Need advice regarding repairing tears on speakers no longer available to replace...
PolkMaster1
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I plan to sell a set of speakers where there are tears forming on some of the drivers. I plan to repair them for selling since replacing them are no longer an option. The speakers do work fine and sound wonderful.
Just wondering on others opinions - if repairing them are worthwhile to help with the sale, or would it hurt the sale? I do plan to fully disclose this since I don't want others thinking that they are getting a bad deal or that they were frauded.
Thanks all for your time!!!
Just wondering on others opinions - if repairing them are worthwhile to help with the sale, or would it hurt the sale? I do plan to fully disclose this since I don't want others thinking that they are getting a bad deal or that they were frauded.
Thanks all for your time!!!
Statistics show that 98% of us will die at some point in our lifetime.
The other 2% will work for WalMart.
The other 2% will work for WalMart.
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Are these "tears" in the foam surround? Generic foam kits are readily available, inexpensive, and not difficult to install.
Photos? -
Yes, that is correct Schurkey. No tears on the speaker itself, just the rubber surround holding it in place.
No photos at the moment because I am at work. Later tonight or tomorrow. Maybe after the weekend since I will be busy.Statistics show that 98% of us will die at some point in our lifetime.
The other 2% will work for WalMart. -
which brand are they? As Schurkey stated replacement foam is available and most are far better that they were new (better foam material) and should last longer. It is very easy to do and you must take your time.
It will not hurt the sale or value if anything it will make for a better sale. -
As others have stated, foam surrounds can easily be replaced. If they are Polk drivers with butyl rubber surrounds- I don't think they can be replaced. At least I couldn't find any. I have patched the Polk rubber surrounds with this vulcanizing cement and it has held up over a year so far:
Rema Touring Patch Kit
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002CO6T7K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Use the cement only and not the patch
Before and after:
Speakers: Polk SDA-SRS xovers rebuilt by David, RDO194's, Dynamat, BH5, glued magnets, new cloth, custom aluminum terminal plates with Cardas posts and Speakon interconnect
Speaker Cables, Jumpers & Interconnect: DIY Douglas Connection
Power Amp: Sunfire Architect's Choice Series II
Preamp: Adcom GFP-750
SACD/CD: Oppo BDP-95
Tuner: Sansui TU-717
TT: Technics SL-MA1
Phono Pre: Emotiva XPS-1
Music Server: Mac Mini w/JRiver - iPad w/JRemote
DAC: Eastern Electric MiniMax Plus
Other Polks: SDA: 1A, 1C, 2B, CRS+ / Monitor: 10A, 5jr, 4 / RT5 -
As others have stated, foam surrounds can easily be replaced. If they are Polk drivers with butyl rubber surrounds- I don't think they can be replaced. At least I couldn't find any. I have patched the Polk rubber surrounds with this vulcanizing cement and it has held up over a year so far:
Rema Touring Patch Kit
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002CO6T7K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Use the cement only and not the patch
Before and after:
I did the same thing to 3 drivers and it worked wonderfully. Make sure to cover both the top and underside to avoid air leakage.
Best of luck with the sale!Just a dude doing dude-ly things
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