Cracked bass unit

nfcgfm · 16th April 2008, 07:02 PM

Hi everyone,

First post on this forum...

I just looked at my speakers and one of them as a crack (about 3mm) on the rubber of the bass unit. Until now I didn't notice any change on the sound.
I'm worried that it might get worse...can I do anything to prevent it? Glue?

Thanks

DcibeL · 16th April 2008, 07:10 PM

Silicone.

Cal Weldon · 16th April 2008, 08:19 PM

If the surround is butyl, silicone won't stick very well. Sometimes rubber cement will work, sometimes clear nail polish.

You just have to be careful you don't use a product that will degrade the rubber so try it on a small area first.

nfcgfm · 17th April 2008, 04:29 PM

Thanks for your replies.

I will give rubber cement a go. Will post before and after pictures asap.

16th April 2008, 07:02 PM	#1
nfcgfm diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2008	Cracked bass unit Hi everyone, First post on this forum... I just looked at my speakers and one of them as a crack (about 3mm) on the rubber of the bass unit. Until now I didn't notice any change on the sound. I'm worried that it might get worse...can I do anything to prevent it? Glue? Thanks

16th April 2008, 07:10 PM	#2
DcibeL diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saskatchewan	Silicone. __________________ The power of Science compels you!

16th April 2008, 08:19 PM	#3
Cal Weldon Speakerholic diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: British Columbia	If the surround is butyl, silicone won't stick very well. Sometimes rubber cement will work, sometimes clear nail polish. You just have to be careful you don't use a product that will degrade the rubber so try it on a small area first. __________________ Next stop: Margaritaville Some of Cal's stuff \| Cal Weldon Consulting

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17th April 2008, 04:29 PM	#4
nfcgfm diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2008	Thanks for your replies. I will give rubber cement a go. Will post before and after pictures asap.

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