So I did a refoam on a jlw6v2 12 I bought and I get the feeling it should be able to get ALOT louder then it does before it starts distorting, I had 2 kicker comp R 12s that I sold thinking the 1 JL w6 12 would be much louder and better then the comp R 12s but its not even getting as loud as the kickers were and it starts distorting really Bad! Did I do something wrong when I replaced the surround or what?! Plz help!!!
If you press down and here a rubbing or scratching sound it is likely the foam is off centered. It’s important to note the box and amp used is key reducing distortion just because the subwoofer fits in a box doesn’t mean it should be meant for it. Look up Jl audios website for box dimensions and amp rating too much amperage=blown subs
by the way after your adhesive job did you bump the speakers after 2 or 3 days? that would have been a good video to see how the adhesive held under extreme pounding. 😁
@@johnb9187 I disagree these speakers are built to pound. However with new adhesive I'm not sure how long it needs to set. Either way I pounded mine pretty hard after 3 days and I haven't had any issues.
@@Keeping-It-Real-55 constant fatigue/stress at the surrounds weakest point....in this case where the inner or outer roll meets lip thats glued to the cone or basket rim. pry a metal fork back and forth enough and it will crack at that point leaving the rest of fork perfectly fine.
Is my w6 blown if it make the rubbing sound with the foam off? I just got a w6 twelve for free because it has no foam. Have you found where to get the foam that goes all the way to the edge yet?
My theory is people have small water leak in there trunk . The water condensates and the foam absorbs it . Then it gets cold the foam freezes and you turn your stereo on in the morning pow your foams is toast . If this is the case the foam tears in a perfect circle . Just my theory becuase i think that is what happened to mine .hence I'm watching this video
The foam deteriorates no matter what happens. Mine did it while in my truck. Poor quality materials. Should be Buna n or nitrile rubber like alpine type r and others.
Jl audio does not sell replacement surrounds. My best recommendation is simply speakers on eBay there glue is by far superior to the black glue that eventually unglues
I love my 12w6v2 d4. My cone tore pretty badly. Fantastic speaker, just ordered this kit. Thanks for sharing
Wow you saved me big money, THANK YOU
Glad I could help!
Best guy too do jl subs.i send all my subs to mark.
You know G!
Thanks!
Do you know anywhere to send to get one reconed?
So I did a refoam on a jlw6v2 12 I bought and I get the feeling it should be able to get ALOT louder then it does before it starts distorting, I had 2 kicker comp R 12s that I sold thinking the 1 JL w6 12 would be much louder and better then the comp R 12s but its not even getting as loud as the kickers were and it starts distorting really Bad! Did I do something wrong when I replaced the surround or what?! Plz help!!!
If you press down and here a rubbing or scratching sound it is likely the foam is off centered. It’s important to note the box and amp used is key reducing distortion just because the subwoofer fits in a box doesn’t mean it should be meant for it. Look up Jl audios website for box dimensions and amp rating too much amperage=blown subs
by the way after your adhesive job did you bump the speakers after 2 or 3 days? that would have been a good video to see how the adhesive held under extreme pounding. 😁
extreme pounding is what destroys the surrounds long before rot sets in.
@@johnb9187 I disagree these speakers are built to pound. However with new adhesive I'm not sure how long it needs to set. Either way I pounded mine pretty hard after 3 days and I haven't had any issues.
@@Keeping-It-Real-55 constant fatigue/stress at the surrounds weakest point....in this case where the inner or outer roll meets lip thats glued to the cone or basket rim. pry a metal fork back and forth enough and it will crack at that point leaving the rest of fork perfectly fine.
Can I send my speaker to you
What size flat head? And wouldn't a square tip screwdriver work better, or no??
Whatever works best the key is to make that surface where glue and foam meet as clean and clear as possible
What do you charge for these Mark? Mines been sitting broke for years now
Foam replacements start at $25 and up I charge per size 10inch=$75
12inch=$85
13inch=$95
We’re are you located?
Is my w6 blown if it make the rubbing sound with the foam off? I just got a w6 twelve for free because it has no foam. Have you found where to get the foam that goes all the way to the edge yet?
also interested to know this one
Apparently they all rub without the foam
@@renemcarthur4983 mine rubs a bit too, im going to recone in a few days. Was worried about the rubbing sound but sounds like I'll be ok.
They almost always run unless you can find the sweet spot once the foam is installed it centers the cone
My theory is people have small water leak in there trunk . The water condensates and the foam absorbs it . Then it gets cold the foam freezes and you turn your stereo on in the morning pow your foams is toast . If this is the case the foam tears in a perfect circle . Just my theory becuase i think that is what happened to mine .hence I'm watching this video
Everytime I fix dry rotted subs they’ve been sitting in a garage or shed (hotter areas)
Can you fix mine
If you are in the inland empire I can
The foam deteriorates no matter what happens. Mine did it while in my truck. Poor quality materials. Should be Buna n or nitrile rubber like alpine type r and others.
Jl w7 has rubber surround.
Good work, I am going to do my w6 soon.
Yup just over time these surrounds deteriorate Jl Audio new foam is not replacement friendly but they do however last much longer
@@how-toswithmark902 do I have to get the new foam from JL to get the good foam? Or can I get it from one of those Amazon sellers?
Jl audio does not sell replacement surrounds. My best recommendation is simply speakers on eBay there glue is by far superior to the black glue that eventually unglues
You said you were going to show us what to do if the foam doesnt go all the way to the edge, but you just left it how it was... 🤔