My JBL K 140 need some care !

[retro soulman]

hello !!
i just got a pair of jbl k140 for my 4520 project. the speakers are in good condition except a small hole on the suspension of the one. These speakers will play in home environment with a st 70 dynaco 2*35 watts so no great movement from the speakers. If ι leave it as is will I have problems in the future?
What is the best way of repair (except the recone)? thanks!
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[ivica]

[QUOTE=retro soulman;345558]hello !!
i just got a pair of jbl k140 for my 4520 project. the speakers are in good condition except a small hole on the suspension of the one. These speakers will play in home environment with a st 70 dynaco 2*35 watts so no great movement from the speakers. If ι leave it as is will I have problems in the future?
What is the best way of repair (except the recone)? thanks!
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I think a small piece of gauze put on the 'back side' with few drops of PVA based glue (white-glue, later transparent), but first try to practice.

All the best
ivica

[more10]

JBL K140 K140-4 K140-16 15" Cloth Surround Speaker Edge Repair Kit CLSK-JBL2225 @ ebay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/JBL-K140-K140-4-K140-16-15-Cloth-Surround-Speaker-Edge-Repair-Kit-CLSK-JBL2225-/130819049913?pt=US_Speaker_Parts_Components&hash=item1e756c49b9). A bit pricey, but you get two surrounds. I have no experience with this kit. There should be other kits available.

You better check that K140 and 2225 use the same surround.

[retro soulman]

why to change the surrounds for so small damage? its more risky i believe than just repair the hole! or leave it as is

[subwoof]

high quality rubber cement and a small piece of thin denim from a pair of jeans glued to the backside...

then a little touch up with a sharpie..:)

[retro soulman]

thank u guys!

[short_circutz]

I've repaired this type of damage before with material from a pair of women's nylons and contact cement.