Help!...it hertz

crick · 22nd June 2007, 12:07 AM

Hi everyone,
I just bought my first fullrange drivers.1958 Wharfedale Super 12/FS/AL with no surrounds.I ask myself,why do I always buy basket case electronics.I guess I like to see if I can get them working again.
I have never repalced surrounds before.Are there any kits just for this driver out there?Or maybe a universal kit?I can't wait to hear them.I imagine a nice warm tone coming from them.
Any guidance would be awsome to this new lost guy.

Thanks,Doug

Nanook · 22nd June 2007, 04:55 AM

foam surround kits

don't know anything about doing it, nor this vendor, just a quick ebay search.

I am sure Madisound , etc, would sell something similar.

es44 · 22nd June 2007, 05:18 AM

I used surrounds from this guy: Woofer repair and it worked great. They even come with an instruction video, that explains very well how to do. ( it was my first time). Took me about 2 hours to refoam two 8" speakers.

Happy refoaming.
Ebbe

crick · 22nd June 2007, 09:39 AM

Thanks for the info.If I can repair antique radios,I should be able to do this.
Doug

jrevillug · 22nd June 2007, 09:44 AM

Also try NewFoam. They can even supply a video. BTW- the video is ALWAYS on special offer until the end of the month.

James

es44 · 22nd June 2007, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by crick
Thanks for the info.If I can repair antique radios,I should be able to do this.
Doug

In that case, i'm confident that you will find it quite easy to refoam, as you're not afraid of sticking your fingers in unknown territory

Best regards
Ebbe

crick · 23rd June 2007, 11:28 AM

I like to live dangerously.I'm also an electricians helper.I've been zapped quite a number of times.Good for the heart.

crick · 2nd July 2007, 09:07 AM

Thanks again for the help.I went with Newfoam because of there convenient calling hours.I had to work the new surrounds a bit,they were a bit small,but it worked out well.

Doug

Scottmoose · 2nd July 2007, 09:21 AM

Good news! Coyuld you let us know how they sound, once you've driven them a bit?

crick · 2nd July 2007, 08:34 PM

Will do.So far they sound awsome and dynamic with jazz and blues but a little harsh with rock.I'll give them a chance to loosen up a wee bit.

22nd June 2007, 12:07 AM	#1
crick diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007	Help!...it hertz Hi everyone, I just bought my first fullrange drivers.1958 Wharfedale Super 12/FS/AL with no surrounds.I ask myself,why do I always buy basket case electronics.I guess I like to see if I can get them working again. I have never repalced surrounds before.Are there any kits just for this driver out there?Or maybe a universal kit?I can't wait to hear them.I imagine a nice warm tone coming from them. Any guidance would be awsome to this new lost guy. Thanks,Doug

22nd June 2007, 04:55 AM	#2
Nanook diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chinook Country.Alberta	hope this helps the pain. foam surround kits don't know anything about doing it, nor this vendor, just a quick ebay search. I am sure Madisound , etc, would sell something similar. __________________ stew ☮ -"A sane man in an insane world appears insane."

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22nd June 2007, 05:18 AM	#3
es44 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fredericia, DK	I used surrounds from this guy: Woofer repair and it worked great. They even come with an instruction video, that explains very well how to do. ( it was my first time). Took me about 2 hours to refoam two 8" speakers. Happy refoaming. Ebbe

22nd June 2007, 09:39 AM	#4
crick diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007	Thanks for the info.If I can repair antique radios,I should be able to do this. Doug

22nd June 2007, 09:44 AM	#5
jrevillug diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2006	Also try NewFoam. They can even supply a video. BTW- the video is ALWAYS on special offer until the end of the month. James

23rd June 2007, 11:28 AM	#7
crick diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007	I like to live dangerously.I'm also an electricians helper.I've been zapped quite a number of times.Good for the heart.

2nd July 2007, 09:07 AM	#8
crick diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007	Thanks again for the help.I went with Newfoam because of there convenient calling hours.I had to work the new surrounds a bit,they were a bit small,but it worked out well. Doug

2nd July 2007, 09:21 AM	#9
Scottmoose diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK	Good news! Coyuld you let us know how they sound, once you've driven them a bit?

2nd July 2007, 08:34 PM	#10
crick diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2007	Will do.So far they sound awsome and dynamic with jazz and blues but a little harsh with rock.I'll give them a chance to loosen up a wee bit.

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