ferrofluidspecialist

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starting equiment that ic cold from being shipped
We have had a number of loudspeaker customers complain that the speakers don't work in extreme cold because the ferrofluid freezes.  Yes, this is a problem that can rip your drivers apart if you take a speaker that's been sitting at -30C and try t... 
What were the radio stations of your youth that helped you on your music/audio journey?
In Boston, MA: WBZ AM, WBCN for rock, WJIB for easy listening to go to sleep to, WCRB Classical Radio Boston, WRKO for pop.  This all dates back to the 60s and 70s because I am old as f***.  
Speaker repair...is it easy?
If the air gap has ferrofluid in it, the fluid will help to keep the voice coil centered.  If you need to replace the ferrofluid, please, for all that is holy in this world, use audio grade fluid.  A reputable speaker repair service will know and ... 
Dried up Ferrofluid?
Hi b_limo!Ferrofluid typically has a very long life span, but some of the older models of speakers are experiencing drying of the ferrofluid because the older formulations do not have the same long term properties of the new generations.  That bei... 
Ferrofluid tweeter
You should always fill the air gap with the recommended amount of ferrofluid.  Under-filling is a leading cause of poor performance in a driver.  Under-filling can actually cause problems related to overheating - the fluid will be stressed and thi... 
Ferrofluid tweeter
When you clean out a tweeter you need to remove the voice coil and diaphragm assembly carefully, then remove the old ferrofluid using absorbent material.  Coffee filters work well because they don't have dust like paper towels can.  Use  strips of...