Jdubba Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 I have a pair of Kg4's that I've had for 16 years....last week I heard a crackle on low basslines....which I've never ever heard. turned out my 8" mid range's have torn their rubber boots...all in the same place....I know my speakers are old...but I love them, and hope they can be repaired....anyone have any suggestions.....encouraging words? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Can I assume you mean the surrounds on the speakers? They can be repaired or you can get new drivers. The 'rubber boots' or foam surrounds deteriorate over time. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdubba Posted September 10, 2005 Author Share Posted September 10, 2005 yes...apologies for the incorrect terminology. but, yes that is the situation....how can they be repaired....where can I get new drivers......which would be more economical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 http://www.speakerworldonline.com/ I don't know where you're located, but companies like Speaker World in Pinellas Park (over an hour's drive from my house) are all over the country. Back in '91 the foam rubber surrounds around the 12" woofers of my JBL L112 monitors began to rot like on your KG4s...Speaker World took care of them, and a day or so later I had them home and sounding as good as new! I don't recall how much it cost, but it was far cheaper than buying brand new drivers, which IMO is unnecessary (unless there's more wrong with your drivers than foam rot). There are even companies out there that have foam rubber surround kits that you can apply yourself to your deteriorated drivers and save yourself even more money. Usually you'll see these ads towards the back of such publications as Stereophile magazine...do a Google search and see what's in your vicinity. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdubba Posted September 10, 2005 Author Share Posted September 10, 2005 thanks for the info...I'm going to google that right now...had no idea there were independent repair companies out there for speakers....usu. I'm very leery of "tv/vcr/electronics/computer" repair shops...because the diagnostic fees on those items are usu. as much as or more than a replacement....but hopefully I'll find a shop here in San Diego . thanks again, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 If you are in California, check out: http://www.speakerrepair.com/ You can at least give them a call. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 No problem.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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