Wkatsiotis Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 This is my first time using a forum so any reply is appreciated but I recently stumbled across a pair of chorus I’s going for $350 on Craigslist. The cabinets and grills all look perfect the only thing is that one woofer has a gash in it. I’ve found mixed opinions on whether the woofer should be replaced or if a proper reckoning kit even exists and I don’t know what to do. I want to just grab them before someone else does but I also don’t want to dig myself a hole of finding a way to get them back in shape. Any advice for a young klipsch enthusiast? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 we need a picture to see if the gash is repairable , which can be done using black cement glue and perhaps paper , if the speaker is not repairable , you're looking at 150-200$ for a replacement or a recone- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 17 minutes ago, Wkatsiotis said: I recently stumbled across a pair of chorus I’s going for $350 on Craigslist. The cabinets and grills all look perfect the only thing is that one woofer has a gash in it. Run, don't walk if they're still there 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wkatsiotis Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 I plan to go get them in the morning but do you have any recommendation on what to do with the woofers? I hate to have such amazing speakers that I can’t enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wkatsiotis Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Here’s a picture from the post, I highly doubt it’s repairable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wkatsiotis Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Would replacing just one of the woofers be noticeable in a stereo setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 31 minutes ago, Wkatsiotis said: Would replacing just one of the woofers be noticeable in a stereo setup? Likely yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wkatsiotis Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 Thank you all for the replies. So I guess my big question is are these still a good deal if I include the cost of woofer replacement? And does that take away from the speakers intended sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 40 minutes ago, Wkatsiotis said: Thank you all for the replies. So I guess my big question is are these still a good deal if I include the cost of woofer replacement? And does that take away from the speakers intended sound? If the cabinets and grills are in good shape then yes-- I have 3 extra pairs of k-48 woofers and new replacements are available from Klipsch the k-48-st 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 4 hours ago, Wkatsiotis said: Would replacing just one of the woofers be noticeable in a stereo setup? yes , and no - there were various versions of the K-48 / klipsch or Eminence , to not be noticeable in a stereo setup , you would need to match the part numbers of the defective woofer , with a used woofer , as well as the cone design - the part numbers are printed on a tag that is glued to the side of the magnet of the K-48 woofer -match it , and you should be fine - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wkatsiotis Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 2 hours ago, jjptkd said: If the cabinets and grills are in good shape then yes-- I have 3 extra pairs of k-48 woofers and new replacements are available from Klipsch the k-48-st Are they original woofers? Would you be willing to sell one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreG. Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 I would get them, i´m shure someone on the Forum will help You out with a spare. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Even if you end up buying two new woofers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Buy em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Chief bonehead Posted September 28, 2021 Klipsch Employees Share Posted September 28, 2021 On 9/25/2021 at 8:52 PM, Wkatsiotis said: I plan to go get them in the morning but do you have any recommendation on what to do with the woofers? I hate to have such amazing speakers that I can’t enjoy Buy them klipsch. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezin' Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 ^^^^^ And there you have a definitive answer. Go get 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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