jhoweaa Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I have a pair of Forte 1's that I purchased many years ago. One of the passive radiators was severely damaged by our cat. I've been trying to find a replacement for years and it seems nearly impossible to find KD-13s. Is it possible to use something like a KD-12 instead? Thanks! Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 35 minutes ago, jhoweaa said: I have a pair of Forte 1's that I purchased many years ago. One of the passive radiators was severely damaged by our cat. I've been trying to find a replacement for years and it seems nearly impossible to find KD-13s. Is it possible to use something like a KD-12 instead? Thanks! Jim Jim , I would inquire with Klipsch Parts , they may sell the original part you're looking for , Call Klipsch Parts or send an email or click any of These 2 links : submit your request. https://support.klipsch.com/hc/en-us/requests/new CUSTOMER SUPPORT /9 AM -4 PM EST. Klipsch Online Order Support For assistance with orders placed on Klipsch.com (United States only): Call 1-800-554-7724 or submit your request. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Welcome to the Forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 5 hours ago, jhoweaa said: I have a pair of Forte 1's that I purchased many years ago. One of the passive radiators was severely damaged by our cat. I've been trying to find a replacement for years and it seems nearly impossible to find KD-13s. Is it possible to use something like a KD-12 instead? Thanks! Jim You can get the passive radiator reconed by Midwest Speakers, Simply Speakers, or The Speaker Exchange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 klipsch does not have passives for forte1's or cosmetically correct ones for forte2/chorus2. they have stated numerous times they dont carry most parts for these old speakers. save yourself the 15-20+ minute hold times & 1-2 months email reply times. & the speaker repair places dont have recone kits for the forte passive with the inverted rubber surround. @jhoweaa your best bet is to keep searching for a used KD13, they do pop up occasionally on ebay etc. or, depending on how bad the damage is, you can attempt to repair yours, not hard to do if the rip/tear isnt too big or missing material, wont look pretty but will be functional until you can find a replacement. & try posting a wanted ad in the garage sale section. best of luck locating one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbanville Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 I recently found a pair of these KD-13's that appear to be in excellent condition. Any idea what they're worth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 23 hours ago, Jbanville said: I recently found a pair of these KD-13's that appear to be in excellent condition. Any idea what they're worth? Welcome to the Forum -------75-100$ a piece ---- please post the pictures , what is your Location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 23 hours ago, Jbanville said: I recently found a pair of these KD-13's that appear to be in excellent condition. Any idea what they're worth? you can post these KD-13 passive woofers on the Garage Sale section of the Forum - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 On 11/26/2021 at 10:45 AM, jhoweaa said: it seems nearly impossible to find KD-13s. Is it possible to use something like a KD-12 instead? Thanks! Jim Since they appear to be physically the same but with a different part number my guess is that they're weighted differently. If you can weigh them both and the kd-12 is the lighter of the two then easy enough to add the weight you need to even them out, If they are heavier you may need to try and remove the weights and swap them out, If the weight is close and you find a pair you could just swap both passives out, I really doubt the tuning would be significantly off if they close in weight but either way I'd try and keep both speakers the same whatever you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhoweaa Posted December 24, 2021 Author Share Posted December 24, 2021 I contacted Speaker Exchange to discuss a repair and they told me that they contacted Klipsch and there was 1 KD-13 remaining and would I like it. I said yes. I received it a few days ago. I believe it is a KD-13-K and it looks different than my originals, but I guess I'm not surprised since my Forte speakers are probably a very early model manufactured in January 1987. It's too bad they couldn't find 2 speakers so that they would match. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, jhoweaa said: I contacted Speaker Exchange to discuss a repair and they told me that they contacted Klipsch and there was 1 KD-13 remaining and would I like it. I said yes. I received it a few days ago. I believe it is a KD-13-K and it looks different than my originals, but I guess I'm not surprised since my Forte speakers are probably a very early model manufactured in January 1987. It's too bad they couldn't find 2 speakers so that they would match. @jhoweaa as you see KLIPSCH is the only source for the KD-13 Please ask Speaker Exchange to create a Back-order order in their klipsch ordering system or place a back-order directly with Klipsch for a 2nd KD-13-K - A back-order is the only way , to get ahead of the waiting list since other customers who will also be ordering KD-13-K . -whenever the item will be back in Stock in the klipsch Warehouse , you would be contacted . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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