Thanks for your suggestions. Alas, spheres are very stable and the plastic cone did not budge even though my vacuum cleaner was straining to suck it out of the speaker… I like the idea of using duct tape and will try that next. It was actually my original idea, you know, 1001 uses…
Bingo, that worked. I used Gaffer tape, because it does not leave the residue that Duct tape will. Gaffer tape – the better Duct tape. Thanks everyone!
And will there be a cone photo update as proof?
I am glad to hear that you have solved it. I was getting as frustrated as when the last ping pong ball was dented. I don’t remember if we solved that. Congratulations!
Wow, how genius…making mental note for future reference…
Glad we could help! I wasn’t even thinking about the “1001 Uses for Duct Tape” when I suggested that!! Personally, I loathe that stuff and find that too many times it’s used to “fix” something, but when it works, it works!
I concur with Yumiko – there will be a photo of the repaired speaker, yes?!?!
Cheers,
Curt
Color me doubtful….but I think he broke it, and this is just a cover up. Gaffer Tape? Definitely a recipe for double-tough duct tape disaster. Keep an eye out on Ebay Bargain Basement Broken Boomers from Ottmar. Photo Proof Required
Without a doubt, successful!
I have just fixed the same problem with a dented cone on one of my Mackie HR624 monitors. I humbly suggest that I have found the classiest solution yet and I think I should get a prize…like a blue ribbon or a free popsicle.
I used one of those wine bottle vacuum suckers. It worked great. The speaker made a satisfying tiny hint of a pop and the cone is good as new.
Mackie speakers should come with a warning: do not operate within 30 meters of a two-year old.