How to fix a pushed in speaker

How to repair a damaged dust cover on a woofer, not recommended on paper

[@scellyyt]

turns out this isn’t a good idea with cheap paper dust caps

[@sarasartori6859]

Did you break it?

[@hazza123live]

Did you try it 😂😂😂😂

[@scellyyt]

ripped the entire dust cap out as well as a bit of cone

[@randomthingch1970]

@@scellyyt same me too 👍

[@FPSzky]

yeah, a vacuum solves

[@forgeflakshack]

Note that a better option is to use a vacuum to suck it out. If it is hard plastic, you can use a hair dryer to soften the plastic.

[@shyam007]

Andrew Jones bookshelf - one of the hardest domes I’ve seen - nothing worked except this. Thank you! A quick tip - use a hair dryer to take the stick off, or the residue. The warm air makes it much easier to pull it off.

[@craccky]

But why does the cap deform / get dented in first place? I opened my elac debut 2 6.2s last night and listened for may be 3 hours at night. Woke up to dented dust caps in the morning. Totally at loss.

[@pierreuntel1970]

bit of alcohol will work also, it got wicked between the glue and the dome thus releasing it

[@drewfamily2496]

I have Revel speakers and the cones on those are even stiffer. I tried all the other methods with no success. Saw this...melted an end of a glue stick and it worked first time...Genius!

[@Ukuleleal]

I didn't have a glue stick, but watching your video gave me the idea to try and pull it out with some sticky tape. Took three or four attempts, but it worked a treat. So thanks for pointing me in the right direction. :)

[@shawnwhalen8314]

I've done that before, I used duct tape.

[@noorazmi2329]

Don't use your ejaculator to pull it. It won't be strong enough.

[@ttonAb2]

This was the only method that was able to somewhat fix my covers. They are fiber caps but if youre careful you can do it without any further damage. I used my big shop vac and they didn't even budge. I found using a hair dryer helped to soften the dome a bit and allowed the hot glue to come off easy after a few slow pulling attempts.

[@dan4466]

Had some Realistic bookshelves 40 yrs ago. Never forget how good they sound for being cheap speakers. Nice little trick on the woofer

[@jblackjack]

I’ve used a heat gun at a distance fanning rapidly, the air expands the dust cap to normal. Works great on tweeters. Careful not to burn the material. Metal capped tweeter work the best.

[@addison1101]

Hello, this worked great, on my Rokit 5 powered speaker, glue stick and my Porter Cable heat gun, low setting. The glue residue easily was removed with heat gun and a Cue Tip. Great Video and idea!

[@corpsegrinderken6399]

Jake, after trying all the other techniques i seen on here that didnt work I tried the glue stick trick, I worked perfect the 1st time.Thx !!!

[@Krishna-of1hv]

Wow great job. I'm having same problem but I never try till now since 10 years. I can try this. Thanks

[@JustSub2Me]

Use a Shop-Vac or home vacuum cleaner all it is is a dust cover it does not have anything to do with the performance of the speaker all it does is keep dust out of the voice coil

[@vrjr48]

Yes, approaching little by little the vacuum cleaner hose tip in low power works must of the time.

[@BadRonald1]

I just use a small 4 h.p. vacuum like the ones Sears makes. And attach a small cone shaped suction or a crevice tool. Works every time.

[@HAL_9k]

Nice method. This might work better if you preheat the dome. Not too much with hair dryer. That makes the dome more plastic when you pull it out.

[@mikes361]

I fixed a dozen of these with a little vacuum

[@kohnfutner9637]

I'm going to try to Dyson my infinity tweeters.

[@amajorseven]

Yep. I did, too. You just have to make sure, it‘s not too powerful.

[@FrancisTernero1]

It also worked for me :)

[@nathanc6516]

My man! Just bought a pair of nice Legacy speakers on Ebay but one of the little tweeters was pressed in. Had no idea how to fix it, but you saved the day!

[@jaredhernandez217]

Thanks I just did it too!!

