In Reply to: how often do you folks tighten driver mounting screws ? nt posted by snkby on March 22, 2007 at 21:54:12:
Gravity can gradually deform the mechanical suspension of a woofer and/or cone driver, eventually causing the voice coil to drag. Non-linear motion of the driver, reduced driver output, and permanent damage to the driver(s) are possible results. If you ever notice a rasping sound coming from a driver, you'll know what has happened. Rotating the drivers 180 degrees once a year can help keep driver surrounds round...
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- Rotating your drivers once a year or so... - Abel McCain 09:42:48 03/23/07 (9)
- Everything is possible, but - Stale 10:43:12 03/26/07 (0)
- Yes very important! - nightdoggy 03:58:18 03/24/07 (1)
- important? - Kloss 08:01:05 03/24/07 (0)
- Gee, maybe my wife... - The Real Dick Hertz 11:59:31 03/23/07 (1)
- Re: Gee, maybe my wife... - Dan Banquer 17:43:12 03/23/07 (0)
- Re: Rotating your drivers once a year or so... - Tom Brennan 10:05:22 03/23/07 (3)
- Re: Rotating your drivers once a year or so... - Abel McCain 10:12:17 03/23/07 (2)
- Seems to me this could cause one to damage driver - Kloss 10:28:02 03/23/07 (1)
- Re: Seems to me this could cause one to damage driver - middleground 04:21:19 03/26/07 (0)