Kevin Garret Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 I can not disassemble the horn ,honestly do not know what more to do, I'll try to write to the Klipsch, I hope that tweeter is cover by warranty,otherwise I'll bring in garage. Is a regret, have only 1 month Thanks at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Pic from inside shows screws poking through so I guess the bezel on the front comes off. Look around here I am sure I seen pics of tweeter being taken out or put in. You should get them replaced under warranty I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Got to be screws from front under the bezel. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqMk5mUhD3s .....I think you just knocked the wires off they have come off in shipping before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Garret Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Ok,thanks for info,looking tweeter pics in this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Might have come off crossover not sure take a look that would be easy from the back. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 To pry that bezel up try plastic cooking spatula it will spread the pressure out so you do not crack the bezel. Probably held on with sticky tape as above forum member suggested. Let us know how it goes I know I seen factory video of them putting in tweeter some where just can not find it. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Garret Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 You're very kind, I'll try, I have to be careful not to damage the speaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steven1963 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I'm not savvy with electrical equipment but isn't there a way you could put a meter on the wires going to the tweeter to check voltage before you pull out the tweeters and possibly damages them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Yes with an OHM meter but still need to un hook from crossover to check them. Never seen rf7 in person I just trying to help from what I seen on forum over the years. I not sure why factory workers can not help on forum maybe they been told they can not. That curved bezel is probably there to hide the screws. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 It also looks like you could take woofer out and check the wires and the OHMs on the tweeter. Looks easier than to take whole tweeter out to me also check make sure wires are secure. Not sure why others have not helped on this. If you can get OHM meter that would confirm bad or good tweeter for sure.Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 To pry that bezel up try plastic cooking spatula it will spread the pressure out so you do not crack the bezel. Probably held on with sticky tape as above forum member suggested. Let us know how it goes I know I seen factory video of them putting in tweeter some where just can not find it. Rick And what if it cracks or splits? IF he manages to get the bezel off without destroying it, there is some very strong double sided tape underneath, covering the screws. This is why Youthman and me decided a different approach to crossover removal. Remove the top woofer. The compression driver will be visible. Maybe it's screwed on to the back of the horn, and it can just be twisted off. If it's bolt on, things will be more difficult -- but I really don't think the intent is to go through the front. Gil's advice was best -- call Klipsch -- which you're going to have to do anyways to get the diaphragms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Garret Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 I honestly do not know. I thank you all for valuable suggestions. Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Garret Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) I tried, but relying on the front with a spatula you are likely to break everything. Really a bad idea to fix the horn in this way. Also removing the woofer at the top does not access the screws of the driver. I am really disappointed. Edited May 11, 2014 by Kevin Garret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I said remove woofer to see if wires still on driver and you could check tweeter with ohm meter. You need to unplug tweeter to test it though. Did you call Klipsch yet ? Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Garret Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 The wires are still on the tweeter and the coil is interrupted. Are to be changed, but I can not remove them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Traveler Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Those speakers come with a 5 year warranty if purchased from an Klipsch Authorized Dealer and I would wait until you've heard from them...That said, if you purchased them locally that would be another place to check for warranty service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 The wires are still on the tweeter and the coil is interrupted. Are to be changed, but I can not remove them. I don't understand what you mean by, "the coil is interrupted." If you removed the top woofer, the driver should clearly be visible and accessible. The driver must be removed to change the diaphragm. So, looking at the driver, it appears you see the wires, which means you should be able able to see whether or not the drive is bolted to the horn or not. The great majority of Audio stores are not equipped with service departments, and I can't believe Klipsch would expect the speakers to be shipped back for warranty service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Garret Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 (edited) Unscrew from high woofer hole is not easy: http://i57.tinypic.com/2lmui34.jpg The screw is in bad position. With digital multimeter the coil is interrupted. This picture captured from Area DVD Edited May 11, 2014 by Kevin Garret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 It doesn't look like a bolt-on type. That means the driver is a screw-on type. I didn't mean unscrew the small screws, I meant unscrew the entire driver from the horn. They are two separate pieces. Disconnect the wires, then unscrew the driver (turning counter clockwise). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Garret Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Ok,great idea, I try to unscrew all the drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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