Attached pics... Speaker sounds normal... But the cone has creases that run 1/4" near the rubber surround. Hard to see in pics so i circled them. Just got these speaker from original owner. Von Schweikert VR4jr. Will they still warranty i'm wondering..... Tryed attaching.... didn't work
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Hi guys!!
Well this is my first post so I guess I should just say you guys have a great looking forum here, I really dig it.
So here is the scoop, I am a poor college student fighting the good fight. I was at a garage sale one day and spot this FREE B&W ASW500. ... -
Sorry if this topic has been discussed here -- please point me to it?
I'm asking about an age-old topic, but I am still trying to understand it. How does the cone material impact the sound, in general, for a midrange or midbass driver?
I used to believe that "given all... -
Cone
The cone of a loudspeaker driver refers to the diaphragm or membrane that moves air to produce sound. A cone is distinguished from a dome in that it is almost always a concave shape. It is a crucial component responsible for converting electrical signals into mechanical vibrations, resulting in the creation of sound waves. The cone typically consists of several layers and materials, each serving a specific purpose.- Cone Material:
- Paper: Paper cones have been widely used in
17 July 2023, 17:01 Monday - Cone Material:
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I got a pair of Nomex drivers with plug cheaply on ebay. They seem to be engineering samples supplied to an OEM, no type number or date code. They also have excellent workmanship, a thing I cannot say about the smaller exclusives I bought recently (by the way, the 830 882 has a Kapton former!).
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I like the Dayton Reference motors, but would prefer paper over metal cones. My plan is to recone the RS150 driver with a paper cone. It will be lighter and be used as a dedicated midrange. I will keep the same voice coil, just change the cone with a paper one.
I have some ideas already,...
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