chuckears Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 My 20-year old Klipsch Fortes are still going strong; I am wondering if the passive radiators are due for replacement... when I press in on them, they stick a little bit when going back into place about a half inch from a resting position. I know Klipsch no longer provides replacement for these, and am curious as to whether or not these fairly inexpensive Daytons would fit the bill: http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=295-496&source=googleps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 My 20-year old Klipsch Fortes are still going strong; I am wondering if the passive radiators are due for replacement... when I press in on them, they stick a little bit when going back into place about a half inch from a resting position. I know Klipsch no longer provides replacement for these, and am curious as to whether or not these fairly inexpensive Daytons would fit the bill: http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=295-496&source=googleps Chuck, Are you sure that Klipsch no longer has any left?? My sister had to buy a replacement for one of my old Quartets that her 3 year old poked holes in. It was only about a year ago that she bought it from Klipsch. If the regular tech guy says no, might be worth trying to ask Hunter, I'll bet he would know if any are still laying arround. Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 "hey stick a little bit when going back into place " Is the rubber stiff? I would wager that the spider is the problem. Put some acetone on the spider, let is soak a bit, add some more, then move the cone back and forth to loosen it up. Let dry thoroughly before re-installing. "am curious as to whether or not these fairly inexpensive Daytons would fit the bill:" Outside diameter will not fit the cutout in the Forte, and you would have to add mass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckears Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 djk, Thanks for the advice; I will give the acetone a try. (These speakers otherwise are working great; although I wonder if I might benefit from a crossover upgrade...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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