Deang

"So, we're a pretty biased crowd." Hee hee. The Paradigms are excellent sounding speakers, and I almost bought a set of big Studio models before I discovered the diminutive RB-5. Those Canadians are well grounded up there -- pretty much great speakers all the way around. In the end, I went with a set of RB-5's and a Boston PV1000 powered sub because I really noticed the high level of articulation with the RB-5's. I feel the Reference line driver/horns do a much better job of unravelling the layers in the music then straight up tweeters mounted on a baffle. I think the Paradigms will be much more forgiving of less than wonderful sources. The RF-3's otoh, might ask you for an upgrade or two. The thing to remember is the sense of immediacy, openess, and the lack of compression during loud complex muscial passages one gets with horns -- once you experience that in your own listening room, there's simply no going back.

LOL So -- I guess the Scala is a "weapon of knack destruction".

Never mind. Amazing -- I actually got the search function to work!!

Well, I know what transformers do -- but I'm having a hard time understanding what they do in a crossover.

Jeepers Dave -- 100db is pretty darn loud. If you can get there without earbleed you're doing pretty good. If you like loud, and listen to intense music -- then you are going to have to caulk those lenses from the base of the throat all the way to the mouth of the lens -- right up to the motor board. You should also caulk the tweeter while you are in there.

Just goes to show how much you guys REALLY know. Those are frequency modulation devices which curb the doppler effect induced by the bass horn on the lower midrange frequencies of the K33. The "Knick Knack" is actually a custom order piece from Advanced Tuning Systems International. Those run around $400 -- and there is a 6 month waiting list for them. It's amazing the things people do under the influence of drugs.

Oh well, nothing lasts forever. Except Klipsch of course!

The green marker works, but only if you buy the one from Mapleshade for $679.99

I have four kids -- I eat off of it all of the time.

I hate even to admit this -- but I HAVE tried it!! Hell, you can use anything between the cables and the floor -- as long as it's acting as a dielectric. Vibrapods, wood blocks -- your name it. I figured MAYBE -- yeah -- if the carpet is holding a static charge, and the speaker cables aren't shielded. I tried it and just plain couldn't tell if it was doing anything or not. But being the half paranoid idiot that I am -- when I ordered new cables, I ordered 6 footers -- so they wouldn't touch the floor. Yeesh, I can't believe I admitted this -- I pray Craig doesn't read this.

NO STEEL WOOL -- that stuff goes everywhere -- bad, bad, bad. Use a Scotchbrite scratchpad, or go to the hardware store and buy a similiar thing used for wood finishing, often referred to as a "finishing pad". Even if you tape the sockets, make sure you vacuum every square millimeter of the amp when you are done.

Hmmm, I thought they were Niña, Pinta, and the Santa Maria.

Very nice. Maybe someday when I'm old and gray I can get a pair of Cadillacs.

I've taken a somewhat different approach to this age old problem. Those little cable holders are always falling over -- ya know what I mean? It's much easier to use a Telescopic Holeless Hydraulic Elevator. I use one of these, which has replaced my rack. When I'm ready to listen to music -- I raise the system up until the cables are no longer touching the carpet. An unbelievable difference in sonics!

A 2'x2' polished granite slab on cones.

NO SOLVENTS!! The metal job on the Scott was done using a Scotchbrite scratchpad (equivelant to .000 steel wool, but does not fray), and 1500 grit cloth. Start with the scratchpad to loose all surface grit, grease, stains, etc. It's important to only go in one direction as much as possible. When finished, vacuum. Vacuum well, especially the tube sockets. Then begin again with the cloth. One direction only. It's not always possible to do this because of things you have to get to with wierd angles. Keep in mind that the cloth is removing a bit of metal, and so leaves a 'grain'. Going in one direction helps it to make it not to look like, well -- like some idiot scoured it with an SOS pad:) The whole surface will turn black from this process. When finished, used windex to clean everything off (spray the windex on a clean cotton rag, not on the amp). A tee-shirt will do nicely for this. At this point, go back over it again with the scratchpad to restore the satin look it started with. Again, one direction only. When you are happy with the look, vacuum again -- pay special attention to the tube sockets. Remove the bottom plate of the amp and vacuum. I used the horsehair brush attachment. When done, remove the brush and do the tube sockets from underneath.

