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Klipsch driver help needed please

I was wondering if you might be able
to give me some suggestions on Klipsch drivers.
I have a midrange (squawker) that is sort of buzzing/distorted during some but not all passages.

Does it sound like a blown driver/squawker?? Can they be
blown??

These are 1989 La Scalas (midrange) (K 55-M model #)

Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions, they would
be greatly appreciated.
telescope_trade
klipschfan
176 posts
 
Sounds like the diaphragm. Replacement cost should be around $60.00. You can check out the forum on the Klipsch web site. Serious wealth of knowledge and help. They can tell you cost of repairs, troubleshooting tips and more tweak info than anyone would believe. Best of luck!
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boa2
1,550 posts
 
Check with bcrites on eBay. He's great for that sort of thing. He's also on the Klipsch forum. Rebuilds crossovers as well.
telescope_trade OP
539 posts
 
Thanks Klipschfan & Boa2,

I am looking into, and finding a bunch of great
sites to cover most all things Klipsch.
Still if anyone else has any suggestions in general
Mods etc..etc.. keep em coming.
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boa2
1,550 posts
 
Mods:
1)Rebuilt crossovers (talk to Bob Crites)--about $80

2)Re-wire with 16ga silver http://www.percyaudio.com
He also has 3/16" spades. Cost me about $150 to re-wire our K-horns.

3)Dampen the horns by wrapping them with Dynamat, or the like. Takes all the shout out, and forces the music into the room more.

Some people on the Klipsch forum will baste you for re-wiring with silver ("Waste of money," they say), but I can tell you that it makes a big difference. The music has more clarity, drive, and sounds much more immediate.

Best of luck,
Howard
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