stocktiki Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Are there tell tale visual signs that the key working parts (not the cabinet) of a Klipsch speaker has been damaged? Is it possible for a speak to look OK -- but actually be damaged from being played too loud, etc. Also, are there ways to test a speaker by plugging it in and listening to it to detect signs of damage (other than it not working)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 A paper towel core to put up to each speaker and check for sound ............. rips, or tears in cones that have been repaired ............. and DON'T BUY FROM KIDS !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Warren Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Water damage is my concern. Check the bottom for stains, swollen pywood, rough texture (use hand a feel around). Everything else short of fire damage is repairable including the speakers, nets, grille, etc. When it come to speakers you have to check them in person. Water damage stuff is everywhere and Ebay is the where it all resides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 A paper towel core to put up to each speaker and check for sound ............. rips, or tears in cones that have been repaired ............. and DON'T BUY FROM KIDS !!! Depending on WHAT speaker you are talking about, some are easier than others to check. Many of the Klipsch Heritage models have barrier strips with screws, on the crossover board. Those connections, even when tight, can become tarnished and corroded. No sound coming out of a particular driver, can sometimes be fixed by loosening all those connections and tightening them back down. The capacitors in the crossovers will deteorate over time. If they are hitting 20 years, they probably need to be replaced (fairly cheap), and will greatly affect the sound and performance. You can stuff a towel into the mid horn and tweeter, to block off the sound, to tell if they are working. Compression driver diaphragms, if driven too hard over long periods of time can become hard... on a tweeter you will lose more highs. All connections should be checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 You can check the woofer by gently pressing on the cone with both thumbs, moving the cone in and out, and listening for rubbing or any rasping noise.....should be silent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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