Are these subs worth fixing?

[chipper]

I got a pair of Punch XLC 12's for free they look really clean but when i applied power the surrounds blew off! I've had a few sets of these in the past and i really like how they sound when foam surrounds aren't always ripping off. So are these worth trying to fix? Like the surrounds. I've always had this problem when i had these speakers i swear Rockford should have made them more durable (surrounds). What causes this? Because it has happened with every XLC i've had

[sofaspud]

From experience, I'd say the environmental conditions of the average vehicle will eat up foam surrounds like locusts in a corn field.

[chipper]

Originally Posted by sofaspud

From experience, I'd say the environmental conditions of the average vehicle will eat up foam surrounds like locusts in a corn field.

Would these be worth it to fix? The last pair i had a few years ago i just gave up on the them because i did a sloppy job on trying to put some silicon to fix the surrounds.

[sofaspud]

If you like them enough, they're worth fixing. But get a proper surround repair kit. Alternatively, you could post in the loudspeaker forums for a DIY solution. Someone may have a homebrew fix. I've thought of making my own treated-material surrounds, but the idea has yet to make it from brain to workbench. I don't think silicone will work well; it does the job but is too stiff and will restrict cone movement far too much.

[AKHeathen]

ever since high school in the 90's, i've tried every trick in the book from all kinds of glues, to silicones and even tape. there really is no comparison to a direct replacement new, or transplanted good surround in every aspect, for performance, to durability. repairing or switching to a different kind of surround, though, will have a great effect on how the speaker sounds, and responds to it's environment. fortunately for you, nowadays, you can buy a brand new suuround kit for dirt cheap, and have a good as new sub in 1/2 hour. many times, the kit even comes with a 2nd "screw-up" surround, in case you run into one of those "learning experiences" on the first try. just be careful scraping the old stuff off the cone, and separating the dustcap, and you have nothing to loose but your temper..... just make sure to get measurements of the cone and basket to compare when ordering the new surrounds..