johnymac

I realize the subject line sounds stupid, but must ask. I recently put a 1"x1" inch hole in the back on one of the passive radiators on one of my Forte II's. The passive radiator is still in the speaker, I have been listening to it and can't hear any sound difference at all. Have had friends over and turned up, they just sound great. I show them the damage after wards and they can't believe it. Neither can I, I expect a lack of bass, distortion, something. I'd like to add, there is a little air coming out of this hole. Currently listening to Marcus Miller, a great bass riff, can't believe how great it sounds. Could I have another problem with these radiators, not working properly, or does this sound logical? Thanks in advance to anyone that replies. Thank you.

The other day I was putting a new window in my living room. While nailing the trim on, my cd case on the wall dumped about 50 cd's to the floor. Three of these landed on the back my one of my speakers, into the passive radiator. These speakers were mint. I am over it now, well kind of. I did do a search out here and see several questions, but no real answers. Before I replace, I wanted to ask if any other user out here have replaced theirs? If so, did they buy a replacement from Klipsch, seems a little pricey. Have it reconed, or replace with something like a :Dayton DVC385-PR 15" DVC Series Passive Radiator I see a post on the web that this person states: It is an improvement over the "OEM" both in performance and appearance. I was also thinking of contacting SimplySpeakers, or a last resort searching Ebay for a used one. If I replace, would be nice to get any improvements that are out there. I would also like to add, even with this large hole in the speaker, it still sounds great. I am not listening to vinyl, but these passive radiators barely move. Thank you very much in advance for anyone that offers any information or suggestions.

Thank for your reply Lee. I figured it was gone. Yeah, been on the seacoast for the last 20 years. Love it here. Best of luck with the new house. Thanks again.

It's been many months, I just came across you post. I know the answer, but thought I would ask anyway... Is the C7 sold? I too live on the seacoast. Thanks!

Thanks for the quick reply Dave!

I have been thinking about purchasing a KLF C7 for years. By what I am seeing I wish I had done years ago. I see one on Ebay for $499.00. No bids on it. I am in search of one Medium Oak in mint condition. Does anyone know what a good realistic price would be? I sure would appreciate it. My front channel consists of 2 KLH 30's. If I can't find a C7, would it make sense (sound ok) to buy one of the new RC7 center channels? Any suggestions sure be appreciated. Thanks to all that reply in advance.

I have it out already. I've take all the drivers out in the past to reglue the back of the cabinet. I will call tomorrow. Thanks very much for the info.

Well the last 6 years they we powered my a 255 wpc ss amp. It sounded great. People would come over and claim they never heard anything like it. I since upgraded to 400/500 wpc. I also bought a Harman Kardon AVR 630. So, I put the 30's as my front channel for my surround sound. Kind of retired them from the 2 channel system. I never turned the volume higher than -20 on the HK. I really don't understand it?? I have had to reglue the back cabinet on one of them twice, but no problem with the drivers. This driver, looks as if on steroids!!

Well after 6 great years with my KLF-30's I seem to have a blown driver. I noticed last night, cracking during explosions while watching the Matrix Reloaded. I thought the worst, sure enough I cranked up some music with some heavy bass this am, took the cover off and one of my drivers is puffed out. I took out of the cabinet and I see the paper that should be glued to the top of the magnet has unglued as well. I am thinking another one in the other speaker is starting to go bad. I hear a little bit of cracking from it. I will call the parts dept. tomorrow, but wanted to ask if these drivers are still available? If so, dare I ask the cost? If not, can have reconed? I have spend over 5 grand in the past couple of months on upgrades. Am thinking I should of kept the systems I had I have been having nothing but problems since. That's another story I guess. Thanks for any info !!

I guess I should explain my question better. I love the KLF 30s! I have moved from my 2 channel system to my HT system. I am amazed how great they sound there. I have no need for a sub in my HT. With the 30s in the front and Forte IIs for surrounds. The room shakes. It is truly beautiful. I now need to replace the 30s in my 2 channel system. My question is what would you recommend as an upgrade to the KLF 30s there. I have never horn any of the other speakers in the Heritage line. So I have no clue. With the exception I like it to be a pair of Klispch. I listen to rock. Usually louder than I should. I have a SS amp. tube preamp and tube cd player. I have more WPC than necessary. I also use an inefficient pair of 4 ohm speakers occasionally if I listen to the real mellow stuff. Any replies sure be appreciated!!

I just upgraded my power amp. Having some problems there, so moved my KLF 30's into my den. Had a set of Forte II's previously in front channel, now rear channels. In any case, what a system I have. I watched the Matrix reloaded last night and the room shock, I think the whole house shock. I have been on a spending spree and recently bought a new HT receiver, but I didn't know what I had in the house. Needless to say. I am thinking these speakers are staying in the den. My question. I have enjoyed my KLF 30's for 6 years now. I have a tube preamp Audio Research SP9 MKII with some great tubes in it. I just had $2000.00 worth of upgrade done to my power amp. I have more than enough power these days. I also have a tube cd player. I must add that I like often listen to near concert level volumes. I just can't help it, if it sounds good.... Enough of that. My question is if I look to upgrade from the KLF30s, I would like a similar speaker. Something as efficient, but with a bit more bass if possible? All suggestions sure be appreciated and "thanks" to all that reply in advance.

I too use Hafler amps with KLF 30's. Used to run a DH500, upgraded to an XL-600. In fact, I am having $2000.00 worth of mods done to the 600 now. I must admit I run a tube cd player and a tube preamp, with some real nice tubes. They sound is truely awesum!!

