CAS Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 Just installed these ceiling speaks into my existing home. Seems the grills fit so on snuggly that I can't find anything that will remove them without possibly bending or damaging them. Any suggestions? I wan't to move the tweater a bit which is impossible without removing the grill. Thanks much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdog Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 I just bought a pair pf the RCr-5. I mainly listen to movies through my speakers. How do these speakers sound? Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAS Posted February 18, 2004 Author Share Posted February 18, 2004 I use them as my surrounds in my home theater. They sound great (which they should seeing as they've got huge 8" woofers). The only thing I would mention is don't put on the grills before you calibrate your home theater. The tweeters rotate 360 deg and they can make a very big difference in rear imaging. I've found the best sound would be to angle them toward the walls (away from the seating area). Otherwise the sound varies too much from one position to the next, unless your seating area is not very big. I have a large seeting area so this does come into play. Overall I'm very satisfied. I just need to remove the grills and don't want to force them to the point of bending. Oh, and if you have the blown ceiling insulation (instead of the rolls), I've found that a 5 gallon bucket is a great quasi-enclosure to keep that insulation from mucking up the speakers. I just drilled a hole in the side of the bucket for the speaker wire and placed the bucket over the speaker (nearly perfect 11 and 1/2" diameter) for a nice sealed fit. I also placed a brick on top of each bucket to reduce possible vibrations. This has worked perfectly for me. Let me know how your install goes and what you think of their performance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdog Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Awesome cas, and thanks for the help. I really wanted the RS-7, but they would have been directly above the sitting position and the sound have just gone right over the listener's heads. I have 9'6" ceilings so the in ceiling speaker option was really the only way to go. I am excited about having everything set up, should be some time in March. I will let you know how it all sounds when it is finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAS Posted February 18, 2004 Author Share Posted February 18, 2004 Oh, one more thing. I forgot to mention (I think someone else mentioned it many moons ago) that the cutout template is WAY too small. I think I remember the exact cutout diameter needs to be 9 and 1/2". Just trace the inside edge of the styrofoam packing the speaker was placed in from the box as it conforms to the very edge that slips into the ceiling. Happy listening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leslie Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 CAS, I had the same dilema. I used a very small screw driver (like the one used to remove screws in watches). You can buy them at Lowes or Home Depot for maybe about $3 to $5 a set. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Trey Cannon Posted February 18, 2004 Klipsch Employees Share Posted February 18, 2004 The grills are tight. I use my knife or a drywall screw. Other ways could be : fish hook, paper clip, most anything small enough to go in the holes , and curved so you can have some pulling power. I hope this helps. Remember, the grills can be painted ...but dont paint the edges, makes them harder to get on and off.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRCRYSTYK Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 A small hook tool, or a small scribe of some sort. I use a small hook tool, and only hook the very edge of the grill. Right where it bends and fits inside the case. Work you way around, until you can wiggle it lose without warping it,.... >>>---> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAS Posted February 20, 2004 Author Share Posted February 20, 2004 I'll look for a tool at the hardware store this evening if I can't find one at home. I sure hope the grills don't bend on their way out. If they eventually do, I wonder if I can order replacements... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picky Posted February 24, 2004 Share Posted February 24, 2004 Here's what I use to remove the grills from my RCW-5's..(see attachment) -Picky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Trey Cannon Posted February 27, 2004 Klipsch Employees Share Posted February 27, 2004 Sure you can order replacements...If the product is new enough and you have a dealer to talk to, you can get them replaced under warranty... call your dealer and ask... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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