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---------------- On 4/24/2004 8:47:37 AM trey cannon wrote: I didn't know we have a Flagstaf in Arkansas.... I think you ment to use AZ, Our shipping dept gets that all the time... ---------------- Trey & Andy, I thought Flagstaf was half way between Hog Eye and Bald Knob!

---------------- On 4/22/2004 4:25:13 PM IndyKlipschFan wrote: AK would be great I am sure.. If you want to see and hear the whole lineup... At the Klipsch Headquarters do NOT miss the June event here in Indy. That's Indianapolis, Indiana, June 11-13th.. (Really just a get together the 11th in the evening. A full day the 12th, where you get to see engineering and listen to the full lineup and learn about speaker design 2 channel and HT stuff too. Then go out to a dinner or movie with other fans etc. Your on your own the 13th.) Hard to explain... But if your into audio I guess you do. LOL Just so ultra cool to get a chance to talk with engineering and marketing people from Klipsch. I promise you a terrific weekend, Indy is a great city, lots of great people things to do and see too. And summer fares, flight wise, are very cheap too. Make it a weekend to get away together. Just enough Klipsch to keep you busy, not too much it can't also be a romantic holiday too. ---------------- .....But if you come to LR, Daddydee will take us Snipe hunting..... Terry

......"How's the old Luxman"...... Well,..... I thought you'd never ask. I use two Luxman M-117's bridged at 440wpc. Very warm, tube sounding power amps and Crystal. Drive four CW's with headroom to slam the bottom end. (but, will bi-amp the tops with tubes soon) I love 'em. 54lbs per channel. They look very plain ...until you press the "on" button. Then, they look wonderful. Have not listened to Lux preamps. Terry

---------------- On 4/20/2004 3:16:15 PM Tom Mobley wrote: Well, when the stuff is getting deep it is always a time to remember that ODAAT thing. Heavenly Father, I thank you today for being a good God of all understanding and mercy. I ask today for mercy for Smilin's mom, and I ask that You help him to find the strength and courage to to blow off the old "I must be strong " guy thing and just cry for a couple hours. Father, I remember your Word that promises comfort for those who mourn, And I remember it doesn't promise much to those who won't admit how much it hurts. Also Father I ask that You would help smilin choose not to use the things that are not good for him. Thank You Father. ---------------- ......."any two that agree on earth".....and I do agree..... You put things in the right perspective Tom. Smilin, you and yours are in our prayers. Terry

---------------- On 4/20/2004 5:54:50 PM sheltie dave wrote: Everyone, we know the drill by this point. You didn't read the above, you don't know how to type, you can't respond, etc, etc. This thread is about helping Andy, not some intellectual master eggbeater. Let's stay on topic and help Andy. And say a prayer for Steve's family. Thanks ---------------- I apologize guys. I was SUCKED in. I will display restraint! Terry

---------------- On 4/20/2004 4:22:58 PM blowme wrote: I did change the post. But as I stated in my edit this has turned in to somewhat of a soap opera which was not my intention, kinda got off on the wrong foot. So I will be ending my membership. I'm purchasing some B&W's soon anyway. Can't say it was a nice stay.---------------- It's OK man. You simply walked in on a family matter. Dean, I'm in. Andy keeps the speakers. Don't do PP. Will need to mail a check. Look for PM. Regards, Terry Had to edit using great reserve. I am a gentleman.....but, stick your AR-15 where you like it most...

Please do! Regards, Terry

---------------- On 4/18/2004 1:11:40 PM TBrennan wrote: IB---The Cobraflex has been around a LONG time. Abe Cohen designed it, oh, ages ago, 1950s I'm thinking. ---------------- Tom, Now that you mention it.....I looked in Abraham Cohen's book Hi-FI Loudspeakers and Enclosures and there is a cut-away of the University bass bin with a CobraFlex inside. The copyright is 1956. Good ole Abe. That book was my Bible years ago. (old testament) Terry

"back when Paul was doing his thing'....... Q-man, Is everyone shure that PWK never used the CobraFlex? I wonder if the CobraFlex was around in the early 60's. Years ago, I saw a pair of Khorns with CobraFlex mids and the little University tweeter. Could have been a mod but they looked factory built. Maybe sold in kit form? I think Mr. Klipsch called them "bastard klipschorns". Regards, Terry

