Done and did it again

duc-k-t tape or silicone or whatever is only the small problem. the larger one in rewinding a voice coil how'bout that?
i'd inspect visually the voice coil first before trying any of above said methods to cure the diffusor.

c'mon Slap,
there are plenty of opportunities to get a kit for less than $200 to build up a superb sounding monitor that literally smokes all entry level Kefs Tannoys and B@W's. It's very easy to start with kits but after that you can build up a speaker only on crossover circuit and cabinette drawings from row materials that even more can save you money.

Not only does it sound like you need new speakers, but, if Outkast was requested you might need new friends as well.

Just kiddin' with ya.

Marakanetz
the voice coil is cool. These speakers are pretty old, i think it was just time for the foam surround to bit it. If i push the surround out of the way the problem clears. Im hearing the surround smack agianst the speaker cone.

DIY speaker kits are not too far off of the mark dude.
Ive been doing alot of reading and research on loudspeaker construction. I have a 2 way design that i have come up with using drivers from peerless. Still working on the crossover though.
Total cost will be about 150.00 per speaker. The only thing holding me back is there are a few power tools i need to start building the box. Xmas is right around the corner, so im hoping to score there.
If these work out and sound good then im gonna build 4 more then modify a 7th for a center channel and start building a dedicated theater in the basement. Hopefully this will give me insight and experience and enable me to build a better set for 2 channel listenin.

I WILL however, need to get a good set of speakers i can use to compare my own frankensteins to. Apparently GMA Europas sound better than they should in thier price range. Early next year im hoping to go audition some and possibly even buy a set, if they are all they're cracked up to be.

Tell ya what though, it was a pretty rockin party. Man was i hammered. It feels good to cut loose after working 12 days straight.

Slap on a Bandaid Slappy! :)~

try some chewing gum...bazooka is the best.
you need to chomp on it for 6 hours for the best sticking action.