Attenuating tweeters...

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Have had the MMGs for about 6 months - bypassed the tweeter attenuator after a week or so, and spent mucho time playing with positioning, which is equal parts fun and frustrating. Have posted a few times asking for crossover upgrading advice, as that seemed like a natural and relatively inexpensive tweak.
However, have also been finding that cds - specifically older cds - ie those that were originally released on vinyl - have been sounding a wee bit strident, and often fatiguing to listen to. So, one eveing when the spouse was out, I decided to try the Magnepan supplied resistors across the tweeter.
WOW! Sounded bloody fantastic - cleaned up everything, improved the bass, brought the midrange into focus, seemed to improve the "airiness " of the treble. I spent at least 2 hours swapping the resistor in and out with both vinyl and cd for testing, and finally decided to try it out for a couple of weeks.
2 weeks later, it still sounds great. I also think that I have found the right position for them, 'cos whatever music I play, sounds just right.
Anyhow, I am posting this as I don't believe I have encountered anyone else on this forum who has either tried or recommended adding the resistor across the tweeter. I was very dismissive of doing so - until I tried it - as it seemed counter-intuitive to providing Maggie magic. But - in my room, with my system - it has been brilliant.
Thoughts/comments?
Cheers.

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Topic - Attenuating tweeters... - dazpix 05:03:01 04/19/07 (7)

Lots of opportunities for non-destructive tweaking. - Al Sekela 14:29:09 04/19/07 (4)

Re: Lots of opportunities for non-destructive tweaking. - MichaelWang 13:56:09 04/22/07 (3)

Not a stocked item anywhere I've looked on-line. - Al Sekela 14:40:36 04/23/07 (2)

Ahh, I found it at coilws.com with mini order 5 (nt) - MichaelWang 20:03:35 04/23/07 (1)

Thanks! - Al Sekela 10:58:03 04/25/07 (0)

Re: Attenuating tweeters... - jbwebs 09:35:00 04/19/07 (0)

Uh, that's why Magnepan included the resistors. I used - HenryH 05:17:53 04/19/07 (0)

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