"...Can you please ask him to give me a second chance?" That sounds pretty close to an apology to me. I don't know what's worse -- banning someone or having a forum 'blackout'. I have to admit, if I was the Webmaster, and had the double duty of moderating -- it would be very difficult to decide what to do sometimes. I like the 'three strikes and you're out' rule -- just my opinion though. Now, it's true that if the Webmaster or moderator makes a very specific request of you -- and you fail to comply -- then banishment is well deserved. A bit of a twist on this particular circumstance. Hey, how about temporary banishments -- kind of like a short jail sentence. A 15 day loss of forum privilage, then 30, then outta here.

Well yeah, I think the 'right' K-horns would be a significant step up. Of the speakers in the Heritage line -- the Cornwall was PWK design of compromises. The Cornwall, with some work -- is a wonderful speaker, but not without it's limits. This really comes down to room size, musical tastes, average listening levels, etc. You might have to do a little homework though, as all K-horns aren't created equal. Of course, a brand new pair would really be cool -- if you can afford them (I know I can't). To be honest, I'm surprised you haven't moved the Belles into the 2-Channel System, and the Cornwalls into the HT system, as the Cornwall's sensitivity rating would match up well with the RB-5's, and the 2-channel setup would benefit from the horn loaded bass of the Belles. With corner/wall loading -- the Belles will play low enough for 99% of anything you would play on that system.

Welcome to the forum Craig, and welcome to the Klipsch Family. You are going to find out real soon just what kind of Family we are too. A big wonderful, happy, dysfunctional kind -- and we love to push the envelope and get the webmaster's blood pressure up! Seriously though, these threads are rare, and most of us know how to act when they do pop up. BTW -- it wasn't very nice of you to spank us for getting out of the audio realm, and then posting your opinion in the thread you were objecting too. Looks like you'll fit right in with the rest of us loons, of course, I don't know if the Forum can survive two 'Craigs'.

In my system, the Sylvanias kicked the crap out of the Redbase 5692's. Edmond, how can you enjoy any tubes -- you sent them all to me. I'll get those into the mail next week.

Serious horns would be nice -- some wood lenses would be awesome. I think Maron is right about what we hearing. What he says makes sense. I think the damping on the basket just moves the resonance up. I do think it's possible that the place the resonance moved to, does less harm then where it was. My squawker and tweeter are completely wrapped -- from the base where the lenses attach to the drivers, all the way to the motorboard. As soon as I get done rebuilding this LAST set of DQ-10's -- I'm going to install the Deflex pad, add some additional bracing in the cabinet, and mod the risers to accept sand.

Actually, I have Craig's Telefunkens -- which is why I won't answer his emails or return his calls. He actually thinks I'm sending them back! I need to get Edmond's Telefunkens back to him too -- or he might feel compelled to repossess the Cary!! Heh.

Doesn't this count as a "war thread" -- yeesh, we might all be banned tomorrow. Yep, it sucks. However, now that Iraq isn't a closed society anymore -- maybe some real digging can begin. Garden of Eden's under there somewhere.

Hi Leo, still here -- lurking more -- posting less. Tired. Good info Lynn, thanks. "In other words, "chrometop" does not in and of itself have any special significance other than perhaps assist in the identification of the maker." Well yes, that's it exactly. Who wants to go around saying, "Sure love those Sylvania 6SN7WGTA's". It's cooler to say, "Got me some Chrometops dude!"

I agree with everyone here. I did say 'most' solid state -- and there is quite a bit of solid state I really like. I especially agree with Jeff on the headroom thing. I only use a 20 watt tube amp on the Cornwalls simply because I never really drive them that loud. If I did -- I would opt for 60 to 80 watts of ultralinear, or a good solid state amp with a tube preamp.