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

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

+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.  

@maprik ,  I have to ask.  How did a pair of KG4s go unused for 40 years?  I have 2 pairs BTW.

If it was me ALL the old stuff inside would be replaced with modern components.

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Add additional dampening if needed.  But heck, that's the way I am.