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Does pin hole in woofer affect sound quality?

Hello. I own a pair of 2nd generation DCM Time Windows. I am the original owner of these incredible loud speakers. I am currently restoring my 1980's era Hi-Fi system, including the Time Windows.  After removing the grill cloth from the speakers, I noticed one of the woofers in one of the speakers has a pin hole in the diaphragm paper. How much will this affect the sound quality and response of this speaker? Should I consider replacing this woofer? Thanks!
rockstar84
douglas_schroeder
3,281 posts
 
Put a hole in the other one, OF COURSE!  ;)
genesplitter
1 posts
 
No, it will not affect sound at all (assuming the pinhole doesn't grow into a quarter-sized hole).

FYI - I've build a few speakers (Siegfried Linkwitz's active Pluto design + a couple from kits) and about a few subwoofers (2 Marty Subs and 1 IB with dual 18-inch woofers)
mahlman
433 posts
 
A dab of black speaker cement from Parts Express which is used to recone speakers will work and just enough to cover the hole. I have fixed a number of tears, cat claw holes and accidents with this stuff.
gmosley
129 posts
 
NO NO NO Get rid of them NOW!!!!! and get some Wilson Audio WAMM
Master Chronosonic and be a REAL BALLER on Audiogon, glue you don't need no stupid GLUE!!!!
doppelgangerdoggers
9 posts
 
No. From years of experience and having owned literally hundreds of speakers; NO. A pinhole does NOTHING to the sound of a speaker. Carry on enjoying your speakers without ever worrying about it again!
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