Audax TW034X0 Replacement Voice Coil Polarity

swantzilla · 21st May 2011, 04:10 PM

I am replacing the voice coil assemblies on my Audax TW034X0. The replacements (RW034X0) do not have the polarities marked as fas as I can see. Is there a way other than using a battery to determine the polariy of the replacements?

Radugazon · 21st May 2011, 04:23 PM

No problem : Holm impulse, Arta, Rew, any, just check in what direction the impulse starts

But some drivers/soundcard combinations inverse the polarity. To make it clear check with an other driver where + and - are clearly positioned.

pinkmouse · 21st May 2011, 04:55 PM

Honestly, a battery is the way to go. It's quick, simple and won't harm anything. I use two AA cells in a holder with flying leads for domestic drivers, and a PP3 for pro drivers. I've tested hundreds, and never broken anything yet.

Radugazon · 21st May 2011, 05:52 PM

That's right Pink, but sometimes with tweeters it's harder to see something...and I don't even think of compression drivers...

pinkmouse · 21st May 2011, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Radugazon

...and I don't even think of compression drivers...

Even easier, just test after fitting the new diaphram, before putting the back cover on.

swantzilla · 21st May 2011, 10:06 PM

Thanks for the replies. I will do the battery method. Seems strange that the factory does not mark the polarity.

21st May 2011, 04:10 PM	#1
swantzilla diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tampabay	Audax TW034X0 Replacement Voice Coil Polarity I am replacing the voice coil assemblies on my Audax TW034X0. The replacements (RW034X0) do not have the polarities marked as fas as I can see. Is there a way other than using a battery to determine the polariy of the replacements?

21st May 2011, 04:55 PM	#3
pinkmouse diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chatham, England	Honestly, a battery is the way to go. It's quick, simple and won't harm anything. I use two AA cells in a holder with flying leads for domestic drivers, and a PP3 for pro drivers. I've tested hundreds, and never broken anything yet. __________________ Al I conceive of nothing, in religion, science or philosophy, that is more than the proper thing to wear, for a while. Charles Fort

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21st May 2011, 04:23 PM	#2
Radugazon diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sulawesi	No problem : Holm impulse, Arta, Rew, any, just check in what direction the impulse starts But some drivers/soundcard combinations inverse the polarity. To make it clear check with an other driver where + and - are clearly positioned.

21st May 2011, 05:52 PM	#4
Radugazon diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sulawesi	That's right Pink, but sometimes with tweeters it's harder to see something...and I don't even think of compression drivers...

21st May 2011, 10:06 PM	#6
swantzilla diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tampabay	Thanks for the replies. I will do the battery method. Seems strange that the factory does not mark the polarity.

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