xo705cf Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Thinking of upgrading my KG 4.2s with frites diaphragms... I have heard good things about this but don’t want to completely change the sound signature of the speakers.. I also have RP280fs And do not want the same exact sound if I put in a crimes tweeter in my kgs. I love the full robust sound of the KG’s and do not want to lose that.. Looking for the opinions of those who may have done this or something similar and wondering what they thought of the results... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo705cf Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 Also I hear a lot about super heresies, Wondering if it’s possible to do something like that with the KG’s in regards to the woofers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 The Crites titanium tweeter diaphragms are a great and cheap upgrade to do. It doesn't change the sound a ton, just makes the treble a little cleaner. I recommend doing one speaker and comparing the modified speaker to the stock speaker, just so you can really hear the difference. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 the Original klipsch Ti Diaphragms do not cost more money --anything else out there is aftermarket or clones - Support klipsch Genuine Parts - -Support klipsch Jobs in Hope Arkansas and Indy - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo705cf Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 The originals are not titanium ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 -klipsch offers 2 types of Factory original diaphragms for the KG 4.2 tweeter , the K-85-K ------the 2nd option is a Titanium diaphragm , made by Klipsch - all other parts sold online , are aftermarket parts that are copies or clones - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo705cf Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 10 hours ago, RandyH000 said: -klipsch offers 2 types of Factory original diaphragms for the KG 4.2 tweeter , the K-85-K ------the 2nd option is a Titanium diaphragm , made by Klipsch - all other parts sold online , are aftermarket parts that are copies or clones - Where do I go to find these on the website? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 3 hours ago, xo705cf said: Where do I go to find these on the website? thanks You can buy these parts from the -klipsch parts dept ---the KG -4.2 Tweeter comes with Ferro-Fluid ----you would ask for the titanium diaphragm and the leads and the voice coil are what sets apart a Genuine Factory part from an aftermarket lower quality part , and better , the klipsch Ti diaphragms pricing may surprise you - - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 11 hours ago, xo705cf said: Where do I go to find these on the website? thanks Simply Speakers are authorized to sell Klipsch Factory Parts https://www.simplyspeakers.com/ Michael Crites sells custom made replacement parts (Michael's dad Bob just passed away) https://critesspeakers.com/klipsch_tweeters.html I have replaced about nine sets of ti tweeter diaphragms and about 5 sets of ti mid diaphragms (the ti mid is only available from Klipsch via Simply Speakers). In all the tweeter ti sets I had two Klipsch ti tweeter diaphragms go bad but I have had no Crites parts go bad. I prefer the build of the Crites part Bob was a real stickler for quality. Just so you know. Bob was working on finding a supplier for the Klipsch ti mid diaphragm but could not find one that was good enough. He could have sold what ever was available but he would not. So don't let anyone suggest to you that the Crites ti tweeter is a cheap clone or copy it is (to me) the best option available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo705cf Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 4 hours ago, moray james said: Simply Speakers are authorized to sell Klipsch Factory Parts https://www.simplyspeakers.com/ Michael Crites sells custom made replacement parts (Michael's dad Bob just passed away) https://critesspeakers.com/klipsch_tweeters.html I have replaced about nine sets of ti tweeter diaphragms and about 5 sets of ti mid diaphragms (the ti mid is only available from Klipsch via Simply Speakers). In all the tweeter ti sets I had two Klipsch ti tweeter diaphragms go bad but I have had no Crites parts go bad. I prefer the build of the Crites part Bob was a real stickler for quality. Just so you know. Bob was working on finding a supplier for the Klipsch ti mid diaphragm but could not find one that was good enough. He could have sold what ever was available but he would not. So don't let anyone suggest to you that the Crites ti tweeter is a cheap clone or copy it is (to me) the best option available. Thanks Moray, Do you recommend changing the caps or should I try the to diaphragms first and wait on that...? If so what caps do you recommend, the ones from crrites or some other aftermarket product? Which upgrade in your opinion is going to be the most noticeable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo705cf Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 Well based on the overwhelming response I’m going to guess the super KG is a No go... lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 It is a decent enough speaker as is. Enjoy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo705cf Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 Thanks Billy Bob I’m actually just kind of joking around in regards to not getting a response, I get plenty of good responses and information around the site as is... However people would also say the heresy is good as it is yet there is a super... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo705cf Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 7 minutes ago, billybob said: It is a decent enough speaker as is. Enjoy... Actually their so decent that I’m thinking about parting ways with my 280s, I’m not sure that they’re any better than the KG’s that I’ve had for almost 30 years, Not that the 280s are bad in their own right it’s just that I still love the full robust sound of the KG’s... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Stayed out of this conversation until now. There are better candidates like the Heresy, maybe some others members have modified over time, like you already know. Just like the original sound. Owned Chorus for a long while before finally being convinced to refresh the crossovers. Just me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, xo705cf said: Actually their so decent that I’m thinking about parting ways with my 280s, I’m not sure that they’re any better than the KG’s that I’ve had for almost 30 years, Not that the 280s are bad in their own right it’s just that I still love the full robust sound of the KG’s... Well that is something alright. Had the 5.5 and really enjoyed them. Cool ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo705cf Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, billybob said: Stayed out of this conversation until now. There are better candidates like the Heresy, maybe some others members have modified over time, like you already know. Just like the original sound. Owned Chorus for a long while before finally being convinced to refresh the crossovers. Just me... Sorry to drag you in lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo705cf Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 2 minutes ago, billybob said: Well that is something alright. Had the 5.5 and really enjoyed them. Cool ... If I’m mistaken aren’t you here in Florida also Titusville area? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, xo705cf said: If I’m mistaken aren’t you here in Florida also Titusville area? No on the west coast Florida approx. 50+ miles west Gainesville. Think remembering you now. Bass bins maybe... Edited February 11, 2021 by billybob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xo705cf Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 No I think you may have chimed in about the RSX seriesAt one point... I’m over in Melbourne 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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