Compression drivers with cracked throats

[Doogster]

Hi

I am new to JBL drivers and have been offered some 2482 drivers very cheaply, however, the driver throats are cracked.

Is this a "terminal" condition, or is it repairable? Do cracked throats need to be repaired, on can the drivers still be used OK with cracked throats? Are there replacement throats available?

Many thanks. Doug :confused:

[Mr. Widget]

You can use them with cracked throats much as you can drive a car with the muffler bouncing on the ground. People do.

It will cost over $100 each to have the $8 throats replaced. The drivers need to be degaussed, disassembled, reassembled and remagnetized.