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Scott S-17

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Posted on October 12, 2015 at 13:23:42
Mainiac
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 I was given a pair of Scott S-17 speakers. Kinda rough shape but I think they'll come back appearance wise anyway. I might need to replace a tweeter as it is slightly torn. The woofers are in great shape. Any help finding source for original replacement would be great. Even a close replacement will be fine. I just can't say no to orphaned loudspeakers.

 

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RE: Scott S-17, posted on October 18, 2015 at 02:27:43
vinnie2
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 If it is just a torn cone on the tweeter try repairing it before replacing it, especially if it is a small break. Lots of info on the web, but I have used a little parchment paper or kleneex and some white glue to fix many a hole in damaged cones and could never hear any difference in the sound.

 

RE: Scott S-17, posted on October 18, 2015 at 06:49:25
airtime
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 Like pushing a screw driver through the cone. Yeah, I did that!!!!

That's when you have to decide if it's going to be Scotch, Whiskey or a kick to the wall.

charles

 

RE: Scott S-17, posted on October 14, 2015 at 03:07:21
vinnie2
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 That is an easy repair and does not require a new cone.

 

RE: Scott S-17, posted on October 14, 2015 at 07:56:04
airtime
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 You didn't see the hole, it wasn't repairable. And a very old full range 15" driver

 

RE: Scott S-17, posted on October 14, 2015 at 15:17:36
Mainiac
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 I hit it with some diluted white glue with a fine brush. The cone bonded very well. Worked great, can't even tell from 2 feet away. Thanks.

 

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