I have been out looking for a surround receiver. I have a pair of for my forte II's for front channel and some various brands through the rest of the system. I have a 2 channel system, so I am just looking for a nice surround receiver with lots of the newest features. In any case, I saw the B&K 507. I wanted one, but reality set in. I see the new line from H/K. Does anyone have any thoughts/suggestions/info on these receivers? The store that had them didn't sell any Klipsch speakers. So I didn't even audition. I was also curious if the 630 was worth the extra money compared to the 430. By the way, I came close to the Yamaha rxv1400, but the sales people seem to work way to hard to sell these. Thanks for any replies in advance!!

I hear these are so cheap because they go against all the HK stoof for. None of the dealers wanted any part of them. From what I was told you can only get these of the net. Hope this helps.

Does anyone run their KLF 30's bi amped? If so, are you happy in doing so? I am not really sure how to do this, but currently run a Hafler Xl600. I have a Hafler DH-500 collecting dust these days. I was going to use the DH500 for my surround system, but thought maybe check out if I should bi-amp by current stereo system. Does anyone know what is involved in bi-amping? I should probably add I have a Audio Research SP9 MKII preamp. Thanks to all that reply.

I have a pair of KLF 30's, which I love. Had hocked up to my front channel of my surround sound, sounded awesome. There was no need for a subwoofer. I now use on my 2 channel stereo, they sound even better here. I have a beautiful pair of Forte II's. I currently use as my front channel of the surround system. They just aren't as efficient as the 30's. I hate to sell, but a friend has been asking me to sell to him for months. After comparing the Forte's to the 30's, I am thinking of selling the Forte's and upgrading. I am thinking of searching for a pair of KLF20's.I do not know much about them. Any idea what a good set would be worth these days? Or could someone recommend a speaker from the Reference series? Would an RF-7 be a better rockin roll speaker than the KLF30? I am thinking no, maybe I am wrong. Maybe I could use the klf30's in my surround system again. Any suggestions sure be appreciate. thank you...

I am. Can you em me please?

Thanks for the informative response. I love my KLF 30's. Just bums me out the glue they used can't really be trusted. For what my system is, it sounds incredible, people that come over seem to smile and stare when I turn her up! A friend has been after me to sell my Fortes for sometime now. I wasn't considering letting them go. Buy am giving some thought to it now. I thought they where a much closer contender to the 30s then I guess they are. Thanks again!!

I have been looking for a friend, on and off for several months. Was hoping to find a set in New England, but none as of yet.

Not sure where you are located, but I have a friend in search of a pair of 5.5's. Thanks.

I own a pair of KLF 30's and a pair of Forte II's. I am in the process of regluing the back of one of my klf 30's, so am currently using the Fortes. I have been switching back and forth and even played one of each for a short time. Results: The KLF 30 is of course more efficient, louder, more bass, a bit brighter, more high end for sure. In fact I could barely hear the Forte when playing together. I was kind of shocked. With that large rear passive radiator on the Forte, I thought would have as much, or better bass. Do the Fortes need more power? I should ask if they are more accurate or excel at different types of music? They are in beautiful condition and I usually use as my front channel of my surround sound system. Figured I should try and learn more about the Fortes. Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining, just like to have a better idea what I have I guess. Thanks to all that reply.

Only the upper right hand corner of the back is loose. I question whether I can get the rest of the backing free? Think it would be possible to just glue the area that is loose? If not, how would you suggest I get the good glued area free? Thank so much for the info guys!

I have a set of KLF 30s that I have owned 5 or 6 years now, maybe not that long. Have receipt somewhere, bought brand new. Ok, about 3 or 4 years ago, the back became lose on one of my speakers. I notified where I purchased, that there was some defect glue used on some of the speakers. They would try and get me another set. That never happened, they ended up repairing the speaker for me. I contacted them shortly after, I thought it was loosening again. I was informed that the glue used had some flexibility and the movement was normal. Last week I noticed the area that was repaired is coming lose again. I can feel air sneaking out when bass notes are player. It is starting to make that clacking sound again on bass notes. These were repaired about 4 years ago. I wrote Klipsch an email last Saturday. I see it was opened Monday, but haven't heard anything back. I was hoping to get this speaker regluded. I am not usre what to do at this point. I hate to tear the back off and try to reglue myself. Has anyone done this? If so, can I get some instructions on how I might be able to fix this? As well as what kind of glue to use of course! I was hoping since this was never really fixed properly the company may let someone try again. Maybe wishful thinking? Thanks to anyone that replys in advance.

I have a pair of KLF 30's and a pair of Forte ll's. I enjoy them both very much. I am thinking of buying a set of MIT Terminator 2 speaker cables. If I buy a non bi wire set up then I can use on both sets of speakers. If I buy the bi wire set up, then only the KLF 30's. I am curious if anyone out here uses these cables? I am also curious if using the bi wire cables, if the speaker will really benefit from this. The I have a tube preamp and a SS amp. Thanks very much for any suggestions here. Thanks!!

Just curious if anyone out here is running a Hafler amp and Forte ll's or KLF 30's? I have a Hafler DH-500 and an XL-600. I really like the old Hafler amps, so can't give them up. I am also a big Klipsch speaker fan as well. Question I have is I am currently running an Audio Research SP9 Mkll preamp. I am finding when I get the volume up say 3.5/4 on the volume control which is pretty loud, it is very bright. It is happening a lot I am finding. So it might be time to replace the preamp. I am thinking of trying a warmer tube, or just plain getting another preamp. All I know at this point is I would want a WARMER preamp. If I stay with ARC maybe a SP10 or SP11. Anyone out here have any suggestions? Sure appreciate any. Buying a used preamp is going to be very difficult, not sure how will sound when I get home. I would like to add, this sytem sounds really great otherwise. I don't want to change the amp. Would better interconnects or speaker wire help? I see in other forums people claim that cables can really make a difference, I ahve not bought into this but maybe? Thanks!!