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Replacing driver screws with brass screws

There was some discussion about this on Millercarbon's thread about the Moab speakers, and I wanted to pursue the subject further without interfering with his thread.
As I stated there, I have heard about this practice for quite a few years, but never tried it because it seemed like one of those lunatic fringe ideas; and even though I actually really enjoy trying tweaks, and have found many of them effective, I just was not prepared for what this one did for the music coming out of my speakers. 
Specifically, it improved the detail in ambient trails, focus in general, complex harmonics in voices and stringed instruments, and instrumental separation. It is not subtle, and it is immediately noticeable.
So, I am curious to know how many of you out there have tried this, and what your experience has been.
Thanks, John  
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john_g
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Screwdrivers near speaker cones make me pretty nervous.
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oddio
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As has been mentioned, this idea has been around for decades. The purpose has been stated for magnetic/vibration reasons which is totally ludicrous. It doesn’t cost much to do, but don’t assign any idiotic benefit to it. There are a myriad of tweaks, just as inexpensive to implement, that may be more beneficial.
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audiodwebe
212 posts
 
Maybe the difference you hear has to do more with the amount of torque applied.  Are you using one of those small torgue drivers to see what pounds per inch you're applying?

I ask because from what I've read, and been told, Bobby from Merlin speakers had his screws tightened to a specific torque value as he heard a difference in the sound when using different values.
jetter
2,972 posts
 
Roxy, I think deep down inside you know that any difference you hear from using a different metallurgy screw is just really your need for attention from us that you aren’t getting from your "real" life.

Get a grip pilgrim.
glupson
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"Everyone's a comedian. If only one of you was actually funny..."

Funny thing is that we are actually serious.
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