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B&W 801D trouble

Hello

I managed to blow up both tweeters on my 801D speakers and have a set on order which is on back order arriving next month. Now when I play music the sound on the midrange on both speakers are extremly distorted and muffled. When I crank up the volume pass the half way point the sound gets clear on midrange speakers but gets distorted again after 10-15 seconds.  When I use the headphone on the pre amp the sound is crisp clear.

Since the crossover for HF/MF for 801D is on the same circuit on the  will the midrange sound be effected this bad? How could I tell if perhaps the crossovers on both speakers are damaged? any other troubleshooting guide is appreciated.

BTW, I have eliminated the Audio equipment as with the headphone the sound is perfect so it is the speakers.

Thanks for your reply
silverrules

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arcticdeth
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Halfway volume is usually the max for most stereos.

  Tweeters usually go zapped by under powering. Mids also.

 Would have a look at the crossovers for fried caps, and look at the mid ranges also.

 Been there, feel your pain.

  
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arcticdeth
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Check crossovers for sure, probably a burnt coil, or cap.

 The memories you gave me with this message.....ouch.
I totally feel it.

 Repair, and get back on track, and remember, “booze does enable a little more volume” fight the impulse !,     :)

 best of luck on the repair, and getting back to rocking out.

p.s. Your speakers are simply amazing! 

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