[@jesselackey5333]

I do Paintless dent repair for a living for 22 years now I use hot glue to fix dents in cars. I'm going to let you guys all in on a little secret if the glue sticks to the speaker if hot glue sticks to anything there's a chemical reaction between isopropyl alcohol it's good to use at least 70% preferably 91% if this alcohol is put on the dry glue it pops right off. Then of course evaporates off your speakers I was surprised to see somebody do this this is the way I do my speakers.

[@L-36]

The dent came out and I spent the next 45 minutes removing hot glue from the dust cover. Do not use this method if you have a cloth dust cover like I did. Might work on a paper cover. For the cloth cover, I used a sharp needle and just stuck it in the weave and pulled it out with no additional marks. But what a disaster using a glue stick. I never did get the glue out from the weave of the cloth. I had 6 dented drives. The paper cup and just human vacuum worked on 4. The glue stick "worked" on one and the needle did the 6th and took some of the secondary dents out of all 6.

[@RottBit77]

Kudos for your video. It gave the reviewers a great idea of how to do it even better by using a vacuum and thereby reducing the drastic risk of damaging the speaker. Well, at least it shows what not to do and using the suction of a vacuum is the winner way to go. Cheers!! =)

[@Ixtayul]

I did what my HiFi dealer suggested. He says it happens all the time in stores. You just put your mouth on it and gently suck. Works every time. No residue, no bumps.

[@rabbidpotatoegaming4514]

That's actually genius. I can see that not working for a few speaker types though

[@kennethochoa7550]

its funny cause on my brand new pioneer tweeters I accidentally pushed the dome in and like an animal I automatically put my mouth over it and sucked the dent out long story short I mashed the other tweeter but this time the suck by mouth technique didn't work so I surfed the you tube and there were so many ways to pull the dent out long story short I read this post and tried the suck the blood from the snake bite trick and it worked again, long story short don't over think 😂

[@wadetaylor9974]

Hey genius! Leave it alone! It is only a dust cap. It is not broken. DOES NOT affect performance of speaker in any way.

[@ChrisG3253032]

True, but dents look friggin awful.....and cheapen an otherwise good stereo. Personally, I make sure not to allow mine to get damaged, but if it did, I'd be looking for ways to restore it's original shape....how a hi-fi system looks is almost as important as it's functionality imo. JS.

[@user-le5by4vd5n]

Пылесос тебе в помощь друг. Hello from Russia! ✋

[@ruslanaliyev1329]

А чтобы заломов не было слегка смочить вмятину!)

[@therealdjk30]

You can damage your speaker very easy this way. Use suction, "straw & bag" method works very well and it's safer!

[@joshrandall3982]

You can also use a hoover with a sock over the end so it doesnt damage it

[@benholtrop6483]

thanks for the tips. My speakers are looking nice again ;-)

[@ronbradshaw7404]

Use a vacuum cleaner, use a clean funnel if you need a small erea, leaves no traces and works.

[@MongaloidMayhem]

Use a vacuum cleaner. Make sure the valve on the wand end is open so you don't damage the driver.

[@johnmorin7244]

My woman got mad took it out on horns that weren’t installed and one of my 4 15’s. She was quite proud.. well she has a glue gun and sticks... horns are fixed 😂 now subs fixed. She’s gonna be upset but ima be proud tellin her that her shit fixed what she did

[@iowaudioreviews]

DO NOT use this method unless you have to. The hot glue can damage or difigure the dust cap.

[@donipham]

Try double sided 3M tape on the end of a dowel rod.

[@shawnwhalen8314]

If you can't get it with this method, tape, needle,and vacuum. Replacing a dust cap is not hard and you can usually find them online. Sometimes they are to badly damaged. Just don't dig into the voice coil.

[@xdwx6168]

You could have been done it with a “3M scotch tape” to stick it on the center cap gently pull it out magically.

[@ThresholdZhor]

A vacuum is better because it would not leave residues and it will get the dome completly, only thing is to control the vacuum not be too much

[@samerotica123]

Better make a small ball of double sides tape and keep on dabbing and pick until desired level achieved. Thanks

[@TIME-yw1kk]

Vented pole speakers are easily repaired by pushing a dowel through pole hole . Use caution " soft tip" so you don't rip through the cap.

