Anyone using Weiss 501/502 De-esser to tame sibilance?

@zlone 

I would examine the whole chain to see if it is being caused by a specific component. 

Yes; I did that and found that removing the concrete pavers under my speaker stands instantly eliminated the sibilance. A year later, after getting the caps replaced in my cross-overs (system was sounding dull) the highs came back, with sibilance. I’ve just recently noticed I hear sibilance when my wife speaks, so I can only conclude it’s now a hearing issue. Having said that, some gear makes it worse, as I discovered when I auditioned a well-regarded DAC in my system. 

@verdantaudio , @mclinnguy 

Thanks for your responses. 

Interesting regarding the pavers. I am sorry to hear the sibilance is showing up elsewhere. My ears are pretty well used, yet I persist.

OP:  I’ve just recently noticed I hear sibilance when my wife speaks, so I can only conclude it’s now a hearing issue.

This needs to be addressed.   Don't dismiss it lightly.   Good luck!

@steakster 

Please explain what you mean by "addressed".

I figure it's just something I have to live with. I've never encountered any mention of treatments for this. My wife lives with tinnitus.