bigal Posted March 30, 2003 Share Posted March 30, 2003 The top part of the back panel is loose on one of my 20's. Is there a way to repair this without sending the speaker out? Thanks AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted April 19, 2003 Share Posted April 19, 2003 Not being knowledgable with KLF 20's, it may be best to ask Klipsch Moderator, Trey Cannon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted April 21, 2003 Share Posted April 21, 2003 From what litle I've read on the subject I have heard the use of Liquid Nails being used to seal it back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 Why is this thread (and its duplicate) staying at the top of the forum? fini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avman Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 if they are medium oak, THERE IS NO WAY TO FIX THEM. SHIP THEM (OR AT LEAST ONE) TO AVMAN A.S.A.P.!!! hurry, they could explode at any minute!!! j/k liquid nails will do it, talk to someone at Klipsch first. p.s. anyone selling ONE med.oak klf-20!?!? avman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Trey Cannon Posted April 27, 2003 Klipsch Employees Share Posted April 27, 2003 If the KLF product was shipped by a small shipper, (ups or FedEx) they sometimes could have the front or back come loose. When this happened, we suggest removing the drivers and using liquid nails to seal the inside of the cabinet. Make sure that the part is back in its normal position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladi Posted April 28, 2003 Share Posted April 28, 2003 Yeah, why do these two topics stay on top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted April 29, 2003 Share Posted April 29, 2003 ---------------- On 4/28/2003 1:30:12 PM Vladi wrote: Yeah, why do these two topics stay on top? ---------------- Vladi, If m00n asked that question, we'd have three pages of answers by now... It's probably still at the top because of the poster, "Big Al." You do not place threads above his, and you DON'T mess with him!! fini Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the doctor Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 ---------------- On 4/27/2003 1:23:44 PM trey cannon wrote: If the KLF product was shipped by a small shipper, (ups or FedEx) they sometimes could have the front or back come loose. When this happened, we suggest removing the drivers and using liquid nails to seal the inside of the cabinet. Make sure that the part is back in its normal position. ---------------- Would this problem cause the back panel to rattle as volume is increased? I'm not sure of what model i have but they are 6 year old towers to which when i increase the volume one back panel seems to rattle loudly. When I put pressure against the back panel it subsides... also what do you mean by removing the drivers??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M6 Driver Posted May 6, 2003 Share Posted May 6, 2003 Doc, You just gingerly remove the horns and woofers from the cabinet. Don't forget to tag the internal wires so you don't mix them when buttoning up the cabinets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Man Posted May 10, 2003 Share Posted May 10, 2003 Yes, when the volume is turned up it creates more presure and the back vibrating gets loud. I would cut 3/4" by 3/4" pine strips and glue and screw them to the side of the cabinet and the back. I had to do this to a pair of KG5.5 speakers. Klipsch just hot glues these pieces together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstms92 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Hi, I'm having this exact same issue with my 30's! I knew it was the at the top of the back pannel from inspecting it, but was so unaware of how to fix it! After looking on here for a while i see mannny people have this problem with the KLF series. You all say to use liquid nail and that should fix it. So are you implying that i take off the drivers horn and tweeter, and then go in and scrape away all the old glue around the back board, and then simply apply the liquid nail all the way around the edges of the back pannel, and then slide it back into place? or is there a better method in doing this? I'm completely clueless to thsi at all and wanna make sure I do it the proper way.. Id reaallly apppreciate if anyone could take me step by step through this process! [] Thanks! Mart. Also.. I called 1-800-KLIPSCH and they're tech was almost zero help to me.. I'm sure i just had a newbie retard but i knew more about my speaker then he did. And i've only owned my 30's for about a week.. I trust you guys on here more! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Yes, you pretty much described the correct procedure. If you can get glue between the joints and then use clamps (for wood gluing) you will be even more solid. FWIW; I have always had positive experiences from Klipsch Tech Support. They even walked me through removing plastic outer rims on my K1001Ks from my KG 5.2s so I could replace the rubber surrounds. Most places would tell you to ship it to them and pay them right away. Just because someone is new or doesn't know does not make them a "Retard". No one replied to your inquiry calling you such.....[] My .02 Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnstms92 Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Thanks much, I really appreciate the tips, and i apologize for the 'retard' comment, meant no offense to anyone by it and i may have not spoken clearly to him as well. sorry for that. But thanks again for the advice. I'll try to find some clamps to hold it well in place. Just one more question, would i be able to find Liquid Nail at an ACE hardware? I have guerilla glue but hear liquid nail is the way to go. Thanks much, Marty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Trey Cannon Posted July 2, 2010 Klipsch Employees Share Posted July 2, 2010 We do have some very new guys up in the Customer service area...Most of our products are older than they are.... Try this... INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR REPAIRING LOOSE KLF FRONTS AND BACKS A: LOOSE BACK 1: Remove drivers from cabinet. 2: Lay cabinet on back with the front pointing upwards. 3: Using 80 grit sand paper lightly scuff the surface of the back along the area were it comes in contact with the sides of the cabinet. 4: Apply a bead of Liquid Nails about 1/4” or 6 mm wide over the entire area were the back and sides join. 5: Allow at least 2 hours to dry, Then install drivers. B: LOOSE FRONT 1: Remove drivers from cabinet. 2: Lay cabinet on one side. 3: On the side facing down lightly scuff the surface of the front along the area were it comes in contact with the sides of the cabinet with 80 grit. 4: Apply a bead of Liquid Nails about 1/4” or 6 mm over the entire area were the back and sides join. 5: Lay cabinet on opposite side and repeat steps 3&4. 6: Set cabinet with the top down 7: Using 80 grit sand paper, lightly scuff the surface of the back along the area were it comes in contact with the top the cabinet. Repeat step 4. 8: Set cabinet with bottom down. 9: Using 80 grit sand paper, lightly scuff the surface of the back along the area were it come in contact with the bottom of the cabinet. Repeat step 4. 10: Allow at least 2 hours to dry. Install drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Trey Cannon Posted July 2, 2010 Klipsch Employees Share Posted July 2, 2010 I have used the weight of the speaker to hold the back in place...I set up 2 one gal paint cans to set the speaker on. I placed it on its back on the cans after applying the glue. and putting the parts back in the cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superedge88 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/p/130214/1317533.aspx#1317533 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Well, I've had 7+ years to mull this over, and I'm convinced. The original poster was not "Big Al," but "Bi Gal." It's just a feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I just spilled my CocaCola...... [] Now I owe you one!!!!!! [] LMAO..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randydb Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 "Bi gal" is hilarious! Hey Trey, it doesn't mention anything about removing the old glue. Does the liquid nail just filll in and get a grip on the part that doesn't already have the old glue on it? Or do I need to remove the old glue? Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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