Earle Decker Posted February 14, 2002 Share Posted February 14, 2002 Hi everyone. I just noticed a small tear in the surround of my KG 4.2 It is about 1 inch long. It is a clean slit, not torn. Any ideas on fixing this? Thanks Earle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted February 16, 2002 Share Posted February 16, 2002 If this was in the main diaphragm, a patch would be easy. Being that it is in the surround, I'd say it is time for a new driver. Gil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted February 17, 2002 Share Posted February 17, 2002 Gil is probably right but before you replace it try sealing it with a little glue - I tried it once with, I think, a little rubber cement and couldn't tell the difference from the speakers untorn twin. What have you got to lose? ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Man Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 About two years ago I had the same problem. I had traded for a pair of very fine old speakers, vintage 1970. Both speakers had the cloth destroyed and the surrounds gone due to age. I found a place in Springfield Oregon that sold the pieces I needed and was able to get both speakers repaired reasonably. Here's the URL, good luck. http://www.speakerworks.net/ This message has been edited by Grumpy Old Man on 02-18-2002 at 01:12 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted February 18, 2002 Share Posted February 18, 2002 Yes, well, perhaps I spoke too soon, it might well be worth some effort to patch. For example, it might be possible to glue on a thin piece of rubber. The other side of the story is that factory replacement is probably going to be fairly inexpensive and this is not a vintage driver. If the original driver failed in one spot, perhaps it will fail in other places, soon, too. Gil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardre Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 Silicone sealer!!! The type you'd use on your fishtank. After sending vintage 'gems' for reconing only to get back crappola, I use this method for almost every tear, rip or suspect spots. Excellent adhesion in tandem with excellent flexibility, The only thing it doesn't do is bridge large holes! For your 1" slit, smear some on your finger and apply a thin coat to topside and backside. Works equally well for surrounds as for 'cone proper' damage. Let dry overnight and I will bet you you cannot tell the difference from the other unblemished one. I wouldn't use rubber cement for a surround problem.....not enough flexibility and will harden and crack with age. Silicone sealer is timeless! Good luck ------------------ Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOUNDJUNKIE Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 I opt for a single layer gauze patch with a thin layer of silicone sealer on top. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Phillips Posted March 4, 2002 Share Posted March 4, 2002 Layne Audio is a speaker parts and repair. www.speakersupply.com There might be a local speaker shop in your area. Maybe in a lager city near you.There is one in Charlotte,NC near me that does very good work. ------------------ Steve & Becky's HT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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