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Klipsch and Capacitors

I read a lot about replacing the caps in old Klipsch speakers. If a 40 year old pair of KG4s have never been used (new in box) would the caps need to be replaced? Just due to age? 

maprik
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bache
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If the capacitors no electrolitic , no make sence ,  enjoy keeping

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dekay
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Probably not on that model as the only electrolytic cap is on the woofer.

I'd play them for 200-300 hours and then consider updating the tweeter diaphragm's (Titanium?) if more clarity/less bite is desired.

After that maybe the crossovers starting with air-core inductors.

 

 

DeKay

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jasonbourne71
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Leave the speakers alone. Some playing time to loosen up the drivers is all you need.

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maprik OP
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Thanks for the advice! 

erik_squires
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+1 for only electrolytic caps are likely to wear over time.  

There's a large cap on the woofer.  If that's electrolytic you should be careful replacing it with a modern as the difference in ESR may be significant.  

For the tweeter caps I might suggest you try an Audyn 0.1uF TruCopper bypass.  About $20 each.  

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