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FlexD2
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is duct tape on the back of the cone legal?

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Broken Silence - Johnny
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it is legal, but that is not duct tape. That looks like drywall tape that has been fiberglassed over for ridgity in the cone.

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hmm.. okay - thought it was clear duct tape.

so we are allowed to increase the rigidity of the cone using tape or f/g then?

interesting...

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yes, nothing new there...loads of people have reinforced cones before. that pic is of an atomic.

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cheers for the confirmation on the reinforcement of the cone. [Smile]

Nice result at Euros as well Gordon *2 thumbs up

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thanks, see my other post, it was a bit of an unlucky trip [Frown]

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be careful. you run the risk of an unbalanced cone. May equal coil rubs if your spiders are not stiff enough.

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On the atomic loudspeakers..................................... APXX version.....................


But not on all the subwoofer...... it's very strange [Roll Eyes]

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it is defenitly not louder

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As Johnny has said, its not duct tape.

It is perfectly legal aswell.

There are no rules as to how a sub can be built.

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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Bump:


There are no rules as to how a sub can be built.

Except at finals [Smile]

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people use resin and mat on woofers at finals.

[ 12-02-2006, 08:29 PM: Message edited by: vented ]

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quote:
Originally posted by dB Doc:
be careful. you run the risk of an unbalanced cone. May equal coil rubs if your spiders are not stiff enough.

x2 make it even

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The person who sub this was isnt new to this, Im sure he knows all the risks and benefits [Wink]

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He definately found out about the risks, judging from the 2 large rubs and dent in the left side of the coil. [Wink]

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I'm gonna go out on a limb and say that the dents in the coil are from too much power and not enough control.

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i use resin on my spider to former connection, not alot but a nice even coat and its worked very well for me

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quote:
Originally posted by dB Doc:
He definately found out about the risks, judging from the 2 large rubs and dent in the left side of the coil. [Wink]

Totally incorrect.

The user has had no balance problems at all.

This sub was reconed for another reason.

The previous sub had done numerous 170s and multiple deathmatches.

Do not make assumptions on other peoples equipment.

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quote:
Originally posted by dB Doc:
He definately found out about the risks, judging from the 2 large rubs and dent in the left side of the coil. [Wink]

no soup for you!!! [Razz]

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quote:
Originally posted by 170typhoon:
quote:
Originally posted by dB Doc:
He definately found out about the risks, judging from the 2 large rubs and dent in the left side of the coil. [Wink]

no soup for you!!! [Razz]
yeah doc, NO SOUP !!!!! YOU COME BACK IN 1 YEAR [Big Grin] [Big Grin] [Big Grin]

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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Bump:
quote:
Originally posted by dB Doc:
He definately found out about the risks, judging from the 2 large rubs and dent in the left side of the coil. [Wink]

Totally incorrect.

The user has had no balance problems at all.

This sub was reconed for another reason.

The previous sub had done numerous 170s and multiple deathmatches.


Do not make assumptions on other peoples equipment.

you forgot about the hairtricks he had done [Big Grin] [Big Grin]


and after he recond this sub with a not riënforced cone he blow up the cone directly
next time he should start work earliër before an event to get his stuff working good [Big Grin]

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quote:
Originally posted by Tim Heath:
quote:
Originally posted by 170typhoon:
quote:
Originally posted by dB Doc:
He definately found out about the risks, judging from the 2 large rubs and dent in the left side of the coil. [Wink]

no soup for you!!! [Razz]
yeah doc, NO SOUP !!!!! YOU COME BACK IN 1 YEAR [Big Grin] [Big Grin] [Big Grin]
haha [Big Grin]

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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Bump:
quote:
Originally posted by dB Doc:
He definately found out about the risks, judging from the 2 large rubs and dent in the left side of the coil. [Wink]

Totally incorrect.

The user has had no balance problems at all.

This sub was reconed for another reason.

The previous sub had done numerous 170s and multiple deathmatches.

Do not make assumptions on other peoples equipment.

So, what you're telling everyone is that there is no "RISKS" when you alter a cone on the sub. The original post asked if there could be problems with doing what was shown in the pic. You don't have to get defensive about this. No one said that you shouldn't do it, so don't assume I think it was a balance problem. I just pointed out that there are unilateral rubs and a dent in the coil. Everyone else can be the judge on how it happend. Take care and happy holidays.

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