What to do with a broken speaker?

[kai_ski]

So I have this broken speaker from an Aguilar db112. The cone is fine, I think it's either a cracked/broken magnet or voice coil problem. It was probably dropped during shipping. That's neither here nor there, because I have already gotten a replacement from Aguilar and installed it (sounds great so far.)

• What can I do with the broken speaker?
• Any cool project ideas?
• Can I tear it apart and do something with the basket or cone?
• Is it worth anything on the used market?

I feel kind of wasteful throwing it away.

[dhsierra1]

If it's only a voice coil problem and not a broken magnet structure you can get it reconed.

[kai_ski]

how can i confirm if it's a voice coil or broken magnet?

[JFOC]

Conduct a science experiment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoB0pM2VASg

[Jazz Ad]

I once had a dead speaker that I painted white and made a funny fruit dish with it.
It eventually ended used as an ashtray in the lobby of a practice room.

[dhsierra1]

Originally Posted by kai_ski

how can i confirm if it's a voice coil or broken magnet?

a good amp repair shop should be able to diagnose if the science experiment recommended above doesn't pan out. IMHO worth checking since Aguilar does make nice gear.

[BassmanPaul]

You must have a speaker company in Philly somewhere. Do an internet search to find them. If the driver is repairable it's worth doing so.

[gene beauchamp]

Make a ceiling light out of it for man cave

[majortoby]

Make it into a bon.....nvm...

[4StringShooter]

Use it as an ashtray.

[kai_ski]

several votes for smoking-related paraphernalia, but I don't smoke, so at this point (besides getting it repaired if possible) ceiling light is the best idea, although I do love science experiments.