DavidinNC Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Hello, I recently purchased a pair of KG4’s. I get them home and the second day one speaker starts buzzing. I look at them and see separation in the surrounds. is there any way to repair them? I haven’t seen much hope for that. Does Klipsch make replacements? What is the best path for this? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Clean the area with a soap/watered damp cloth, let it completely dry. Apply a little shoe goo to the area carefully avoiding the curved surround with a toothpick until its sealed, let it cure at least 24 hours. A few thin coats is better than a one thick bead, removing the woofer(s) before repair will be easiest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Surround repair kits are available ... see https://www.simplyspeakers.com/klipsch-speaker-rubber-edge-repair-kit-rsk-803.html . Double check it before you buy ... just did a "general" search. Or, used ones on aBay at about $50 each. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDY K Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 (edited) Not sure if the op is still here but here considering the 2019 post but here is another source for those who might stumble on this thread like I did before becoming a member here. Rated at 75 vs the original 100 watts https://www.midwestspeakerrepair.com/shop/home-audio/woofers/klipsch-1/mw-audio-mw-5082-8-woofer/?attribute_pa_select=27-8ohms Edited August 2, 2020 by INDY K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 On 10/7/2019 at 9:03 PM, jason str said: Clean the area with a soap/watered damp cloth, let it completely dry. Apply a little shoe goo to the area carefully avoiding the curved surround with a toothpick until its sealed, let it cure at least 24 hours. A fe On 10/7/2019 at 8:34 PM, DavidinNC said: Hello, I recently purchased a pair of KG4’s. I get them home and the second day one speaker starts buzzing. I look at them and see separation in the surrounds. is there any way to repair them? I haven’t seen much hope for that. Does Klipsch make replacements? What is the best path for this? Thanks! w thin coats is better than a one thick bead, removing the woofer(s) before repair will be easiest. first thing to do is remove the woofer -------see if there are any separations in the rubber edges --------if there is , the part must be replaced ( rubber edge )-as per @Emile , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 On 10/7/2019 at 9:06 PM, Emile said: Surround repair kits are available ... see https://www.simplyspeakers.com/klipsch-speaker-rubber-edge-repair-kit-rsk-803.html . Double check it before you buy ... just did a "general" search. Or, used ones on aBay at about $50 each. great solution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 On 10/7/2019 at 9:03 PM, jason str said: Clean the area with a soap/watered damp cloth, let it completely dry. Apply a little shoe goo to the area carefully avoiding the curved surround with a toothpick until its sealed, let it cure at least 24 hours. A few thin coats is better than a one thick bead, removing the woofer(s) before repair will be easiest. Jason ---what are you repairing with the shoe goo--------will it glue on , seal on-------------and wouldn't glue be just as good - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted August 4, 2020 Share Posted August 4, 2020 53 minutes ago, RandyH000 said: Jason ---what are you repairing with the shoe goo--------will it glue on , seal on-------------and wouldn't glue be just as good - As long as the repair is along the seam and not on the surround shoe goo is an acceptable long lasting repair. If the rubber surround has hardened and no longer flexible it will need to be replaced with a new one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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