IB Slammin

Does everyone agree that the risers need to be removed? Terry

Dee, I would definitely be in. I live just outside of Fayetteville and my daughter lives in north LR. I would love to listen to some nice tube stuff and meet some BB guys in our area.All my klipsch buds in this corner of the state use SS and I don't have the opportunity to hear tubes and Klipsch. Who knows, you guys might have a "convert" on your hands. If there is anything that I could do to help from this corner, let me know.( transportation from the northwest, or NXW, whatever) thanks, Terry

---------------- On 1/24/2004 7:38:06 PM djk wrote: "Do What?!?!" It already has a 14" hole in the front, its a Cornwall (the cone can't hit the motorboard). ---------------- Well, yah,... no shick. I am aware that it is a Cornwall. In 1973 when I ordered my first pair, I remember ordering Klipsch Cornwalls. In 1975, when I ordered the second pair...lets see...I believe that I ordered Cornwalls again. My 75's and '73 vert's both have a 14" opening and I would suspect that they all have a 14" opening. What is this motorboard slapping business? What are you talking about? Is this a joke? Terry

Rob, Rick, and all, I put another K-33 in and tested. Gave them a good workout for about 2hrs; amps had every opportunity to miss-behave and all is well. All of us have our time, and it was time for the old woofer to join Mr. Klipsch. I guess that I overacted a bit. I have had several klipsch (1971) and never blew one. I just couldnt believe that it would go in its prime of life! Anyway, I got to evaluate the 511b/902-16As. OMG!!!!! Farewell to the stock CWs. Many thanks to all. Terry

---------------- On 1/24/2004 3:30:47 AM djk wrote: "Just a guess, but I would think that if you were "slappin" the cone against the motor board hard enough to prevent cone movement to the point that it was going to overheat, you would definately hear it " Maybe you could cut a hole in the motorboard about 14" diameter, that way the cone couldn't hit it. ---------------- Do What?!?!

---------------- On 1/23/2004 8:28:41 PM D-MAN wrote: Just a guess, but I would think that if you were "slappin" the cone against the motor board hard enough to prevent cone movement to the point that it was going to overheat, you would definately hear it slap before it eventually fried the VC... but then again, who knows, that would be some LOUD stuff anyway, so you may not hear it first... I would also guess that the cone itself would display some marks of the compression against the motor board in such a case... but then again, who knows... Its the age of the woofer that I am keying in on. Things get weird when you (and your speakers) get old! DM ---------------- Thanks DM. I hope that you are right about the old age thing. I was doing a demo on the 511-Bs and was concentrating on the mids. I consider myself to be an astute listener and would like to think that I would have noticed something banging hard enough to fry the VC. None the less, just got the other K-33 mounted and will know soon. I will let you know. Regards, Terry

I see what is going on now. Will you "Hoodlums" please stay off of the Updating Older Speakers forum? A few bad apples such as you "Thugs" make things difficult for the rest of us "sterling fellows". tc

---------------- On 1/22/2004 8:40:38 PM William F. Gil McDermott wrote: I blew a woofer. I think part of the problem was that I had been playing Telarc disks with infrasonics. It might be that those low frequencies at high levels cause the amp to generate d.c. On the other hand, the woofer was probably bottoming out. I heard some crackling noise just before the woofer died. So it might have been heat plus mechanical overload. Gil ---------------- Gil, I am leaning toward the bottoming out theory. I was playing some bass loaded material. I put a cheap Rat-Shack meter on the channel and detected no DC. I would think that it came source, but the preamp infrasonic filter in always "in". I will slap another K-33 in this weekend and see if I can't eat another one. (Ahhhha!!!) I will get back to you. Thanks, Terry

---------------- On 1/23/2004 2:06:06 PM formica wrote: P = V * I Or if you prefer the Power (watts) is the multiplication of Voltage (volts) and Current (or amperage measured in Amps ). Rob ---------------- Rob, I understand the the formula. Does that mean that you agree with the DC spike routed thru the cross over down to the woofer theory? I checked the output with a cheap meter and showed no DC voltage. Could a particular source material push the amp down to direct current? thanks, Terry

All the parts were in and I started the '75 Cornwall project Saturday AM. Install the 511b / 902-16A atop the CWs. Pulled the crossovers and K-77s, plug the hole, replaced wiring, mounted the K-77, sealed the box. Ready to test fire and do some A/B stuff between the K-55, 902-16A, and 902- with an 8ohm diaphragm, all on the Altec 511-b. Only 4 or 5 cuts into it......Something failed. The left channel K-33E. I pressed on the diaphragm and it was frozen. I must assume that the voice coil melted in the gap. I was using normal volume. (high) Blown after 29 years. Ok, the Lux SS produced a large instantaneous peak. Monster Clip. Will the clip indicaters never flashed and I have pushed the '75s much, much harder in the past with no problem. I can accept the fact that I blew a woofer. But, if I simply over powered it, why didn't it take the tweeter and mid driver first? Doesn't add up to me. Was the K-33 just worn out. (like me) thanks, tc

Would love to, depending on the date.

