[Lyndon]

A friend has a pair of the Boston A60's with those miserable woofer/driver's that have the plastic edges that have rotted away.  She wants to know if those kits to reline them, are worth it, and how hard is it to do.  I have a feeling that I may be doing it.  I wonder if those drivers are worth it, and if a cheap replacement driver can be found at Parts Express or Madisound.
Not sure if the A60's have a 6 or 8" driver, but with the title, maybe a 6".
Thanks for any suggestions.
Lyndon
Salt Lake City

[Bill Thomas]

     You might find this link helpful: http://layneaudio.hypermart.net/.  While they don't mention Boston Acoustics speakers in particular, they have provided outstanding service and parts for MANY years.  They might be able to re-line your speakers for a reasonable cost.

     Hope this helps!

Sincerely,

Bill Thomas

[Lyndon]

Thanks, Bill
But when you factor in the cost of shipping, it starts to make new drivers, or new speakers more inviting.
 

[Bill Thomas]

     That is certainly a viable alternative.  I just thought Layne might have a "re-foam kit" that would be suitable for your speakers.  They have no problem selling just the kits to individuals who wish to re-foam their own drivers.  It certainly wouldn't hurt to give them a phone call to ask if they have a suitable kit for your application.

Just a thought.

Bill Thomas

[Wayner]

The spider of the speaker is keepin the whole thing in line so there is no worry about screwing up the voice coil. While putting new surrounds on a pair of woofers isn't my idea of fun, it should turn out if you take your time and have your fiend help you get the surround centered on the cone and frame. Sometimes finding a replacement driver is brutal, first trying to find something that is physically the right size, then electrically a match and the finally performance match (Q, resonance, etc.)

Wayner 

[Lyndon]

Both of you guys are right about popping in another speaker.  Not a good move.

I'll float the kit idea past my friend.

I just remember my pair of Boston speakers that this happened, and I just gave them to the thrift store.
Listening to the bedroom system today:
Eico ST-40>Coral speakers=Very Sweet!

[Wayner]

While your in there, put a layer of plasticlay (non-hardening clay) on the inside face where the drivers are mounted, about 1/4" thick. You will be surprised at the performance level change. Kills all that internal resonance and lets the drivers do there thing. Some folks put lots of clay on the tweeter frame (or midrange frame if you got 'em).

Wayner 

[Lyndon]

Sounds like a plan, Wayner!
Lyndon
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[cdorval1]

I'm late to the party, but for what it's worth....

I used a refoam kit on my A40s a couple years ago.  It was a little tricky, but it worked out fine.  And, believe me, if I can do it, anyone can.

Craig

[acwd1950]

I refoamed some A70s last year. I got the foams from Parts Express. they were easy and they were the first ones I ever done. Just followed the instructions simple and straightfoward.

Steve