Speaker Dimple

The biggest problem with the dimples is that they affect dispersion and subsequently imaging.

If you listen to a single speaker at once, you may not be able to detect any difference- as the actual driver is behind the dome. However, if you listen in stereo you will find things to sound erratic and imaging to suffer.

Good luck

...if you listen in stereo you will find things to sound erratic and imaging to suffer.

Robr45 (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers)

Not true in my system. Imaging is spot-on.

Guess either my speaker didn't have an appreciable defect, or I have poor listening skills. Could be either...or both.

The purpose of the dome is dispersion.

It is very possible that your defect is inaudible.

I just used the vacuum method on a pair of Totem Mites I picked up in a thrift store for $35.00. I put two fingers in front of the hose to prevent a perfect seal should the nozzle come in contact with the dimple. Worked perfectly and after running them in for a while any sign of a crease was gone.

It is very possible that your defect is inaudible.
Robr45 (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers)

I believe this is true, and I'm thankful.

The point I am illustrating is that a dimple need not necessarily be the End of Days for one's system. Sometimes, audiophiles can get a little nuts about defects and this is one scenario where the defect, if small enough, might have no effect whatsoever on the system's sound.