DogsPart2 Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 I'm not an audiophile but I bought my KG-4's in 1985 in England while in the U.S. Air Force. A friend had an oak pair and they sounded fantastic. I love hearing clear bass and the overall sound was FAR superior than other speakers that I had heard for the size. I bought a black oak pair for $300 at a base vendor and the only other time that I had ever seen them for sale was at a warehouse sale in Denver for $600 a pair in 1992 so I guess I bought a bargain. They sound as great now as when they were new. Is there any preventive maintenance that I need to do with these speakers to keep them sounding great for the next 18 years? What's the best way to get dust off the back? How do you get the front covers off? (I've never done that!!) What do I need to inspect or tighten? All your past posts are very imformative. If any are for sale near Ohio then please let me know. Much Thanks! Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cornell Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 Was the warehouse Listen Up audio here in Denver by chance? If youve had them that long, and have never taken off the grill covers, the woofers are fine, id bet on it, those white woofers, are now rare, and non replaceable! Dont chance indenting the fronts, trying to pry the covers off! Use a feather duster to get the dust off, or if you want, if the passives arent cracked at all, use a damp SOFT cloth, and wipe the outer edge off! Regards Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cornell Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 Oh yea, if you ever sell them, look me up LOL Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogsPart2 Posted June 8, 2003 Author Share Posted June 8, 2003 Thanks Jim for the quick reply. I've feather dusted the years of dust accumalation off the backs and they look fine. I can't remember the warehouse in Denver. I think it was one of those traveling sales that was heavily promoted by a local rock station. They advertised inexpensive cd's and a packed crowd showed up (they were crap cd's). I was shocked to see identical KG-4's at double the price I paid for mine and they said that they were heavily discounted. I'm not planning to sell my KG-4's ever. I have always loved their sound. I've had them for 18 years and they sound as good as new. My black cabinets still look great even though I've paid no special attention to them other than an occasional Favor spray polish. Yesterday I did a google search on Klipsch KG-4 to see if anything was out there and I was EXTREMELY surprised that these speakers have quite a following. I've enjoyed looking at the postings. Thanks again for your help. Chuck Nagy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig6519 Posted June 9, 2003 Share Posted June 9, 2003 DogsPart2, Where were you stationed back in 85? Lakenheath Upper Heyford, Bentwaters? I was at Lakenheath back in 85 and didn't come back to the States until 2002. What did/do you do in the Air Force? Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggs Posted June 9, 2003 Share Posted June 9, 2003 I love mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschfoot Posted June 9, 2003 Share Posted June 9, 2003 The Who fan, eh? I had the Pinball Wizard 45rpm. 'Never understood Dog's Part 2 until I was old enough to understand psychodelics effects on the brain. BTW, I have a pair of KG-4 (walnut) in the upstairs setup. I can't imagine better speakers for the money/size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted June 10, 2003 Share Posted June 10, 2003 Had a pair of black one's that I gave to my son. I really liked them a lot, so does he now. They were 84 Models and 4 Ohm, if I recall correctly. Good clean power is the best preventive maintenance. I used Guardsman Wood Sent in liquid form, similar to the aerosol version at the link below. Liked that new wood smell it always gave them along with a nice lusterto the black finish. http://store5.yimg.com/I/thegadgetsource_1743_34053790 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogsPart2 Posted June 12, 2003 Author Share Posted June 12, 2003 Who carries Guardsman Wood Scent? It sounds like a good product. To answer earlier questions, I was in the USAF from 82-92 and took the VSI buyout ($$$$$$$). While in England I was stationed at RAF Mildenhall from 1984-1986 where I bought my pair of KG-4's at MWR's Electric Avenue at RAF Lakenheath for $300 a pair. I was assigned to 5th Mobile Aerial Port Squadron (as vehicle ops/air cargo) where we loaded and downloaded USAF aircraft throughout Europe. I came back to England in 1989 (as NBC/Disaster Preparedness)to RAF Fairford and they decided to close it down just after I arrived. I then spent my last years roughing it out on the Greek island of Crete defending the topless beaches there. What did you do at Lakenheath? Was it true that the quickest way to make Tech Sergeant (E-6) there was to come in as a Master Seargent (E-7) I'm also a major Who fan. I'm glad someone caught the DogsPart 2 reference. Chuck cenagy@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 ---------------- On 6/12/2003 10:35:50 AM DogsPart2 wrote: Who carries Guardsman Wood Scent? It sounds like a good product. Chuck cenagy@hotmail.com ---------------- In the Southeast Michigan area, ACO and DAMMAN Hardware Stores sell Guardsman products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Here's a link to the Guardsman "Where To Buy It" Page. http://www.guardsman.com/buyit.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig6519 Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 I was an AGE mechanic, still am, I take care of Equipment accounts and mobility now. Lakenheath has changed a lot though. Ever since we got the F-15's and retired the F-111, the old chem warefare exercises decreased dramatically. I had a pair of KG-4 too but sold them like an idiot, but have some cornwalls now so I'm feeling much better. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrop Posted June 13, 2003 Share Posted June 13, 2003 Here's a hint for speakers with a passive radiator on the back, keep them out of direct sunlight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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