DIZZ
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My old Paradigm PDR-10 recently started to fart/rattle and I posted asking if it could be fixed...and I was advised and directed (thanks to ‘Kbfern’) to a site that sold the part I needed, so for about £18 the part was ordered and a plan to fix it was put in motion.
This picture shows the problem where the outer ring has started to disintegrate with age (common problem) and has split/torn.
This is my table set up and ready to start (made sure I was alone with no distractions)
First I removed the outer gasket which somehow I managed to split into two layers and had to glue back together again. You have to be so careful not to split or poke a hole in the speaker cone as this would be a disaster!
And now cleaned up very carefully with my fingers, this took some time and made my fingers hurt a bit but I was happy with the result so far.
Ready for the new foam ring to be (PVA) glued in, I walked around the room a bit not sure what I was about to attempt at this point, I also coated the metal frame and corresponding foam surface not shown in this picture.
Then I place the foam in place, the glue doesn’t stick instantly and allows for a bit of repositioning, it’s important to centre it properly and you can bounce and gently push down on the cone to achieve this. Then gently press the surfaces together and glue the gasket ring back over the top and I used clothes pegs to hold it while it dried which was about 24 hours probably nearer 48 as I wanted to be sure it had dried properly.
And I’m pleased to announce that it all works and big bangs and crashes (no farting) are back much to my satisfaction!
This picture shows the problem where the outer ring has started to disintegrate with age (common problem) and has split/torn.
This is my table set up and ready to start (made sure I was alone with no distractions)
First I removed the outer gasket which somehow I managed to split into two layers and had to glue back together again. You have to be so careful not to split or poke a hole in the speaker cone as this would be a disaster!
And now cleaned up very carefully with my fingers, this took some time and made my fingers hurt a bit but I was happy with the result so far.
Ready for the new foam ring to be (PVA) glued in, I walked around the room a bit not sure what I was about to attempt at this point, I also coated the metal frame and corresponding foam surface not shown in this picture.
Then I place the foam in place, the glue doesn’t stick instantly and allows for a bit of repositioning, it’s important to centre it properly and you can bounce and gently push down on the cone to achieve this. Then gently press the surfaces together and glue the gasket ring back over the top and I used clothes pegs to hold it while it dried which was about 24 hours probably nearer 48 as I wanted to be sure it had dried properly.
And I’m pleased to announce that it all works and big bangs and crashes (no farting) are back much to my satisfaction!
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