---------------- On 4/17/2004 9:50:31 PM Grateful11 wrote: Tell me about this wife thing. I'm the guy that put the '79 Cornwalls on eBay last Sept., Mint with boxes. People start emailing me trying to get me to hook them back up and make sure all the drivers work and what kind of crossovers they had. I had only heard them at the Moving/Yard Sale with some soft Jazz at low volume. I bought them for purpose of resell. Well when I hooked them up and popped in some Peter Gabriel, "Sledgehammer" was the song she heard I believe, that was all she wrote. She said forget it those speakers aren't going anywhere! The only way you would get them now is if pried them from her cold dead hands! Man did some people ever get ticked but when I assured them that I was keeping them they were pretty okay with it. Been meaning to get around to telling this for awhile but just hadn't taken the time. She now let's me buy LP's and CD's at yard sales. My best LP finds lately are Cheech & Chong - "Big Bambu" with the rolling paper still in it, a Roy Ayers - "Fast Money" 33 1/3 Single, Come Dancing With the Kinks 77-86 and The Who Live at Leeds with all the papers in it. Grateful ---------------- Grateful, thats what i'm talkin about. All jokes aside, my wife is a listener. Now that I am in to mods and improvments, she is my point of reference. She has had Klipsch sound for 35 years and is very critical. Very. I love it when the *****es(sorry,ladies) are realy into it. TC

Guys, all i'm saying is that none(most) of us have ever listened to an arraignment like that. I havent, and its hard for me to put it down without the benefit of hearing it. TC

---------------- On 4/17/2004 4:12:23 PM Audio Flynn wrote: Audio Flynn-ism "Chicks of "horny" guys can be awesomely sweet". ---------------- Flynn, you got that right!!! If you give them "what they realy want", our audio obsessions are justified in their minds. It took me over 30 years to figure out that a good piece of a$$ justifies our hobby/obsessions. They can be awesomely sweet and still submit to 30% of the income devoted to sound reperduction. Not to offend ladies. I am the male-pig. If you girls can cook....than you are good for two things....... Please do not contact my wife. Terry

---------------- On 4/17/2004 7:59:09 PM MrMcGoo wrote: There is little doubt that PWK was a genius, but what kind of person would design such ugly horns??? If I wanted somthing bigger that Klipsch, then the original Voice of the Theater speakers would probably get my vote. These monstrosities probably would not get a second listen. Bill ---------------- Bill, shouldnt it depend on how they sound? I have VOT 511/902-16A's atop my '75 Cornwalls. They look bad to most housewifes, but sound incredible. If sound reproduction is about how it looks in our home.....lets buy a nice painting. Should great sound reperduction be in the "eye" of the beholder or should it be in the "ear"? TC

---------------- On 4/17/2004 5:09:30 PM paulparrot wrote: These 24 foot long horns really show the genius of Paul W. Klipsch's folded horn. These speakers on eBay aren't going to pass anyone's WAF. Thanks for sharing, Budman. ---------------- If they sound as outrageous as they look......the wife has been around for 34 years....never had horns like that......wife 34 years....horns like that, zero.....wife 34...horns zero...wife 34....horns....ah well...wife..horns.. ahh...well... never had horns like that tc

Dee, the woofer location is where it needs to be. The reason to replace the M/B is aesthetic. WAF -The plugs covering the mid/tweeter holes look pretty bad. Frz, The K-500 with a K55V would be a step in the wrong direction. (Backwards) The 511's, K-500, and K-400 all hang over the back of the box. I intend to put the top end in a seperate cabinet at some point. (WAF again) I kind of like the looks as is. Ha Regards, Terry

---------------- On 4/12/2004 12:35:52 AM michael hurd wrote: Why not build new cornwall boxes?? I would think that this would be much faster, and you can finish them or have them finished for you by a cabinet shop. You would have to build a new motorboard anyway, there are only 5 more sides to go. If your cabinets are in nice shape, you may consider selling them empty to recoup some of the cost of building new boxes. ---------------- Mike, Building new cabs might be the thing to do..... Terry

