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Title: 17" woofer surrounds?
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on June 09, 2012, 05:03:48 PM
So, I've scoured the net and I can't seem to find 17" foam surrounds. Any recommendations? Could I use an 18" surround and just trim it, or is that just plain stupid?
Title: Re: 17" woofer surrounds?
Post by: rgpit on June 09, 2012, 08:54:23 PM
what are the drivers?
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Post by: TNRabbit on June 09, 2012, 10:41:11 PM
You can't trim 18" to meet 17"....
Title: Re: 17" woofer surrounds?
Post by: ataudio on June 09, 2012, 10:59:20 PM
You can resized foam surrounds.  My 7" ADS woofers surrounds are resized 8 inch surrounds.
A simple butt join.  But...you need some special liquid to create this butt joint bond. 
Steve (the guy that used to advertize on CL) did this. Unfortunately he hasnt been on CL for a long
time.  I bought the speakers from him a few years ago and he assured me the bond was strong and
would hold up just as long as the surrounds.  So far hes right...no issues at all.  I'm sure Tom would have some insight into this.  I tried googling for this glue/liquid/process and turned up zilch. Sorry.
Title: Re: 17" woofer surrounds?
Post by: ataudio on June 09, 2012, 11:08:50 PM
Found a site where you can custom order odd sizes. 
http://www.decware.com/newsite/diy/decware/Speaker_Repair.html (http://www.decware.com/newsite/diy/decware/Speaker_Repair.html)

Steve (from Decware. Not the CL Steve above) refoamed by Fourier Speakers back in the early 90s. 

I have his Single Ended Triod tube amp (flea powered amp but sounds great with the right speakers).
Title: Re: 17" woofer surrounds?
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on June 09, 2012, 11:36:56 PM
They are kenwood KL-A900X speakers that need refoamed. Maybe not worth it?
Title: Re: 17" woofer surrounds?
Post by: gdv on June 10, 2012, 06:46:38 AM
Ed,
if you want to bring them over, I can tell if they are worth it...  PM me and I'll give you my address in Penn Hills...

George
Title: Re: 17" woofer surrounds?
Post by: bmwr75 on June 10, 2012, 11:15:30 AM
I heard Steve the Stereo Recycler got a divorce and moved back in with his parents.  Haven't heard from him since on CL.
Title: Re: 17" woofer surrounds?
Post by: Slim-Shaddy on June 10, 2012, 11:23:32 AM
Quote from: gdv on June 10, 2012, 06:46:38 AM
Ed,
if you want to bring them over, I can tell if they are worth it...  PM me and I'll give you my address in Penn Hills...

George

I don't really want to lug them around. Here's a pic of one to give you an idea... http://www.audiokarma.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1286 (http://www.audiokarma.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1286)
Title: Re: 17" woofer surrounds?
Post by: gdv on June 10, 2012, 09:55:35 PM
From that pic, I would not spend too much time or money...

IMHO,
George