Reference Premiere - Tweeter & Woofer Removal
Below is a detailed exploded-view diagram to assist in seeing how to service your Reference Premiere speakers and instructions on how to remove and replace tweeter and woofer drivers.
This guide will work for -
RP-280F/FA, RP- 260F. RP-160M, RP-150M, RP-450C, RP-440C, RP250C
And the 2018 Reference Premier models :
RP-8000/6000/5000M, RP-600/500M, RP-502S, RP-500SA, RP-600/504/500/404C
Tweeter Removal -
Tools needed:
3mm hex (Allen) key
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver
First, gently pry back the silicone tweeter horn lens with your finger-tips as illustrated below.
Next, begin removing the screws from the perimeter of the tweeter, highlighted in red below.
There will be eight (8) total screws to remove, each using a 3mm Hex Key head.
Once all the screws have been removed, the tweeter and tweeter horn should come free as shown
below.
Once the tweeter is removed from the cabinet, slide back the silicone covers on the terminals, and use a small flat blade screw driver to release the wire clips holding to the positive and negative terminals of the tweeter.
After the tweeter is removed completely from the cabinet, turn the tweeter over with the magnet facing up. Next, begin removing the screws attaching the tweeter to the tweeter horn lens There will be four (4) screws total each using a #2 Philips head, highlighted in red below.
Once the screws have been removed, the tweeter driver will come free as shown below.
Next, plug the wires on to the new woofer, and slide the silicone covers back over the terminals.
Place the woofer back into position, and replace the screws.
Replace the trim ring by setting into position and gently pressing the trim ring around the edge. Once this is done, the trim ring should sit flush with the front of the speaker.
Woofer Removal -
Tools needed:
3mm hex (Allen) key
Small Flat Blade Screwdriver
First, gently pry back the silicone trim ring with your finger-tips as illustrated on the next page.
Once the trim ring is removed, begin removing the screws from the perimeter of the woofer.
There are six (6) screws in total, each using a 3mm hex key head, highlighted in red below.
Once the screws are removed, the woofer should come free as shown.
Next, slide back the silicone covers on the terminals, and use a small flat blade screw driver to release the wire clips holding to the positive and negative terminals of the woofer. Once the woofer is removed, the cabinet will look as shown below.
Next, plug the wires on to the new woofer, and slide the silicone covers back over the terminals.
Place the woofer back into position, and replace the screws.
Replace the trim ring by setting into position and gently pressing the trim ring around the edge. Once this is done, the trim ring should sit flush with the front of the speaker.
Comments
4 comments
Will there be a Reference Premiere - Tweeter & Woofer Removal page for the RP-8000F's with the Piano Black finish?
Paul,
We do not have a separate article for the Reference Premiere Piano Black Finish. The process for removing the parts will be the same as the original finish models.
Were can i buy a new tweeter for the RP 280F?
Please reach out to our support team for parts availability - How to contact support?
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