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How can I re-condition my speaker cones (mission 707) loudspeakers?

I have a pair of 1989 Mission 707 loud speakers. The large cones have perished around the outside edge and are starting to break up. I think it's soft foam/rubber, (polypropylene?). The more I use the speakers the more the ring disintegrates. I know there are some companies in the USA who do a mail and return repair service, but none of them will take orders from overseas because of the shipping costs for heavy speakers.

Replacement cones are no longer available from Mission, and the alternatives are not the same. I want to keep the original cones if I can because I love the sound of these speakers and they should have many years use left in them.

I am in the UK and would like to hear from anyone who has solved this problem, or knows where I might get the cones re-conditioned.

Geoff Heywood
January 2006
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FIRST... Stop playing them. The edging is critical in maintaining coil alignment. Coil rubbing is very bad and can quickily lead to coil damage, crossover damage and amplifier/receiver damage.


Next, Can you remove the woofer drivers? Tie a knot on the wire connected to the red (or +) terminal. Mail the woofers themselves instead.

There is a shop in Los Angeles, California called "Solutions" formely known as "Speaker Repair of California". The shop is one of the oldest. They have been repairing speakers since 1939 and they are one of the best. (323)666-4161. Call them for an estimate and recommendation. Make sure the system is worth the effort and cost.

FT
November 2009
joerg truemper is also the stepfather of bill and tom kaulitz, of tokio hotel.

Lindsey
May 2009
A bit late but I had the same problem a few years ago. I live near Lyon in France and a scotsman has a speakers shop here and he repaired them for me for 60 euros (400 french francs at the time). The shop is called Musikit, 27 cours de la Liberté 69003 Lyon Tel. : 0033 4 78 60 89 48

Fafournoux
January 2009
Wembley Loudspeaker are still in business and are about to fix my late '80s 707s for around £50 +VAT for the pair. They've moved though, and can be found in Acton. Web site's here: http://www.wembleyloudspeaker.com/

Simon
November 2008
Just saw your question and i had the same problem, I went to a place in Sheperds Bush, London, called Wembley Loudspeakers. cost about £50 for the pair and took a few days. call them on 02087434567 you can send them but i preferred to drop off and pick up. They look and sound good as new. dont run them any more if the rubber is going as this may damage the coil and cone base! Hope you get this and continue to enjoy these great classic speakers. Boom Boom!

Matthew Gawrys, Reading.
December 2006
Greetings I just had the foam replaced on my woofers ,professional done for about 100 canadian .They now sound like they were when they were new .I know no one else that does them but you could sent just the drivers Tim email tjfridays@hotmail.com

tim
October 2006
Hi, there is an absolute specialist in Germany called Jörg Trümper. He mainly repairs Infinity speaker, but also did my Mission 707. Excellent work. Wonderful sould. Cost about 30 Euro each. Look under http://www.anello.de/fremd.htm

polymorh
September 2006
Nooooooooooooooooooo!! dont tell me they cant be repaired. i LOVE these speakers. I had a qoute from 1 USA firm for both speakers I think 26$ plus shipping but I was hoping Mission could help. part no 7sd 75187

Peter B
May 2006
remove the speakers from the cabinet and spray with a can of silicone sealent this creates a new layer of rubber leave to dry between coats hope this helps

tony
February 2006
Try REL Acoustics, they may be able to advise you.

Cobweb
January 2006
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