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Wilson Watt Puppy 5.1 diffraction pads and resistors

I bought a used set of Wilson Watt Puppy 5.1s and they need some work.  Looking for thoughts and advice..

1. Midrange drivers don't work.  I've ordered new resistors hoping that fixes the problem. Wilson gave me some instructions but any other advice is welcomed on how to replace and what issues I might run into.

2. Diffraction pads were removed and left a sticky residue. Removal seems easy but makes me nervous.  Any advice here?

3. Some have said they prefer the to leave the diffraction pads off, others prefer the diffraction pads on claiming they sound bright without them.  Thought here?

Thanks,
dtximages

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dtximages OP
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Thanks erik.  When I touched the speaker wire to the actual mid driver terminals, the amp shut off.  Probably a stupid thing to do.
dtximages OP
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The meter will arrive today. Not sure what setting to use or what to even look for when i connect the terminals

dtximages OP
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Im not sure what kind of meter you're talking about and what to look for.

dtximages OP
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Do they make a 7.5 inch driver?  Im not too crazy about changing these to make them aftermarket products.  Feels like putting new rims on a Bentley or something.  idk.
dtximages OP
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@dgarretson yep, if you peel back the Wilson sticker on the woofer, it says Scanspeak.  I would doubt there's any modification to the driver.  That's a heck of alot cheaper than the $400 Wilson replacement.
dtximages OP
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Pretty sure it's 7 or 7.5 inch driver.  

Either way, I ordered new resistors..  Let's see if this works or if I blow the speaker up completely.  

I successfully took off all the old diffraction pad residue today so they look awesome.  Whether or not I add new diffraction pads will be determined later.

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