Would a small tear in a 12W7 sub surround effect performance? I have had luck with repairs to other tears in mids with Goop, but with the extreme pressures of a sub like a W7 would it effect performance?

Can a new surround be bought or can it be replaced?

 

I doubt you can get a new surround unless you get the entire subwoofer reconed. I talked to JL Audio before and you are looking at 450 dollars or so which is a complete rip off.

As long as the tear isn't huge, I would go ahead and goop it. Goop is some strong stuff and I'm pretty sure it'd be alright.

Good luck,
Craig G

 

Agreed...

just make sure its a good bond... if the tear opens back up while its pounding away, it could get alot worse....

Edit: I don't suppose JL would just sell you a cone assebly or a box of parts or even just a surround (but it can't hurt to ask)

Tell them you are poor and you saved up for the sub forever, and you cant afford to pay $450 for a recone... just do a little crying and it might work out for you... [img]graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[ January 31, 2005, 10:09 AM: Message edited by: Haunz ]

 

how long is the tear?

[ January 31, 2005, 10:21 AM: Message edited by: loudtdi ]

 

The tear is maybe 2 cm (if that). Actually it has already been repaired with Goop and has held up fine for 5 or 6 months now

 

GOOP RULES AGAIN!!

 

goop is the bomb..

 

whats goop? where can i buy it?

my crazy friend has quite a few tears in his 12s and he hasnt even broken the subs in yet!

gotta make him get grilles and fix it for him.