KLH 9

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Posted on February 29, 2016 at 14:00:17

Ross
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I have located a pair of KLH 9 speakers. They will probably need restoration, if not a full rebuild. I have received a repair pricing sheet from Janzen (current company). Does anyone else repair or rebuild these speakers ?

Thanks,

Ross

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RE: KLH 9, posted on March 9, 2017 at 23:12:42
pictureguy Audiophile Posts: 22597 Location: SoCal Joined: October 19, 2008	Since Janzen INVENTED 'stats, I'd let them do it. Even if it cost more. I believe it is the SON of the original inventor who is now in charge, so to speak. Too much is never enough

RE: KLH 9, posted on March 12, 2017 at 12:00:05

Chinacave
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Yeah, there's that, but I'd like to do it myself...

On cleaning the woofer panels -

David Janzsen mentions using diluted ammonia WITHout any detergents, and I assume a distilled water rinse so nothing is left that can conduct, and then drying in a closed container with desiccant -
So far with the exception of science / chemical supply houses, all of eh ammonia I can find has detergents / surficants in it -

Any tips or experience would be most welcome.

RE: KLH 9, posted on March 12, 2017 at 12:39:44

pictureguy
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See if you can find SEMI grade.
this will be pure stuff and come with anallysis certificate.

Unfortunately, NH3 is a GAS and to find it as a liquid, it must be 'mixed' in some fashion. Water would be the most common dilutant but I'm not certain of concentrations available. Or what the maximum solubility IN water would be, which limits the concentration.

Any 'liquid' Amonia will be such a concoction.

Ask Janzsen just what he recommends as a brand name and if some of those 'impurities' would be OK.

The LIQUID form is called Amonium Hydroxide and is nasty. Use ONLY in extremely well ventilated places. I'd wear an Eye Shield (not just safety glasses), a full apron and past-the-elbow GLOVES. I believe the maximum concentration is about 30% or maybe 40%.

Not comfortable working with stuff like that? Leave it to the professionals.

I have trouble finding pure Isopropol Alcohol and Hydrogen Peroxide over 3%.
Too much is never enough

http://www.praxairdirect.com/Product2_10152_10051_13122_-1_1

RE: KLH 9, posted on March 12, 2017 at 12:06:29
Chinacave Audiophile Posts: 23 Location: New York Joined: January 18, 2010	And the $$$$, of course!

RE: KLH 9, posted on February 29, 2016 at 18:27:14

garymuffley
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I have rebuilt several pairs. The panels themselves rarely go bad; a thorough cleaning usually brings them back to full spec. Be careful not to remove any of the blackish coating on the actual mylar panels or you will comprise the performance.

The hassle in rebuilding the speakers is the power supply. Frequently one or more diodes in the voltage multiplier circuit is blown. You have to melt the wax out of the power supply enclosure, which is a royal pain and time consuming. After you make the repair you have to re-melt the wax and pour it back into the enclosure. Very labor intensive.

RE: KLH 9, posted on March 9, 2017 at 20:52:56
Chinacave Audiophile Posts: 23 Location: New York Joined: January 18, 2010	I am restoring 2 pair right now. The power supplies aren't THAT bad, I am more worried about cleaning the panels.

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