Value - Klipsch KG 4.5

JDeV · 9th June 2003, 06:38 PM

I have an option to buy these speakers (set of 2), but want to know:
1) What is a realistic 2nd hand price for them, taking into account that they are about 7 years old and the 1 got a dent in the dustcover.
2) How can I remove the dent?

I am listening to them now on my modified Mullard 5-20's and they sound really AWESOME. I cannot hear that the dent cause any interferance of any kind.

Thanx for any suggestions.

SPECS:
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KLIPSCH KG 4.5

FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
36Hz-20kHz±3dB
SENSITIVITY:
95dB @ 1watt/1meter
POWER HANDLING:
100 watts maximum continuous (500 watts peak)
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE:
8 ohms
ENCLOSURE TYPE:
Bass reflex via front-mounted port
DRIVE COMPONENTS:
Two-way system using one 1" (2.54cm) polymer dome
compression driver tweeter with a 90°x60°
Tractrix® Horn and one 10" (25.4cm) ICG cone woofer
TWEETER:K-85-K 1" (2.54cm) Polymer dome compression driver
HIGH FREQUENCY HORN:90°x60° Tractrix® Horn
HF CROSSOVER:
1600Hz
WOOFER:
K-1005-K 10" (25.4cm) Injected Carbon Graphite cone
DIMENSIONS:
37.5" (95.3cm) x 12.25" (31.1cm) x 12.75" (32.4cm)
WEIGHT:
54 lbs. (24.5kg)
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL:
Medium density fiberboard construction (MDF)
YEAR BUILT:1996

And a pic of them and the ugly dent.

mrothacher · 9th June 2003, 07:48 PM

I have a pair of these that I keep around for their high sensitivity and laid back sound. They generally go for $250-300 US per pair in good condition.

walker · 9th June 2003, 08:31 PM

Use a vacuum cleaner to pull the dent out. It's usually very easy to do.
Regards WALKER

BAM · 9th June 2003, 10:43 PM

just don't use it if you think your vacuum might be powerful enough to suck up the whole dust cap, rather than pulling out the dent. This is generally only an issue with dust caps whose adhesive has deteriorated over time.

JOE DIRT® · 10th June 2003, 12:12 AM

dust cap wont affect performance....I love my Klipschs...have had them 20 years now.....vacuum is a safe wayjust difuse the nozzle abit so it does not want to suck the whole box in...LOL

Cheers!!The DIRT®

JDeV · 11th June 2003, 06:46 PM

Thanx for advise, guys. Worked beautifully

The only bad thing now, is that the owner don't want to sell them any more. Bummer.

Vikash · 11th June 2003, 07:05 PM

push the dent back in then.....hehe

9th June 2003, 10:43 PM	#4
BAM diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Carmel, IN; West Lafayette, IN	suck just don't use it if you think your vacuum might be powerful enough to suck up the whole dust cap, rather than pulling out the dent. This is generally only an issue with dust caps whose adhesive has deteriorated over time. __________________ "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot Please, put some music in my ear-hole.

10th June 2003, 12:12 AM	#5
JOE DIRT® diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brantford, ON	dust cap wont affect performance....I love my Klipschs...have had them 20 years now.....vacuum is a safe wayjust difuse the nozzle abit so it does not want to suck the whole box in...LOL Cheers!!The DIRT® __________________ Member of WATT --------------------- STAY LOOSE

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9th June 2003, 07:48 PM	#2
mrothacher Mike Rothacher diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2001 Blog Entries: 1	I have a pair of these that I keep around for their high sensitivity and laid back sound. They generally go for $250-300 US per pair in good condition.

9th June 2003, 08:31 PM	#3
walker diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Perth West Australia	Use a vacuum cleaner to pull the dent out. It's usually very easy to do. Regards WALKER

11th June 2003, 07:05 PM	#7
Vikash diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK	push the dent back in then.....hehe

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