middle part of the subwoofer cone fell off

[30DZ 10+ year member]

The sub operates using a voice coil and the gap where the voice coil sits isn't very forgiving when it comes to having anything else in there. Dust or any other interference can potentially hurt your sub. I feel like it could help with cooling down the voice coil though, but I still wouldn't risk it.

ok, i see

 

[SPLaudio 5,000+ posts]

with the dust cap missing it greatly reduces ur power handling due to not pushing air down the gap and around the coil cooling it. it will also mess up ur box tunning. pm me...

 

[slim2fattycake 10+ year member]

just duct tape it or get a generic dust cap and use automotive goop to glue it down or CA glue. keep pressure on it until it dries. Also because the weight of the cone with the original dust cap isn't the same anymore, the sub may sound a little different if you have a good ear but from the sounds of it, i doubt you would notice.

 

[30DZ 10+ year member]

just duct tape it or get a generic dust cap and use automotive goop to glue it down or CA glue. keep pressure on it until it dries. Also because the weight of the cone with the original dust cap isn't the same anymore, the sub may sound a little different if you have a good ear but from the sounds of it, i doubt you would notice.

great tips, i'll try that. thanks

 

[SPLaudio 5,000+ posts]

the dustcap weight wont be any difference because it isnt a single soft spider sq sub where a 1 gram of weight will make a diff...

 

[30DZ 10+ year member]

can somebody tell me what size dustcap is needed for a 12" sub? i'm trying to google but, not finding the info. actually i guess i can just go to the car and measure it.

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

can somebody tell me what size dustcap is needed for a 12" sub? i'm trying to google but, not finding the info. actually i guess i can just go to the car and measure it.

different subs use different size caps. what sub is it?

 

[Liquid Bass 10+ year member]

That motor is worth a recone. Just send it to Splaudio and he can make you a custom sub that will fit your needs.

 

[mast240 10+ year member]

^agreed

 

[slim2fattycake 10+ year member]

any size that will fit over the coil is fine.

 

[30DZ 10+ year member]

the dustcap weight wont be any difference because it isnt a single soft spider sq sub where a 1 gram of weight will make a diff...

tried to reply to your pm but, it's full

 

[SPLaudio 5,000+ posts]

i cleared it out...