-BC- Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 So i was enjoying listening to my RF-7's today and noticed a rattle. So i thought, "ok no big deal it has to be my entertainment center." I looked and looked but couldnt find it till low and behold I found the culprit. Its the port tubes!.... or whatever you call them. They seem to be loose and rattle everytime the speakers are working hard. Any advise on what to do to secure the port tubes would be helpful. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 BC, I looked at mine and the plastic ports appear to be fitted and glued. Try to gently remove one for inspection. The glue may have failed and the plastic is vibrating against the wood. If this is the case I would use a quality silicone to re-install the ports. The silicone will remain plyable and should solve your problem if that is where the noise is actually coming from. Good luck! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BC- Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 thats exactly what it is.... its vibrating against the wood and its really annoying. I'll see about using silicone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I'll see about using silicone BC, After removing the plastic port, be sure to clean off all the the old glue from both the plastic and the wood. Before applying the silicone you may want to even use some heavy grit sand paper to roughen the surface of the plastic, this will help it adhere to the plastic. GE makes a very good silicone. This stuff is messy so be sure to have some mineral spirits on hand. Let us know how it works. [] Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Robin Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I will advise not to use the silicone; the vapor from it will linger for a long time. What did they use to hold them in place at the factory? I would be more inclined to use an epoxy that is not to brittle so that it will withstand the vibrations induced by the speakers themselves. Just a thought. Later Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-BC- Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 I will advise not to use the silicone; the vapor from it will linger for a long time. What did they use to hold them in place at the factory? I would be more inclined to use an epoxy that is not to brittle so that it will withstand the vibrations induced by the speakers themselves. Just a thought. Later Bill point taken about the odor being an issue. Im not sure what they used to seal the ports from the factory. I think what i might do is try giving klipcsh a call or even send an email asking what suggestions they might have...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Robin Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 I would contact Klipsch 1st before doing anything; you never know what they will suggest. Later Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 You might want to double check, but I had the same problem with my ksw-12. I had contacted Klipsch, they had told me to just use some gorilla glue or something of the sort that has a strong hold. Good luck with your problem. duder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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