DizRotus Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 The attached photo was stolen from Google to illustrate the type of metal grilles I’m looking to buy to use with a pair of HIPs I’m refurbishing. I’m aware of the typical waffle grilles available from PartsExpress (PE), Amazon, etc., but I want the look of the Klipsch expanded metal grilles. Please PM me if you have a pair to sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 I've always said those grills look like the metal grating of a wrought iron patio chair. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 5 hours ago, Mighty Favog said: I've always said those grills look like the metal grating of a wrought iron patio chair. sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Frzninvt Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 There was a guy selling a pair of those on eBay last week with the board and everything to mount them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted January 31, 2020 Author Share Posted January 31, 2020 11 hours ago, Mighty Favog said: I've always said those grills look like the metal grating of a wrought iron patio chair. Indeed they do. Do you think she’d notice a couple holes? The generic waffle grilles look and work fine, but I like the Klipsch look of the expanded metal. They provide physical protection with minimal acoustic or visual obstruction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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longdrive03 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 DizRotus, I am still deciding what to do with the pair of HIP's. If I don't keep them intact I'll be glad to sell these to you. They are metal grills with wood frames. So far I've removed all components and sanded the black paint off cabinets and filled in the handle hole on top. I'm thinking about filing in the front vent and make them super Heresys ala Claude with vent on back and new veneer. Also thinking about parting out the components and using empty cabinets with other Heresy parts I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PrestonTom Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 You can find this material with a google search. Search for "expanded metal" do not search for mesh or perforated (they are different products). It should not be too difficult to cut depending on what you have access to. However for the the "molded" version (not the flat version) shown in one of the above photos it can become fairly involved and beyond most garage projects (especially if it is a thick material). You will need to find out the thickness or gauge of the material and what it is made out of (I assume steel, but I do not know). Good luck, -Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Expanded+Metal+Sheet+Flattened&ref=nb_sb_noss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdrive03 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Diz Here is a pic of the grills. Should know soon if I'm parting them out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DizRotus Posted February 15, 2020 Author Share Posted February 15, 2020 42 minutes ago, longdrive03 said: Diz Here is a pic of the grills. Should know soon if I'm parting them out Thanks for the pic. Seeing the grilles out of the enclosures makes it easier to visualize and understand the differences. Apparently, the Kosher HIP grilles are flat, unlike the PE grilles, one of which is shown below, which are formed into convex domes. Rolling flat expanded metal to match the contour of the PE grilles is not something I can—or want to—do. It was mentioned above that the expanded metal grilles are more open than the PE waffle grilles, therefore, the waffle grilles would block and/or color the sound more than the expanded metal. At the frequencies involved, I’m certain these old ears could not tell the difference at gunpoint in a blind comparison. For me it comes down to aesthetics. I like the look of the formed PE grilles in the woofer openings with the round-over. I prefer the openness of the expanded metal. If it too was available with the contour of the PE grilles, the decision would be easy. Either version will protect the woofers. At this point each has points for and against. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdrive03 Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 here is a pic of the back of the grills. Metal is approximately 3/32" thick. Must be aluminum because magnets dont stick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted February 15, 2020 Author Share Posted February 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, longdrive03 said: Must be aluminum because magnets dont stick That’s interesting and a surprise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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