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  1. Rv, crawled up on top to measure out new skylight and to see if it holds my azz Roof is firm (I crawled) but could walk on it, sky light sun faded, ordered up new Lexan from the Bay Time to kill the Last of the Kirkland Vodka, Wallbanger is in order Pondering the in-dash GPS unit, have "Best Offer" bid on the critter
    4 points
  2. "closed hood, mixed drink. Check that schitt later" I like this last part
    4 points
  3. I think you need to get the stats on how many guests are on here. It is a very high number, actually, from a casual look at the 'who's online' pages. I think a lot of people are getting information from here without ever joining, and while it may be boring for those who have been on here since the early days, it took US a long time to compile a lot of information so we don't always have to answer the way we did in the past.
    3 points
  4. Table is now level. A guy, his wife, his son, and son's girlfriend all showed up. Took the slipping sliders out from under the feet, cut shims, and picked up the table from under the frame (not the top) while his crew placed the shims under each foot. Said the cue ball had some flat spots and should be replaced. Also said to vacuum the table to eliminate loose fibers, chalk dust, and debris. It now rolls fine but the pockets are no longer as forgiving so you have to be on target. I vacuumed the table and I'll replace the cue ball tomorrow. A hundred bucks later I have a fine table. I asked him what the Brunswick Contender sold for new and he said around $3500.....it came with the house though
    3 points
  5. What? Some fifty years ago my father found a local carpenter that was building pool tables as a sideline. Still own it, been moved into different homes four-five times, never with people making a living at moving tables. The framed base is 3/4 in mahogany with five 2x10's used to place the 3/4 inch, one piece marble top. And yes this thing is a ***** to move. But through all this it is level; flat as a pool table you might say! Matter of fact I recently wanted to move things around in the Klipsch room so my wife and I moved it by ourselves. Two 2-ton floor jacks on each long side lifted it onto moving dollies under each leg. Pushed it around like it was a feather, well a heavy feather. Checked for level - dead nuts. Never had to touch the bottom leg adjusters.
    3 points
  6. Big P.I.A. This truck has to have everything by VIN Dealer parts states use P/N xxx I ask about the TSB about changing from .060" platinums to .040" iridium...blank stare; directs me to service Service plays dumb for a while until I keep repeating the TSB then looks it up and then tells me that THAT P/N has been superseded by xxx Back to parts who tells me that that P/N plug has to come from Houston Wires I ask? Just one P/N called out he says Really, what about the difference between round coils and square ones..blank stare 8 plugs and wires $325.00; see ya Off to O' O' O' O'Reilly's Let us wash, rinse and repeat that story Finally get the newest P/N iridiums @ 0.040" and some no name wires for $135 Fun in the sun starts I find that I have the exact P/N plugs installed as the TSB (dated 2008) superseded, newest P/N and trust me those plugs have never been changed since I drove it off the dealer's lot new in '03 Hot frigging 1/4" short extension lock button is stuck so socket is dug out several times Getter done and idle stumble is more noticaeable Find a slightly loose clamp at throttle body air inlet, tightened, closed hood, mixed drink. Check that schitt later
    3 points
  7. Look what followed me home today! ...after a 5 hour detour. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    3 points
  8. Afternoon gang Pool equip is now history. 10' ladder from HD done deal. Lunch and a couple Guinness at the Pub. All this talk about pool tables, im glad the wife only wants a spa......
    3 points
  9. Your so right! I read through different blogs and web posts it gets to the point I do not want to read anymore. Most of the good stuff is posted from persons between 40 years old and up. I've been into audio for over 50 years and still get that feeling in my stomach and heart when I listen to others "vintage" audio and my own. I have a Yamaha cr1020, a pair of Klipsch Heresy's, a pair of Pioneer cs99's, and a Carver amp. My system is not top of the line by any means but it sure beats the hell out of an IPod.
    2 points
  10. Whatever you do... make sure to spend some time listening to them for a good while before making another change.
    2 points
  11. Good going Chuck, mission complete and now you know how much the table cost new (or back in the day when new)
    2 points
  12. Thank you very much Jim, and Dtel's Wife for passing it along. It confirms my suspicions. Jim did pull a rabbit out of his hat. From the speed of response, the cute rodent must have been near the top. Though I'm sure he did a lot of work in any case. I was not aware of the second edition of "Elements." After some research I located it at a library within walking distance of my home. Head slap by me. The change by Olson might have otherwise been sort of (as often cited by the Car Talk brothers) a post hoc ergo propter hoc matter. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post_hoc_ergo_propter_hoc OTOH, Jim's report makes it cause and effect. "How Not To . . . " is wonderful. It just shows that PWK with a slide rule is force to be contended with. Add a typewriter and watch out! Best, WMcD
    2 points
  13. Pound for pound ...dollar for dollar. The forte I and the forte II are one of my favorite pair of speakers....I have both. G.E.M.
