So call me silly for loaning out my loved KRK Rokit 8s (2nd Gen), but I got them back of course with a tweeter pushed in. After a decent argument and a lot of frustration, I want to replace the tweeter. I have never opened the monitors before and never planned on doing so, but in order to avoid paying labor costs 2-3 times the price of the tweeter, I wanted to know how easy replacing the tweeter would be. I also cannot find the tweeter for sale on the internet ANYWHERE besides ordering directly from the manufacturer.
What I mainly would like to know is this:
Are there any pictures of the speaker disassembled?
I have a decent amount of EE experience, but have never attempted a repair like this. Should I attempt? Is it hard?
Where can I buy the tweeter?
Here is what the speakers look like for reference. I already know that I have to take off the front panel, but before I do that and go screwing around with the thing, I just wanted to see what it all looked like underneath so I know what I am getting myself into. Thank you for the help!
What I mainly would like to know is this:
Are there any pictures of the speaker disassembled?
I have a decent amount of EE experience, but have never attempted a repair like this. Should I attempt? Is it hard?
Where can I buy the tweeter?
Here is what the speakers look like for reference. I already know that I have to take off the front panel, but before I do that and go screwing around with the thing, I just wanted to see what it all looked like underneath so I know what I am getting myself into. Thank you for the help!
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Since I have the 2nd gen Rokits (in 6") myself, used along my computer, I am also interested in this info, but esp. to find out if it is possible to replace it with a higher quality tweeter with the same sensitivity and still easy to mount.
I mention this because, while I really like this monitor, there is no denying that more expensive monitors such as Genelec and Adam are more transparant. It could be an interesting upgrade.
I mention this because, while I really like this monitor, there is no denying that more expensive monitors such as Genelec and Adam are more transparant. It could be an interesting upgrade.
Personally, I would definitely buy a tweeter and replace it myself. The only question is if it is easy to open the cabinet and unfasten the tweeter. A well designed monitor would be constructed for easy maintenance and repairs.
It's probably a matter of unfastening some screws, removing the tweeter, mounting the new tweeter and fastening everything again. If the wires are soldered you would need some soldering skills, but its also possible that the wires are connected to the driver terminal with a simple lug.
It's probably a matter of unfastening some screws, removing the tweeter, mounting the new tweeter and fastening everything again. If the wires are soldered you would need some soldering skills, but its also possible that the wires are connected to the driver terminal with a simple lug.
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If you can find the exact same tweeter the replacement should straight forward.
I won't advise substituting the tweeter for a different one unless you have the skills and tools to design a completely different system.
I would start by unscrewing the front plate and trying to find out the model and manufacturer of the tweeter. In a best case scenario you will have to unscrew the front plate, unscrew the tweeter, unplug the wires and put it back together with a replacement. Worst case - you will have to deal with glue and soldered wires and may have to access the tweeter from the rear.
Sometimes pushed-in tweeters still sound acceptable so it may not need to be replaced.
I won't advise substituting the tweeter for a different one unless you have the skills and tools to design a completely different system.
I would start by unscrewing the front plate and trying to find out the model and manufacturer of the tweeter. In a best case scenario you will have to unscrew the front plate, unscrew the tweeter, unplug the wires and put it back together with a replacement. Worst case - you will have to deal with glue and soldered wires and may have to access the tweeter from the rear.
Sometimes pushed-in tweeters still sound acceptable so it may not need to be replaced.
Thanks everyone for your replies. The tweeter does still sound alright for the most part that I can tell. I think that I can occasionally hear some buzzzing but mostly I just cannot stand looking at my pitiful tweeter. It looks like I might be getting the part from the manufacturer and attempt a repair, but still any internal pictures would be extremely helpful.
Thanks again! I am brand new to the forum so it's nice to know that this community is stil active!
or carefully with a vacum cleaner pull it up , if it has speed selection better , start at slowest
I used a thin needle on my coaxials when a kid had pushed the center in, it popped back beautifully, hence my recommendation.
we have a saying in Portugal " never lend your wife , your car " and i add speakers 🙂
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