subwoofer edging

[leighfos]

Hi guys new to forum just after some help if anybody could, on my alpine subs the rubber is attached to the top of the metal ring but then there is a like fibre sponge that goes on top of that and around the screws for the life of me i dont know what the sponge is called it needs replacing because the subs are quite old the only other thing i can think to do is replace it all with mdf rings but id rather not ne ideas id be greatfull thanks.

 

[jonnythan]

You mean the stuff that goes between the speaker itself and the enclosure? That's a sealing gasket, which helps make an airtight seal between the driver and the box. You can buy a roll here:
Speaker Gasketing Tape 1/8" x 1/2" x 50 ft. Roll 260-542

An alternative is to go to Home Depot and pick up some rope caulk for about $5.

 

[timoteo]

No i think hes talking about the the foam that sets on TOP of the surround material. Its not behind the speaker but actually visible when the sub is installed in the enclosure.

Sorry i dont k ow what its called but i would call a subwoofer company such as SVS or HSU. Their customer service answers the phone very quickly & they could help you out!

HSU Research 1-800-554-0150

 

[jonnythan]

Foam that sits on top of the surround? The foam is the surround; there's nothing else on top of it. He said "around the screws."

I guess i don't know what he's talking about. A picture would be immensely helpful.

 

[leighfos]

Sorry guys i was in a car heres a pic .... ht tp://i246.photobucket.co m/albums/gg114/leighfos/IMAG0074.jpg

Take the gaps out of http and .com unfortunatly i cant send links

 

[its phillip]

 

[leighfos]

Thanks for that

 

[jonnythan]

That's interesting. I've never seen that on a sub before. I can't imagine it has any sonic purpose. Probably just to protect the surround from bumps?

It looks intact. I'd just glue it back down.

 

[BillCinLR]

That is the gasket material that comes attached to EVERY stamped frame speaker. It is for the purpose of REAR mounting the speaker, but is seldom used since most speakers are mounted from the front.

Bill C

 

[its phillip]

I have that same stuff on my orb audio super 8 and outlaw audio lfm-1 ex:

not my picture:

 

[leighfos]

Yeh thanks for the help the gasket tape you guys showed me seems a little thin compared to whats on mine its like a fibre sponge glued ontop of the edges of the rubber subwoofer i would glue it but its breaking away and at different thicknesses im tryin to refurb this full system i think the gasket tape mite do the same job what u guys think