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Originally Posted by Phil Nelson
Does the speaker really need reconing, or does it just have a few holes or rips?
I have successfully patched speakers using tea bag paper and flexible glue. You can buy a special "service cement" made by GC but many people report success using flexible glue from a craft store. Some people even use coffee filter paper. Your TV's audio section is not a high-fidelity system; a patched speaker will sound just like the original.
Tea bag paper is so light that it will blend in pretty well with the speaker material. If that doesn't satisfy you, you could darken it with a magic marker but I would not paint the cone.
Just an idea . . .
Phil Nelson
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Howdy Phil!
Thanks for the idea on fixing the cone. I might be able to give the repairs a try, but I have a feeling it's toast. It's pretty crumbly. I noticed the speaker cloth on the front of the set bulging slightly and it's because there's chunks of speaker cone or foam resting in the bottom of the cone, against the cloth. Pressing lightly against he cloth, it's pretty "crunchy" sounding, and there are at least three places where the cone is cracked through right now. I'll have to pull the speaker to take a closer look. I might be able to get enough of a repair done that it will put out some kind of sound at least, when I get to that stage in the operation. There is certainly no hurry on the speaker, just want to line up a repair or replacement ahead of time while I'm stalled waiting for parts.
Thanks again!