ProMedia Need to replace subwoofer drivers

[m00n]

Hi all... 

My Promedia setup is OLD!  Back when they first came out.  The foam around subwoofer drivers has started to crumble away.  So, I'd like to replace the drivers.   Are there recommendations on which drivers to replace them with?  Stock?  Or is there something better than stock?  Also, what size exactly are those drivers?  They look like they are 6"?

[billybob]

Yes, still kicking!

Thinking they are 6 inch also.

Maybe @001 can find you some.

[m00n]

Still kicking... Me or my Promedia speakers?  😁 It's been a long Long LONG time since I've been here.  Gawd.. Probably over 10 years easy. 

[billybob]

Just now, m00n said:

Still kicking... Me or my Promedia speakers?  😁 It's been a long Long LONG time since I've been here.  Gawd.. Probably over 10 years easy. 

Lol, yes, you were missed!

[OO1]

41 minutes ago, m00n said:

Hi all... 

My Promedia setup is OLD!  Back when they first came out.  The foam around subwoofer drivers has started to crumble away.  So, I'd like to replace the drivers.   Are there recommendations on which drivers to replace them with?  Stock?  Or is there something better than stock?  Also, what size exactly are those drivers?  They look like they are 6"?

there's an open box  Promedia 2.1   for 60$ --Best offer is around 45$  , plus shipping 20$ , that's pretty good  the woofer alone is 35$

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/304271347162?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160811114145%26meid%3Dd0f0082ff6b74918bc6bcf2d0d34a08d%26pid%3D100667%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D165315827558%26itm%3D304271347162%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2334524%26brand%3DKlipsch&_trksid=p2334524.c100667.m2042

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275150299220?epid=26046967439&hash=item40103c6054:g:lxUAAOSwCaJh-aXl&autorefresh=true

 

 

[m00n]

What about upgrade option though?  Are there recommended upgrade drivers?  I was looking at options over at Parts express.  This is the only driver that came up when filtering for 6" Subwoofer driver.

https://www.parts-express.com/speaker-components/hi-fi-woofers-subwoofers-midranges-tweeters/subwoofer-drivers/nominaldiameter/6

 

I have to think there are other options besides this one single driver. 

 

[RRR]

For there to be a upgrade path we would need information that's unavailable from Klipsch, I suggest you try to find a used one or Klipsch parts for a replacement.

 

Think it's 6 1/2"

[billybob]

6 minutes ago, jason str said:

Think it's 6 1/2"

Think that's right...

[OO1]

there  are 2 woofers   non THX and  Promedia 2.1  THX 

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/363302636962?hash=item5496864da2:g:QYoAAOSwslBgAGvA

 

 

[m00n]

I guess the one thing I worry about with used is... Just how used/how old are they?  They might look new, but could be 12 years old and the foam on those may have started to deteriorate as well.  Can these bought brand new?

[OO1]

https://www.klipsch.com/products/klipsch-promedia-2-1-thx-certified-computer-speaker

[m00n]

Hey 001... I meant just the driver.  Hate to toss out a perfectly working unit (other than woofer drivers).   
I don't know if this is true or not, but, I've heard that the new Promedia's don't sound as good as the original ones.  Have you heard this before?  

I dunno... Maybe I should just buy a new set... The set I have is actually the 4.1 set. I don't need the extra two speakers anyway. Never really did. 

 

[OO1]

13 minutes ago, m00n said:

Hey 001... I meant just the driver. 

 

try to open up your Sub  so we can compare the woofers , there are 2 different woofers   --the 1st should be  THX  , and the 2nd  is non THX

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/363302636962?hash=item5496864da2:g:QYoAAOSwslBgAGvA

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/304271347162?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160811114145%26meid%3Dd0f0082ff6b74918bc6bcf2d0d34a08d%26pid%3D100667%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D165315827558%26itm%3D304271347162%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2334524%26brand%3DKlipsch&_trksid=p2334524.c100667.m2042

[m00n]

I can but I DO know that this is the original THX Promedia 4.1 version from way back.  

[wuzzzer]

4 hours ago, m00n said:

Still kicking... Me or my Promedia speakers?  😁 It's been a long Long LONG time since I've been here.  Gawd.. Probably over 10 years easy. 

 

Nice to see you back!

[RRR]

14 hours ago, m00n said:

I can but I DO know that this is the original THX Promedia 4.1 version from way back.  

Had the same set, don't know where it went either.

Like socks in the wash it just vanished.

[m00n]

1 hour ago, jason str said:

Had the same set, don't know where it went either.

Like socks in the wash it just vanished.

LOL... How do you loose a 4.1 pro media set?  The wires are 5 miles long, are unruly and make a mess.  Should be easy to find. 😁

[RRR]

17 minutes ago, m00n said:

LOL... How do you loose a 4.1 pro media set?  The wires are 5 miles long, are unruly and make a mess.  Should be easy to find. 😁

Put in storage never to return. Likely one of my kids or their friends found them interesting.

[Mr gee]

Hello everyone  it seem that many of us  would like to know the replacement driver for our bass box please  inform If there's  a replacement size and where to find them . Because use my be good but most likely will  break also.  Thank you. 

[Workaholic]

I know this is an old post, but I am having the same issue as others.  Subwoofer is toast.  The spec's on Klipsch website says it's a 6.5" speaker.  Has anyone ever tried to remove the speaker from the enclosure?  I tried taking the grill off and it didn't budge.