Nowadays, a lot of speaker systems are made with open dynamic heads. Their diffuser does not protect anything, neither the mesh nor the grille. Of course, there are speakers with a removable panel, but this is a different case. Also, when transporting individual speakers, you can inadvertently press on the bulge in the center, which is called the dust cap. Based on the name, I think it’s clear what it serves.
And if handled carelessly, this cap can become wrinkled and pressed inward.
Of course, this is not critical and most likely will not affect the sound quality. But how beautiful it is, especially when the speaker is open to the visual eye.
But don’t despair, as this minor defect is quite easy to fix.
Will need
To do this, take the following tools:
- Pliers.
- Thin needles.
- Black permanent marker.
I hope it won't be difficult for you to find all this.
Removing dents on the dust cap
The first step is to bend the tip of the needle, making an improvised poker.
The bend angle is approximately 45 degrees.
Be careful, if your needles do not bend and break, then try annealing the tip on a gas burner, it should become softer.
We take the modified needle and carefully stick it into the dent, but not into the very center, but closer to the edge.
We turn it a little and try to pull out the depressed area.
Sometimes one puncture is not enough, so you may need to do another one.
As a result of manipulation, the needle entry holes may change color and become noticeable.
Color them in with a black marker.
Your speaker is aesthetically pleasing again.
And the punctures are practically invisible, anything is better than a dented cap.
