Originally Posted by
Erik10
Hi.
On my 2226H's the cloth surrounds seems very stiff. The drivers are most likely 20 years old.
The cloth surrounds seems to have a finish applied to them, and they look very much the same as i see on pictures that people are posting of their 2226H's.
I'd like the drivers to play with more detail and dynamics, the sound seems somehow muffled. They can play music and sine vawes etc. without scratching or distortion. They just sound ... well, muffled.
Does the surrounds on 2226H tend to stiffen over time ?
Does anyone have experience softening them up by applying lubricants or other fluids ?
Iv'e read that brake fluid DOT 3/4/5 can be applied to eg. LE14A.
I'm considering silicone - the thin flowing fluid that is used to apply to eg. door seals on cars.
Since there is a risk of ruining the drivers, I'd like to know if you have experience with such treatment on 2226H or drivers with identical surrounds, before I start out.
Best regards,
Erik