Chorus I tweeters - blown

[Matthews]

Perhaps I am jumping the gun a bit but...   I have arranged to pick up a pair of Chorus 1 tomorrow that have blown tweeters.  I see on Crites site that the replacement diaphragms are not available at the moment. 

 

I did replace one of the diaphragms in my old Scala's.  Do the Chorus require the same treatment.  I read that there may be a "solderless' diaphragm available

 

I really don't like performing this "operation", however, I am capable.

 

Any recommendations/advice much appreciated.

 

Thanks,

Matt ♪ ♫ ♪

[moray james]

all you have to do is to remove two leads then the four nuts holding the horn lens onto the motor, lift the butterfly off the motor and re install the new diaphragm. It is a simple process.

Edited August 29, 2015 by moray james

[Matthews]

all you have to do is to remove two leads then the four nuts holding the horn lens onto the motor, lift the butterfly off the motor and re install the new diaphragm. It is a simple process.

 

I need the new diaphragms, Moray.

[moray james]

all you have to do is to remove two leads then the four nuts holding the horn lens onto the motor, lift the butterfly off the motor and re install the new diaphragm. It is a simple process.

 

I need the new diaphragms, Moray.

While I have a personal preference for Bob's tweeter diaphragms you can purchase Klipsch factory titanium diaphragms from Simply Speakers they are exceptional people to deal with, problem solved.

just so you know Simply Speakers can also sell you Klipsch factory titanium mid diaphragms. In my opinion the mid diaphragm presents the largest single option for loudspeaker improvement. The tweeter diaphragm only reproduces harmonics no fundamentals while the mid diaphragm produces everything between about 700Hz and 6KHz...

Edited August 29, 2015 by moray james

[pzannucci]

 

all you have to do is to remove two leads then the four nuts holding the horn lens onto the motor, lift the butterfly off the motor and re install the new diaphragm. It is a simple process.

 

I need the new diaphragms, Moray.

 

Matthews,

 

This is nothing like the process in a K77.  The diaphragm screws into the back of the horn.  All you do is remove the leads and unscrew the screws and replace.

As Moray said, Simply Speakers also has diaphragms if Bob is out.  D-417 for the one Moray hates  or D-K100ti for the Titanium.

[ricktate]

Are those Chorus the ones in KC I went and looked at a pair yesterday with blown tweets and bad cabs. I offered but he refused. How much are new diaphrams for those Chorus? Rick

[ricktate]

Bob has them for 43 a pair including shipping. Did he say he was out of them? Rick

[Matthews]

While I have a personal preference for Bob's tweeter diaphragms you can purchase Klipsch factory titanium diaphragms from Simply Speakers they are exceptional people to deal with, problem solved.

 

This is nothing like the process in a K77. The diaphragm screws into the back of the horn. All you do is remove the leads and unscrew the screws and replace.

 

Thank you, fellas   That is some good information -YAY-  no soldering!!!

 

Just for future reference, are the KLF-30 high and mid freq. diaphragms as easy to replace as the Chorus?

 

Are those Chorus the ones in KC I went and looked at a pair yesterday with blown tweets and bad cabs

 

Yes, Rick.  I am going to pick them up this evening.  Gonna sand em' babies down, replace the diaphragms and possibly new cloth.  *bingo* 

[Matthews]

Bob has them for 43 a pair including shipping. Did he say he was out of them? Rick

 

Thanks, Rick.  I can't find these on the Crites wed site.  Can you please post a link?

[ricktate]

I cant figure out how to post a link,,,,im stupid windows 8 is stupid.....one or the other. Just go to crites site and look under prices and services.   The ones your looking at are they in KC ? Those need new cabs. looks like they got wet.  Rick

[ricktate]

Ok its gonna take more than sanding.....did he tell you the tweets were blown cause he did not know before I got there>  Rick

[ricktate]

Your welcome to swing by my place if you need a driving break or want to hear K-Horns or just say hi.  I went to that guys house last night easiest way to get there is 39th street I think.  Rick

[Matthews]

Those need new cabs. looks like they got wet

did he tell you the tweets were blown cause he did not know before I got there

Your welcome to swing by my place if you need a driving break or want to hear K-Horns or just say hi

 

Rick, did you think the cabs are beyond salvaging?  Speakers good for parts only?  I had the seller use the ol' suffocation method to test the tweeters for himself.  Yes, he confirmed the tweeters are blown.

 

If the cabinets are that bad, it may not be worth the trip?

 

Thanks,

Matt

[ricktate]

Well they are pretty bad in places I think.......I offered 140 cause I would want to re-veneer or build new cabs. He did not like my offer..lol. Well they are worth buying but 250 is to much for the cab, problems I think. Go look at them maybe make an offer. One corner on top for some reason is swelling up and will need major repair but other than the tweets... woofers look real good and mid range worked.   Rick

[ricktate]

I have done re-veneer work and know what it takes to do it.......if you would like help or other info.  Rick

[Matthews]

.......if you would like help or other info

 

The seller and I came to agreement at $200, sight-unseen.  I know everything is worth that at "for parts only" but...

I have the equipment and skill to build new cabinets myself, just not the time or desire.  Thinking maybe to spend my extra dollars on upgrading the diaphragms in the KLF-30's may be a wiser choice?

 

Gosh, I just don't know what to do... 

[Matthews]

Declined to purchase: too much work...

[billybob]

You will have other chances in time...

Good decision IMLO

[billybob]

Keep Chorus on your radar, well worth it and, can usually be had for much less than a II.

[moray james]

While I have a personal preference for Bob's tweeter diaphragms you can purchase Klipsch factory titanium diaphragms from Simply Speakers they are exceptional people to deal with, problem solved.

 

 

 

This is nothing like the process in a K77. The diaphragm screws into the back of the horn. All you do is remove the leads and unscrew the screws and replace.

 

Thank you, fellas   That is some good information -YAY-  no soldering!!!

 

Just for future reference, are the KLF-30 high and mid freq. diaphragms as easy to replace as the Chorus?

 

 

 

Are those Chorus the ones in KC I went and looked at a pair yesterday with blown tweets and bad cabs

 

Yes, Rick.  I am going to pick them up this evening.  Gonna sand em' babies down, replace the diaphragms and possibly new cloth.  *bingo* 

They are the rxact sam driver/diaphragms different mid horn same tweeter horn. If you have a friend who is good with an electronics soldering station and some solder have him solder all your spade connectors to the lead wires and re flow the joints on the xover Its a good time to do so the crimps are less than great to begin with as there is so little metal in the connectors the crimp has limited strength and solder joint will sound much better. good luck have fun and enjoy.

My opinion the KLF20/30 has a better mid horn. Opinions will vary but if you have KLF with silid baffles and you install some basic but thoughtful brace work I would rather have a KLF30 over a Chorus ll caveat with dynamat on the horns and diffractor's in the mouths. What you will like I can't say.

Edited August 29, 2015 by moray james