[@thebarnyard5633]

My man! Thank you 🙏🏻 saved one of my JBL LSR4328p

[@Mike-nf6nf]

Are your JBLs still working? I had to replace the capacitors on my right LSR4326p's power supply board back in February, 2020. The left will likely die soon, so I'll recap that when the time comes.

[@thebarnyard5633]

Mike Still going strong and I have had them for 10 years. Pushed them pretty hard for that 10 years too. Hope the left one stays strong for ya!

[@Mike-nf6nf]

​Good to hear! I called JBL's technical support technician, Everett. He was VERY helpful. He owns the LSR4326s in a 5.1 surround system at his home, so he knows they're great. He read through the power supply schematic and gave me the following information for a complete PSU capacitor replacement. Note that these may vary on the 4328 model: The information below is, in order, the capacitor ID on the PCB, capacitance in microfarads (uF), maximum voltage (V), diameter, height, lead spacing (all in mm) and maximum temperature rating C(m). There are 4 types of capacitors for this job. I purchased Nichicon and Panasonic capacitors, as I heard they are some of the best. Only time will tell. www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/panasonic-electronic-components/EEU-EB1H100SB/P19606CT-ND/6109504 C56 10uF 50V 5mm 10mm 5mm 105C(m) C57 10uF 50V 5mm 10mm 5mm 105C(m) C58 10uF 50V 5mm 10mm 5mm 105C(m) C59 10uF 50V 5mm 10mm 5mm 105C(m) www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Nichicon/UHW1C102MPD?qs=Ajmft%252BTTukFVZWy00KZL%252Bw%3D%3D C60 1000uF 16V 10mm 15mm 5mm 105C(m) www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/nichicon/LGY1H562MELB30/493-8660-ND/2540834 C76 5600uF 50V 30mm 30mm 10mm 105C(m) C77 5600uF 50V 30mm 30mm 10mm 105C(m) www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Nichicon/UHW1C102MPD?qs=Ajmft%252BTTukFVZWy00KZL%252Bw%3D%3D C82 1000uF 16V 10mm 15mm 5mm 105C(m) C83 1000uF 16V 10mm 15mm 5mm 105C(m) Note: C82 and C83 are the same type as C60. www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/panasonic-electronic-components/EEU-EB1V471/P13130-ND/813864 C93 470uF 35V 10mm 20mm 5mm +85C(m) C96 470uF 35V 10mm 20mm 5mm +85C(m) C82 & C83 were both bulging on my unit. C83 was leaking a bit of electrolyte, so it had definitely failed. All others appeared OK visually but I decided to replace them all just in case.

[@svenbutter5569]

You saved my day, thank you! Works perfectly with Eton Hexacone Woofer!

[@Audiogeek-kf2ez]

Unique idea, if it works on most surfaces.

[@jbr84tx]

A vacuum cleaner with a very small attachment works too.

[@geovani60624]

I like to use a E guitar string, I make a tiny hole at the bottom of the dust cover and stick it there and fix it

[@djvoicu]

Noooo, vacuum cleaner is PERFECT

[@noorazmi2329]

You mean purr fact?

[@ersinsahan4211]

What are you playing with a vacuum cleaner?

[@watahyahknow]

theres a simpler way , get youre hoover (the type with a hose ) hold the hose carefully over the dome and blip the switch on the hoover , fixed no fuss for bigger domes you could try the same thing but add a funnel to make the intake bigger

[@jihartbladhest2749]

why dont you watch the video before commenting? you the type a person to let everyone know you have the better way to do things?

[@VQ1whales]

great idea ... I wonder if putting a hair dryer to the cone might help with the creases left behind.

