Cheap tweak from Virtual Dynamics:

That makes sense. When I replaced drivers on my Castle Acoustics speakers, the replacement drivers came with new foam gaskets. I suspect over tightening would eliminate the benefit of the gasket.

The VD video makes mention of not using too much torque on the screws.

Hi Kirk,
I used to own the Meadowlark Osprey. Funny how I never knew about the driver damping material, however, I never had to replace a driver while I owned them, nor did I ever have a thought of needing to check for their driver screw torque. Too bad that Meadowlark's no longer around. They sure made some great speakers.

I posted a little review of the felt tweeter surrounds in the product reviews for tweeks a while back. I did not like the effect after a while. Could just be me though.

I just received an e-mail from the manufacturer of my speakers after I asked them if the screws on my speakers had to be a certain torque. His response was, " You want the screws to be firm, but not too tight to avoid stripping the screw holes."

All the hardware in my speakers and electronics are of the non ferrous type. The most musical of this type are those of solid brass. Brass is the metal of music. Tom