Woofer dust cap repair advice, HELP

I tried using masking tape to pull the cap out and it did not stick to the cap. I'm not sure what the cap is made of but it looks like handmade paper. For that reason I'm a little leary using a full sized vacuum. I tried a little hand held Dirt Devil thing but it didn't have enough sucton.

Unfortunately my kids are old enough that we no longer have the breast pump suggested earlier. I think Marakanetz just wanted to say 'breast.' : )

The smartest thing for me to do would be contact Kharma and see what they might suggest but I would still appreciate any suggestions.

I spoke to a speaker manufacturer's customer service department about this issue just last week. They advised that they had done alot of testing on damaged drivers and it was not worth replacing it unless the dent impeded the movement of the cone. In fact, they told me that they had a speaker in their listening room damaged the way yours was when an elementary school class had come for a factory tour, and they had allowed it to remain in their room as is. They also advised that people frequently make matters worse when they use tape to try and fix the dent. Keep the grille cover on so you don't have to be reminded of the dent.

I have had very good luck pulling out dented dust caps using a pin or a needle. Just poke it through the dust cap next to the dent and manipulate it so as to press out the dent from the inside. When you withdraw the pin there will be a tiny hole where the pin was. If this bothers you, plug it with a speck of glue.

Nate,

You need two things, one is a quick fix, the other is more long term, I have both.
1 - Scotch packaging tape is more adhesive than masking tape and works great. Cut a small piece and make sure your fingers do not come into contact with the adhesive. Apply the small piece of tape and just rub it gently with your finger nail. Then leave it for a couple minutes. Pull it out slowly, not directly forward, at an angle so it stays adhered for longer.....voila!
2 - Barbed wire. I have a roll in the garage, it doesn't look good but it sounds ok and works a treat with kids.

Always glad to help

Rooze

The dust cap shouldn't affect the sound. Use blue tack or masking tape to do what you can.

Otherwise, there are speaker repair companies that can cut off the old caps and glue on new ones: Tri-state loudspeaker in Aliquippa Pa is the best I've seen.