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Help with my 2x12 Avatar Tweeter/horn

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by Orpheus55, Jul 29, 2009.

  1. Jul 29, 2009 #1
    Orpheus55

    Orpheus55

    Nov 7, 2006
    Punta Gorda FL
    I've been running a used Avatar 2x12 through a GK700RBII with great success, but I did have to replace the tweeter-horn's coil once already. I read somewhere that I need to set the tweeter at just a bit up from off or it will destruct; I have it at about 1/4 up and it's starting to fart and crackle. I turned it back to barely on and the sound disappeared. Anyone know about this? I use an MM Stingray and probably don't need any tweeter highs anyway, but I don't want to blow it out again. I play at modest levels, as I am always run directly through the PA.
     
  2. Jul 29, 2009 #2
    bobcruz

    bobcruz

    Mar 10, 2004
    CA
    You might have an older 212 with Avatar's first generation crossover, which did not adequately protect the tweeter from low frequencies, causing it to distort. Pull the jack plate off and compare what you see in there to the pictures of Avatar's newer crossover on their website, and if you have the older one, Avatar will sell you a new one very reasonably.
     
  3. Jul 29, 2009 #3
    Orpheus55

    Orpheus55

    Nov 7, 2006
    Punta Gorda FL
    Thank you.