    2 points
  14. Like Dean mentioned the BS forum was originally called "Gloves Off" and was brought up to moved heated debates about audio off the main forums. Over time, folks who would not refrain from posting political/religious topics on the main forums were "Chosen" for the BS forum. I was "Chosen"...but not due to posting political/religious topics.
    2 points
  15. Well, I may miss out. Could be on the way with the cash, and worry about checking email on the way. But not even gonna send one. Ain't right, smell tuna! Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
    2 points
  16. "It" what? In this case, the "it" appears to refer back to the dry ice but "melt" is a verb and "dry ice" the direct object. Logically, it's absurd to discuss swimming in dry ice as it is a solid, and the accurate term for its "melting" is sublimation. The product of sublimation of dry ice is carbon dioxide. Attempting to swim in carbon dioxide will result in frustration and asphyxiation. Not recommended. So, no, you won't get wet. Dave
    2 points
  17. I'd have to google that word if the title wasnt so blatantly clear! Welcome to the jungle fellas. But at least our jungle is a little safer now. BUT, there is 1 question all new mods must answer............................... If you melt dry ice, can you swim in it without getting wet?
    2 points
  18. When does Michigan play a real team? (thread crap courtesy of Thad complaining about it)
    2 points
  19. So much thread crapping BS. Get back to answering why you all are such a bunch of wimpies!
    2 points
  20. I guess the issue with bill-e-ard tables is whether it's the slate or the frame that needs to be trued. I would think frame 'leveling' would be much easier using leg adjusters or shims; slate would be a royal pain and then re-felt after the slate work.
    2 points
  21. Most of the vendors who have left can't even get along with each other, holding one grudge or another. We really going to blame the Klipsch Overlords on that?
    2 points
  22. My quarter is on the rail -- i get winner.
    2 points
  23. We did some PM today as,well. My son brought his truck and I brought my car to the shop this morning. It's nice to go up on a Saturday as we're closed for business. Both vehicles got oil changes,and I rotated my tires. My son bought 4 tires and we mounted and balanced the new set. It's great to have access to lifts and tire machines. We normally have a good visit while we work as well. That makes it extra nice.
    2 points
  24. There sure are a lot of W seat cushions there. Wisconsin?
    2 points
  25. $90-$210 price range. Tech highly recommended though. Fixing tables for 30 years. Tells me you don't lift and move a table in tact. Requires disassembly Come on over and shoot a game tomorrow.....
    2 points
  26. You maybe right but I bet it's bigger than you think but sales aside these are Paul's babies hence called heritage and what will stop is all peddlers talking about so called upgrades. Pretty simple? The answer is yes.
    2 points
  27. For the most part, we'd like original Klipsch replacement parts. Many times they're not available. A Klipsch factory repair facility to send crossovers and plate amps to would be awesome as well.
    2 points
  28. Where can we get these record cleaners..
    2 points
  29. Its tough when all the Heritage products are locked from anything other than incremental improvements preserving PWK's Legacy, and I totally respect that. But what happens when you grow tired of the K's, L's or Belles...you go looking for more which leads you to "boutique" products and mods. We all can't be Jub owners, and even most that could still will have aesthetic issues for the environment where they want to place them. Im guessing that approx. 90% of the Klipsch products sold aren't the Heritage line, but of course, I could be slightly wrong. Klipsch is in this for the money and thank goodness they always were to become the company they are today and to allow us all to be part of the group here. I would love to see a totally new, radical release of a over sized, "non selling" tower (or not) with a new horn bass bin that is sporting a 510 mid or something larger and whatever tweet the they offer, but who is going to buy them and would it hurt building something that might steal some glory from the Heritage line? Not going to happen and it can't happen for this reason. Why no more Chorus, Quartet or Forte? These three are some of the best all around plug and plays I have ever heard, but was it the traditional style box that killed them? Let face it, darn near everything non Klipsch is some sort of a tower these days. I rambled off a bit, but why not embrace the majority here that continue to push and celebrate the Heritage line? We understand why they are forever locked where they are, but just maybe, maybe one day that Cornwall gets the larger mid horn to match the bass response it deserves and that K-horn gets a larger mid driver with a new bigger horn to fill that top hat. Could it ever happen?
