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Re: JBL L96 repair question

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I agree with Pauls comments regarding getting your speakers repaired.

I always advise my customers to properly evaluate the condition of the enclosures before any repair.

I would not put the money into cabinets that are in poor condition and need a lot of attention.

However,there is absolutly NO authorised repair procedure for the surround replacement of any JBL speaker.

All replacements of any foam surrounds is done using GENERIC parts.

JBL does not condone replacement of just the surrounds.

JBL"s view is once the surround has lived its lifespan the entire reciprocating mass should be replaced.A recone job is prescribed.

I make this statement in the capacity as an authorised JBL trained technician in an authorised service center capacity for both pro and consumer JBL speaker divisions.

Now that I have stated JBL"s policy,as long as the spyder is not fatigued or torn and the voice coil has not been banged around from playing the speakers at levels too much for the failed surround cone,those worn surrounds can be properly replaced.

Paul is right that it takes a quality technician to get the right durometer foam for original preformance.

But its not rocket science.

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