REPAIR HOLES in Subwoofer Surrounds w/ CHEAP FOAM from Walmart | HOW TO Fix a Torn Speaker Tutorial

[@computerborn1749]

I just wanted to say that the funny intro made my day a lot better and I've only been watching this channel for a few days, but I think your sense of humor is great, so thank you very much for putting a smile on my face as well as many other's.

[@salvatorehayes2753]

What a relatable intro lmao

[@EazyDoesIt916]

me this morning installing my new subs 💔

[@bananasmcduck630]

So relatable

[@siouxunit17]

Me too atleast the intro made me laugh about it ​@EazyDoesIt916

[@Denis7947.]

Xd

[@kevinrobertshaw6479]

That drill! Every fan of EXOs biggest fear when watching his builds.

[@nuclearbum9858]

im pissed if i dont see that drill....that thing is famous now

[@caseynewland2614]

I TOTALLY AGREE!! whats up with all the hate.

[@SonicElectronix]

Awesome video and what a great product to demo!

[@legend131000]

Cool to see you guys around here.

[@PankajSharma-lj8wk]

Can I use faviquik

[@sc8106]

Dude... seriously. One of the best videos I've ever seen you edit. Your gonna get famous keep at it.

[@sc8106]

More famous than you already are I should say..

[@Jmen-og8iv]

This gotta be the best intro to a video ever 😂

[@Hustle199]

Intro is exactly what I did and why I’m here😭👎🏼 7 years later thank you fam

[@Slip_The_Jab]

In my experience with a punctured foam surround. I cut a patch from an old T-shirt. Then I applied silicone to the patch enough to make it tacky to the touch. Applied the patch to the inner side of the foam surround. Then I added silicone on top of the patch and spread it evenly over the repaired area. The puncture was hardly visible if at all from the front of the surround. The material from the T-shirt & the silicone combination held it all together and worked flawlessly. Hope this helps..

[@hugon6717]

Thanks might try it

[@PedallingwithPaul]

Love it. Always try to find a way to fix things before I go full replace. E6000 has been my go to repair glue forever

[@EXOcontralto]

Heck yeah, man! Glad you're able to fix them up as well :)

[@PedallingwithPaul]

@@EXOcontralto I am getting ready to try to recone/re-surround some of my JL subs.

[@georgemarshall4833]

Young man, I'm almost old enough to be your grandfather, and I'm here to say that YOU ARE THE BOMB (Happy Birthday, by the way)! I came here looking for ideas to fix my 5.5 inch 100W midrange, where the part you repaired in the video is almost all deteriorated. Don't know why. But here I learned from you about the foam at WalMart, and your favorite glue. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

[@rcfunandrandom859]

Can you make a video about how to fix a broken dust cap?

[@Based_F22]

If you dislike this video your simply going to hell.

[@BigBilly-k2r]

Never thought I’d actually have to come back to this Video but here I am 6 years later

[@Anthony-mn5xz]

I just stabbed a Phillips bit right thru the surround of my mid woofer😭

[@martinflores1993]

SAME

[@CatCantTeach]

@@Anthony-mn5xzsame

[@abdelkaderelbachir9523]

what was that intro girl you did almost make me cry they should give you an Oscar for this artwork that was so dramatic !!!!! 😐😕

[@EXOcontralto]

Intro girl? Thanks for the comment!

[@AWIERD1]

E6000 is one of the best glues/patch materials for subwoofers or speakers. It's extremely durable and can stretch amazingly well and I've used it to repair many speakers and subs. So yeah I'll "salvage" audio equipment from behind my local car audio shop and in a attempt to discourage such actions alot of the time they puncture the cones. But yeah E6000 9/10 times does the trick alone ...

[@nellysummer49]

Used your patch idea, worked a treat with some RTV silicon. Has made a 10+ year old sub usable again and sounds great, thanks.

[@KYDSLADE453]

The intro is fucking amazing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@wayannail2318]

💪

[@JoniK1]

Happy birthday! I will be 28 as well in two months, 1989 was a great year :D

[@kblopp]

I had the same problem once and just used the E6000 on the rip (the black version of E6000) and it worked fine without using a patch.

[@ozzayyyy]

Y black

[@gregl5677]

what up EXO man it's been awhile. I use to watch you back in the day. went up to college and now out and I got alot of catching up to do. haha. glad to see you are still kicking. my old channel was chevyislife.

[@kitkimbrough1145]

This turned my frown upside down and I fixed my shit!!...Im a new fan brother, from another mother,...maybe!!..you never know!!

[@petegeanacopulos9730]

I did this to my NVX 5mins after taking it out the box. same type of perforation....that's how I ran em at all the shows last season man. fixed it w G.E. silicone. see u out there this season broseph.

