Speaker Driver- can it be fixed?

polkie4life
polkie4life Posts: 231
edited September 2008 in Troubleshooting
I've got a sub driver that the magnet has separated from the basket. Is it toast, or can it be fixed?
In terms of audio, i truly feel sorry for the visually impaired. How can they know what they like if they cant read google?


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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited July 2008
    Hello,
    I don't believe there is any way to, successfully, reattach a magnet to a woofer if it has become seperated. You would have to replace it.
    Regards, Ken
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  • polkie4life
    polkie4life Posts: 231
    edited July 2008
    Kenneth Swauger wrote: »
    Hello,
    I don't believe there is any way to, successfully, reattach a magnet to a woofer if it has become seperated. You would have to replace it.
    Regards, Ken

    Thanks Ken, i've found a guy who'll have a go at fixing it, so fingers crossed. If not i guess i'll be ordering another one. Big thanks to Fedex.....
    In terms of audio, i truly feel sorry for the visually impaired. How can they know what they like if they cant read google?


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  • ShinAce
    ShinAce Posts: 1,194
    edited July 2008
    Aligning the magnet will be EXTREMELY difficult without reconing it as well.

    Not worth it, even for a very expensive driver.
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  • polkie4life
    polkie4life Posts: 231
    edited July 2008
    ShinAce wrote: »
    Aligning the magnet will be EXTREMELY difficult without reconing it as well.

    Not worth it, even for a very expensive driver.


    Yeah i know, but the guy is a respected speaker maker over here. He is going to pull it all apart and re-align everything for a measly $40, if it doesn't work he wont charge......
    In terms of audio, i truly feel sorry for the visually impaired. How can they know what they like if they cant read google?


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  • polkie4life
    polkie4life Posts: 231
    edited July 2008
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    I opened it up thinking all i had to do was a bit of re-gluing on the spider. :eek: Was i ever wrong!!! i found the magnet clinging for dear life to the side of the basket.
    In terms of audio, i truly feel sorry for the visually impaired. How can they know what they like if they cant read google?


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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited July 2008
    I have lost quit a few driver to "shipping accidents". Really don't bother trying to fix it. Not worth it.
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • polkie4life
    polkie4life Posts: 231
    edited July 2008
    ben62670 wrote: »
    I have lost quit a few driver to "shipping accidents". Really don't bother trying to fix it. Not worth it.
    Ben

    I figured the same thing, just buy a new one. I rang the local distributor for a replacement, $295NZD!!! I rang a relatively local speaker maker (well known), he'll completely recondition it for $80NZD.

    These damn SRT's are costing me a fortune!!!! I still think they are worth every penny....
    In terms of audio, i truly feel sorry for the visually impaired. How can they know what they like if they cant read google?


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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited July 2008
    Someone has a bunch of drivers for sale here. Also have you called Polk CS about a replacement?
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • polkie4life
    polkie4life Posts: 231
    edited July 2008
    I'm awaiting an email from CS, will see how that goes. Fedex did a fine job alright and i didn't have much of a comeback. They were shipped domestic from Rochester NY to Miami, then boated to NZ.

    I planned a complete sand and re-spray but all the other damage has caught me unawares, hence looking for the cheaper options.
    In terms of audio, i truly feel sorry for the visually impaired. How can they know what they like if they cant read google?


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  • scootchu
    scootchu Posts: 100
    edited August 2008
    I was going to say you have nothing to lose. I fixed a MW6503, but this magnet on your driver is a beast, but I would give it a go. Let us know how it works out.
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  • polkie4life
    polkie4life Posts: 231
    edited August 2008
    scootchu wrote: »
    I was going to say you have nothing to lose. I fixed a MW6503, but this magnet on your driver is a beast, but I would give it a go. Let us know how it works out.

    Yeah i figured the same thing.... The driver is out of an SRT subwoofer 10in bass driver.

    Its funny i dropped the driver yesterday to be repaired. We sat talking about audio and the repairer's history. He founded a botique company years ago, making and selling speakers but due to health problems gave it all away. It turns out he's patented a lot of glues and technologies within the speaker world. We chatted about so many things, including SDA. I requested he come for an audition of the SRT's sda ability, as he's never heard them in the flesh. He was on the verge of releasing a different take on the SDA technology before the health issues arose. I cant wait to pick his brain on this one, as he has schematics etc on how he was intending on doing it.........
    In terms of audio, i truly feel sorry for the visually impaired. How can they know what they like if they cant read google?


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  • polkie4life
    polkie4life Posts: 231
    edited August 2008
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    Heres the broken driver... :(


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    Heres the finished product after being repaired...:D

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    The plate amp on the inside of an SRT subwoofer
    In terms of audio, i truly feel sorry for the visually impaired. How can they know what they like if they cant read google?


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  • joe.inom
    joe.inom Posts: 16
    edited August 2008
    To sad to hear that you have your lovely speakers TOAST , you cannot fix the magnet ever in that place untill you are strong enough to hold that for around 2 hours!!!!

    Yes - you have to like put some real hard metal glue at a metal support that holds teh magnet and as well the steel that holds the diaphragm , keep it intacct untill the glue aint dry, but you see it is a challenging and hard job, dont do this and hurt your self.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited September 2008
    I can't remember who it was but....someone on the Carver forum was able to re-glue the magnet on his sub successfully. Maybe if you do a search over there you could find the thread. If it doesn't work,you'll be no worse off than you are now,if it does, kuul!:cool:

    Nevermind, I just noticed the "after pic" good deal !!!
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