Fix it or forget about it?
audiocr381ve
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I installed Larry's rings from my 2B's (rings for the drivers) on my new Monitor 5B's and ran into some problems that are beyond my skill level.
This happened to pretty much every hole I drilled:
I was able to put the speakers in and they were/are very secure, but it just bugs me knowing that the holes are cracked like that.
If it doesn't effect the sound quality at all, then I'll just try and forget about it, but if one of you more experienced guys thinks it will effect the sound, then I'll deal with it. So far I can't hear a loss in quality and the speakers are very secure.
This happened to pretty much every hole I drilled:
I was able to put the speakers in and they were/are very secure, but it just bugs me knowing that the holes are cracked like that.
If it doesn't effect the sound quality at all, then I'll just try and forget about it, but if one of you more experienced guys thinks it will effect the sound, then I'll deal with it. So far I can't hear a loss in quality and the speakers are very secure.
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I would think structurally you would be fine... as long as you use good driver seals I would not worry about it- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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This is not that hard to repair with a bit of wood filler on the affected holes. I would also use Armacell here as the material expands where the extra gap in the seal would need to be.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
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You might try some epoxy just for a little extra strength,if done neatly could work.
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I would think since the driver is being achored to a steel ring... the wood is not offering any support what-so-ever anymore...- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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I should have mentioned mine were worse than the picture shown which I stole from another thread. The metal insert (not sure if it's the correct term) for the ring is completely exposed. I've never used wood filler, but it's probably a good time to learn. I remember checking for armacell at a local Home Depot once and they didn't carry it. I do see some different items on the website. This looks to big: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100539553/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=armacell&storeId=10051#.UEa7OKSe4e0
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I would think since the driver is being achored to a steel ring... the wood is not offering any support what-so-ever anymore...
That is what I thought. The metal insert took that role right? -
As long as the ring does not "wiggle" the wood is doing nothing at the mounting point... the strength of the mount is from the ring pressing against the MDF and the woofer basket frame to the MDF -
As long as there is a seal... should not make any differences...- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
audiocr381ve wrote: »I should have mentioned mine were worse than the picture shown which I stole from another thread. The metal insert (not sure if it's the correct term) for the ring is completely exposed. I've never used wood filler, but it's probably a good time to learn. I remember checking for armacell at a local Home Depot once and they didn't carry it. I do see some different items on the website. This looks to big: http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100539553/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=armacell&storeId=10051#.UEa7OKSe4e0
Where in SoCal are you... I have some you can have.The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
Ahh thanks John, but don't worry about it. I'd like to have some extra anyway and don't mind ordering a full roll of the stuff. I'm down the street from San Diego State University btw.
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You coming the the SoCal meet?The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson -
Use wood epoxy to repair the damaged areas. It looks like a biege Tootsie roll. Home Depot carries the long cure version. Slice off a small piece, knead it together using a little water on your fingers for lubrication and press into place. Try to shape it as best as possible right away, then let it cure for 24 hours before final shaping with a chisel, sandpaper, file or whatever.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Use wood epoxy to repair the damaged areas. It looks like a biege Tootsie roll. Home Depot carries the long cure version. Slice off a small piece, knead it together using a little water on your fingers for lubrication and press into place. Try to shape it as best as possible right away, then let it cure for 24 hours before final shaping with a chisel, sandpaper, file or whatever.
Thanks Jesse. Should I leave the ring in to help shape it? -
nooshinjohn wrote: »You coming the the SoCal meet?
Looks like their is nothing official yet on the calendar for it? I may be able to get away for an evening. My wife is on maternity leave with the newborn, so it just might work out although I'm working all day on the weekends. -
audiocr381ve wrote: »Thanks Jesse. Should I leave the ring in to help shape it?
Yes, but be careful to not get any wood epoxy in the threads.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
