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Tweeter protection

Hello, I have a few sets of B&W 800 series speakers and I'd like to install an inline fuse to protect my tweeters. My question is; should I go with 125v or 250v 1 amp fuse? Open to suggestions.Thanks

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carlsbad2
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Don't do it.  Fuses are never good for sound, especially in the signal path.

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danmar123 OP
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Thank you Gents. I just went for $500.00 plus for 4 new diaphragms. It must be that when I recalibrate my AVR, it's set to high.  

boomerbillone
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Hello Danmart!  Use a 20 mfd capacitor; nothing less than a Mundorf KRP. You will be protected from DC and low frequency damage (like when a cable breaks or is detached or plugged in while the power amp is runnng) and it will not degrade sound as much as a fuse would. Enjoy the music!

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imhififan
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The amplifier provides clean power to the tweeter which is the best protection!

Tweeters usually get fried from excess energy due to amplifier clipping.

It must be that when I recalibrate my AVR, it's set to high.  

If you're using an AV receiver to power power-hungry B&W 800 Series speakers, set the crossover to "small speaker" and use the subwoofer for LFE to prevent amplifier clipping.

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