michaelwjones Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 I bought a pair of Forte IVs 2 months ago to tide me over until I find my 'horns and this is what the grills look like today. Yes, new in the box A stock in a climate controlled listening room. Anyone else having issues with their Forte IV grills puckering? Just curious. I thought I read something, somewhere about this, but can't locate it today. Interestingly, if you go to the Klipsch website, in a photograph towards to bottom in the Forte IV section, the grill in the black ash speaker looks (to me) to be sagging into the speaker cutouts. $5K retail speakers shouldn't do this. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 you need new gtilles- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Mumps should only be in the mid horn, not on the grilles. Sorry this happened to yours, but klipsch is great about taking care of such issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnc1 Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) Quote I just purchase a set of new Forte III's on sale (distressed oak, lambswool linen grills) (love-em so far!). Don't know if your grills are lambswool, but there's an instruction card that states "...remove the grills from the speaker and simply dampen the grill cloth with water from a spray bottle. This will restore the cloth to its original tension. The material may be more sensitive in dryer environments, requiring more maintenance". (I'd use a very fin mister bottle, those grille supports are not "waterproof"). How do those sheep keep from shrinking up out in the rain... Edited February 13, 2022 by carnc1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 When I went to demo the Cornwall IV at a local dealer the grills looked like that too. I told the salesman... I guess kids have been messing with these? He said no, they come like that for a retro look. What!? I tried not to laugh. I ended up buying my pair from Cory at Paducah and the grills are perfect so far. So it looks like this happens on occasion, so definitely inform your dealer or Klipsch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big1daddy Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 My Forte IVs are both nice and tight. IMG_2462.HEIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthTexas5850 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Hello, has Klipsch replaces the grills? Any interest in parting with the damaged ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi1076 Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Same issue with one, it arrived that way. I believe there is somewhat of quality control or process issue with these grilles. I contacted Klipsch Heritage Team, we'll see if they stand behind their product. On the other hand, they sound fantastic in my listening room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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