ProMedia 2.1 control pod -- are the replacement ones better than the old ones?

[Vector]

So I have what seems to be a common issue with the ProMedia 2.1 speakers -- heavy static when turning the volume control knob. My set is probably 5+ years old and I've had the issue as long as I can remember.

I had pretty much decided to just order a replacement control pod based on a few things I had seen here. But Klipsch is out of stock right now, and it is making me think about potentially trying a contact cleaner instead.

My question is, if I just save myself from buying the contact cleaner and I hold out for the control pods to be back in stock -- is a replacement control pod now a more permanent fix? That is to say -- is Klipsch using a better quality potentiometer in the newer control pods, such that I can expect to pretty much be forever rid of this problem if I were to just replace it? Or am I ultimately going to need the contact cleaner anyhow?

[ifi123]

Suggest a contact cleaner. i usually use silicon based liquid from car dashboard grooming stuff since i have plenty and it works well with volume knob, even hinges. do not use WD-40

[Mister_Clean]

I think they are using the same Pots, I recommend using DeOxit on your controller, it is what I use and it works great.

[cheaperthantrash2010]

I've got 9 sets of sat speakers with original DIN's that work. My sats go for around $25 Let me know if your interested, thanks

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