[@kevinlivingston9563]

The "memories" montage was a nice touch

[@cadenjames442]

Exo makes the best bass related videos on youtubulas Chang my mind

[@skizzarz]

Impressive subwoofer, equally impressive fix!

[@jkstdstang]

I use one of those bit holders on my drill that slides down over the screw head so it can’t slip out. Works like a charm but I’ve definitely slipped up and poked a hole in my surround before when i first got into car audio back in the 90s haha. Cool to see the patch idea worked well and using an old scrap surround from a recone is good idea also. Maybe not the prettiest repair but functional until a recone can be done. Btw Im running a pair of those vcw 12s on an audio legion 1600 currently and love them! They hit the lows , bang hard, and have great SQ to boot! thinking about throwing my second 1600.1 on them!

[@nareshkashyap9517]

W

[@plusmusic7499]

Do u think you can just leave the e6000 on with out the foam?

[@ixionn563]

Recently ordered a second kicker CompC and another box for the truck, got the kicker for half price because it has a very small cut in the surround, I'm gonna try my good quality electrical tape as a bandaid first, if not I will definitely put this method to use. I only came here for help with the cut but your intro made me laugh my ass off, good mix of humor and advice, love this channel. Can't wait to get this dual sub setup going, thanks Exo!

[@TheLionAndTheLamb777]

If you have a Dollar Tree nearby you can get the foam and the crazy glue all purpose adhesive for a buck each except it's a small container. From what I can tell Crazy Glue All Purpose Adhesive, Shoe Goo, and E6000 glue are the same thing.

[@samwoodward9817]

Stepside1986 funilly enough, from model working I can say that nail glue from salon stores works incredible. And it's quick drying so you can use it in a hurry like at a show or something. Just putting in my personal opinion, though.

[@randygerlach9096]

Samuel Woodward salon nail gloe is just CA glue and it is ok for temporary fix but will fail because it dries out the material and eventually will cause a bigger hole because it will tear the material overtime..

[@siouxunit17]

3m vhb 5925 ftw! Fixed my skar vxf like a charm. Thanks for your intro really made me feel better

[@JDHamlin-l6w]

Bro I have the best way of doing this! I have repaired 3/4 inch holes of missing surround!! And its unnoticeable in most cases. Should have made a video on a l7 last night. A. Use a piece of painters tape on the underside B. Fill in the hole with windshield adhesive. Smooth the stuff out by wetting a finger with soapy water and smooth it out. Let it dry. C. Remove the painters tape from the underside. Windshield sealant adhesive is the perfect color and has the right amount of flex when its cured. That stuff cures fast also!!!

[@joshua_mvm4866]

It’s been 2 months how’s it holding. I might have to try this

[@caseynewland2614]

hell yeah man thanks for bringing back some those old school skits we all love :D keep it going EXO

[@BigHeadBaggersOhio]

good info in the video but I loved the intro lol I watched it twice and was laughing so dam hard

[@DC-it8qk]

exo makes some of the best videos

[@dudegonecrazy]

If you rounded the corners on the patch it is less likely to peel

[@marcovaldovinos5009]

The intro is one of the best ive seen 🤣 made my day 😄

[@anthonymontoya5565]

Great Video! Question?? Did you rip that surround just for this video.

[@mrbigheskett]

Bro, you saved me such a hassle. A shoe box punctured my brand new sub. This really was a great idea. Straight life hack lol 😂 Thanks for the enthusiastic video!

[@mrbigheskett]

How permanently did this work? Or how long, is it still punching?

[@faaaaq]

Will basically last as long as the subwoofer or your chosen glue. They will fail before the repair does, so if you use good glue itll basically last forever

[@wesleydelaat1476]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EXO!

[@SpanishGold123]

lol love it.."newbee" hahaha great vid

[@caseynewland2614]

HAPPY belated BIRTHDAY EXO!

[@CarlosTorres-be7bu]

I was so baked when I watched this the first part was hella funny 😂😂

[@zilla9056]

Nice to see you replying to all these comments on a old video. Good job man, love your vids.

[@EXOcontralto]

Thanks for noticing, Zilla!!!! :D

[@fazooleq1523]

I literally did exactly this and poked a hole in my surround with a power screwdriver. Maybe not a subwoofer but for lighter applications (mine is a 6" guitar amp woofer), I found a simpler lighter solution as well:" I remembered how insanely strong wet suit cement was and you could use that but if you can't find that, there is liquid electrical tape, brush on several thin layers - its extremely strong and totally flexible. And it doesn't add a big "patch" to the surround. Again, a subwoofer may need something stronger like your patch - but for less aggressive applications, give this a try.

[@djephexx]

This Vid saved my life!!! Happy belated Birthday man!

