10-26-2009, 01:02 PM
mikebw wrote:
Sounds to me the like voice coil is rubbing against the magnet. Over time the suspension on a large woofer can sag causing this to happen regardless of usage. Try removing the speaker and rotating it 180 degrees in the cabinet, or if the magnet part on the back of the woofer is removable (if it's a Black Widow speaker it is) you can try unbolting it and rotating that instead, but either way you would need to take of the fabric grille and unscrew the woofer from the cabinet.
Will definitely try that, thanks. Would also like to know what's in there now so I can make sure whategver I replace it with is at least as sturdy; all the replacement drivers I'm finding on the nets list a total weight of 8 lbs (?)- would think you'd have/want a monster magnet on there.
Anyone know if I'm good with any 8-ohm, 15" driver?