Altec 419-8b re-cone with 414-8b cone?

[Hawaiiman]

I've had this pair of 419's since new, but had them re-coned in the states for woofer use. Moving overseas, the cone for one got badly damaged, and I can patch with silk and super glue for now, but a re-cone is clearly needed. So I'd like to use a 414-8b kit, as these are 419-8b. They do a nice job as woofers. Will the 414-8b's be the answer?

 

[GM]

Best to ask here: Altec User's Board

GM

 

[Hawaiiman]

Thanks GM, but I can't get their hosting service to let me log in. I guess I'll just hope for an answer here.

 

[Cal Weldon]

I have posted the question for you. You can read the answers and tell me how you'd like to respond in PM's.

 

[Hawaiiman]

Thanks so much Cal. It's a 3" voice coil and Alnico magnet, seems like the should be something available that fits. I emailed GPA about it too.

 

[Cal Weldon]

Hopefully GPA will respond. I believe they are so busy as to sometimes 'miss' the emails.

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