New Tweeter Problems

SouthArk370Z · 11-02-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Elan

Problem 1: The tweeters now have a crackle every time the bass drops. This is something my rockfords never did. I have a feeling its cause I didn't install what I think are the bass blockers which are shown on the attached image.

As others have mentioned you really need the high-pass filter installed. Tweeters cannot handle DC-to-low-frequency signals. It will cause them to overheat and possibly over-travel.

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Originally Posted by Elan

Problem 2: There is a slight white noise sound in the background. When there is no music and the volume is turned up, you can really hear it. Even when playing something, it can be faintly heard. I think its called ground loop noise?

That sounds like amplifier noise. The gain may be set too high on the pre-amp (and/or possibly the amp). Or you may just have a noisy (pre-)amp and the new speakers are reproducing the hiss better.

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