Pete Fowler Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Hi All - I recently noticed the squawker in one of my H2's was down in output below 2kHz - turns out the voice coil DCR is up to 28ohms. It still plays but it's down 7-8dB. I can't find any source for a replacement. Any suggestions? Many thanks, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 @Pete Fowler I would email klipsch parts .. link ▶️ submit your request. or @JEM Performance jemperformanceaudio.com Klipsch Online Order Support For assistance with orders placed on Klipsch.com (United States only): Call 1-800-554-7724 or submit your request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Crites Speakers for fast service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcn3 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 as mentioned above, critesspeakers.com is a long time, respected supplier of parts. also jemperformanceaudio.com is a supplier of official klipsch parts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, jcn3 said: as mentioned above, critesspeakers.com is a long time, respected supplier of parts. also jemperformanceaudio.com is a supplier of official klipsch parts. I believe Crites no longer sells these and JEM only sells capacitors as far as I know. A quick search on the web shows they are no longer in stock with the exception of our friends over at ZXPC-- A few options; buy new from above find used plenty out there, move to titanium drivers or switch it up and get the new tractrix horn like in the Heresy IV and go with the A55-G 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcn3 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 5 minutes ago, jjptkd said: I believe Crites no longer sells these and JEM only sells capacitors as far as I know. A quick search on the web shows they are no longer in stock with the exception of our friends over at ZXPC-- it is true that i couldn't find any diaphram info on the crites website. i also couldn't say what jim and jem has. can't hurt to give them a call -- they both tend to provide good advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, jcn3 said: it is true that i couldn't find any diaphram info on the crites website. i also couldn't say what jim and jem has. can't hurt to give them a call -- they both tend to provide good advice. Crites is not an authorized klipsch dealer , these parts are only Manufactured by klipsch , and there are no aftermarkets of these diaphragms - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, jjptkd said: they are no longer in stock with the exception of our friends over at ZXPC-- 12 hours ago, Pete Fowler said: Hi All - I recently noticed the squawker in one of my H2's was down in output below 2kHz - turns out the voice coil DCR is up to 28ohms. It still plays but it's down 7-8dB. I can't find any source for a replacement. Any suggestions? Many thanks, Pete Tx @jjptkd , 2 left http://www.zxpc.us/product-p/331730450862.htm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fowler Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 Thanks Randy - I just assumed they no longer made replacement parts for 35 year old speaks. D'oh! Request submitted...🙂 Best, PeteF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fowler Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 Thanks all - I had already checked Crites Speakers, etc. and no luck. However the link Randy provided has 2 available - I'll try my luck there. This community is the BEST! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 57 minutes ago, Pete Fowler said: Thanks all - I had already checked Crites Speakers, etc. and no luck. However the link Randy provided has 2 available - I'll try my luck there. This community is the BEST! Pete I sent you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 The K53K nomenclature is actually the horn/driver combo. The driver is a K52, Hepner part. Klipsch bought the tooling when Hepner shut down. It was also used in some Cornwalls. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 3 hours ago, RandyH001 said: Tx @jjptkd , 2 left http://www.zxpc.us/product-p/331730450862.htm Quantity has now changed to 100-- this may be the new source for these diaphragms as they seemed to have dried up at our typical sources. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 50 minutes ago, jjptkd said: Quantity has now changed to 100-- this may be the new source for these diaphragms as they seemed to have dried up at our typical sources. once again - Tx Jesse - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 4 minutes ago, RandyH001 said: once again - Tx Jesse - No problem man glad to help when I can thanks for providing the link 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fowler Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 I've ordered two units from LASE - will update this thread once they arrive. I'm curious to compare my original set to these since the site doesn't claim they are OEM or Klipsch parts. Fortunately I still have one working original to use as a baseline. On a different topic - I've ported my H2's and replaced the K24's with Dayton PA310-8's (inspired by this thread - ) Would it be interesting to share the xover mods, etc. I needed to make those woofers work in the H2's? Thanks again to all! Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 https://www.simplyspeakers.com/klipsch-replacement-speaker-diaphragm-127120.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 14 minutes ago, Crankysoldermeister said: https://www.simplyspeakers.com/klipsch-replacement-speaker-diaphragm-127120.html These have been out of stock for quite some time now not sure if they will ever come back someone could email them I suppose. Part Number: KLP-127120 Availability: 0 Out of Stock 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fowler Posted January 9, 2022 Author Share Posted January 9, 2022 A quick update as promised - I ordered from zxpc (LASE) on Dec. 17th - and...nuttin'. The order is still 'Processing'. Tried two emails and a phone call - no response. Since they're a small company I'm thinking the covid spike may have impacted them. I will give them another week... PeteF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fowler Posted January 18, 2022 Author Share Posted January 18, 2022 Last update - LASE was out of stock (web store wasn't current). I have not found new/NOS K53 diaphragms anywhere. Fortunately one of the forum folk has parted with a used pair so I'm good to go. Cheers, Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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