red_dragon Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 So I got a pair of KG 5.5's over the weekend. They checked out fine at the place so I got them from the guy. However I must have been half brain-dead because I forgot to compare the left and right seperately. (still feeling pretty dumb) I got them home and one of them seems quieter than the other. The all the ranges seem to be quieter but the mid to highs seem to be more lacking than the lows. But probably because lows are less directional anyway. So my questions are: 1) Anyways, any guesses on what the problem might be? 2) And how do I actually open the cabinets? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Welcome Red. First, take a piece of carboard or something simillar and cover each driver on each speaker one at a time while music is playing and see what you can hear. Pay close attention to the small horns on top, the Tweeters, because often people overdirve their speakers and blow up a tweeter or two. If it is a case of a blown tweeter replacement parts can be obtained from Klipsch or through Bob Crites (BEC) on this forum. If not, the way to open them up is to carefully remove one of the bigger drivers's screws 9there's usually four screws) on the speaker that's giving you the problems and see if there are any loose wires inside. If you tug them off to check them do it one at a time so you will know how to put them back in proper order. The KG line is very rugged so it's most likely a tweeter or a loose wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_dragon Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 Okay I just tried your suggestion. The tweeter is playing sound but it does seem quieter than the other speaker's tweeter. I've also swapped channels on my receiver to rule out the possibility of a weak channel. Do blown tweeters still play? Thanks for the welcome =). This i my first pair of real speakers from klipsch =). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Usually tweeters either work or they don't work. It is possible for one to be weak, just unusual. Next move would be to swap the two tweeters to see if the weaker one is still weaker in the other cabinet. Bob Crites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_dragon Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 I'll give the swap a try. By the way I found this thread while digging around and it seems to be the exact same problem I have: http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/p/23748/196008.aspx#196008 I'll report back in a few min after I swap the horns. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_dragon Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 Um ok, this might seem dumb, but I can't pull the spade plugs off either of them. I could use pliers to loosen them but I don't want to screw up the shape of the plug. What would be a good way to do this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Has someone soldered the terminals on? If they are just tight, perhaps you can spread them a bit with a knife blade. You can use pliers to tighten them back up later if needed. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_dragon Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 nope it was just really tight. Pliers did the trick. So I did the swap and now the problem is in the other speaker. Instead of Clapton's voice coming from the left, it's now coming from the right. I guess it's safe to say that the horn is the problem. So what's the next step? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Sounds like you have one of those rare working but not working right tweeters. I would suggest a pair of new diaphragms. Replacing both will give a better chance of both sounding equal after the install. You can buy them from Klipsch or from me. Bob Crites bobcrites@mac.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_dragon Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 Sounds good. So how much are they from Klipsch or from you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Send me an email. bobcrites@mac.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2K Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Lay the speakers on their backs when removing the guttards. Makes it harder to drop one piece onto another and screwing something up. And don't torque down the 3 screws that hold the tweeter to the horn. Just snugged up is good. Nice speakers. You should really enjoy them. Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_dragon Posted December 10, 2007 Author Share Posted December 10, 2007 Thanks for the advice. Also I measured the tweeter with an ohmeter. Sure enough it reads around 4.6. The good one reads around 8.6. I also took it apart and it doesn't seem to be damaged at all. BEC, I sent you an email a little while ago. Thanks! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 red_dragon, See the following thread for a link to the xover schematic of the KG5.5: http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/p/56422/546587.aspx#546587 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_dragon Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 Thanks! =) Also. How do I remove the crossover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_dragon Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 First let me say that I have never seen a KG 5.5. My guess is that like others of the KG series, the crossover is mounted on the back of the input terminal cup. To remove it, you would remove that terminal cup by taking out the screws around it from the back of the cabinet. Then you would have to unplug all the wires from the drivers. Those wires are soldered on the crossover. Bob Crites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 In the rear of my KG 5.2's you remove the four screws in the lower back on the plastic plate that holds the binding posts (the things you attach the speaker wire to). Most times the crossover is attached to that. If not, lay speakers on back, remove bottom driver and search around for the crossover and remove screws holding it on. Just a question? Why remove the crossover if your tweeters are bad? These speakers date from the 1990's and probably don't need a recap yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red_dragon Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 Ok thanks guys I will give it a shot when I get off work =). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peacephrog69 Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 My 5.5 have started with a small rattle when I juice them hard just curious…most people talk about the loose wires, but this is the first I’ve heard about the actual structure i gotta figure it out at normal levels I don’t hear it…and I just have a marantz 80x80x 7(Don’t use the others…not sure why I bought it just needed a receiver ) but I like a lot to goose them guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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