djk Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 You guys are all very confused. The Forte: DOES NOT USE THE EV TWEETER The exact diaphragm is available from Klipsch for about $20, the Klipsch part number is # 127103. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Here is Klipsch's phone number:1-800-554-7724 Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strabo Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Yep, Call Klipsch. I recently broke one of those tiny wires while dynamating the horns in my Forte 2's. Cost about $20 each with shipping. Had new ones in a week, and installation took about 20 minutes. Piece of cake! I'd also recommend to anyone changing these to replace both to make sure they are the same. Plus, if one's bad the other probably isn't far behind. And they are cheap fixes too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 LOL -- yeaha, we all be a bunch of Klipsch experts. Just stick any ole diaphragm in thar. Thank God you chimed in DJK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoriated_Tiger Posted December 11, 2003 Author Share Posted December 11, 2003 And I thought I was confused Went to a local spkr repair shop (Lakes Electronics in Pompano Beach FL). Guy had one new diaphragm, one old diaphragm.. so I didn't get 'em. I did however get to see the thing dismantled. The k-75 diaphragm is one-piece, integrated voicecoil, diaphragm and terminals. No soldering required, it is keyed so it is real tough to screw the install up. Called Klipsch, they're 17.95 each, got a pair coming to me. Thanks to all the posters. Now another long wait starts... 5-10 days is too long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 "All are intact, they actually survived UPS shipping." UPS is notorious for destroying shipments. I've had two amps completely destroyed by the time they reached me. It seems the "FRAGILE" labeling on the packages is of no corcern to the UPS package handlers. I'd hazard a guess that since they figure that most packages are insured anyway so who cares. Well, they lost their business quickly from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Neo, You aren't alone. I had a subwoofer damaged by UPS and a pair of KG-4.5s essentially totatled by FEDEX. Insurance is useless file a claim and forgetaboutit. They don't pay! Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 It sounds like your on the way to an easy repair. I was going to point out that you just unscrew three nuts at the front of the driver, or just behind the horn. Out will come an assmbly which includes the two electrical terminals, the diaphragm, and the fried voice coil. That is exactly what gets replaced. I noticed that there is a wad of soft fiberglass about the size of a nickle sitting behind the dome of the diaphragm. It is just in the voice coil former (the thimble the voice coil is wound upon). I fished it out of the old assembly with a pair of tweezers and put it in the new. The only other thing to note is the wiring. Green is positive and black is negative. Let us all know how it goes. Gil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoriated_Tiger Posted December 11, 2003 Author Share Posted December 11, 2003 ---------------- On 12/11/2003 3:46:01 PM neo33 wrote: "All are intact, they actually survived UPS shipping." UPS is notorious for destroying shipments. I've had two amps completely destroyed by the time they reached me. It seems the "FRAGILE" labeling on the packages is of no corcern to the UPS package handlers. I'd hazard a guess that since they figure that most packages are insured anyway so who cares. Well, they lost their business quickly from me. ---------------- I really, really pestered the seller about proper packing. I shot for double-boxed with bubblewrap around speaker, and first box. He couldn't do double-box (claims it would have exceeded UPS max dimensions.) but he did board up the drone (as requested), and bubble-wrapped the beejeesus out of 'em. Even with a puncture in one box, they arrived without a scratch. UPS demolished one monitor we ordered at work (21" Sony). Its replacement dissapeared Dec. 23 at the Hialeah depot (Guess it went under someone's xmas tree.) The third monitor made it. I was really, really, really nervous about UPS handling these. I know they're famous for reducing speakers to sawdust. Got lucky, I guess.. but still am miffed about the burnt out tweets. Oh well. Can't win 'em all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoriated_Tiger Posted December 11, 2003 Author Share Posted December 11, 2003 ---------------- On 12/11/2003 3:56:40 PM William F. Gil McDermott wrote: It sounds like your on the way to an easy repair. I was going to point out that you just unscrew three nuts at the front of the driver, or just behind the horn. Out will come an assmbly which includes the two electrical terminals, the diaphragm, and the fried voice coil. That is exactly what gets replaced. I noticed that there is a wad of soft fiberglass about the size of a nickle sitting behind the dome of the diaphragm. It is just in the voice coil former (the thimble the voice coil is wound upon). I fished it out of the old assembly with a pair of tweezers and put it in the new. The only other thing to note is the wiring. Green is positive and black is negative. Let us all know how it goes. Gil ---------------- Yeah. Once I saw it apart it was blatantly obvious. As for the wiring, my Forte I's are diff: The white wire is gnd, the red/white is hot. I'll post my impressions of the Forte / Dynaco / ARC marriage once I get 'em going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Did you notice if the Forte has electrolytics in the crossover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoriated_Tiger Posted December 11, 2003 Author Share Posted December 11, 2003 Dunno if they're 'lytics or polystyrene. They are argon blue in color, can't recall the make. Don't matter to me, I plan to drop in Angela copperfoil PIOs in there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 There ya go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoriated_Tiger Posted December 11, 2003 Author Share Posted December 11, 2003 While I got y'alls attention, any way to remove light (barely visible from say more than a foot away) water stain on the top? These are oiled walnut, if that makes a diff. I can sling solder, but I'm totally ignorant about wood -- I've seen references here to steel wool (!) and other abrasives. Anything, ahem, less gritty y'all can recommend? My boss said rubbing compound. Yeah, the same stuff used on cars.. I just dont' want to wind up having to have 'em re-veneered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispykoilz Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Hi Thoriated_Tiger, sorry can't help you with wood finishes but I have replaced quite a few voice coils. Voice coils should be the color of shiny new pennies not burnt and black. Pro horns not only sound great but are easy to fix. Just be careful not to crush or bend the new coils when you place them into the gap in the magnet and when replacing the horn tighten them as you would a tire on a car. All the way around evenly, they only need to be snug not torqued like a car tire/wheel. You'll see how easy it's going to be when you disassemble your horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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