Dave A Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Anyone have some KD-15's around I am looking for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolve2525 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 FYI you can order these from Klipsch directly, 90 bucks/pair. There's a thread in the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 Last time I ordered one which was three weeks ago it was $76 plus shipping for one and ran right at $87 dollars total. If you have information that tells me where to buy two for $90 I need to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolve2525 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolve2525 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Maybe try with the parts number that Monkeybuddy used? I was actually going to buy a pair for the price he mentioned, but I haven't contacted Klipsch. Perhaps the price changed? Anyhow, hopefully you snag some for a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 Thanks and I will check for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolve2525 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Yeah, let us know. I tried calling Klipsch the other day, but their system was down for maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolve2525 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I just got off the phone with Klipsch, before seeing your post. Yeah, same price quite here. Oh well! I'd like to hear how the recone goes for you. Goodluck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 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. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 Sorry I don't have that capability. All I can do is put things in mono and play one after the other and make a subjective observation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 " 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. " When I get my rebuild kit in if you are serious I will save the old surround as best as I can for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 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. 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.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 I did the same with one a cat used as a pincushion. It was unsightly but worked just fine then and still is. Black speaker cement worked like a charm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 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. " 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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