[@EXOcontralto]

That's what I like to hear!!! Thanks for watching :D

[@vincentkoster6291]

THE INTRO CRACKED ME UP😂😂😂😂

[@hobbitgottit]

I love it. great video. The 'you and your best friend' skit with the subwoofer was awesome

[@suicidesally1160]

Haha i dig your cheese-e acting! 💙🤘😃 and thanks for helping me fix my sub

[@skizzarz]

And hope you're feeling better and more stable, bass brother.

[@paulgreene6899]

I used a small bicycle inner tube That fits the diameter of it, Glued up the entire surround by each strip.

[@jacobrobideaux705]

He's the biggest trouble maker in whatever Midwest coldisac he lives in lol love the video man thanks for posting 🤙

[@909sam9er]

This dude is awesome! He got knowledge

[@garybrennan8391]

I may have teared up a bit in the beginning, but that green band-aid gave me just enough inspiration to let go and move on 😂

[@AJRestoration]

That intro made me subscribe.

[@jpayne8096]

Back in the day I would use a needle and thread to stitch up the tear, and then silicone over and massage the silicone into the repair, let it cure for 24 hours.... bam! Permanent repair. I actually have an American Bass first generation VFL 10 inch sub that still plays fine till this day. 👍

[@tommyhajimoto6968]

Twenty-five years ago I used an inner tube and goop.

[@akuma4u]

Question: what kind of effect on sound will there be if you play a sub that has a hole in the surround? Maybe not as bad as this but mine is a straight line cut across the foam. Will there be an affect on the sound at all if so what??

[@ken_fb3678]

just fix it, holes on surround basicly removes it's purpose

[@crazyeye1]

I did this the first time i installed my comp R 12s. I ended up using gorilla tape on the inside, fixed it. Withstands the high vegas summer temps too. Its been 2 years now

[@paappraiser]

I used to recone/repair speakers, way way back when. If the customer wanted a cheap fix we just glued the tear and they hold very well. E6000 is better than the latex based glue we had available, and that held very well. I would just glue the tear and not bother with the patch. The E6000 is probably stronger than the foam. Look for black E6000 or the china variant B7000.

[@lmlittleman]

my E6000 cracked with the crack in the surround but i used t-shirt cloth on both sides and its holding up great

[@poppypineapple9885]

I love how it’s the same sub i looked up this video for

[@mariuss9712]

Gonna try to get a hold on that glue and some thin foam to fix my two Ground Zero subs. Hopefully this will at least keep them safe from cracking even more :) Great video!

[@EXOcontralto]

Appreciate the comment, good luck with your repairs! Let us know the outcome :)

[@cantucki]

EXOcontralto what type of rubber did you use for the patch?

[@mariuss9712]

I ended up using some strong tape instead, and it has been working great so far! Been banging everyday with them.

[@jeremykilgore1444]

Love the intro to this video...funny stuff!! Good tip also.

[@EXOcontralto]

Many thanks! I have lots of fun making videos :D

[@XeL_666]

This has helped me a lot. Repaired a set 12" kickers so I can hook them up in my girls car. Was gonna use silicone but this method works great with black foam. If you have access to a craft store then stop in there and you can get lucky with finding the right color and thickness.

[@EXOcontralto]

Way to go man!!!

[@cb14011970]

bicycle tube repair patch might do the trick, too, gonna try it out

[@Pathseeker56]

Hey EXO have a question for ya! How about a cracked dust cap should I be worried? What would be a good fix , it is a JL w7 10"

[@EXOcontralto]

Although that can be a little more tricky sometimes, adding some epoxy or thin mending material in the crack could help prevent whatever noise it may be making for you currently. But things like that can most certainly be fixed, it just may look a little funky since it's located right on the dustcap.

[@slantedperspective]

that's a good relationship with that sub

[@myhops]

Thanks so much for this. I bought a used subwoofer only to find a crack in the surround. I put some E6000 and a slice of foam and it works great now!

[@EXOcontralto]

Way to go man!!!!

[@jimmymccants770]

Electric tape and a lil bit of super glue worked for years for me

[@TheLionAndTheLamb777]

I normally refoam the woofer when that happens but I've did some cheapo repairs with weather stripping adhesive and and a cut out rubber section of a bike innertube (both from walmart).

[@magia5035]

I laughed so hard I dropped my laptop and broke it how I got to play on my phone hell yeah I love your videos

[@EXOcontralto]

LMAO, thanks man:p

[@poormansways]

Ha! Ha! Ha! Funny, man. I like those throwback memory thing and that violated thing. And for that, you've earned another subscriber. I also have a lot of small speakers collection with holes on everywhere. I use masking tape. It blends, It's cheaper, sticks very well without those sticky left over if you decide to remove it or something. Plus it can be easily painted with anything. On the round rubber-like thing, I also stick some parallel to it at the back. Masking tape is thin so it will not resist the movement of the rubber and you won't hardly notice it after painting it with the same color. Specially with good brand masking tape. That's it.

