Been using the search feature to my full advantage before posting this; it seems that the brake fluid is only a temporary remedy for stubborn (deteriorating) surrounds and will do nothing to help a failing spider, but at the very least its a good idea as a preventative maintenance procedure correct?? and nothing that will miraculously fix a dying woofer???
The reason I ask is that I am seriously contemplating a pair of S-99's with LE14A's and would like to put them in full time use...
What do I need to look for to make sure that the woofers are operating properly?? How will I know if the spider is starting to go and the woofers will need a recone?? Obviously it would be "best" to just have them reconed, but if I were to temporarily have the surrounds replaced, could I get by using them if there are no issues that I can notice?
If I need to resort to a recone, about how much am I looking to spend? And can I even get a recone kit myself, or will I need to send them off to a authorized JBL service center to have them done??
Also, in the pictures that I received it appears that some of the Aquaplas cone is starting to flake off in spots, its not very major, but this may be an issue down the road.. Is there something I can use that will help preserve it??
Edit... It turns out that they are not deteriorating, just poor lighting in the pics, irregardless, is there something I can put on the cones to keep them preserved?
I can't wait to get my first set of JBL's, but would like to know what I'm getting myself into before I do...
Thanks in advance...
I have since editted this post,, grumpy got too it before I could organize my thoughts. thanks much...