how can i make/buy a 1-2" dia rubber surround?

[mondogenerator]

basicalliy im trying to find a cheap driver with a 1-2" rubber surround, to cannablise for an experiment. either that or a way to make a surround in that sort of size.

anyone have ANY ideas?

 

[chris661]

I know the bike inner tube idea has been thrown around a few times. You'd need a bike with a pretty small wheel if you wanted it easy.

Apart from that, some re-cone kits of car audio may have something you're after.

 

[mondogenerator]

Apart from that, some re-cone kits of car audio may have something you're after.

sounds like a place to start, any idea where i can find those? ive never seen any, so havent a clue

 

[mondogenerator]

unless.....maybe i could mail MA and see if i can get a couple of alpair 6 surrounds airmailed to me....and a couple of spiders....

 

[Dave R]

If you have access to a lathe (or a router and suitable bit), you can make one

Loudspeaker driver surrounds DIY

 

[båndsei]

http://www.audiofriends.nl/pdf/foamsurrounds.pdf
They have surrounds from 2,5"

 

[sapperbro]

Thanks for the recommendations!