Foxman Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I’d really like to buys some speaker grill magnets Like what Klipsch is using on the Forte 3. does anyone know where I can get them or how to contact Klipsch about buying some from them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glens Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Any hardware store ought to have those little "rare earth" magnets on the shelf. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 >These< work great 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxman Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 Thanks guys, I’ll get those parts express ones for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 57 minutes ago, Foxman said: Thanks guys, I’ll get those parts express ones for sure. Or you could PM me an address and I'll just send you some, I have a bunch. These are the powerful rare earth magnets. How many do you need? -Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 You make it sound so tempting. Do they come with the lp? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jason str Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 25 minutes ago, Randyh said: Hi Jason , How many magnets would you use for a CW grille frame (8 or 10 )and how many for a Heresy ( 6 ) Used them on custom sub grilles. Not sure about the stock frames, they may not be thick enough to drill into and countersink but i suppose you could drill the baffle magnet flush and epoxy the other to the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glens Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 I wouldn't use magnet-to-magnet as you'd hardly get two half the size in that link apart unless you put something more substantial than grille cloth between them. Rather, do as they did (with three each side, I think [I'll check in a bit and edit the post if different]) on my Forte IIIs, with the magnet set into the grille frame, and a screw head protruding from the baffle. Even so, I emplaced a tab of Scotch Super 33 over each magnet... Them suckers are wicked strong! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxman Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 1 hour ago, glens said: I wouldn't use magnet-to-magnet as you'd hardly get two half the size in that link apart unless you put something more substantial than grille cloth between them. Rather, do as they did (with three each side, I think [I'll check in a bit and edit the post if different]) on my Forte IIIs, with the magnet set into the grille frame, and a screw head protruding from the baffle. Even so, I emplaced a tab of Scotch Super 33 over each magnet... Them suckers are wicked strong! I thought the screw was holding the magnet. Maybe it is just a screw and the magnet is in the grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jason str Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 8 minutes ago, Randyh said: yes , correct Jason --- the Forte grilles might be thicker framed , than CW 1 - h1 maconite boards , no oroblem , we'll go thinner in the grille - The magnets are very strong, as for how many it would depend on the sturdiness and weight of the frame itself. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Put grilles on my KPT-904's ... but used plywood which bend ... velcro tape does not hold the grilles ... had to use "nails." Make sure the frame is straight before trying magnets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glens Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 On 3/2/2020 at 8:36 AM, Foxman said: I thought the screw was holding the magnet. Maybe it is just a screw and the magnet is in the grill. I haven't performed any dissection. On my F-iii it appears as though the in-frame magnet merely clings to the screw head protruding from the baffle. But in this case the magnets only have to hold the grille snug to the baffle. The grille is otherwise held in place at its perimeter by the cabinet edges. If you need to support the grille laterally / vertically as well, you may need magnet-to-magnet. But I'm not sure how you'd reliably get them apart again other than by sliding the grille off. I'd think you'd need something other that adhesive to mount the magnets, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 Yes, those magnets recommended by @jason str work good. I drill a snug recess with a forstner bit, add some epoxy and then press fit the magnet into the bore. As @glens mentioned above, a screw head as the mate will be strong enough. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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