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Major Contradiction, Can you replace foam surrounds with Rubber Surrounds on Speakers ???

Hi Guys, I have a major conundrum to decide, and need the experts in the community to help. I have the Wilson Watt Puppy 6's and have 4 woofers that need re-foaming.

 Here's the issue, First, according to Wilson, I had called 2x(at different times) and asked to speak with a speaker engineer, Both times the knowledgeable staff member that answered the phone said that wasn't possible, but would relay any message to them on the spot and get back with me while I hold. My question was: Can you replace the foam surrounds on the Wilson speakers with Rubber Surrounds . After waiting on hold for about 5 minuets, he said "yes, you can",

I Then proceeded to call the well regarded Miller Sound in PA, who is recognized to one of the best in the Industry to do the replacing of speaker surrounds. I proceeded to ask the same question to him, and he said, "No, & that it would change the sound of the speaker and to only redo them using foam surrounds to preserve its original sound quality" . I see no other supporting evidence one way or the other on the net. What do you folks say and please elaborate one way or the other to help me justify my decision. Thank you, Rich
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bigkidz
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"You got some GREAT advise from a professional rebuilder, why are you asking."

I have known Bill LeGall for a long time.

Bill has re-foamed thousands of drivers.  Thousands, Thousands!

Have seen his work many many times.  I have re-foamed speakers myself.  Will it change the sound - sure it will - can you hear it - maybe - but the stiffness and the reaction time will change.  Some may hear that, other maybe not.  From seeing what Bill does, I can see the reaction time and how the driver reacts to music and how the driver moves in and out.  It is a science IMO.  So if I was you, just let Bill do them and be done with it once and for all.  You will not be disappointed with his work.

Happy Listening. 
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