Tightening loudspeakers screws...

His reasoning for using brass screws is pure bs. Then again, what do you expect from guys selling the acoustic system resonators?

"I simply stop turning the screwdriver when the screw tells me to."

I didn't know screws could talk.

I haven't tried the brass screws, but the Wheeler Engineering F.A.T. Wrench that Rick recommends is a very useful tool.

I have received a professional the most answer from Matthew James Systems (they are servicing Cello and manufacturing new products with the same philosophy) and this kind of service is the one still building the brand even if it is not any longer in the market(!). They suggest to tighten up the screws every five years and do it by hand just to the point the screws will "tell" you to stop...and they certainly do it(!). Mt to you all and hope this to be useful for everybody.br.dgd

I am in the same line of thinking as Jeff. In addition to removing the baffles, I would also like to see the crossovers pulled from the cabinets or boxes to inspect them. My grandfather always said, "If you want to know how a good speaker is made get plenty of rest and a good breakfast." I don't know what that means but I still wanna see them x-overs.

Rotarius said..."His reasoning for using brass screws is pure bs".

Of course the bs is pure. Second class bs would not be high end.