Hi guys,
I recently did a "blind" purchase on CL and ended up with a pair of 2445J's with matching 2380A horns. My intention is to clean them, test them and sell them. These were in storage for a while (2 years at least), with the horn opening facing upwards, so a lot of crap got into the horns. Other than that, amazing condition. All indicates they are have never been opened of messed with. Tested with the 3115 x-over, they sound fine.
I removed the horns, cleaned them out. Covering the throat is a "funnel" with a mesh at the bottom, protecting the diaphragm. Vacuumed that out. I want to have a look under there, but the top part of the "funnel" appears to be made of cardboard and is either glued with glue or glued by the decades of being compressed by the horn. I doubt I can remove it without seriously damaging it.
Is this part something I can easily replace replace ? I've found tons of info on diaphragms but nothing on the "funnel" or whatever this thing is called.
I've tried opening the back, but all i see is the diaphragm. I don't trust myself to go any further, as I've absolutely no experience in dismantling this kind of speaker.
Sooo - any kind of advice is appreciated. Should I leave them as-is or can I replace the "funnel and mesh assembly". Also, what the hell is this piece called?
Also, I see adds for 350$ the pair - are these really worth that much?
Thanks