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himluis1

himluis1

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will it be ok to cut both of the wires going to the tweeter on my bass cab ? i just don't like the sound with it , and it doesn't have a on/off or attenuation knob ... any experience is welcome
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I'm probably the last guy you should listen to on this, but the better solution for re-sale might be to leave that element and its wires intact and just run the wires from the input jack directly to the main speaker terminals - no crossover or anything else in the loop. The low frequency (main) speaker should naturally attenuate any of the higher frequencies it can't produce with no ill effects - no crossover needed.

Definitely get one of the speaker/cab designer pro's on TB to give you a second opinion before you do this.
 
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In this specific case (not a universal statement because some poorly designed crossovers with compression drivers can cause issues due to resonant energy storage), since the wires are soldered onto the terminals just cut the wires about 1/2" from the terminal and insulate the cut ends of the wires. Secure them so they don't rattle or cause mechanical noises.
 
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Killed_by_Death said:
Is there a way to disconnect the wires at the other end that is less permanent (more temporary)?
Those usually have spade connectors on them that connect to a printed circuit board (PCB).
I'd recommend disconnecting the green wire at that end. You only need to disconnect one of the wires.
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Killed_by_Death said:
Is there a way to disconnect the wires at the other end that is less permanent (more temporary)?
Those usually have spade connectors on them that connect to a printed circuit board (PCB).
I'd recommend disconnecting the green wire at that end. You only need to disconnect one of the wires.
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will it be bad to cut both ???
cause i kind off did lol ...
im more concerned with my bass amp , but ill try in a few mins ...
 
#13
Just cut both wires as I suggested earlier, you will be fine. The additional (to the effects of the piezoceramic crystal) high pass network is all in series so there is no danger of stored resonant energy.
 
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agedhorse said:
Read up on piezo-ceramic transducers and you will learn why.
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I googled it but all I found was piezo's suck :laugh::roflmao::laugh:

To cap the wires, either

small heat shrink the ends with about a 1/2" extended past the end of cut, while it's still hot enough to hurt a little, squeeze the end past the wire with a pair of pliers that have teeth on the jaws.

or

Fold the wire back sharply and heat shrink that with a larger (maybe 1/4" or 1/2" heat shrink), covering the cut end and the loop of folding it back.

or

use a crimp on gizmo that works like a wire nut but crimps on. Least recommended because it takes the right size gizmo to accept one wire, a good crimping tool and experience.

Any beat electrical tape 10:1 for longevity (not to mention a gummy mess).

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Do what Aged Horse said. If you can't live with the loss of treble, and don't want to change cabinets, you could use a better tweeter, compression horn or ribbon. Do you havea local tech that can build a proper crossover and install a driver?
 
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