Cat damaged speaker, Help


I posted this on the Asylum, but wanted to get as many opinions as possible.

Our cat cut a slice that looks like a number "7" into the rubber surround of one of my speakers. The woofer is a 6.8" Scanspeak driver which I know is expensive to replace. The speaker seems to sound ok but the cut is bothering me. Is there any kind of glue I can use to repair it without doing more damage to the speaker, or should I just leave it alone? Any help would be appreciated.

Bob
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Showing 1 response by rar1

All good advice to go with the silicone sealant. My dad had a TV repair shop (for all who remember those) and that is basically how he would repair a damaged speaker .. except back then it was contact cement glue (think model airplanes) with some toilet tissue paper. Worked like a charm once it dried.

By the way, the cat was just doing what cats do, which is why I use monitors placed on shelves inside of bookcases. The current two (Buster and Pattie Cat) leave my Opera Platea floorstanders alone since I purchased Felix Scratching Post . They really give this one a work-out, best $65 I have spent.

Rich

Rich