12-23-2017, 10:51 AM
I've pulled the speaker out of the amp, and it's really in pretty good shape. Here is the front and back. I haven't been able to identify any rubbing of the voice coil. There are some relatively small tears in the surround. One is not insignificant. But most are pretty small. Of course, there is a lot of dust and crap.
So, my plan at this point is not to re-cone, but to repair. Basically, my plan is to follow this guide, which seems to be a good match for what I have. I'll patch up the holes with silicone gasket sealer and then treat the surround with contact cement. I'll also (first) make an attempt to clean the dust out of it as best I can. Then I will remount and see where things stand.
So, my plan at this point is not to re-cone, but to repair. Basically, my plan is to follow this guide, which seems to be a good match for what I have. I'll patch up the holes with silicone gasket sealer and then treat the surround with contact cement. I'll also (first) make an attempt to clean the dust out of it as best I can. Then I will remount and see where things stand.