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DIY & EnthusiastHow to Re-Foam a Woofer: Diagnose, Measure and Re-Center
Re-foaming can restore a woofer when the foam surround has failed but the cone, voice coil and other suspension parts remain serviceable. This guide starts with diagnosis, then covers measurement, cleaning, gluing, centering and the points where a repair should stop.
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DIY & EnthusiastIs It the Surround, or Something Worse? Diagnosing a Buzzing Woofer
A buzzing speaker sent me down a rabbit hole of forum posts before I figured out the four-test routine that actually tells you what's wrong. Here is how to check the surround, the coil, the joints and the smell before you spend money on the wrong fix.
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DIY & EnthusiastBringing Vintage Speakers Back: A Re-Edge Worth Doing
A pair of thrifted 80s speakers looked dead, but the rot was only in the foam surrounds — the expensive parts underneath were fine. Here is why re-edging brings vintage bass back, and the honest call between foam and rubber when you're deciding what to put on next.
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