    1 point
  30. Smeels but I would send him the email thru CL using my burner yahoo account and ask for a number.
    1 point
  31. No, it sublimes directly into a gas.
    1 point
  32. Yes Carl, Those "W's" are for WINS....most in college football history, if you must know....
    1 point
  33. Chief: I would have assumed Roy was a moderator by virtue of his position at Klipsch. DWI: I have a question for counsel. Is moderation a violation of our First Amendment rights?
    1 point
  34. Lets let the Boss relax and watch the game. Hopefully the Hogs will play better this week. tc
    1 point
  35. Tarheel, Recall as a youth watching a cloth removal and repair. Using a 4 foot level, Mr. Lewis finished up after the refelt by measuring cross and longways and even criss crossing in a slow fashion and leveling by the legs and or shims on the floor(old slate) and then turning his attention to the rails once again using a level and measuring tape. Watched him refelt the rails using many little tacks. He did good work. The owner of the pool hall had him come in and do one at a time every few years. These tables got set upon at times when no one was watching. Jack the owner of the place spent a lot of time threatening people with expulsion and pointing to the do not sit on tables sign. The one pic of the table you showed looked like a clean and untorn table. Slate takes a bunch of abuse but can remain smooth for years.. Bet it just needs a tad of work then. The rails can last quite some time before needing foam rubber replaced. Old and decent tables these were, pocket billiard tables. Had mostly 8 foots and a couple of 9 foot. And 1 old English snooker table. Do not sit on the tables is my takeaway from those days. Anyway read where you got the pro coming in so, so much for that...
    1 point
  36. Pro coming in from Myrtle Beach, SC tomorrow morning.
    1 point
  37. I have two Emotiva based systems. One is bare bones basic, Emotiva XDA2 Dac/Pre combined with a XPA 200 amp. The other has the DC 1 Dac, XSP 1 pre amp, and twin XPA 1L G2 monoblocks. My La Scalas really sound better on the bare bones system. So much so that my wife wondered if I'd bought new equipment when I hooked it up to see how they would sound. Based on this I'd say the XPA 200 amp is the difference. Mark
    1 point
  38. congratulations...when you have the room, the Klipschorn is a wonderful speaker to be sure...good luck with your sales too...as someone who moved some stuff on recently, I miss some of it but knew that they needed to be used and enjoyed by others too... Bill
    1 point
  39. very pleased with my new Horns still only edge out the LaScala by a fraction (have the crites crossover/tweeters). Have not set them up in the corners yet it may make a difference. Here are a couple pics of the semi cleaned up speakers. Thanks all for the comments and I will not be flipping these.
    1 point
  40. The truth will win!! https://youtu.be/TXKjRkkoIOU Sent from my LG-H901 using Tapatalk
    1 point
  41. That my friend is where you are wrong; Chief talks to everyone and is very engaging on tech-la-babble I don't understand to fishing and beer drinking where I can hold my own (until the last beer)
    1 point
  42. Not sure. 98 db plus I would assume. Will see. I'm not that good
    1 point
  43. In all respect, where do we draw the line on this? One of my tweeters went out on my KG 5.5's and the forum members pointed me to Crites for their Ti replacements which is technically an upgrade but that was the only reputable vendor I knew to go to. Same thing with my LaScalas that had aftermarket crossovers and had new tweeters before I purchased them. Are we only talking about commercial vendors here or any display of tweaked or customized speakers such as time aligning LaScalas, the 'Cornscala', going with active crossovers or even people building their own heritage speakers? I think if Klipsch is going to set stricter rules on this they need to be clear on 'authorized' vendors etc. I generally see two types of Klipsch customers. The first is the guy with disposable income who walks into Best Buy and sees cool looking speakers with copper woofers and gets sold a lot of fluff from a rookie sales guy and walks out with the set with little knowledge of what he just bought. The reality is that these people are what keep the company going as a modern speaker manufacturer. If anything, Klispch should be more concerned about what some of these uninformed sales reps are saying, particularity with regards to garbage I have heard about amp wattage requirements. I was a member of this group before coming here and gaining a wealth of knowledge from the older members, including those with aftermarket products. The second type is the 'core' group of Klipsch fanatics that frequent the forums. They have an appreciation for the Reference stuff but are more interested in the history and legacy of the company and their passion has created a small cottage industry, particularly for the older heritage line. Aside from those with the wealth to buy the newest top end models, most of this group does not contribute much to Klipsch's bottom line directly. However, they know more about Klipsch than an entire sales team at every Best Buy in a state combined and will most likely recommend Klipsch to every co-worker, neighbor and friend that is looking for a stereo or HT rig and are in essence brand ambassadors. If a forum member's buddy came over and listened to some hot-rodded LaScalas and is blown away, he is not going to think, "Well, those arent true Klispch that brand must be bad" he is going to think Klispch is awesome and go to Best Buy with the forum member and pick out some modern speakers that his wife will allow in the home. My concern is that by clamping too far down, Klispch will alienate these people away from the forum and possibly the brand itself which is counter to what is good for Klipsch in the long run. There is already a massive generation gap in mid/high level audio creating an industry crisis and we really need these knowledgeable people here to inspire younger music lovers to care about audio quality enough to buy Klipsch over Bose crap. Especially all the college kids with money that go to the club every weekend riding the EDM craze and listen to horn loaded Funktion One speakers and want a similar sound at home but dont know where to look not knowing that Klipsch is waiting to fill that exact need as compression drivers have the dynamics to bring the best out of modern Trance, Dubstep and House music which is 99% of what young people listen to. Anyway, that is just my .02.
