JL audio 8w6 brought back from dead?

bluetjjason · 11th March 2011, 08:21 PM

i just repaired a first series 8w6 with a generic sized foam surround. The sub is now back in operation and is sounding very clean.

I am concerned about what effects the generic foam will have on speaker excursion and power handling. only time will tell if the repair will hold.

has anyone had any experience with using generic foams for not exactly the correct application?

jeanious2011 · 11th March 2011, 11:15 PM

I havent, but dont think it will matter too much. If anything it might change so little that your ears might not notice.

Dont get me wrong, if you replace a foam with a butyl, there might be some audio change (if barely).

bluetjjason · 16th March 2011, 01:26 PM

it is done and installed in a sealed .375 cube. it sounds amazing. i never heard it new but this thing is as clean as any sub i've ever heard. not real low but for a single 8 it plays well above my expectations. now to repair the other 4 :P

xtremepc · 24th April 2011, 01:46 AM

Blue can you tell me where you got the foam you are using? I have an older 8w6 that has a tear in the foam and would hate to lose my 3x8w6 setup if I dont have to. :-)

11th March 2011, 08:21 PM	#1
bluetjjason diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2011	JL audio 8w6 brought back from dead? i just repaired a first series 8w6 with a generic sized foam surround. The sub is now back in operation and is sounding very clean. I am concerned about what effects the generic foam will have on speaker excursion and power handling. only time will tell if the repair will hold. has anyone had any experience with using generic foams for not exactly the correct application?

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11th March 2011, 11:15 PM	#2
jeanious2011 diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas	I havent, but dont think it will matter too much. If anything it might change so little that your ears might not notice. Dont get me wrong, if you replace a foam with a butyl, there might be some audio change (if barely).

16th March 2011, 01:26 PM	#3
bluetjjason diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2011	it is done and installed in a sealed .375 cube. it sounds amazing. i never heard it new but this thing is as clean as any sub i've ever heard. not real low but for a single 8 it plays well above my expectations. now to repair the other 4 :P

24th April 2011, 01:46 AM	#4
xtremepc diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2011	Blue can you tell me where you got the foam you are using? I have an older 8w6 that has a tear in the foam and would hate to lose my 3x8w6 setup if I dont have to. :-)

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