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Wow, Trey, this is going to REQUIRE at least 3 stacks of KP-600 per side!! []

What is the best way to connect the X-10i (or X-5) to the iPhone 3GS through the bottom "apple" connector, not the headphone jack? Given Trey's discovery that the iPhone 3GS rolls off below 200Hz, I want to connect the X-10i directly so there is no loss in lf. I prefer some interface that is very small and convenient, suitable for airline travel. I guess it would need some sort of gain control, too. So, what's going to provide the best sound in the smallest package? Thanks!!

The KP-302 is a K-65 with a K-48 in a plywood cabinet. Same components as KP-3002. The 3002 was OSB cabinet covered with rat fur.

Artto is quite right. The K-Horn has much lower distortion. That said, I will submit that the Klipschhorn Jubilee is now the king of the Klipsch. The Jubilee has approximately 1/10th the distortion (if memory serves correctly) of the original K-Horn. I humbly offer this opinion based on my experience with ownership of multiple pairs of K-Horns, Cornwalls, etc. and now Jubilees, spanning the years beginning in 1970 with my first pair of decorator Cornwalls. Nothing comes close to the Jubilee, including the K-Horn.

Actually, it was under $15k for all video and audio gear. Best investment I ever made.

Great story of your journey, lascala1983, but you have not yet reached the 10 . . . but you still can. Imagine the same woofers in your KLF-30 mounted in a folded horn with a fraction of the distortion you now have. Then, imagine that great tractrix midrange horn about 4 times larger with better control and lower distortion. Put them together and you have the Jubilee, the 10+ of 10 in loudspeakers. I, too, loved my KLF-30's. The Jubilee will smoke 'em. Find a pair and listen as soon as you are able . . . .

Hey, Doc, glad you're on the job. As I recall, the new 362s are about $1400 each. There was a guy in Phoenix that had a pair of Ki-362 and one KP-682 for $1400, all three pieces, NIB, on craigslist. I may still have his info if you want to try him. Let me know . . . .

Good Morning, SchmittTrigger!! In my haste to answer your question last night, I neglected to welcome you to the forum, so, WELCOME!! Please tell us about the size of the room, heighth of the ceiling, and intended use of the speakers, i.e., voice-only, rock-type contempory, etc. Anything you do to the KP-3002 for framing or structural support will probably help. I would just be concerned about everyone's safety and the potential liability in the event of an unfortunate accident. While we may brace the cabinet with metal L-brackets or frames, if something does happen, the claim could be made that none of the fabricators were professional engineers and, therefore, unqualified to do the modification. I serve on the finance (and risk management) committee at my church where, unfortunately, we're having to deal with these types of issues. We went through the same excercise at our church camp when we designed the system for the new chapel. We had the KP-3002, but decided because of the safety issue and the "aimability" of the hf section of the 362, that the difference in price was cheap insurance against risk, plus, we got a better system.

Hi SchmittTrigger, CAUTION!! THE 3002 WAS NOT DESIGNED FOR FLYING FROM THE CEILING. [:S] The 3002 is a great speaker (I own three pair), but the carpeted cabinet was designed for portable PA and is made from OSB without the necessary internal bracing to make it safe to fly from the ceiling. If, for some reason, the cabinet joints fail and pieces fall, folks underneath may be injured . . . .or worse. You can fabricate a new cabinet, but you really should include the internal metal-angle bracing hardware. I will strongly suggest you consider talking to Roy about ordering a pair of Ki-362 speakers that are designed for hanging. An additional benefit of the Ki-362 is the rotatable motor board for squawker and tweeter that will allow you to achieve the proper aiming for the space. The crossover components in the Ki-362 are of higher quality than the KP series. You don't want to climb up high and remove a heavy woofer without dropping it to replace a failed crossover component. I have hung the Ki-362s from the ceiling of a chapel with the appropriate flying hardware and they sound great. The few bucks you may save are not worth endangering the parishoners. http://www.klipsch.com/na-en/products/ki-362-overview/

Hi Rudy81, Yes, the Crown XTi has full on-board DSP with a 48db/oct Linkwitz-Riley crossover setting. I compared two XTi's to the DX38 with a pair of QSC pro amps and the Crowns sounded better to me. You can buy two Crown XTi1000 for less than the cost of one used DX38 on ebay. That was easy. . . . . Is the XTi the best amp one can buy? Absolutely not. But when combined with the Jubileee it makes a compelling combination and value. I'd much rather spend the bucks for the Jubilee and get 98% of the way to my "optimal" setup. The other 2% would cost a whole bunch more.

