[jmdixon85]

I have a Pioneer VSX-D512 AMP that is connected to my PC for all my media use. I'm using Acoustic Solutions PowerForce2000 Speakers as my main front speakers.

Problem is when playing music loud one tweeter goes quieter than the other then eventually goes off.

Thinking it was the actual tweeter I swapped it with the one in the other speaker but the problem still remained with the same speaker

So this must mean it is the tweeter protection on my crossover that is a bit flaky.

I've took the crossover out and took a picture and hopefully someone can identify what component on it is turning my tweeter off. I'm just thinking of bypassing it?



EDIT: Is it the little blue thing?

Before anyone asks: The AMP is not clipping when this happens. Still sounds crystal clear when the tweeter goes off so I am not overloading the speakers.

[gregmacknass]

I am assuming that you think that the blue piece in between the right 2 coils is the protection circuit. I would be inclined to say that is a pretty good possibility. I say that you should just remove it from the circuit entirely. The chances are fairly minimal, and replacement tweeters are relatively inexpensive (partsexpress.com). I would just unscrew the crossover board, and unsolder the wires for the tweeter outputs. Then solder them to the wire going into the protection device and you will be good to go. Hope this helps.
-Greg