srvrip Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Hey all! Brand new to the Forums, not to Klipsch. I joined because I just discovered "My Wifes'" cat clawed his way thru the woofer on one of my Forte ones. These were bought back in 1988 and I was wondering if anyone out there can give me some advice as to any shops in the Chicago area that would do a good job of replacing it... Also, can anyone give me a ballpark figure of how much money we are talking. I assume the cone can be replaced as opposed to buying an entire new speaker... Thanks for any and all help, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 John, Welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear about your fortes. Place a "WTB a Forte Woofer" ad in the Garage Sale section and you should get plenty of responses. If no one has one to sell, someone can usually point you in the right direction. By the way, is the damage woofer the rear passive or the front active? Good luck, Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 If you need a forte active woofer, here you go. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Klipsch-Speaker-1-Unit-K23-K-Woofer-Used-From-Fortes-Cabinet-/261323651008?pt=Speakers_Subwoofers&hash=item3cd81a77c0 Not the prettiest but should do. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srvrip Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 Front Active. BTW, you guys are on the ball! Most forums I belong to take a few days for some dude to say "Dude, I wish I could help you out, but I can't". LOL!!! Also, do these speakers have much value. In that question, I mean I have heard about Mods to the crossovers, etc. and am wondering if combining the repair with a mod. would be worth it, or just a waste of money. Thanks again, and I'll go check the link Bill gave me. Thanks, as you can tell, I'm kinda bummed out about the whole thing, but I should have Known better. When not in use, I place them face to face, one side against the wall and the backside of the other against a 2x12 guitar cabinet... John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I think the Forte is an excellent sounding speaker and you would do well to resurrect them. Crossover upgrades would surely make them sound better. Shakey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Welcome to the "forum." Come often, post often.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 welcome rebuild of these tweeters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wws Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Your Fortes are worth refreshing, just watch that cat. I myself recently completely refreshed my 1990 Chorus II and they sound stellar. I got everything from Bob Crites who has been supplying upgrades and parts for older Klipsch speakers quite sometime, Google his name along with Klipsch. I looked at buying caps and recapping myself and saw just how reasonable he was based on his recapping kit, I ended up with his replacement crossovers, Ti tweeter diaphragms and the mid diaphragms that he offers. Trifecta of top quality, excellent service and quite reasonable, no affiliation he just earned my respect. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lo123 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Ditto for Bob Crites as a resource and welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Sounds like the wife's cat needs a scratching post. We have had our cat for a few years now and we bought a huge scratching tree that she sleeps in and scratches the S$!5 out of that thing. Never has even looked at my speakers (knocked on my nightstand). You shouldn't have to move your speakers after listening. What a pain that would be. I'd get rid of that cat if that was the case in my house. I spend too much time making sure they are in the right spot for good imaging. Welcome by the way! This a great place with a lot of great guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srvrip Posted December 2, 2013 Author Share Posted December 2, 2013 The wifes' cat DID have a scratching post, the carpeted power supply section of my 2200 watt Ham Radio Linear Amp... Fixed that, which is probably what took my eye off the front of my Fortes.... Thanks for all the comments! I am overwhelmed. I will look into the upgrades you guys have suggested! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted December 2, 2013 Moderators Share Posted December 2, 2013 Welcome What about something like this........................................................connected to a 110V outlet http://www.parts-express.com/15-economy-speaker-grill--260-375 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Welcome What about something like this........................................................connected to a 110V outlet It's good to see new people on the forum! I built an electric fence that was 110V once. I was trying to keep thieves out. Not only was it effective against the thief, but the neighbor's cat as well. Taz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Morbius Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Welcome to our forum, and yes you should look into freshining up your crossover. I just installed (actually 4 hours ago) a "Bob Crites" special and it's superlative! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingfield Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Welcome to our forum, and yes you should look into freshining up your crossover. I just installed (actually 4 hours ago) a "Bob Crites" special and it's superlative! Was the crossover refresh in a Forte? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I was always curious... what is the difference between a new member and a brand new member? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I was always curious... what is the difference between a new member and a brand new member? One's generic and the other is a brand name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Welcome to the forum, thought the Fortes didn't do it for me in my situation. I bet they will sound great if you fix them and refresh the caps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Morbius Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Welcome to our forum, and yes you should look into freshining up your crossover. I just installed (actually 4 hours ago) a "Bob Crites" special and it's superlative! Was the crossover refresh in a Forte? No, a pair of Cornscala's got 'em, along with CT-125 tweets and Atlas drivers for the squawkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelandKlipsch Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Sorry to hear about the mishap with the kitty hopefully u get them revamped soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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