smalltalk Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 there is a local craigslist offering but "both passive radiators are pushed in to some degree". will such an event really affect the sound? is that an easy fix for a newbie like myself? if there are no cracks in the radiators, do i care? since i haven't figured out how to post an image, i can email anyone who is interested a pix of one of the pushed in radiators. last item of interest, they are ugly black-so very sad-[*-)] thanks for any and all thoughts you care to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 if it is the center cap of the passives...that is just a dust cover andcan usually be pulled out using tape or a nozzle on your vacuum cleaner...go get 'em... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montigue231 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 smalltalk I just bought a pair of chorus II's thats had a small hole in the passive radiator. I cant hear any distortion or a difference in sound what so ever as of now. Altough I am pushing them wih minimum wattage.. - 90 watts. If its just the dust covers pushed in dont worry about it, I dont think passive radiators have voice coils. You should be safe buying these...BTW black is not an ugly color..as a matter of fact its highly desirable now days with LCD monitors and fitting with most equipment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 but if you really dislike the black...they should be Oak underneath...good luck with your choice... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalltalk Posted January 2, 2010 Author Share Posted January 2, 2010 "From the labels, the S/Ns are 005293746 and 005293747." care to decipher? built in 2000? 52nd week? any other info from the serial numbers? thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtnfoley Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 Copied from another posting here by Bill H. According to http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/forte-ii-overview/ the Forte II was made from '89 to '96, and since the SNs are nine digits long I make them to be January 5 1992. (005=Jan5, 29=92 for reasons I still don't understand [] ) KLIPSCH S/N FORMATS DATES DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE 1946-1947 ### 001 (ending #021) 1948-1961† #### 0121 (starting #0121) 1962-1983 ##letter#### 20Y1234 1984-1989(?) YY WW #### 89281234 1990-1997(?) DOY Y2Y1 #### 135791234 1998-2000 YY WW #### 00281234 1962-1983 Letter format A = 1962 F = 1967 K = 1972 R = 1977 X = 1982 B = 1963 G = 1968 L = 1973 S = 1978 Y = 1983 C = 1964 H = 1969 M = 1974 T = 1979 D = 1965 I = 1970 N = 1975 U = 1980 E = 1966 J = 1971 P = 1976 W = 1981 NOTES1946-1961 dates can only be found in log book (eng. Library)DOY = day of the year YY = year (i.e. 99,00…)Y2Y1 = 2nd digit of year, 1st digit of year WW = week of the yearDate code on drivers (1994) Example - 9429 = 1994, 29th week of the year / YYWW † Klipschorns of this vintage had the s/n hammer stamped into the tailboard, woofer access door or inside the woofer chamber. Klipsch Date Codes ~ Site ~ Hosting by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalltalk Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 it is late, and it is a cold winter nIght but... MY "NEW" CRAIGSLIST FORTE IIs ARE IN THE HOUSE! sorry for shouting...i got a wee bit excited...[<)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Congratulations Smalltalk!!!!! [<)] But we need pictures!! In the reply box, you'll see a smiley face, two icon's to the left it looks like a tree, click that one and paste the location of the picture there and hit "insert". Your picture will need to be hosted online. I use Photobucket-----------> CLICK HERE Link opens in new window. Btw, I was in the "Right This Minute" thread and heard you yelling, I had to come over and see. [*-)] I am glad I did and can't wait to see them. Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Oh shoot, I forgot to ask........How do they sound?????? 'cause we know you hooked them up already! [] Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted January 6, 2010 Moderators Share Posted January 6, 2010 Congratulations you picked up a nice speaker. [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 it is late, and it is a cold winter nIght but... MY "NEW" CRAIGSLIST FORTE IIs ARE IN THE HOUSE! sorry for shouting...i got a wee bit excited... SMALLTALK!!!! TURN THE MUSIC DOWN AND COME BACK TO THE FORUM!!!!!! How do they sound???????? Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivernuggets Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Congrats! I've been loving mine for a month now. How do you like them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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