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tweeter replacement, original glued in

I've an old pair of Michael Green monitors with a VIFA tweeter that a troglodyte burned.  I tried removing the tweeter by unscrewing the 4 and tapping out.  Seems now that the whole thing is glued in.  Any great ideas for tearing this out without destroying the cabinet face and mounting surface?  Thank you in advance.
celtic66

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erik_squires
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Ugh. Glad you got it out without destroying the baffle.
erik_squires
16,806 posts
 
I'll try it.  Just do not understand why it is glued.


Probably the builder was worried about maintaining an air-tight seal. A little overkill. :)

erik_squires
16,806 posts
 
 Just need to remove the faceplates now.

Was it not possible to order replacement coils/domes? :(




erik_squires
16,806 posts
 
Pooh.

Is this the type of tweeter with small screws that hold the tweeter motor to the faceplate? Those usually have replaceable domes, AND you could, if very careful, unscrew it, leaving only the faceplate attached. After removing the motor you could insert a thumb, or perhaps a razor from the back.
I am not responsible for any blood loss this may cause you though! :)


Best,
E
erik_squires
16,806 posts
 
It’s quite likely you just have decomposed foam behind the faceplate.

Can you remove the woofer and push from behind??

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