    1 point
  44. Change? CHANGE?!? NOOOOOOOOOOO WE HATE CHANGE!!!1!! In all seriousness, the forums should have had slightly "stricter" rules or at least rules that were more clear from day 1 (regarding a lot of things). Sadly, that wasn't the case. People always forget the fact that Klipsch's logo is at the top and we gotta protect ourselves as a brand and legacy. Has really nothing to do with being "wimpy".
    1 point
  45. You are not a well man. Please seek help. :-)
    1 point
  46. There is little reason to not be able to forecast a range of values for some of the closely connected gear that PWK collected, directly used, and Klipsch fanatics would dearly love to purchase, and realize a larger return. Let me give a fer instance..... The Brook 12A that Paul has would garner $1500 to $2200, in an open EBay sale, based on prior sales history. 10% of that proceed would result in $220 being generated for KHMA. Run an open bid thread on the Klipsch forum, and require that all folks bidding on it MUST make a $200 registration donation to KHMA, just to participate in the bidding. I am sure that Iain, myself, and another five to ten people would cough to have a chance to win the amp. Even if the amp sold for $1500, having five people kick $200 would net the museum $1,000, plus $1,500 for the auction. Ten people getting involved would net the museum $2,000, plus another $1,500 for the auction. There are strategic bid sales that would greatly enhance traffic, interest, and better support the museum effort without needing to provide an auction house with 11% to 30% of the net revenue, while also rewarding registered forum members for their needed support. A little creativity and groundwork would seemingly enhance this surplus dispersal, more so than an EBay sell off en toto.
    1 point
  47. Congrats -- good buy! Those are worth more than $1,200. They are Klipschorns for Pete's sake!! In my experience (which I have owned all of these), the Cornwalls (both I and II) are second only to the Klipschorn. I prefer them slightly over the La Scala/Belle due to the lower bass response. The Chorus IIs, while nice speakers, fall shorter on my list than most. I actually prefer the Forte over them which probably nobody else does.
    1 point
  48. Ahh.....I recall the good ole daze when Trey was the "sorta" moderator. He stopped by every week or two just to make sure there were no murders. We've had some epic battles, lasting days or weeks. I never haggled with one member that I wanted to see leave the forum. I've never contacted a moderator or anyone else to complain about a member. I do understand Klipsch position, they sell audio gear, not boxing gear. This forum has become slightly less entertaining , in all honesty. BUT...it still has great members with a wealth of knowledge and most very helpful.
    1 point
  49. "Old Michael, walked past the pet shop – which was never open – into the park – which was never closed. And in the park was a very smooth, clean green grass. So Michael, took off all his clothes, and began rubbing his flesh into the wet, clean green grass. He accompanies himself with a little tune… It went like this… Beneath the ground, the dirty brown writhing things, called worms, interpreted the pitter patter from above as rainfall. Rainfall in worm-world means two things: Mating and Bathtime. Both of these experiences were found thoroughly enjoyable to the worm colony… simultaneously. And within seconds, the entire surface of the park was a mass of dirty, brown, soggy, writhing forms. He was still pleased – Old Michael, and he began whistling a tune this time, to accompany himself. It went like this:" At this point Phil would again play the hi-hat and Peter would whistle a version of the hymn "Jerusalem" (37). "Jerusalem Boogie to us perhaps, but to the birds it meant THE SUPPER IS READY!"
    1 point
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