OU Sig Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Hey guys, I just noticed when I took apart my speakers today (just to mess around really) but there are no markings on the mid and tweeter horns as to which terminal is the + and -. I know that I took the speakers apart a while ago to re-seal them because the cabinets were vibrating and I may have switched the speakers when I put them back in. On the woofers, there is a little red circle by one of the terminals (the + one obviously) but there is nothing like that on the horns. I would like to think I could tell a difference if one of the horns was out of phase with the other, but I dont think my ears are that good at the moment. And I dont hear any off sounds at all. So should I just use a voltmeter on them? I dont have one, but if that is the only way, I could get one, because its bugging me big time because I dont know if they are playing right. thanks alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikekid Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 Hi Look very carefully at the terminals on the diaphragm (where the wires connect). Right before the solder, there is probably a raised + on one side. Later........ Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OU Sig Posted June 1, 2005 Author Share Posted June 1, 2005 I really did look very close all over the horn, but didnt see a mark. I may check again, but Ill probably wait till I get a voltmeter or unless someone has a deffinate way - I dont like to unscrew and screw in the speaker many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay L Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 there should be a big fat yellow mark on the + side of the mid horn. the green wire is the + for the tweeter. the tweeter should have a marking on the diphragm. with the horn facing you the + should be on the right... i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 If one of the tabs is slightly wider than the other then that is more than likely the pos. The crossovers are labeled (even upper and lower woofer) so you should be o.k. there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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