storageman Posted January 11, 2002 Share Posted January 11, 2002 When I bought my C-7 used, it didn't come with the screws that allow adjustment of the rear of the speaker to different angles. Does anyone know what thread type and size I need to purchase in order to be able to raise the back side up about three inches? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raneman Posted January 11, 2002 Share Posted January 11, 2002 storageman, The legs on my C-7 weren't long enough for my TV, so I went to the local hardware store and just bought a length of threaded ready-rod. I believe 1/4" with standard threads. I will check to see if I can find the exact specs when I get home. I think I kept the tag for what I bought. From the 3' length of threaded ready-rod, I cut the lengths I wanted with a hack saw and filed the ends. You'll also need a hex nut for each leg (comes with the legs). The leg screws into the bottom of the C-7, and the nut is tightened against the bottom of the C-7 to adjust/secure the length of the leg. The standard legs also come with rubber tips for the end of the legs, but I'm sure you can come up with something to protect your TV. You probably won't be able to find black ready-rod, so you might have to paint it if looks are a factor. This was all actually pretty easy and worked great for me. Been sitting on my TV for a couple of months and hasn't fallen off yet. I'll try to confirm the size/thread of the ready-rod tonight. Hope this helps you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickey Posted January 11, 2002 Share Posted January 11, 2002 Storageman, Raneman is absolutely right, but if you're not inclined to recreate the parts, call up Klipsch and have them ship you a set of the threaded rods. They should provide them free of charge, since they should have been included in the first place. Colin ------------------ My System Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raneman Posted January 11, 2002 Share Posted January 11, 2002 I checked, and what I used was just standard, cheap 1/4"-20 threaded, plated ready-rod. I suppose you could also save yourself some time and use 1/4" bolts. Colin is right that you could save the effort and order them from Klipsch. Don't know how much they would cost since you bought used. However, you noted that you were looking for about a 3" raise, and the legs that came with my C7 are barely 2 1/2" when screwed in. This was not long enough for my Sony Wega, which has an extremely steep slope on top. Anyway, at least you have some options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storageman Posted January 12, 2002 Author Share Posted January 12, 2002 Thanks for the help. I will probably just go get some bolts and do it myself since Klipsch wants more than $8 each for the factory legs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted January 13, 2002 Share Posted January 13, 2002 BS....I would email Klipsch as an unsatisfed customer, I have 2 KLF-C7s, one on top of my Toshiba 53HX71, and thankfully able to angle down with "PINS" in place.... the other is RC, KLFC7, all with Khorns, LaScala's Hersey II's still lacking a "good" sub at my point. 7.0.....well RSW..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BobG Posted January 16, 2002 Share Posted January 16, 2002 Hey, boomer9911, email Klipsch as an unsatisfied customer? Storeageman bought USED. Seems a little over the top to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storageman Posted January 16, 2002 Author Share Posted January 16, 2002 BobG, that may be true but you have to admit that at more than $8 each for the adjustable legs is highway robbery. I went to Lowe's and bought four bolts that would serve the same purpose for a total of 42 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBusa Posted January 20, 2002 Share Posted January 20, 2002 The single pin on one corner design for tilting this 42 lb. speaker isn't very well thought out IMO. Both the pins that I have nearly poke through the plastic on the top of my tv! I've tried both and I'm seriously afraid that if they don't poke through due to the tremendous weight on one little tiny point then they will leave a nasty dent after time. I can think of a few better ways of acheiving a tilt on the c7 right off the top of my head and I'm no speaker designer. This message has been edited by BigBusa on 01-20-2002 at 01:42 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aab3rd Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Busa, Did you buy your C7 new? If so you should have gotten some plastic caps for the end of the screws. Just unscrew them all the way and screw them back in with the points going into the speaker and put the plastic caps on the end. Mine sits on top of my Hitachi RPTV and it has not made a scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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