---------------- On 1/17/2004 1:31:34 AM formica wrote: IB, don't forget that Ken is looking for a powerfull SUBWOOFER amplifier... where high frequency performance would be of minimal concern to him. ---------------- I understand now. tc

I am also late on this post and will stick my neck out a bit. (whats new) I am very surprised at Art's comments. Months ago he took the time to explain tubes to me.(thanks) In the 70's, I ran two DC300a, 7-T preamp,two cornerhorns,four LaS. The Crowns were the coldest, brightest, harshest power amps that I have ever owned. Good power but cold and unstable. The preamp power cord was pulled from the wall one time and the 300's unloaded. Took out six tweeters. A buddy bought a IC-150(?) preamp & D150 power amps. I thought that they were gutless thru Cornwalls. I later owned two M-600 power amps with the same overly bright, harsh "snappy" sound. I now use two Lux M-117 bridged at 420w. Much power, but smooth, warm, tubie sound. I am not trying to offend anyone,but what am I missing here? What are you hearing that I am not? Regards, tc

Keep Dean away from the livestock! tc

---------------- On 1/16/2004 10:18:51 PM DeanG wrote: What happened. I can't find it. I thought everyone's really been doing pretty good. If we promise to be good, will you remove the warning off the top of 2-channel? It makes me feel like I'm in the General Forum, and I'm breaking out in hives. ---------------- Dean, you and your hives suck! tc

Mike, Thanks for the info. tc

Gentlemen, I am replacing wire. I would like to order gold spade lugs to fit the old X-over terminal block. When I look on line I get number "X" size" or "X" mm. Does anyone know the correct size to fit the old block? Will need to accept 12g wire. Thanks, TC

---------------- On 1/6/2004 4:16:49 PM SCOOTERDOG wrote: Nothing like a Ford on steroids. ---------------- Scoot, I like the way you talk. How about a 70's Pantera with a 351-SVO and Paxton street blower. Canary yellow - Black leather. tc

---------------- On 1/6/2004 10:50:50 AM Maron Horonzak wrote: RICKTATE ...PAUL KLIPSCH SIGNED HIS NAME MANY WAYS SOME TIMES PWK OR PAUL OR PAUL W KLIPSCH PLUS OTHERS. I HAVE MANY IN MY POSSETION. ---------------- Maron, you are right. At an EE seminar (u of Ar. '78) he signed my original yellow BS t-shirt " nice design, J. Figby Blotz". No, Its not for sale. tc

---------------- On 1/4/2004 9:12:24 PM NOSValves wrote: This is a very Politically incorrect thread ---------------- PEACE ( or I will kill you )

---------------- On 1/4/2004 7:38:33 PM neo33 wrote: My .50 Magnum has no safety, always loaded and is too big to conceal. Fitted with a laser target, I never miss from within 25 feet. Just point and shoot! ---------------- Statistically, the average gun fight in the US is at a distance of 12 feet. The Eagle is awesome, but it you dont carry it, it cant help you. (And Ill bet that you dont.) With the laser, that piece would be like toting a small bicycle in your pocket. Yea, my Python is a bit bulky too. Try the two inch Charter .44 special (15% hot) and the old hammerless .38 special as backup. At 12 feet......Well...... JMHO...Andy and I live in Arkansas tc

---------------- On 1/4/2004 5:36:07 PM Audio Flynn wrote: 24. Do NOT attend a gunfight with a handgun, the caliber of which does not start with a "4". Only exeption I can think of is a .357. Politicians like unarmed peasants, serfs, fools, sheep or pick another noun. ---------------- The .357 hot loaded Python always works for me. You got to knock em down. tc

---------------- On 1/3/2004 4:06:07 PM NOSValves wrote: ---------------- On 1/2/2004 4:35:36 PM mike stehr wrote: I hit Dean up on those 9's, he thought I was funny. It would be the last amps he'd buy for awhile. ---------------- Yup because he would be broke ! They maybe a great set of amps and hold some nice collector value. But I bet there sound can easily be matched for much less cash spent. I mean be realistic hear. What would possibly be so ultra special in them to make them worth so much more in sound production then other offerings or some no holds barred custom project ? Craig ---------------- Craig, Agreed. I always think about that after buying a new and overpriced car or truck. In 93'/94?, I bought a new twin turbo Supra. The sticker price was $48,000. (at the time, lots of $ for a Jap sport car ) I loved it, but always wondered what could be had, with $48,000 into an old Vet,Mustang,Firebird,etc. tc

---------------- On 12/31/2003 8:18:06 PM fini wrote: fini, It is a matter of ethics. One can make a profit selling crack cocain to school kids. tc Really? I'm gonna have to look into that... ---------------- Works for me. Got a light?

---------------- On 12/28/2003 11:47:24 PM fini wrote: ---------------- On 12/28/2003 5:55:57 PM IB Slammin wrote: ---------------- On 12/23/2003 10:24:59 AM fini wrote: Last birthday, I gave my wife the Boston Acoustics Recepter clock radio. She LOVES it. Sounds amazingly good. Look and feel is great, too. Funny you mentioned the Bose system. I picked one up (I think it's the Acoustimass 5 Series III) system at Ye Olde thrift shop for $35. Two double cubes, a sub, and a receiver w/remote. I cleaned it up a bit, tested it, and it works fine (for what it is). I will be listing it on eBay tomorrow or Thursday, and the proceeds will be split between my wife (40%) and my two daughters (30% each). I'll give them each "stocking certificates" Christmas morning, indicating the item number. I may make up one certificate, and rip it into thirds, ala "Survivor" treasure hunts. Should be fun!---------------- fini, You paid too much. tc ---------------- Think so? It sold in a couple of hours for $450. ---------------- fini, It is a matter of ethics. One can make a profit selling crack cocain to school kids. tc