B&W Matrix 3 Series 2 - To mod or not to mod?


Hi, I have a pair of very nice Matrix 3 Series 2 with one major flaw. The dustcap on one of the midrange drivers has come off and was subsequently stepped on and destroyed.

I contacted B&W and ordered a replacement along with an extra in case it happened again. The ones they sent were not the same. When I called back they said that those were the only rubber ones they had available.

I've been trying to convince myself to sell them, even though I don't want to, due to the downsizing of my living arrangements and financial issues. So, my questions are, would I be better off selling them "as is"? With the new, incorrect, larger rubber dustcaps from B&W on all four drivers? Or another option I've been thinking about which would be if I'm going to replace them with incorrect replacement parts to use a stiffer plastic piece instead of the soft rubber ones. I like the idea of adding more ridgidity to the cones with the stiffer replacements but I also feel I would question somebody elses "modification" to a nice pair of speakers.

Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated...
bmanz420

Showing 1 response by steveaudio

"I've been trying to convince myself to sell them, even though I don't want to, due to the downsizing of my living arrangements and financial issues. So, my questions are, would I be better off selling them "as is"?"

Uuuummmmm.......I don't know the tech issues about the dustcap question. But is the sound drastically affected? Also, if you want to sell, sell, "as is" (usually). And, there are a ton of other speakers out there (inc. non-b&w's); don't get too hung up on keeping a component w/issues. just my 2 cents.....