Is anyone familiar with Klegg home cinema systems?
Discussion
Clearing out some stuff from my mums house and we've come across my Dads old Klegg home cinema system. It was a pretty expensive piece of kit if I recall correctly and the sound was fantastic.
However the amp in the active sub appears to have packed in. I can't find any website for them and barely anything registers on an eBay search.
Does anyone know what happened to Klegg or any history behind them and ideally know someone that could fix it. I can't imagine there is such a thing as Klegg service centre any more?!?
However the amp in the active sub appears to have packed in. I can't find any website for them and barely anything registers on an eBay search.
Does anyone know what happened to Klegg or any history behind them and ideally know someone that could fix it. I can't imagine there is such a thing as Klegg service centre any more?!?
It looks like Klegg were set up in Las Vegas in 2005 and lasted until about 2007. You can still buy their system from overstock but the we site is dead.
The Klegg M6 501 is the smallest full-range surround sound system on the market today. The full-frequency range and design of the M6 speaker system allows for the most accurate and lifelike sound reproduction possible from a speaker its size. Although small enough to fit in your hand the Klegg M6 produces enough dynamic sound to fill your entire room. Best of all, the gorgeous M6 loudspeakers are sure to blend in beautifully with your home decor.
The Klegg M6 501 is the smallest full-range surround sound system on the market today. The full-frequency range and design of the M6 speaker system allows for the most accurate and lifelike sound reproduction possible from a speaker its size. Although small enough to fit in your hand the Klegg M6 produces enough dynamic sound to fill your entire room. Best of all, the gorgeous M6 loudspeakers are sure to blend in beautifully with your home decor.
I'm going for the 10 year thread resurrection here.
I actually have a Klegg system, but has just been relegated to the attic as we weren't using it anymore (the remote wasn't working and the sound from the TV was good enough anyway).
Just wondering what I should do with it?
The wife would tell me to throw it away, but it does actually have an amazing sound and the little Egg speakers are beautifully made.
Anyone else on here got one?
I actually have a Klegg system, but has just been relegated to the attic as we weren't using it anymore (the remote wasn't working and the sound from the TV was good enough anyway).
Just wondering what I should do with it?
The wife would tell me to throw it away, but it does actually have an amazing sound and the little Egg speakers are beautifully made.
Anyone else on here got one?
Remotes tend to stop working for quite simple reasons. Sometimes it's nothing more than a button got stuck down. The rest of the time it's usually either because a battery has leaked or there's a loss of contact on one or more of the landing pads for the buttons. I can't say this happens in every single case, but these are good places to start when the only thing stopping an entire system working is something basic like a faulty remote.
The repair process starts by opening the battery compartment lid and removing the existing batteries if still fitted. At this point you would check for a securing screw. I've repaired a fair number of remotes, and it's rare that the shell is screwed as well as relying on the case clips, but it's not unheard of.
This is also the time to assess whether any crusty terminals need cleaning up first before proceeding further. If so, battery 'acid' from AA and AAA batteries is actually an alkali, and this means that applying an acid of either vinegar or lemon juice causes a chemical reaction as they neutralise each other. The reaction results in the formation of water and salt. Dab lemon juice or vinegar on with a cotton bud and watch as it fizzes. This might even be enough to restore functionality. Fit some new batteries and try it.
So far, you'll have just used time and some household items. To progress further, it makes sense to have the stuff to hand that you'll need to complete a full repair. These are: hair drier/hot air paint-stripper*, isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), lint free cloth/glasses-spectacles cleaning cloth, remote repair conductive paint. I've used this one to great effect https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224383120013 There will be alternatives in different parts of the world.
Open the remote case by working down a long edge first to release the clips. (Check YouTube and other sources for instructibles.) Once open, the remote generally consists of the two halves of the clamshell, the rubber button membrane, and then the circuit board with one half of the set of battery contacts. The other half are a simple interference fit in one of the clamshell halves.
Rinse the button membrane in warm water with a little dish soap. Get rid of any bits of detritus. Dry off the excess water and then set it aside to dry on a bit of kitchen roll. Clean up the remote shells in the same way. You might have to finish cleaning the battery terminals too.
Take the circuit board and rub over the contacts gently with a light-dampened cloth using the isopropyl. No vigorous rubbing here.
Check that the membrane is dry. If not, apply some heat. Nothing more than bathroom hand dryer hot. Once done, flip to the side with the contacts for the circuit board and wipe over with some fresh isopropyl on a dampened cloth. This should dry off in seconds. Again, no vigorous rubbing.
Use the conductive paint to refinish the contact pads. Apply more heat to accelerate the drying process. Set aside and then allow to dry for a further hour. Don't be tempted to touch the newly painted contacts. You'll just rub off the new paint before it can set.
Reassemble the remote. Test.
[*] use with caution
The repair process starts by opening the battery compartment lid and removing the existing batteries if still fitted. At this point you would check for a securing screw. I've repaired a fair number of remotes, and it's rare that the shell is screwed as well as relying on the case clips, but it's not unheard of.
This is also the time to assess whether any crusty terminals need cleaning up first before proceeding further. If so, battery 'acid' from AA and AAA batteries is actually an alkali, and this means that applying an acid of either vinegar or lemon juice causes a chemical reaction as they neutralise each other. The reaction results in the formation of water and salt. Dab lemon juice or vinegar on with a cotton bud and watch as it fizzes. This might even be enough to restore functionality. Fit some new batteries and try it.
So far, you'll have just used time and some household items. To progress further, it makes sense to have the stuff to hand that you'll need to complete a full repair. These are: hair drier/hot air paint-stripper*, isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol), lint free cloth/glasses-spectacles cleaning cloth, remote repair conductive paint. I've used this one to great effect https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224383120013 There will be alternatives in different parts of the world.
Open the remote case by working down a long edge first to release the clips. (Check YouTube and other sources for instructibles.) Once open, the remote generally consists of the two halves of the clamshell, the rubber button membrane, and then the circuit board with one half of the set of battery contacts. The other half are a simple interference fit in one of the clamshell halves.
Rinse the button membrane in warm water with a little dish soap. Get rid of any bits of detritus. Dry off the excess water and then set it aside to dry on a bit of kitchen roll. Clean up the remote shells in the same way. You might have to finish cleaning the battery terminals too.
Take the circuit board and rub over the contacts gently with a light-dampened cloth using the isopropyl. No vigorous rubbing here.
Check that the membrane is dry. If not, apply some heat. Nothing more than bathroom hand dryer hot. Once done, flip to the side with the contacts for the circuit board and wipe over with some fresh isopropyl on a dampened cloth. This should dry off in seconds. Again, no vigorous rubbing.
Use the conductive paint to refinish the contact pads. Apply more heat to accelerate the drying process. Set aside and then allow to dry for a further hour. Don't be tempted to touch the newly painted contacts. You'll just rub off the new paint before it can set.
Reassemble the remote. Test.
[*] use with caution
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