dtr20 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 So I picked up a KLF-C7. Like most of the KLF speakers, this C7 had a loose back panel. I already pealed off the back panel, scarped the old glue, and used liquid nail to reseal it. The previous owner had some metal screw feat underneath the speaker to prop it up at an angle. I am not sure if this was original, or if this was something that he did himself. The screw holes have a metal thread sleeve inside the hole. Since this is a sealed speaker and not a ported, should I be concerned about this? Should I try to seal it? If so, how? I was thinking about using caulking. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 See if you detect an air leak, if not leave it alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) the threaded inserts were used to tilt the speaker and came with the speaker when new. Installation of the KLF-C7 Feet The KLF-C7 is supplied with a pair of adjustable feet to angle the speaker up or down depending on placement. Aim the speaker directly at listening height. If the KLF-C7 does not need to be angled, cover the threaded inserts on the bottom of the cabinet with the self-stick rubber pads supplied. The Adjustable Foot Kit Contains: 2–Threaded Spikes (one end pointed, the other blunt) 2–Jam Nuts 2–Vinyl Caps 4–Self-Stick Rubber Feet For Low Placement, angle the KLF-C7 upward by screwing the two threaded rods into the inserts at the front edge of the cabinet. For High Placement, angle the KLF-C7 down by screwing the two threaded rods into the inserts at the rear edge of the cabinet Edited April 14, 2016 by T2K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teaman Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) I doubt highly that a screw hole will affect the sound. I wouldn't suggest caulk, maybe some wood filler or something. When it hardens you can use a marker to touch it up. Edited April 14, 2016 by teaman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolve2525 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I would fill the holes, if it's a sealed speaker. Some simple glue as mentioned would be fine and reversible. My KV4 was missing the feet also, and I filled them with short screws to prevent air leaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I very much doubt that the screw holes go all the way through the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) I very much doubt that the screw holes go all the way through the wood. They do. The screws are like 2 inches long so you can adjust it to the angle you want Edited April 14, 2016 by dtr20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I very much doubt that the screw holes go all the way through the wood. They do. The screws are like 2 inches long so you can adjust it to the angle you want That is surprising. So, if you took a long narrow screwdriver for instance and pushed it into the hole it would pass straight through the wood and into the cabinet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted April 14, 2016 Author Share Posted April 14, 2016 Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Well, I have just checked my C-7 and it too goes straight into the cabinet. Didn't expect that. The C-7 is and has been a great center channel for the last 14 years or more that I have had it. No complaints as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 The RC-7 is the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 I very much doubt that the screw holes go all the way through the wood. They do. The screws are like 2 inches long so you can adjust it to the angle you want How about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Get a gallon of liquid rubber and, with the speaker laying flat on its top, slowly pour the gallon of liquid rubber into each of the holes. You shouldn't have any further problems. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 (edited) Or, you could use these. About any decent hardware store will have them. Edited April 14, 2016 by T2K 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 My KLF-C7 had threaded holes and I could never tell they mattered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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