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Repairing a subwoofer?
« on: May 13, 2014, 11:59:10 am »
Hi, so I got this subwoofer for next to nothing from a friend due to the problem but I'm eager to get it working if not sell it for parts because it's too good to bin. Anyway, it's a JL Audio 12W6 subwoofer fitted into a box with a pioneer amp on top. I don't know much about these other than JL Audio is a decent brand and there's no subwoofers going for under £50 on fleebay. On the foam surround, there is one small pinky-sized hole in the lower right hand quarter of the unit. I've enquired about ordering a kit from the States for £24 posted which will allow me to completely replace the foam with a brand new genuine JL audio one. After asking around at a local audio shop, I was told this is a no-no and there is no way to fix this. He told me that I could try getting the foam off another subwoofer, cut it out to match the size of the hole, and fit it over the current hole. He told me that this way there shouldn't be any issues, apart from it looking crap, with the sound quality due to it being the same material. I'm in a complete dilemma now and was wondering if one you folks could help me, cheers.

(Pictures will be added in a couple of hours when I get a chance, I've only got these ones for now)



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Re: Repairing a subwoofer?
« Reply #1 on: May 13, 2014, 06:50:22 pm »
You should be able to glue a small piece over the hole, don't think this part really affects the sound quality. This part is is for suspending the middle cone part where the sound is produced

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Re: Repairing a subwoofer?
« Reply #2 on: May 13, 2014, 09:42:16 pm »
So would the small part you mention be the same type of foam? I've been having a look around and can find no foam replacements, even small bits, under £20!
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Re: Repairing a subwoofer?
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2014, 03:11:37 pm »
Help! Anyone?  :sad1:
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Re: Repairing a subwoofer?
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2014, 03:13:35 pm »
your best bet is to get in contact with jl and they will advise you

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Re: Repairing a subwoofer?
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2014, 05:39:06 pm »
Even a piece of cloth soaked in glue would do

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Re: Repairing a subwoofer?
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2014, 07:20:16 pm »
I would put some gloves on. Take a piece of black cotton material and cut it to size. Put a bead of clear silicone sealer on it and massage the silicone into the fabric. Now put it on the sub and leave to dry.


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Re: Repairing a subwoofer?
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2014, 08:37:45 pm »
Cheers for the replies guys, will give the material method a shot.  :happy2:
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