Introduction
If your Sony SRS-XG300 (model XG300) is producing distorted audio or no audio, use this guide to replace the tweeters.
Before using this guide, review the troubleshooting pages to ensure the best solution is replacing the tweeters. The speaker driver in most Bluetooth speakers is what produces sound (sometimes referred to simply as the “speaker”). The speaker driver converts electrical signals into sound.
Unlike most speakers, the Sony SRS-XG300 uses an X-Balanced Speaker Unit as the speaker driver. Many individual parts make the unit, including the tweeters. Tweeters in the SRS-XG300 speaker system produce high-frequency sounds. These sounds are higher-pitched notes of instruments, cymbals, and vocals. Overall, tweeters provide clarity, detail, and quality sound. Tweeters work with other parts like woofers to create a complete and balanced sound.
Faulty tweeters often cause noticeable changes to sound quality in a speaker. Users may experience scratchy, distorted, or harsh shrill sounds. In other cases, sound quality may sound fine at low volumes but distort and crackle at higher levels.
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With the Sony label on the left, roll the speaker horizontally to the bottom of the speaker with the rubber stands.
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Remove four 12 mm screws with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Remove the loose rubber feet.
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Insert the metal spudger tool at 90-degree angle into the right part of seam.
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Pry off the top part of the fabric cover using the metal spudger.
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Follow the seam to completely detach the top part of the fabric cover.
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Repeat to remove the bottom part of the fabric cover.
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Unclip all six trapezoid-shaped notches around the rim of the speaker using the metal spudger.
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Remove the speaker mounting ring.
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Repeat the same steps on the other end of the speaker with the power button board.
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Remove the four 12 mm screws on the corners of each tweeter using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Lift the right tweeter up to expose the connected cables at the top and bottom of the right tweeter.
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Pinch down on the metal tab and pull outward to disconnect each cable.
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Lift the right tweeter up and out of the case.
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Remove the six 12 mm screws on the rim of the radiator using the Phillips #1 screwdriver.
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Uncap the left bass radiator. Detach the blue ribbon cable from the bass radiator.
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Remove the left bass radiator.
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Lift the left tweeter up to expose the connected cables at the top and bottom of the left tweeter.
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Pinch down on the metal tab and pull outward to disconnect each cable.
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Lift the left tweeter up and out of the case.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