[@roddagaud5341]

Do the tape work good

[@rdrack8693]

I think the tube of a bicycle tire would work better and look better actually

[@austin752crouse]

0:04 i love this man he makes me laugh on just about any of his videos keep up the good work man

[@EXOcontralto]

Big thank you for your kind words! :)

[@mogawa451]

love that intro😂👍👏

[@Glman707]

EXO I just started watching your videos you are a very happy guy keep your happiness about you that's what makes you yourself reply if you get this message

[@gabekenyon4882]

I just got a new sub and I shit you not I poked a hole right threw the foam suround, I feel like shit now

[@markpowell7470]

My go to fix is automotive gasket maker...sticks real good and is flexible...uses it several tomes with great result

[@EXOcontralto]

Nice man! good thinking, whatever works :)

[@everydaypracticalsurvival8582]

how did the repair do long term?

[@matthewgennaro4722]

Everyday Practical Survival recone kit is best option. This is just a broke mans version haha

[@JasonWW2000]

I loved the intro. Great job!

[@g0mp]

Who else think he drilled that hole on purpose in the intro? :D

[@randygerlach9096]

Gomp He did for the vid to help everyone!! Sometimes there's gotta be a sacrifice lol!! Nice exo..

[@lumppio6025]

why would he?

[@sworded]

the peoples bass man EXO at it again

[@gabejosephjr]

the pain when you puncture your speaker is actually immeasurable

[@xandy6150]

This intro deserves more attention

[@SSMan-jo6tf]

Been there and done that! It’s like being dumped by a girl! Your heart drops😞

[@monstrositygarage]

Happy Birthday EXO!

[@kennethjudequimada1706]

You are like shaggy in . . Scobby Doo dude . . 😂😂😂😂👌👌👍

[@098cpt]

I did few patches on a old kevlar pioneer sub, and i did 4-5 coats of black pastidip on the foam to hide the patches. It holds great and looks great.

[@ryans9176]

I agree. Liquid Tape works great too.

[@carltonmiller8086]

Top patch really unnecessary I’ve done many subs for others using just black silicone adhesive. Make sure it’s the black silicone because it’s stronger than the clear. When screwing down just pulse the drill because it will give you better control and virtually eliminate that type of mistake.

[@angsieverz4938]

Toothpaste, works as well, make sure its black.

[@carltonmiller8086]

@@CajunReaper95 I don't even use screws anymore I use T-nuts and bolts. That's a better way to go but yes a guard would help.

[@DrMurdercock]

Get an old medicine bottle, drill a 3/8" hole in the bottom. Hold the bottle with hole side with one hand over the area to insert the screw. Insert the screwdriver and turn with the other hand. If the screwdriver slips it will be contained inside of the bottle.

[@TheSamson50]

hahahahaha! EXO! this is why im subbed buddy, gave me a good laugh on my sick day off. i can relate to this so much! You're great bro, keep it up :)

[@Gershy13]

5:59 Listen to this with your eyes closed lmao

[@bearxbunny1835]

I just now did it to my $750 PSI platform 3 18 inch subwoofer!!! I Just finished the enclosure, I haven't even listened to it yet and as I am mounting it my drill bit slipped and put a tear in it. It's only a strait line tear not quite what is in this video, but I am still quite devastated!!! It really is as bad of a feeling as at the beginning of your video, super pissed right now!!!

[@bournelucid]

Most awesome intro ever

[@nor4277]

How about a finger full of clear silicone wipe on both sides I have fixed a lot of stuff with clear silicone

[@EXOcontralto]

Yup, that works! Anything to get ya by :)

[@Mofongazo_]

Watching this in 2022

[@GloryOfSatan]

just bought 2 new skar 12inch went to install them in the trunk, my lazy ass didnt want to remove the box so tried it with one hand and sure as shit punch right through the damn thing.... so here i is hahaha

[@jaydenbabinsky6020]

Watching this in 2023 as I totally screwed up a sub yesterday

[@D_Rell8]

I'm here 6/21/23 and both my subs are torn 😢

[@916REDSKIN]

@EXO What would you Recommend to Slap Harder with 2 Sundown SA 12's. 4th order box or 6th order box in a 2005 Honda Accord?

[@armarmnam]

Best intro :D

[@MrSmokingGreenAllDay]

Sweeeet I was going to order a whole new sub but now I can try and fix my Memphis br 15 like this

[@EXOcontralto]

Hell yeah man, good luck repairing it!

[@eeeeee1630]

0:05 OMG I LOVE U SOO MUCH!!!

[@justinpolo89]

happy birthday Exo. I'm turning 28 next month lol.

[@JokeManComedy]

Omg i love the intro and how he's dancing