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Dave A

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OK today I was quoted $76 + shipping again for this drone from Klipsch. I mentioned the price earlier in this thread and the guy said misquoted so someone got lucky or a dealer price. Since I don't want two different appearances on the drones for speakers I am selling I am going to try the Simply Speakers recone kit route. The new ones may be better but I have to tell you on another Forte where I replaced the old drone with a new one the new one sticks out like a sore thumb. You replace two of these just to look right and there goes a bunch of money.

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10 minutes ago, jason str said:

Just for a passive drone cone that price is very steep, guess they are in no hurry to sell stuff.

 

I was thinking about buying a set myself but for that price i will just make the repair to the old passive on my Chorus II.

I was hesitant at the $90 a pair price, my passives each had a tiny tear that was easily repaired and since they are on the back of the cabinets decided it wasn't needed.

 

 

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9 minutes ago, jason str said:

Just for a passive drone cone that price is very steep, guess they are in no hurry to sell stuff.

 

I was thinking about buying a set myself but for that price i will just make the repair to the old passive on my Chorus II.

Just for the heck of it I took a KG4 KD-12 drone and used it for a Forte KD-13 since they are the same size. I could not hear a difference but then my hearing is not perfect either. I am going to try the Simply Speakers route and have an original Klipsch KD-15 and a re-coned klipsch KD-15 side by side and see. I really like the idea that the kit is cheaper and looks like the heritage drones and not the new rubber tire sidewall thing. I can see where the new ones might have more extension but that differing appearance is a problem when selling speakers.

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1 minute ago, jjptkd said:

I was hesitant at the $90 a pair price, my passives each had a tiny tear that was easily repaired and since they are on the back of the cabinets decided it wasn't needed.

 

 

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My hole is on the surround, looking for a scrap of old surround material if anybody has some to spare.

 

Coffee filters work well so you don't have to waste a buck next time. :D

 

 

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1 minute ago, Dave A said:

Just for the heck of it I took a KG4 KD-12 drone and used it for a Forte KD-13 since they are the same size. I could not hear a difference but then my hearing is not perfect either. I am going to try the Simply Speakers route and have an original Klipsch KD-15 and a re-coned klipsch KD-15 side by side and see. I really like the idea that the kit is cheaper and looks like the heritage drones and not the new rubber tire sidewall thing. I can see where the new ones might have more extension but that differing appearance is a problem when selling speakers.

 

Take some before and after measurements if you can, every bit of posted information can be helpful.

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" My hole is on the surround, looking for a scrap of old surround material if anybody has some to spare.

Coffee filters work well so you don't have to waste a buck next time. :D"

 When I get my rebuild kit in if you are serious I will save the old surround as best as I can for you.

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4 minutes ago, jason str said:

 

My hole is on the surround, looking for a scrap of old surround material if anybody has some to spare.

 

Coffee filters work well so you don't have to waste a buck next time. :D

 

 

My other passive had a tear on the outer edge into the surround, did a similar repair but put glue on the top side as well and it sealed just fine and is still flexible, I haven't uploaded the pictures yet but can after awhile. 

 

Both dollars spent just fine..  :ph34r:

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11 minutes ago, Dave A said:

" My hole is on the surround, looking for a scrap of old surround material if anybody has some to spare.

Coffee filters work well so you don't have to waste a buck next time. :D"

 When I get my rebuild kit in if you are serious I will save the old surround as best as I can for you.

 

That would be most appreciated, just PM me if it works out.

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