Author Topic: Speaker Dome Damage (Read 3069 times)

Elliot · « **on:** October 17, 2007, 10:43:51 PM »

I transported a speaker home (CL80) today and the dome managed to get a bit crumpled in the middle (there is no rip, its just the paper has depressed in the middle) - will this seriously affect the tone or will it rectify itself once some sonic waves are pumped through it?

38thBeatle · « **Reply #1 on:** October 17, 2007, 11:32:53 PM »

I doubt whether it will regain it's shape Elliott but it might not affect tone too much either. When my son was a toddler he got at a speaker on an amp I had at the time and caused similar damage and I can't say I noticed any detrimental effect- could have throttled the little devil at the time if he hadn't been such a beautiful little chap.

FELINEGUITARS · « **Reply #2 on:** October 17, 2007, 11:40:04 PM »

Apply a little light suction to the middle of the cone - looks a bit odd but can work
Dont use a hoover!

Also careful use of a piece of LOW TACK masking tape might work
Apply to crumpled bit and gently pull out to proper shape

If in doubt - just live with it

Elliot · « **Reply #3 on:** October 18, 2007, 08:47:02 AM »

Cheers - it's all fixed now - and low powered hand 'dust buster' and the low tack masking tape trick worked with a bit of heavy duty patience and eventually the dome popped back into place.

ailean · « **Reply #4 on:** October 18, 2007, 01:31:50 PM »

Quote from: FELINEGUITARS

Apply a little light suction to the middle of the cone - looks a bit odd but can work
Dont use a hoover!

Also careful use of a piece of LOW TACK masking tape might work
Apply to crumpled bit and gently pull out to proper shape

If in doubt - just live with it

Nice tip! Thanks

38thBeatle · « **Reply #5 on:** October 18, 2007, 07:53:43 PM »

Yeah I wish I'd have known that one years back.