---------------- On 4/10/2004 11:23:04 PM whell wrote: An Adcom GCD 700 can be found used these days for about $200 - $250. Great sounding multi disc player. Check Audiogon.com. ---------------- I have an Adcom GCD 700 that has very few hours on it. It has been shelved for 4 or 5 years. How does $100.00 sound? You pay freight. Oh hell...... Send me some money to pack it, pay the freight and it is yours. But beware: .........To quote Mr. Klipsch....."don't give it away...throw it away" Terry

---------------- On 4/11/2004 5:50:36 PM Istari wrote: Dark Side Of The Moon = DSOTM Has anyone tried this as an alternate soundtrack for "The Wizard of OZ"? I've heard that its a rather interesting experience.... Haven't tried it myself.... ---------------- Oh..... DSOTM just didn't click. And as a matter of fact, I got a new copy two weeks ago. I had forgotten what it sounded like. My wife heard it and inquired about the availability of chemicals we used when we listened to it last. I didn't have time to answer....She was running late to teach her senior girls sunday school class. Just as well.......... Terry

---------------- On 4/11/2004 6:04:40 PM TBrennan wrote: Wheeler---Burn in time? With wire?!? Please explain how that works. ---------------- I was wondering about that myself. TC

Oh no. I said that I would never get into this debate....but...... I had been using 20 year old 10ga. Polk Audio. This wire had been moved from one home to another and at times was installed below the floor in a crawl space. It was very green. I re-wired with 12ga. Monster in-wall. I got a hot deal (not much more than HD) on 200f, so I went with it. Nice cover, very flexable and easy to work with. The results? Well I just can't tell at this time and I have been listening to it for about 60 days. To say that wire makes no difference is something that I can't buy. It does make a difference. It is different. After 60 days, I just can't tell if that difference is better, worse,or just different. I will keep listening. Terry

---------------- On 4/11/2004 11:36:43 AM leok wrote: Handel's Messiah then Steve Morse selections recommended by Chris Robinson Leo ---------------- Nice mix!?!? Went to see Stanley Clark in concert. Dixie Dregs was the warm-up band. Blew Clark off the stage. Morse and the band were so good that we left after 3 cuts from Clark! Terry

---------------- On 4/11/2004 1:13:49 PM mandi wrote: Well, I have 25 slots on my CD changer reserved for Christian music. I have ALL the Imperial CDs. I grew up on them and love em. 4HIM, Steven C Chapman, anything that fits that sound winds up in the house. Usually put on random play with only those 25 discs on Sundays. ---------------- ( I hate to ruin my image but......) The Imps- Standing on the Rock of love Rise up Arise from the St. Paul oratorio Zappa's Dirty Love (just kidding) He is Risen!! Regards, Terry

---------------- On 4/11/2004 2:54:22 PM jt1stcav wrote: Um, I've had cassette decks eat tapes, but how in the hell does a CD changer snap a CD in half? This I gotta hear... ---------------- Yea, and what the H is DSOTM? Regards, Terry

Jordan, They are just lovely! What brand of damping did you use? Where did you find gold F-disconnects to fit the K-33 lugs? Regards, Terry

Andy, I suspected as much. I wanted to replace the motor- boards, not just remove them. Damage to the boards would be OK, but if they are glued, I could risk destroying the cabinet in the process. Humm. I can see getting half way through the project, making a big mess, regretting the whole thing and not being able to go back. Why do I want to do it? I have replaced the stock mid-range with Altec 511b/902-16A horns and drivers. At this time, the K-77s are bolted to the top of the 511s and both are perched atop the box. WAF will require that the horns be boxed at some point. I have nasty "plugs" screwed to the inside of the motor-board covering the mid/tweet penetrations and wanted to replace the fronts with solid plywood. New motor-boards would produce a more solid front plane and lend themselves to additional bracing. During critical listening sessions, the grills are off and '75s look dreadful. Sounds like I could be opening a can of worms. Does knowing that I intend to sacrifice the orginal front boards make this project sound more realistic? I will always keep my '73 verts orginal, but will never go back in the '75s. A vast majority of the things we don't like about CWs are cured with this mod. The mids are unbelievable. Smooth, sweet, alive, improved sound stage and the "sweet spot" is everywhere. The "chew on your pant leg" CW midrange is only a memory now. Thinks for the help. Terry