Torn Speaker Repair Video

I've never repaired a torn speaker before, but I gave it a shot. I think it worked out just fine!!!

[@jadenlittlerocker315]

Brilliant, had a torn cone also, watched your video and repaired it. Thanks

[@JoeHartRocks]

Glad it helped!!

[@user-no9qn5gz8w]

2.0 Speed really helped.

[@ilank43]

Thanks for sharing. The use of tea bag is a very good idea.

[@JoeHartRocks]

My wife thought of that!!

[@briantharpe1937]

Shop grade paper towel works great too 👌🏼

[@uptownphotography]

Well done...

[@JoeHartRocks]

Thank you!!

[@uptownphotography]

@@JoeHartRocks I started repairing my vintage speaker yesterday...Keep you posted.

[@uptownphotography]

Update: The speaker repair came out great....

[@JoeHartRocks]

Good to hear!!!!

[@user-no9qn5gz8w]

Just use masking tape on both sides. The Paper Cone is stiff, and the tape is thick and flexable. Make sure the sticky side is rubbed tight to the paper surface, to prevent peel. Had to increase video speed, to get thru your demonstration. Everybody has some complex method to fix a rip tear. Cloth Tape will also work. I used flex black silicone, on another. I think tape is best.

[@shadricksimms]

What type of paper is that

[@JoeHartRocks]

I emptied out an unused tea bag, cut it open, and used that. It's thin but durable!

[@wildstyle509]

Could a coffee filter work as well?

[@JoeHartRocks]

Yes. A lot of people use those, too.

[@wildstyle509]

Thank you responding quick! I plan on fixing it sometime this week and wasn’t sure if I could use that or not. BTW, great video and info 👍🏻

[@JoeHartRocks]

Thank you. Let me know how it comes out!!

[@petelucchini1168]

To much paper,, What I would have done after the patch on the back is dilute some more glue and lightly coat the back side of the cone just enough for the glue to soak into the cone paper fibers. then run a thin bead of super glue along all the cracks on the front of the cone about 1/4" past the ends of the cracks to stop them from running. Less is always best, as now one side of the cone is way thicker than the other.

[@JoeHartRocks]

But interestingly enough, I have two identical speakers, and the one I repaired sounds better. Thicker, richer, smoother. I think it's for the exact reason that the speaker is asymmetrical. Either way, the repaired speaker that I was going to sell, is now a keeper!!

[@petelucchini1168]

Stop poking at it, damn like a little kid.. The cone is dried out and has stress cracks.