[@tricko2286]

Mine were hard plastic and couldn't be popped back out - I replaced them. If you need a replacement woofer dust cover for Rockit 5 (my dust caps were pushed in). I got an exact dust cover replacement at SpeakerWorks.com part #DCPL112 (1.5" poly black) they have many sizes for different speakers. . Also used clear glue from Amazon (Speaker Repair Adhesive, Foam Edge, Spider, High Strength, Clear, MI-3035) - these are a perfect fit for replacing damaged dust caps..looks exactly like original. Remove old cap by gently sliding fingernail (or a guitar pick) around dustcap edge until you get it to separate...I then used a needle nose pliers to pull off dustcap carefully. Apply clear glue around ring where dust cap will sit, place cap, use something to hold edge down or an hour or so (I used a 1 - 1/16 impact socket from my tools as it fits perfectly on the edge of the cap).

[@panther4x]

that helped me a lot and you need toYEEEETT it out

[@triples4good]

Try using a hair dryer now and shrink the composite of the cone.

[@buttonman1831]

Duct tape works very well also.

[@НовыйБлоГГер]

Можно в самых сложных ситуациях залить колпак растворителем ,снять и выровнять и приклеить на место.

[@boris1970able]

Candle stick works very well too

[@richiedirk41]

good idea..very useful.. i got it.. thnks for sharing.. God bless

[@nuwan_nola]

I used the hair dryer when I was a teenager and it worked.

[@DhakaMusicOmar]

your idea is the best so far i see,what do u do for living?

[@tugerdesire3222]

Thanks for helping in this video

[@xsauce3858]

This worked for me though it takes a the shiny layer of the cone and leaves it a bit rough.

[@LukeFlegg]

To release the glue stick you need to twist it, not keep pulling it

[@bpalpha]

Dust caps can be cut out and replaced on most models worst comes to worst.

[@anggaaripin78]

Thankyou for the tip, it make my focal become reformed...

[@jcleach1]

Heat the dust cap with a hairdryer first and this works well.

[@MyDailyUpload]

This is really weird. I did not Google or search anything having to do with speaker repair at all. Yesterday in a fit of having nothing to do, I was going through some junk and found a pair of Sony 6x9 coaxial speakers I bought at the thrift store. The tweeter dome on one was pushed in. I fixed it by glueing a small nail to the pushed in part with hot glue and gently pulling. (I got the idea from seeing people pulling dents on cars is such a way). I removed the glue residue with isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth and some heat from a hair dryer. The fix is almost invisible. How did YT know about this or was it just one of those happy accidents? Very curious.

[@kennethwise7108]

👽

[@4G12]

Witness the power of COMMON SENSE. 😎👍

[@chilledoutpaul]

I carefully use a needle or a pin to ease the dent out

[@SOUND_PRIDE]

Дэбулэ ромалэ 🤣пылесосом это делается пацанчик)

[@royalhunt106]

Или простой иголкой от шприца.

[@ThatJay283]

Thanks! Works like a treat, ended up with a blackened gluestick though!

[@robertdubach3673]

Yesss! Thank you for thinking out of the Box!! :D

[@sandysmith9869]

I use a small vacuum cleaner. Works everytime.

[@DeepInsideZettaiRyouiki]

Vacum Cleaner ? ...just go delicate with suction and don't damage it more ...use some elastic cord/rubber tube between hard plastic and speaker.

[@carloszambrano3227]

Excelente idea... thankyou...!

[@carlubambi5541]

I used my vacuum cleaner .it worked perfectly

[@jcollin]

You could have pull a little on the sides first and then the center. A single pull would transform a dent into another one.

[@TheGrottodevil]

this works perfect. Thank you for the vid

[@MoveUpMedia]

Totally worked! Thank you!

[@raybarrett7985]

try carefully using a vacuum cleaner works perfectly

[@flozzy1988]

work on 1rst try on my professional monitoring tascam speaker :) Ty so much and so easy

[@2574mcu]

I don't know why but kid seem to be drawn to them and then poking them in.

