I finally got around to installing my Infinity Kappa 60.7cs component set in my doors today. I also installed Dynamat in the doors. As I was screwing the speaker to the enclosure using my cordless drill, the drill slipped off of the screw and put a small tear in the speaker. The attached picture shows the location of the tear. I was pissed off but finished the install and closed the door up. I then took the car out for a drive and could not hear any problems with the speaker. My question is, will this hole affect the speaker's performance in the future?

I really do not want to have to replace this speaker, but probably will if need be. My second question is, can I simply replace this speaker with another one of the 2-ohm impedence Infinity Kappa speakers (like one of the two ways) or do I need to buy a whole new component set? I obviously won't need to replace the tweeters or cross-overs, so a new set of components seems like overkill to me. Please advise as I am not an audio expert. Thanks.

 

a small hole in the surround should not really affect it too much. you'll probably lose a little bass since air will leak past but nothing major. I'd just run it like that and keep an eye on it. eventually it'll probably tear through and then you'll need to replace it but it should last for a while. Some people have used tape on the tear to prevent further damage. it's not uncommon so don't worry too much. I punched a whole in a 10" JL a long time ago and it lasted for 3 years before it finally ripped all the way around, and that was with constant heavy pounding in a sealed enclosure.

 

well, you will ahve a blatty sound at some frequencies and will eventually tear the surround more and kill it...

you can user super glue as a the most common home remedy to repair it, or there are speaker repair specific stuff ...

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Wouldn't super glue dry too hard? No compliance?

 

glue it back up. superglue is your friend for this type of ****. i would NOT run it like that because its just going to tear more.

 

besides the tear - how much of an improvement did you find from stock setup? ive got the bose stock and been thinking of doing the same thing....pretty much replace the front 2 speakers and the back seat speakers (not the deck)

 

I use clear nail polish enamel, its easier to apply than superglue and works just as well.

 

I have noticed quite an improvement, especially in the high end. The difference in clarity is absolutely amazing. This change will now allow me to live with the Bose setup. The Dynamat helped a good bit as well.

 

Try a drop of silicone. Its flexible so it should work better.