Smokinone Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 This is a passive on a Forte I. It looks to have a tear in the bottom left of the surround/cone. The dust cap is pushed as well, but my concern is the tear in the lower left. I only have the one picture, but is this in the surround? It looks kinda like the area is tucked under or something. I have not physically looked at these, was looking to purchase some Forte I's but I don't know if I want to buy a close to perfect set, or do some work. Could someone kinda clarify this for me. I have contacted Klipsch on a KD-13 replacement, but have just made that request. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Welcome to the forum! Had to look hard to see what looks like a minor 1 inch or less tear that can be fixed. Some use a vacuum cleaner to suck the dust cover out. Letting other here recc. a fix on tear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokinone Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 Thanks. I have looked at some of the repair threads, but not having seen these, or passives, I was unsure if it was in the cone or surround. It's not too clear of a picture for me the way the shadow is on the picture. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 44 minutes ago, Smokinone said: This is a passive on a Forte I. It looks to have a tear in the bottom left of the surround/cone. If that is the only thing wrong with them I'd say go for it just make sure the price reflects it maybe $100 below market for replacement? They do show up on the used market from time to time as the kg-4 used a 12" passive that will work as well. For the short term a tiny bit of "Shoe Goo" on the end of a Q-tip on both sides would work just fine, make sure you allow it to dry before using the speakers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Just now, Smokinone said: I was unsure if it was in the cone or surround. It's not too clear of a picture for me the way the shadow is on the picture. Its in the surround, they are inverted rubber on this model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokinone Posted March 11, 2021 Author Share Posted March 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, jjptkd said: Its in the surround, they are inverted rubber on this model. That makes sense to me now. There are some scratches, cup stains, and chips on both. Looking at the fronts, almost appears to have different colors, like maybe a re-veneer. Might be camera, I haven't personally looked at them. Long distance. side and front of the pair. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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