Experience with XTC foam baffles

[Horsemanwill 10+ year member]

when i mention water damage it may not be directly affecting the speaker but the water can cause a "short" causing the amp to send the speakers something that dont' exactly like.

 

[AlterEgo99 5,000+ posts]

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[budahbuddy803 10+ year member]

It might of had a solder joint between the tinsel and the VC that could have came loose . Check it with a DMM and see what the ohms are.

Checked the tinsels and they are secure. I dont have my DMM up here with me nor do I know anyone with one. That would help out a bunch huh.

did you see or smell magic smoke? all magic in car audio is followed by smoke

No smell, no smoke, no sound. From working fine at moderate volume to no noise.

when i mention water damage it may not be directly affecting the speaker but the water can cause a "short" causing the amp to send the speakers something that dont' exactly like.

That is the only thing I can think of. The amp still works fine, I have hooked up different speakers making sure that wasn't the problem. The only thing that looked out of the ordinary was a little green on the tinsel right by the terminal. I bypassed that when I took it out and it still wouldnt play. I really don't know what is causing this, but I think im going to send it to Image Dynamics and see what they can do with it.

 

[loudassbug 10+ year member]

The XTC baffls are made of a foam type of material.From working on a few installs that have used them I have found the foam is not waterproof.I have even replaced speakers with the XTC baffle still holding water.I wouldn't use them myself.They are a waste of money.Don't your doors have a moisture barrier sheet,behind the door panel?If not that could be part of your moisture problem.

 

[budahbuddy803 10+ year member]

Pretty sure water is not the problem. There was a bit of a green color to the tensil but I bypassed that and the speaker does not work. I am just going to send it back to ID.