[Help! Distortion in 10" woofer K-1005-K from KG4.2]

12 hours ago, Iteachstem said:

Sorry, That sold.  I don't know if you want to try these, but this is what I replaced the drivers with and had very good results. Direct drop in with no modifications needed.  

 

https://www.parts-express.com/Dayton-Audio-PA255-8-10-Pro-Woofer-295-030

 

Unfortunately, like everything else, these used to be around $45 two years ago, now they are $58.  Still a decent replacement option.  Then, you could recoup some of the cost by selling your old driver to a forum member that may need a replacement.

 

Thanks for info. I may go with midwest speakers clone they offer that looks like the stock ones. 

[Help! Distortion in 10" woofer K-1005-K from KG4.2]

On 8/11/2020 at 6:55 PM, Iteachstem said:

I don't know if it's too late, but it may be the dust cap.  On My Epic CF-3's and on one of my KG 4.2's the dust cap edges start to peel away because of the glue giving up the ghost over the years. 

 

If upon close inspection you see the dust cap coming off you have several options:

 

  Solution #1

 

Buy some JBweld clearweld from a big box store. Carefully pull off the dust cap with a utility knife or small screwdriver. (plenty of youtube videos out there showing this) Remove excess glue.  Mix some JBweld and apply to the dust cap with some sort of small item like a tint paint brush or I think I used a splinter piece of wood. Make a tape loop and stick it to the dust cap so you can lower it onto the speaker while carefully aligning it.  Place a cleaned out mason jar (or another similar object) upside down on it to apply pressure.  Wait overnight and enjoy!

 

Solution #2

 

I have a good condition used one that I would sell you for $80 shipped!

 

Solution #3

Treat yourself and buy a better set of speakers to enjoy for years to come!!!

 

 

Do you by chance still have a spare K-1005 lying around??? I think one is going out in my KG4.2's...