https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/30.aspxA Forum for Technical Help and Support on Bang & Olufsen products over 25 years old.enCommunityServer 2008 SP2 (Build: 31104.93)https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/113571.aspxFri, 09 May 2008 08:13:20 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:113571burantek0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/113571.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=30&PostID=113571they will not &quot;mend&quot; per se...<br /><br />the foam rings &quot;surrounds&quot; will simply be replaced.<br /><br />as others may have mentioned, it would also be a good time to consider replacing the caps in the crossover.<br /><br />as they seem to have had little use, they should otherwise check out fine, and you can enjoy them for another 30 years!<br /><br />++++edit++++<br /><br />i should also mention from your op -that unless there is a definitive fault w/ the driver(s) -there should be no reason to go the expense of replacing. the re-foaming (should not be very expensive) and if you choose -the re-capping (could be pricey -as there is some benchwork) should be sufficient. btw, if you are a &quot;crafty type&quot; you may well be able to handle the re-foam yourself. it is actually rather fun. there are some good threads on this regarding doing the job -complete w/ photos! <br /><br />look here:http://forum.beoworld.org/forums/thread/40162.aspx<br /><br />++++edit++++<br /><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/113567.aspxFri, 09 May 2008 08:08:22 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:113567deborahabbot0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/113567.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=30&PostID=113567thank you for that, have contacted recone lab but of course they are miles away, I live in Buckinghamshire. How can they mend the foam I dont really understand.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/113451.aspxFri, 09 May 2008 01:33:54 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:113451Dillen0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/113451.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=30&PostID=113451<p>Foam rot is due to age, not usage.&nbsp;</p><p>You would be better off with a repair of the original drivers rather than buying new. The original drivers were produced to B&amp;O&#39;s specifications&nbsp;and is practically impossible to match today.</p><p>Depending on your location, there are several repairers.&nbsp;The cost of a repair is usually cheaper than buying new drivers and the drivers will be like new again.</p><p>In the UK Reconelab seems to be the place to go or maybe even a fellow Beoworld&#39;er will assist.</p><p>Martin</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/113447.aspxThu, 08 May 2008 23:40:58 GMT41a2a90c-3a1e-4bd3-b144-3883695a7f38:113447deborahabbot0https://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/thread/113447.aspxhttps://archivedforum.beoworld.org:443/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=30&PostID=113447Can any one help me please, I have recently acquired my parents sound system which must be nearly 30 years old although hardly used. The speakers have got foam rot and I am told by local b and o dealer that I need to get new drivers, Where can I do for these? as you probably realise I am not familiar with all the jargon and places to buy old equipment, so plain english please.<div style="clear:both;"></div>