Hi Cornman, The approach I took when intially considering Jubilees was to consider the speaker, crossover, and amplifier options from a "system" perspective. I owned K-Horns for many years and drove them with my Audio Research SP-3 and D-75 tube preamp/amp. I used to be the CFO for the largest Klipsch dealer in the U.S. during the 1970's. OK, that dates me . . . .[:$] When the Jubilee arrived on the scene, I was intrigued, as I knew it was PWK's goal to create a two-way K-Horn. My goal was to find an "optimal system" (amp, crossover, and speaker) that would best my K-Horn/Audio Research D-75 combo without breaking the bank. I was aware that the speaker represents the majority of the sonic difference in that "system". While spending, perhaps, a great deal more money on exotic amps and components "might" result in improvement, the sonic return on that greater investment will be diminishing. Each person must establish their own priorities, goals, and budget. With that preface, I listened to a variety of amps, both tube and solid state, to active (both DX38 and XTi) and passive (Rigma's). While all combos sounded great (it's the Jubilees) there were subtle differences between the various combos. Perhaps neither right or wrong differences - just different. I decided I would try the combo of the Jubilee with the XTi. When I got them, I set them up in the same corners I had enjoyed my K-Horns for many years. The difference was DRAMATIC. The Jubilee had far less distortion in both the bass and the high-end. The bass was/is clean, tight, and fast. The 402 was/is absolute magic. The XTi settings were dialed in by Roy in the chamber. A benefit of the XTi was the 48db LR crossover setting that is not available on the DX38 and, to my ears, sounded better than the 24db. My mission was accomplished. The Jubilee/XTi "system bested the K-Horn/D-75 system by a long way. Are there better "systems" than the Jubilee/XTi? Probably. But not without greater $$ investment. These are just my humble ramblings and opinions. Others may differ, but my goal was achieved and I thoroughly enjoy listening to the Jubs . . .daily. My K-Horns, SP-3, and D-75 have since been sold. I have not, for one moment, had sellers remorse. Seek only the engineered original. Accept no compromise. Get yourself a real pair of Klipschorn Jubilees as soon as you are able.

I listen to music through the X5 and my iPhone 3G while driving to block road noise and have better quality audio. When the phone rings, the audio automatically mutes and changes to the phone mode. I answer and listen to the caller through the X5 and speak into the mic on the bottom of the phone. No need to unplug the X5s. Same is true when placing a call. Talk into phone mic, listen through X5s.

Hi coltsfan, I tried 5.1 in-ceiling and found it lacking compared to in-wall or "box" speakers. Given my experience, in-ceilings are great for background music or rear channel only if no other option is available. After trying the in-ceilings, I added bookshelf LCR and only use the in-ceiling for background music. In order of my preference for best sound (assuming all drivers are the same): 1. Cabinet (Floor standing or bookshelf tuned to woofer) 2. In-Wall (Klipsch In-walls can sound great!!) 3. In-Ceiling jmho . . . . B

I think your Panny 3000 is about to become even cheaper. Panny announced the AE-4000 today for a street price of $1999. http://www.projectorcentral.com/panasonic_ae4000_projector_review.htm The AE-3000 can be bought here today for $1699: http://www.projectorpeople.com/projectors/projdtls.asp?itemid=24159&itmname=Panasonic+PT%2DAE3000U

The Eminence PSD 2002 is the driver used by Klipsch, known as the K65, in the KP-262, KP-302, KP-3002, and KSM-15-II and was used by Klipsch with a 800Hz crossover and sounds quite good. In the KP-262, the 12" K-42 woofer was paired with the K65 (Eminence PSD 2002) for a great sounding little speaker.

Hi Chris, I think we need some additional info, please, before we can really be helpful: What are your room dimensions? Will the room become a dedicated home theater or will it be multi-purpose? If multi-purpose, what are layout and space limitations? Will you keep the TV or convert to projector? What is your budget range for the system? Like you, I owned and enjoyed the venerable Klipschorns for many years. The most significant improvement to my system, for both 2CH and HT, was upgrading from my beloved Klipschorns to the Klipschorn Jubilees. Everything else fell into place nicely after that decision was made.

Amy, My prayers and sympathies are with you and your family. Bill

Hi Brandon, Sent you PM.

Be aware . . .[:@] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqfuZ7hiap0

Call Chris Seymour http://www.seymourav.com/ I have an AT screen in front of JubScala center and KPT-884 sub. Roy measured the screen and said it's one of the best he's seen. Chris has about any configuration you like including DIY.

Hi Gary, The front row of seats are 12' from the screen and you cannot see any of the holes. This stuff is great.

Hi Michael, I heartily agree with Eldon's wise counsel. I have pulled the 6 x 12 dual axle with my Suburban with no problems. Brakes are a must. Dual axle much better if you have a blow out on the trailer and easier for weight distribution. Backing up not really a problem. 6' ( or 7' ) provides room to get your hands in the handles on the side of KP-600 cabs. Side door very handy. Rear door ramp is preferred for rolling gear in and out. Cargo doors not good. As a side benefit, you can rent the trailer to Mark and Trey to tow their Harleys. []

Here's a dual 12" floor standing speaker with separate midrange and tweeter horns - like a supersized Heresy with bass . . . . and a whole lot more. ;-) KPT-Jubilee® 535 Cinema Speaker Overview Dual 12-inch loudspeaker system Horn-loaded woofers Two-inch exit titanium compression driver With auditorium space at a premium, the Jubilee low-frequency device, with its 24-inch depth, is the ultimate space-saving solution. Developed by audio pioneer Paul W. Klipsch in 2001, this dual 12-inch loudspeaker system couples the horn-loaded woofers with the KPT-402-MF mid-bass Tractrix Horn coupled to the Klipsch K-1133 two-inch exit titanium compression driver. The high frequencies are easily handled by the KPT-Grand-HF-T Tractrix Horn. Or, you could just get the two-way Jubilee from Roy like many of us have . . . .

Were any of you folks the winner of the ebay auction for the 4 1/8" round Klipsch pro tweeters? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=370212610158 These are the tweeters for the KP-110B and I need one. Thanks!!