12" sub broken rubber ring

**Shatonapples** · 12-10-2008, 11:08 PM

The rubber/foam/synthetic seal that goes around the speaker to prevent leakage is no longer connected to the speaker, I'm guessing this is from turning it up too loud. I was hoping to fix it rather than buy a new one. I first noticed it start to rattle, and eventually the rattling got unbearable, then I took a look at it and noticed it was actually separating.

From what I've heard, most places don't do work on that part of subs anymore, does anyone have any advice on who would fix it or how to fix it myself? Would epoxy work to seal it?

Brand: JL Audio
Model: 12W3v2-D4
Car: 1987 Toyota Supra (In case that's relevant, somewhat large cab, but it's the sub will sit in a hatch, not in a trunk.)

Is it worth fixing? I mean, it was a pretty hard hitting sub, more than hard enough to completely overpower my worthless speakers. Although maybe I should have kept the sound down a little.

I'm no audiophile, really just trying to get a little more sound out of the cheap system I have. It's powered by a Rockford Fosgate Punch 750w 2c Car Stereo Amp. I don't have the model number at the moment, but I could grab it if it made any difference (doubt it will.)

The speakers aren't much better than factory, so I know that those need to go if I want some decent sound.

Thanks in advance for the help.

**Shatonapples** · 12-11-2008, 01:08 AM

While I was waiting for this topic to get approved, I went and found some more information about repairing my sub. It appears I need an edge kit, which runs about $50. Yikes, is there a cheaper solution? I've seen some people say they used super glue...but I'm skeptical about that solution.

I also noticed that I shouldn't have posted this here, since this is more about CarPCs and such, so for that I apologize.

**AudioXtreme** · 12-11-2008, 01:17 AM

Wow! That is an awesome system you have there. The JL subs were some of the best in the car audio world for a while and they still make some of the best subs and amps. Go to any professionally sanctioned car sound show and you will see alot of there products in the top ranking cars.

Definetly far from a cheap set of speakers. You said you were not an audiophile but you had some auidophile quality speakers. But now there gone...

Even if you fixed them they would sound like flea market speakers and no where near what you had before. But if you aren't a stickler about sound quality you should be a ble to find a good replacement easily online or at your nearest car audio store.

Just make sure you get a properly designed box for it. I'm assuming that was the cause of the demise of your last speakers. Poorly designed boxes and/or under powered subs contribute to good subs going bad

more than anything else.

**Shatonapples** · 12-11-2008, 01:22 AM

I just looked up the specs on the sub and it turns out you're right, I was .25 cubic feet on the low side. Damn, was hoping for a relatively cheap fix, hah. Thanks for the help.