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Blown driver

I left my stereo on for my house keeper while I went to work, bad plan. I came home to a blown driver in my one of my B&W 803s speakers. I ordered one & one just in case. My question is do I replace all four or not. They aren't cheap. The speakers are getting a little age on them & so am I.  My amp is in excellent condition & rated at 375 WPC. I've played them very loud with no problems. Thoughts?
fertguy
erik_squires
17,544 posts
 
Is it possible your housekeeper tried to vacuum the drivers?? It is quite common unless you explain ahead of time.

I'd suggest you buy 2, and use the other one only when needed.

Best,

E
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fertguy OP
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I never thought of the vacuum, she said she dusted them.  Yes ordered 2.

erik_squires
17,544 posts
 
Well, it could be the vacuum, or dusting, don't blame the house keeper, I can't tell you how many people have walked into my home and immediately wanted to touch the drivers or push them in.  Unless you take the time to explain what seems normal to us, they won't know.
minorl
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I agree with Erik_squires.  Sometimes we assume that other's know how to handle themselves around our equipment and that leads to trouble.

I had a home I shared with my significant other.  She had a house keeper come by ever other week.  I specifically told her to tell the house keeper to stay away from my equipment, especially the turn table.  Did she listen?  no.

She tried to dust the turntable.  Took the cover off and guess what?  you know.  Broken cartridge.

vacuumed the speaker drivers huh?  wow.

enjoy
erik_squires
17,544 posts
 
It could be anything, vacuuming or aggressive dusting could have left something in the voice coil.
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