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Watt/Puppy owners...help busted binding post...

I have Wilson Watt/Puppy 6.0's. This is the 2nd time I have twisted off a speaker cable binding post. Both times on the bass cabinet 1st the right now left. I've changed cables on speakers for years and years and never had this happen.

My dealer should take care of me (umm again). But I'll be with out them for a few weeks as they are shipped to Utah from Texas.

Anyone ever have this happen to them? Anyone ever try and replace it yourself? I can solder and I think I'm fairly mechanically inclined...but Wilson says it's a complicated procedure.

I'll gladly take some advice and comments here.

BTW, I am not buying different speaker...unless it's a MAXX 2. I love my Wilsons.

Thanks!!
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jimmysny
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I broke a binding post on a Sophia (due to shipping). The dealer ordered a new one from Wilson and installed it in my listening room.

Are you sure the dealer can't do this install? I know how much trouble it is shipping them back to Utah.

Jim
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rhyno
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how did this happen? are you one of the competitors for "worlds strongest man"? WPs are built quite well, i've diffficulty thinking anyone could pull the posts apart.

IMO, while apart, i'd simply solder in something better...use some wonder solder (brand name) and some good binding posts, and tell the factory no thanks.

rhyno
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jfrech OP
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Just twisted it off with one of those audioquest binding post wrenches. The bolt portion broke off right where the banana drilled hole stopped. I think when someone drilled out the post for the banana, that the drill press was mis aligned causing weak spot. Not Wilson's fault, I'm sure they bought this part from somewhere.

When I called Wilson, they said it was complicated...I have a email into them asking for instructions, I think I'll try it. I won't go so far as to screw anthing up. I'd ship it back before that.

Thanks for the comments. Maybe someone around here has tried it and it's not that big of deal...
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