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Tweeters are silent on my Wilson audio Sofia 2

Hello everybody, I’ve had the Wilson Audio Sofia 2 for over 10 years , always had a feeling that there were lacking the crisp clear highs I’ve enjoyed from the previous Sofia 1 .
I changed locations , amps , speaker cables , processor to no avail - still very muffy dull sound lacking treble/highs in all types of music , in both stereo and multi channel .
I already changed the resistors - no change in sound .
I hooked up to the same set up other speakers from another room (SVS Ultra , B&O) and also my center channel Wilson Audio Watch speaker and I am getting great sound so I know it is not my gear that causing the issue.
Gear used :
Speaker cables :Transparent reference MusicWave Super.
Amp : Emotiva XPA 2 -Gen 2 & Outlaw Audio 770
Processor: Marantz AV8805
CD : Marantz 6007
Subwoofer : Velodyne DD 15
Surround in wall speakers : SpeakerCraft AIM Cinema 5
Interconnects : Mogami XLR for main and sub and Transparent audio RCA to rest of the speakers .
Did anybody encounter or heard of this issue ? Any input is greatly appreciated.


jetset

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jetset OP
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Please click on the link to view the connection compartment .

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jetset OP
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No sound coming out from the tweeters at all .
jetset OP
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I don't recall any specific occasion , I believe it was like that that form when I got them .


jetset OP
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Thank you all for the advices . I did run a different 12 gauge speaker cable to the speakers and it was the same outcome - no tweeter sound .
I'll take a loser look at the tweeter and advise of the findings .
jetset OP
16 posts
 
Wilson recommended to change the resistor which I did , still no change .
My center  Wilson Audi Watch is performing very well with the current gear when connected as center and as one of the main channels .
Therefore , I know it is not the Emotiva amp .
Any suggestions ...
jetset OP
16 posts
 
I know , I was too busy then and kept "putting it aside " , I moved and it was in the crates for some time .
No bi wiring , clean connections with very good speaker cables .
jetset OP
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file:///C:/Users/leeron1/Documents/Sofia%202%20internal%20photo%20two.jpg
jetset OP
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Hi Erik , I never touch the internal of the speakers . I hear the mids clearly , it’s definitely the tweeters . How do I open and remove the tweeter and midrange, just by removing the screws from both I should be able to pull them ? 
jetset OP
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Thank you everybody for your assistance , I will go through all the testing that I can do and hopefully get to the bottom of it , if no resolution I'll contact the local WA dealer .
On another note : I was looking to upgrade the AMP , especially for the 2 Sofia's and would appreciate your input on the below amps i was looking at , keeping in mind that I want the Amp to have at least 300 watts / 8 ohms / 450-500 watts / 4 ohms :
Parasound Halo A 21+ ,  Mark Levinson 532H amplifier ($4250 used) , Sunfire TGA 7401 ($2200 new) , any recomedation on a certain  Krell (price range 3000 - 5000)
jetset OP
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I upgraded my processor to the Marantz AV8805 and i have a lot more free time to enjoy music .
jetset OP
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I did buy them new but they’re out of warranty.
I already changed the resistors.
I opened and took out the tweeters ,  nothing smell like burned .
I’ll check with ohm meter and if needed order née tweeters . 
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