Re-attacheing whizzer cone

[Nuuk]

I wanted to try two cheap 8 inch full-range drivers on a small baffle. The idea of the second unit was to reinforce bass so I cut off the whizzer cones.

I prefer the sound with just one driver per baffle and a friend wants to try these drivers so I thought I'd let him have my second pair.

So my question is can I glue the whizzer cones back on? I have listened to them without and in some ways, they are better but they don't really go high enough to be used without a helper tweeter.

 

[Scottmoose]

Sort of. I think you could do it with varnish or similar, though it's not ideal.

 

[soongsc]

I've tried some water based paint for wood, and it seems to work good on metal cone and dust caps. It can even be removed using alcohol.

 

[Nuuk]

Thanks guys.

Having listened longer, I may prefer the sound minus the whizzer cones anyway! It's a hard call!