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    Bi-Amping K-Horns

    in Technical/Restorations

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    Here's the scoop on the dx http://www.electrovoice.com/products/50.html

    I'll admit that I don't know what your Crown will do although I suspect one big difference between the two is the Dx has a digitial section in it and I'd bet your Crown doesn't. (some don't like the digital section, so that may be good or bad)

    Mind you...my comments here are regarding the use of your Khorns.

    With the Khorns you have the long bass horn. As such, I think you (speaking generically, not "you") want to delay the HF section so you can "push back" the sound to meet the sound coming out of the bass horn.

    The Dx will allow you to delay the HF section and match them up.

    If instead, you use a speaker like a Cornwall where you have a bass radiator, I think the distance might not be an issue or, if it IS an issue it's reversed where the horns on top are longer than the bass driver.

    Maybe others who know more details will chime in here... I understand that if you were to try something like the Dx on something other than your Khorns, you might not necessarily experience its full benefits.

    I already have it sitting on a table at home, I'll bring it in to work, try to find a box and get to packing it.

    Thanks Coytee I appreciate that. Brett

    Reference series 3 - No strength in bass

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    Fact: The Rf3 is the bottom of the line reference. I would never look to them as the flagship for bass. I owned a pair of RF7 that blow them away along with KG 5 .5 's so realize what you have and augment with a sub if necessary. The RF3 is a good full range starter speaker but has it's flaws bass being one of them. The RF3 is built to a price range and cliental. They are a good speaker but, don't get me wrong for heavy bass look elsewhere or into a "good" sub.

    Bi-Amping K-Horns

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    Yes, I would like to try it but I don't seem to understand what it will do that the Crown will not. If I can get this unit working I would like to do that 1st. From all the research I have done this vintage crossover has quite a following and is said to help make beautiful music.

    So I will send you my address, how much do you think it will cost to ship? I could give you my UPS number.

    Thanks, Brett

    Bi-Amping K-Horns

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    OK, well here is how I am going to hook up my system (OPTION 1): I have 2 amps Dynaco Mark III tubes for tweeter and mid range horn and 1 McIntosh 2300 SS amp for bass bin. I am going to send the signal out of the pre amp from dual output to the Crown VFX-2. I will set the crossover to 400 low pass and 400 high pass. I will the send the 400 and below to the MacIntosh SS and the 400 and above to the Dynaco MarkIII's. The high signal will then go to the ALK to separate for the two drivers. Or (OPTION2) I could send a full signal to the Dynaco Mark III by-passing the Crown and only set the crossover 400 and below signal to the bass bin. Which would you do?

    Bi-Amping K-Horns

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    I have pursued this same application but I have a question. I am currently running Dynaco Mark III's to my horns and SS Dynaco 410 to the bass bins. I have along with another purchase McIntosh received a Crown 2 channel active crossover ( its said to be a great vintage piece by many ). AL Klappenberger said that I should follow the ALK setup for Bi-AMP since those are the crossovers I am running and run an in-line active or passive filter to the bass bin from the SS amp at or around 500 - 400 HZ. I am currently running full signal and the bass is overpowering the horns. It seems the match is not there as you spoke of above. Others on this forum said that the natural roll off of the drive would be fine but I would have to test. So, what will the crossover do as I plan to put this in-line when back from traveling.

    Thanks

    Dual Sub Placement proven method?

    in Home Theater

    Posted

    If any of you have taken on this project what did you find was the best way of going about this? What I am hopin for is a step by step process for Sub (A) then (B). I have read a few articles that involve crawling around abd a SPL meter ( I own one ) then I have read abouot EQ options. Overall I am overwelmed and looking for used and proven methods.

    Advice for amp/receiver for KG 4.2 speakers

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    I have tried the HK 730, the NAD 317 and the Denon with these KG 4.2 speakers. I am trying to convince myself that the NAD and HK sound better...but I keep plugging the Denon back in for another whirl. Somebody tell me I'm out of my mind! I have not yet tried the NAK TA-3A.

    I've read older posts that certain amps just aren't meant for horns, for instance Carver amps of the 1980's were not recommended. Tubes sound good, and modern digital receivers as well...which I need a clear definition of. Is my Denon AVR-3802 considered a digital receiver? Is NAD in a category with Carver as possibly being too harsh for Klipsch speakers?

    I know it's what sounds best to me ultimately, but these speakers have been around for quite a few years now and I would like to hear what some forum members have used to drive them.

    Thanks!

    No you are not out of your mind. Different receivers and amps will sound different, that is madness of this hobby! That's why we love it so, LOL. Anyway find what sounds the best "to YOU" and stick with it. The KG horn can sound edgy or even harsh at high volumes with the wrong match so consider that when choosing.

    I tell you what I would drive those with, a Scott 299B or Scott 233 and walk away, but then again thats my opinion from having those great little integrated amps. Let me know what you decide or if I can help further.

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