tnt95 Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 Would a pushed-in passive radiator cone on a Forte I have any affect on the sound? Is there a way to fix? Is it worth trying to fix or simply something cosmetic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardP Posted February 17, 2009 Share Posted February 17, 2009 If you are referring only to the center dome (dustcap), then no, it will not affect the sound. This is a common problem with exposed drivers, usually caused by toddlers, animals, or drunks. You can try to pull it out first using semi-sticky tape, like masking tape. If that doesn't work, you can use a straight pin bent 90 degrees, insert at the deepest dent, and pull out; then put a dab of glue over the pinhole. If you mean that the whole 12" driver cone is pushed in, that's probably another story, and may warrant a replacement (which may not exist). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt95 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 If you are referring only to the center dome (dustcap), then no, it will not affect the sound. This is a common problem with exposed drivers, usually caused by toddlers, animals, or drunks. You can try to pull it out first using semi-sticky tape, like masking tape. If that doesn't work, you can use a straight pin bent 90 degrees, insert at the deepest dent, and pull out; then put a dab of glue over the pinhole. If you mean that the whole 12" driver cone is pushed in, that's probably another story, and may warrant a replacement (which may not exist). Thanks. It's just the center dome on one of the passive radiators at the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPower Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hey tnt95, I was looking at the same pair but was a little put off by the seller when after I inquired about the speakers he raised his price by $120. The seller said in his email back to me "the person to offer most over $xxx can have them". I thought this was suppose to be a classified, not a FleaBay auction. [*-)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 as long as the dust cap is not rattling by being partially torn loose, it's condtion will not affect the sound. you can tear or cut the old one off and glue a replacment cap on if you wish. you can get them at PE. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnt95 Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 Hey tnt95, I was looking at the same pair but was a little put off by the seller when after I inquired about the speakers he raised his price by $120. The seller said in his email back to me "the person to offer most over $xxx can have them". I thought this was suppose to be a classified, not a FleaBay auction. Another CAM member contacted the selling to advise them that their price was too low! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HPower Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 I didn't really have a problem with him deciding to change the price, I was a little miffed at him turning his classified ad (traditionally the format on CAM) into a bidding situation. FleaBay would be a more appropriate venue for an auction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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