subwoofer foam surrounding tore
05-10-11, 05:52 PM
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they do sell what's known as "Refoam" Kits...basically it's a kit that includes a Surround,Adhesive and instructions.
they are usually foam but i know they do make Rubber ones which i would more than likely use since it will last longer.
what size is the Subwoofer?
the Size of the Cone as well as the inside Edge of the Speaker Basket?
they are usually foam but i know they do make Rubber ones which i would more than likely use since it will last longer.
what size is the Subwoofer?
the Size of the Cone as well as the inside Edge of the Speaker Basket?
05-10-11, 07:09 PM
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they do sell what's known as "Refoam" Kits...basically it's a kit that includes a Surround,Adhesive and instructions.
they are usually foam but i know they do make Rubber ones which i would more than likely use since it will last longer.
what size is the Subwoofer?
the Size of the Cone as well as the inside Edge of the Speaker Basket?
they are usually foam but i know they do make Rubber ones which i would more than likely use since it will last longer.
what size is the Subwoofer?
the Size of the Cone as well as the inside Edge of the Speaker Basket?
JL 12W3, i think the other one has a rip too so now its 2 that i need to tfix
05-10-11, 11:33 PM
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Your subwoofer can be fixed and you can do it yourself. You just have to get the proper size,material and "roll" for your subs. If your subs have a foam surround you should repair them using foam. The elastic properties of rubber are different and you will change how the subs sound if you use it in place of foam.
Here is a link where you can get everything you need. I have repaired many speakers and it is really very simple.
http://www.speakerworks.com/foam_sur...izing_s/63.htm
Good luck!
Here is a link where you can get everything you need. I have repaired many speakers and it is really very simple.
http://www.speakerworks.com/foam_sur...izing_s/63.htm
Good luck!
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05-11-11, 02:47 PM
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Your subwoofer can be fixed and you can do it yourself. You just have to get the proper size,material and "roll" for your subs. If your subs have a foam surround you should repair them using foam. The elastic properties of rubber are different and you will change how the subs sound if you use it in place of foam.
Here is a link where you can get everything you need. I have repaired many speakers and it is really very simple.
http://www.speakerworks.com/foam_sur...izing_s/63.htm
Good luck!
Here is a link where you can get everything you need. I have repaired many speakers and it is really very simple.
http://www.speakerworks.com/foam_sur...izing_s/63.htm
Good luck!
where in tx are u located?
http://compare.ebay.com/like/3800235...=263602_309572
would that work?
05-11-11, 07:37 PM
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I can't really tell from that picture. It seems like a generic stock picture. Look at your subwoofers......measure the distance from inside edge to outside edge of the surround......then measure the width and height of the semicircular part. That will tell you which surround to buy. I would avoid the eBay stuff unless you are very certain what you are buying.
I am in San Antonio, Texas
I am in San Antonio, Texas
05-13-11, 04:01 PM
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From my experience the sub never sounded the same after the repair. Ordered a kit on ebay that said "genuine" surrounds for JL subs. Following the instructions exactly I fix 2 JL w6v1 subs. I took my time and let the glue completely dry before testing it. At medium volume there's a slight popping noise and gets louder with the volume. At moderately high volume you can hear the popping from outside the car.
I thought maybe I screwed up and did a bad job. Ordered another kit and tried it again with same results. You can try it yourself cause the kits aren't that much but I would recommend having a professional shop do it if it's not too much.
I thought maybe I screwed up and did a bad job. Ordered another kit and tried it again with same results. You can try it yourself cause the kits aren't that much but I would recommend having a professional shop do it if it's not too much.
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From my experience the sub never sounded the same after the repair. Ordered a kit on ebay that said "genuine" surrounds for JL subs. Following the instructions exactly I fix 2 JL w6v1 subs. I took my time and let the glue completely dry before testing it. At medium volume there's a slight popping noise and gets louder with the volume. At moderately high volume you can hear the popping from outside the car.
I thought maybe I screwed up and did a bad job. Ordered another kit and tried it again with same results. You can try it yourself cause the kits aren't that much but I would recommend having a professional shop do it if it's not too much.
I thought maybe I screwed up and did a bad job. Ordered another kit and tried it again with same results. You can try it yourself cause the kits aren't that much but I would recommend having a professional shop do it if it's not too much.
http://www.simplyspeakers.com/jl-aud...-fsk-12jl.html
05-21-11, 12:47 PM
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With cheaper speakers you are better off patching the hole than reconing them. You say small rips, try some black silicone and a small piece of fabric on the not visible side. It's just foam. Sq issues from reconing are usually alignment problems. The coil has to be square in the gap. Its not always easy.
05-22-11, 10:06 PM
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Dscustoms is correct. If there was a sound quality issue or popping after the repair it is because the voice coil was misaligned. Proper repair involves removing the dustcap and inserting shims into the space between the voice coil and the center pole piece. If you insert these at the 12,3,6, and 9 o'clock positions and leave them while the glue on the surround dries you should not have any problems. The subwoofer may sound a little different while the new surround is broken in but after that it should sound identical to how it did when you purchased it. Don't be afraid to perform this repair. Once you do it you will see how simple and cost effective it really is.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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Dscustoms is correct. If there was a sound quality issue or popping after the repair it is because the voice coil was misaligned. Proper repair involves removing the dustcap and inserting shims into the space between the voice coil and the center pole piece. If you insert these at the 12,3,6, and 9 o'clock positions and leave them while the glue on the surround dries you should not have any problems. The subwoofer may sound a little different while the new surround is broken in but after that it should sound identical to how it did when you purchased it. Don't be afraid to perform this repair. Once you do it you will see how simple and cost effective it really is.
Good luck!
Good luck!
