Smokinone Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) I just bought a pair of KLF-20 speakers in the light oak. A little beat up but they'll kinda be tucked away. I would like to know what the original feet look like, or if I do have the original feet and caps, and/or what can be done to change them out. I have only 7 of the 8 caps if they are the originals. The speakers will be on tile flooring so I want something that won't crack or chip that and will be OK as far as vibration etc. Also considering the Bob Crites rebuild crossover and the titanium diaphragm's if they are available. I contacted Bob today and waiting for a response on those. Does anyone know off hand if the crossover rebuild kit makes any changes to values? Thanks Tim Edited April 25, 2018 by Smokinone additional pics 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Bob's xovers will be the same values, just better parts.Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWL Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 .....and yeah, they will most likely sound better than what's in there now.Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 If you order crossovers or crossover parts from Bob, be sure to order a pair of his titanium tweeter diaphragms. For $54, one of the best upgrades you can do. This way you are already paying for shipping on the other stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted April 27, 2018 Moderators Share Posted April 27, 2018 Welcome, those look great On 4/25/2018 at 6:22 PM, Smokinone said: I have only 7 of the 8 caps if they are the originals. I don't know if that's original or not, but one of those little round felt pads would work I would think, the kind like you can put on the bottom of chair legs, they come in many different sizes with one side being sticky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokinone Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share Posted April 27, 2018 2 hours ago, dtel said: Welcome, those look great I don't know if that's original or not, but one of those little round felt pads would work I would think, the kind like you can put on the bottom of chair legs, they come in many different sizes with one side being sticky. That's a good idea. I have come to the conclusion that they are the originals, minus the spike feet that came with them as well. I'll go over to the home depot with one of the caps and see if I can find something, or maybe some kind of threaded foot that would screw into the threaded studs that are exposed when the caps are removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvndoom Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 That's a nice score! Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzannucci Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Very nice. I believe that the spikes are just 1/4"x20 that fit in those feet. I just ground points on cut threaded rod for my rug. Since you are on tile, some other type or at least those circular bases for spikes would be in order to use to level the speakers correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokinone Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share Posted April 27, 2018 6 hours ago, pzannucci said: Very nice. I believe that the spikes are just 1/4"x20 that fit in those feet. I just ground points on cut threaded rod for my rug. Since you are on tile, some other type or at least those circular bases for spikes would be in order to use to level the speakers correctly. That's good information. I was wondering what the thread was and that sounds like the route I may go...some threaded feet with large pads, or at least larger than the threaded stud. Thanks much for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadBlue Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 17 hours ago, pzannucci said: Very nice. I believe that the spikes are just 1/4"x20 that fit in those feet. I just ground points on cut threaded rod for my rug. Since you are on tile, some other type or at least those circular bases for spikes would be in order to use to level the speakers correctly. try this https://www.amazon.ca/4-20-DIAMETER-FELT-LEVELERS-PIECES/dp/B00O66SWPO/ref=pd_sim_196_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=DD0RW3ZYS867SPNBY9GV or something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokinone Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 3 hours ago, RadBlue said: try this https://www.amazon.ca/4-20-DIAMETER-FELT-LEVELERS-PIECES/dp/B00O66SWPO/ref=pd_sim_196_4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=DD0RW3ZYS867SPNBY9GV or something similar. Excellent. I ordered some very similar. I'll post some pics when I get them installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzannucci Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I was going to say just go to Home Depot or Lowes and get 8 bolts to verify that they fit well in your feet. Put some felt on the heads (Walmart), and you are out of it for $2 along with being sure they can hold the weight. Plastic feet with bass vibration and close to 100 lb load may not last that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokinone Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 This is what I went with. We'll see how it goes. The price range on these is all over, but they all appear to be the same feet. Supposed to go 100lbs each so the weight is covered, as far as durability, that will have to be determined in time. https://www.amazon.com/Huayueyun-Furniture-Levelers-Adjusting-Threaded/dp/B077PN5ZD2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokinone Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 Was able to get in touch with Mr Crites today and got the tweeter diaphragm's and the crossover repair kit ordered. Nice guy, we had a nice conversation on speakers and steps to get everything put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokinone Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 Well, thought I'd do an update. Mr Crites shipped the crossover rebuild kit and titanium diaphragms Monday, I received them on Wednesday and went to work. I was able to just pull the upper woofer and the tweeter to do the work. I removed the crossovers from the cabinet, removed the old caps, cleaned off the old hot glue and installed the new caps from Bob. Not pretty but will do the job. I applied hot glue to the newly installed caps. I didn't get any pictures of the tweeter change out but it is pretty straight forward and illustrated at Bob's site. I installed the 1/4 x 20 felt feet. That worked out great as well. I can now slide the speakers around much easier. They seem to be very sturdy, and provide some adjustment for uneven flooring. I also changed out the Monster XP wire I was feeding the speakers with, and went with 12ga. KORD SPEAKER KABLE by KNUKONCEPTZ. I also put gold plated spade type lugs at the speaker terminals instead of the banana type plugs. I cut the new speaker cables to the exact same length on each channel. While I was not too impressed initially with the KLF-20's, I now have a better appreciation for them. The Mexican caps that were pulled were all within specs, but evidently were not doing the job as it sounds like a new set of speakers compared to what I brought home. The highs are clearer now and that is due to the titanium diaphragm's I'm sure, but I also suspect the new caps help as well. I have also gained in the bass department. I am now ready to sell the RF3 II's me thinks. Thanks for all the help and comments I received here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted May 3, 2018 Moderators Share Posted May 3, 2018 Looking good, your good for 20 years, then start thinking about new caps again, but you have plenty time. Glad your liking them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzannucci Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 13 hours ago, dtel said: Looking good, your good for 20 years, then start thinking about new caps again, but you have plenty time. Glad your liking them. For sure. I wish I could find a pair of 30s or 20s that were in that shape. I have too many speakers but they would not be passed up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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