EXPIRED ProAc 3.5 Speakers

[BTam]

Further Information: 

I bought these from fellow SNA a few years back. The condition is very good with one minor thing: the right hand side speaker’s tweeter is pushed in (as pictured) but no effect to the sound quality. Currently paired with REL 9i sub and listening to classical music is a pleasure in a 4m by 5m room.

They are heavy and prefer pick up only.

 

[Al.M]

You should be able to pull the dented tweeter dome by using sticky tape on your hand and gently, which will be more attractive for buyers instead of looking at a heavily dented tweeter dome. It does affect the sound being heavily dented although your ears may not be able to tell.

[SSEGRUB]

There is a way to repair the pushed in tweeter if you are very carefull.

 

By inserting a very fine sewing needle into the side of dome and pulling outwards , it will pop out and reshape it self.

 

I have done this my self in the past and it does  work.

 

You just need a very steady strong hand.

[extract]

Try using a vacuum cleaner to pull the tweeter back out. 

 

[Neo]

Needs a new tweeter.

Neo

[BTam]

I think so, I’m trying to get a quote from Perth ProAc (RVM) for 1 or 2 tweeters, and try to get someone in Sydney to have it replaced. If the sale fell through I would keep the speakers :-).

 

 Thanks everyone for the tip.

[Al.M]

It’s a Scanspeak D2905/9000 or 9300 tweeter from the 1990s and there may be still stocks or seconds around if you search internet also to look for discussions about this. You may be able to find dome kit replacements for around $50-80. See internet YouTube instructions on how to replace a tweeter dome. Otherwise it’s a shame and waste discard the whole unit. Proac sourced tweeter replacement likely to be very expensive about $300-500 each vs seconds $100-200. I have a pair but keeping them for project, very sweet sounding tweeter than the popular 9500 model unit.

 

You should try the fixes suggested here, starting with sticky tape, then pin, vacuum cleaner but very careful as you suck or rip the dome (don’t apply full vacuum pressure, keep your fingers in the way and gradually try it). It’s unlikely the dome will be perfect after these attempts and will still have memory creases ranging from minor to still annoying, which you can still live with.

Edited December 5, 2023 by Al.M

[linnit]

Safest way is to use a toilet paper roll tube, place it over the centre of the tweeter and suck on end of roll.  It will pull the indent out.

 

It will likely retain some creasing but it will undoubtedly look better.

 

This method has worked successfully  for me many times over the years.

Edited December 5, 2023 by linnit

[surprisetech]

Another option that often works for repairing tweeter domes & speaker dust caps.

Less risky than a vacuum cleaner.

 

https://www.jaycar.com.au/budget-smd-vacuum-pick-up-tool/p/TH1978?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhOy76pH4ggMVAahmAh2pJgohEAQYAiABEgKyYfD_BwE

[BTam]

10 hours ago, Al.M said:

It’s a Scanspeak D2905/9000 or 9300 tweeter from the 1990s and there may be still stocks or seconds around if you search internet also to look for discussions about this. You may be able to find dome kit replacements for around $50-80. See internet YouTube instructions on how to replace a tweeter dome. Otherwise it’s a shame and waste discard the whole unit. Proac sourced tweeter replacement likely to be very expensive about $300-500 each vs seconds $100-200. I have a pair but keeping them for project, very sweet sounding tweeter than the popular 9500 model unit.

 

You should try the fixes suggested here, starting with sticky tape, then pin, vacuum cleaner but very careful as you suck or rip the dome (don’t apply full vacuum pressure, keep your fingers in the way and gradually try it). It’s unlikely the dome will be perfect after these attempts and will still have memory creases ranging from minor to still annoying, which you can still live with.

Only some new units available from overseas and many from China. I wish you let me buy one of yours

[Al.M]

15 hours ago, BTam said:

Only

https://reconingspeakers.com/products-page/scanspeak-d29059700-00-diaphragm/ Has dome replacements and Aust site sells new 9300 for $165  https://audiophileshop.com.au/products/untitled-22aug_11-25

 

You need to make sure the Proac tweeter is the same but they usually remove the label so you may not know unless you do a physical comparison. Also, the front face plate of the Proac tweeter is larger than the stock D2905 so you will need to change them if buying new unit. New ferrofluid lubrication is also needed. You can also ask a local speaker repairer if you don’t have the skill or unsure from watching YouTube instructions.