Hello all,
I'm pretty new to this forum, but have owned Klipsch for quite a while. I have two pairs of KG 5.5's that I would like to fully upgrade. I have already ordered the titanium tweeter diaphragms from Bob Crites, and they should arrive soon. I am also considering new crossovers, but will install the diaphragms first and see how they sound.
Unfortunately (and I will freely admit) I am not the greatest DIY guy in the world. Ask me about computers and I'm all over it, but wiring and building is not my forte....
So, what I'm asking for is some advice and hopefully a point to an illustrated, step by step presentation of how to get into, improve, and button up these speakers. I've not even opened them yet, so I don't know what to expect....They have not been stressed at all, and are in quite pristine condition, but while I have a few bucks, I would like to upgrade them for the long haul...
Some additional info: I'm going to be using these in a HT/music setup, so I will be purchasing a Yamaha Aventage receiver, as well as an Emotiva XPA-5 amp.
Music tastes are classic rock, soul/funk, jazz, Pavarotti and others....
A few questions based on some reading I've done....
1. Replace the crossovers with Crites? Highly recommended?
2. Shall I install some damping foam inside the cabinets? - How?
3. Do the cabinets need bracing? Is this necessary?
4. Anything else?
Again, if someone could point me to a site where I could see some of this, and learn more, that would be awesome.
Thanks so much for all of your help.
Jim