not worry if you can’t remove the wrench!
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Can I use my speakers if I can not remove the Allen wrench.
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Thanks for your help not having a good day.
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