[@parthabhatta1963]

Excellent trick 👍

[@JoeJ-8282]

That black, (or white), rubberized, tar-like, "sticky tac" stuff works very well for this problem also. It sometimes comes packaged in a little baggie along with new in-ceiling speakers that have a press fit grill. (It's to help keep the grills from ever getting loose and falling down on someone's head or whatever.) (And actually, there might even be some of it along the outer edges of the front baffle on the speaker in this video, as I have a pair of these speakers also... But brand new sticky stuff works best because it tends to dry out and collect dust as it's used. It's also sold in office supply stores as "note hanging" stuff.) I've also found that sticky stuff in other things too occasionally, but I do custom home theater installations for a living, so I have a small "stockpile" of it already, lol... Basically, you just get a little ball of that stuff, between a pea size and a marble or a grape sized ball or piece of it, and then *very gently* and evenly, (to avoid making the problem worse!), press that stuff into the center of the dustcap dent, then wait about one minute while holding it in there in order for it to "bond" to the dustcap, and then rip it straight out very quickly and firmly with your thumb and 1st two fingers. The dent in the dustcap will be pulled out also if it's done correctly. So if you have or can get any of that stuff to use for this then try it, because you'll be amazed how well it works also!... Although the hot glue as in this video works well too, it just takes longer because you have to heat it up first thing before it sticks, which takes more time, whereas that "sticky-tac" stuff works pretty much instantly, at least as long as it's at least at room temperature and not too cold.

[@robertsampler7742]

Duct tape works just as well

[@jayAMG7]

Just use a piece of scotch tap. Lay the tape on the dent and pull it back up

[@joeygarcia6647]

How long were you tweaking before you came up with this idea 😂

[@shawnwhalen8314]

Nicely done!

[@ELPLAK]

Next time use a vacuum with a small tube. I did it and works faster and safe.

[@andiman45]

next time give your little 4 year old nephew a backhand he wont soon forget

[@Phooie]

A well deserved one at that

[@Techrewinds]

Done with many times this trick

[@truthseeker9243]

Good job .

[@Hits9Nine]

Or put the end of a vacuum over it

[@ttrons2]

I take a vacuum cleaner and slowly approach the tweeter until it pulls it out.

[@lukasallen5101]

Vacuum always works for me

[@basshopestar4688]

Тот самый русский комент который вы искали

[@ttrons2]

I use a vacuum cleaner and slowly approach the pushed in cover until it is sucked out.

[@donaldnelson976]

I use.a plunger on mine. Works just fine.picked up one I.use sperately just for for pushed in cones

[@jihartbladhest2749]

wtf plunger is going to work on a 1" paper dust cap, stop lying little boy. you do not own a special plunger for dented speakers lmao why would you make that up lmfao.

[@donaldnelson976]

@@jihartbladhest2749 never said I had a special plunger..I said.i. have a separate one that I use for the dust caps..which means I don't use the same one I use for the toilet....I was in doubt like you sir ..one.of my cones was pushed in..did.nt look good when it was uncovered..just out of the blue the ideal came to me I put the plunger.over the 15" speaker the suction from the plunger pop the cap right back into position. until you've tried it please don't knock it.. somebody else might wanna rock it

[@Culavvs]

Пылесос включите! И будет Вам счасть)))

[@CatInTheHat.]

Дык он говорит пробовал, не работает.

[@wise_welder]

@@CatInTheHat. значит херовый пылесос у него

[@user-th3jk8lb8u]

я пылесосом колпак нахуй вырвал

[@0patichokhok247]

@@user-th3jk8lb8u ахаха

[@Trevis_Bikle]

вот поэтому никогда не снимайте с колонок защитные металлические сетки!

[@milvn]

100.000 views i got you boi

[@thethriftersllc1792]

Thank you Brah Brah. This worked perfect.

[@AudioSpeakers]

Use a vaccum cleaner with a thin suction nozzel .. it will be helpful

[@soniks2208]

thank you so much! This works! :)

[@daniyare6776]

Ужасно. Еще и следы остались на колпачке. Я всегда исправлял колпачки при помощи пылесоса. Быстро, эффективно и безопасно для колпачка. И следов никаких не остается.

[@jonnyBgood3]

One pulled up a spray of isopropyl alcohol will probably release the glue stick. Try at own risk.

[@gamerworld9661]

Use sticky tape, I personally repaired so many times.

[@suny6824]

It's tuff Take a small piece of 3M double tape stick it n pull it simply

[@mercedesblack7828]

Brilliant!