Can I Remove "Brightness" Via a Resistor For The Tweeter?

[Benesesso]

So far my only mod. to my old '70's Klipschorns is the addition of the 1 uF cap. ala Al Klap. Big improvement for most CDs and DVDs, but some are just too bright in my room. My G. Wright 2A3 SETs and preamp do not have tone controls, so can I simple use a switchable resistor when listening to the bright stuff, without hurting the sound?

If so, how would I connect it--in series with the tweeter or across the two wires? Any idea of what values to use?

[Guest " "]

a resistor would change the crossover frequency

[66hr]

How about a pair of these?

http://www.alkeng.com/pad.html

[Al Klappenberger]

Simply put an adjustable "L-Pad" in the line to the tweeter.

Al K.

[Benesesso]

Thanks for the replies. I want to try something acoustical, not electrical, first. Will report back soon.

[laager]

Thanks for the replies. I want to try something acoustical, not electrical, first.

Stuff a paper tissue in the tweeter or a piece of dish washing sponge or a bit of stocking.

If you're not willing to do something electrical then it's room treatments or other physical measures.