try it and you will notice how stiff the cone becomes.

i think it was either ev or jbl that does it. i have seen it.


"John L Rice" wrote in message
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I've never heard of this. How would shorting the terminals affect the cone
movement at all? Is there a concern about static charges or stray magnetic
fields modulating the cone or ???

John L Rice


" AT" wrote in message
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it is interesting, as some speaker companies suggest that the output of
their speakers be shorted for transportation.doing it does hold the cone
very tight.

i wonder if this makes any difference with mics.

hummm......