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How to repair speaker surrounds?

I have a pair of 1984 Acoustic Research AR-9LS speakers that have deteriorated speaker surrounds. Each cabinet weighs about 100 lbs., so shipping them off isn't practical. Can I repair them myself? If so, how? Should I attempt to remove the individual speakers from the cabinets and ship them for repair? Does anyone have a recommendation for someone who can replace these surrounds? Any idea how much this would cost?
raalbrig
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mofimadness
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Simply Speakers will either sell you a DIY kit or you can remove the drivers and send them in. These guys are very good and reasonably priced.

www.simplyspeakers.com
rodman99999
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These guys will sell you parts, or perform the repairs. VERY EXPERIENCED, and reasonable: (http://www.millersound.net/service.htm)
trelja
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Go with Bill Legall of Millersound, as Rodman99999 suggested. You can call him at (215) 412-7700.

Some folks try to refoam speakers themselves. Some folks also try to cut their own hair. Since drivers are like tires on a car, where the rubber meets the road and where the audio signal is converted into sound, I consider that a foolish endeavor. Considering the low cost Bill charges, it's a simple decision.
singleendedsingle
664 posts
 
You can also, Replace dry rotted speaker surrounds with cloth replacements.
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