How Do You Fix A Blown Speaker?
Neil Young may keep on “Rockin’ in the Free World,” but anyone who’s ever blown a speaker knows how much of a damper this can put on your next party or air guitar concert. Use these steps to fix a blown speaker and let the good times roll! Step 1 Determine which speaker is causing the problem. Use the equalizer on your stereo to shift the balance from one speaker to the other and see where the sound is lost. Make sure to keep the volume low enough that you won’t damage the good speaker! Step 2 Disassemble the offending speaker carefully. If there is a metal faceplate on the speaker, use a screwdriver to remove it. If it is covered with any kind of fabric, gently loosen the seams without tearing. Step 3 Repair a tear in the cone of the speaker. If the cone of the speaker is punctured or torn you can use some tape or glue to repair the hole. If you are using glue you need to be sure the hole is completely covered. Step 4 Check to see if the voice coil is damaged. Look at the voice coil t
