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Did you happen to do an A/B test between the old caps and new?

I have read many posts here about changing out capacitors because of age and increased ESR. My question: What differences in sound will I hear; that would indicate that it is time to change capacitors? Also if capacitors are bad: Am I in danger of damaging my high frequency drivers? Once again thank you to all members of the Klipsch forum for continually expanding my knowlege base. Mark

I am very curious about this too now that you mention it.Mark

Thank you all very much for your very informative replys. As always, I have learned a great deal from the members of Klipsch Forum. AND while I have been in the computer room pondering a solution to my delima; my girlfriend has decided to enter the micro-man cave and polish the Heresy II's with Old English furniture polish then blended the light spots with Old English Dark Wood Scratch Cover. They now look beautiful (still are the darkest furniture in the room though). All this will cost me (I have been informed) is a "Night on the Town" this weekend! (LOL). I guess my next plan is to do a few months A/B listening between my '78 H's and my (new) '88 H II's to see once and for all which I prefer. I have a feeling the answer might be "BOTH for different reasons". Thanks again, Mark

Thank you Bob, I think I am caching on. Let me know if I am on the right track.By increasing the apparent resistance less power wil go to the mid than the woofer, and even less will go to the tweeter. However the mid and tweeter are more efficient so they need to be toned down a bit.(I think...)

also: Is there a ratio or formula to figure what percentage of the amplifier power is going to which driver? or would that ratio be related to the power handling of each driver related to each other?

o.k. so does the autoformer absorb the wattage (heat) or divert it to the woofer? Also do the capacitors have anything to do with how fast the autoformer reacts to transients? Or are they strictly for frequency control?

This is kind of a loaded question(LOL). October 2007 I purchased my first pair of beautiful Heresy I's (1978). In November I sent an e-mail to klipsch to find out about these outstanding speakers. Mr. Colter replied to my e-mail With just about everything you coul want to know about heresy's. He also told me about the Klipsch community. By the way if you read this thank you again Mr. Colter. In the compilation of info.; was an outline describing driver characteristics. It states that the woofer will handle 100 watts continuous, the midrange 30 watts continuous, and the tweeter 10 watts continuous. Now to the questions. Does the autoformer distribute the wattage via its taps??? or is there a phisics law relating to how much power goes to each driver??? Is there a ratio of power distribution to the drivers??? How does all this add up to the whole speaker being abble to handle approx. 105 watts continuous with 500w peak??? Thanks in advance for any insite you can provide. Mark

Hey, also check the basics could there be a problem with the speaker wire? Double check conections at the amp as well as the speakers. On a pair of heresy's I have; my woofer stopped playing and the mid and tweeters worked. I looked at the back of my amp and found that the binding post nut was loose on one wire. I tightened the nut and have not had any more trouble.

I like your idea. It sounds like it is within my capability too!!! A light honey walnut has a nice ring to it. Thank you.By the way; where do I get Watco Tung Oil ??????????

Your not good part is about where they are now.

Well, sand 'em smooth and spray away . . . .. OK, maybe not the bestest way to make 'em black. Do you know any painters from body shops? You may be able to find one that would put a nice automotive-type black lacquer finish on for just a few bucks. Bill, my friends at the body shop will want to put ghost flames on my cabinets. Actualy might be cool however still wouldent match or blend with the rest of the decor in my listening area.

Definately getting closer to my point. I would like to lighten and remove most of the "cherry" from the cherry color stain. Honey color would be perfect but I could work with a wallnut or even a maple.

Another option is to paint them with black lacquer. Black Heresy's are quite elegant. Bill, now that you mention it; Black lacquer is very elegent. I think it might be a good option to cover up the finish I have now.Would it be very difficult to do. As you may have noticed; I have very limited experience with wood re- finishing. I'm O.K. with a spray can though(LOL).

Excelent. This is what I needed to know. My main concern is/ was to not expose the MDF under the vaneer.Does the stripper cause any long term harm to the vaneer???

I hate you....Not really, as that is a good deal. I love my HIIs, a black lacquer finish, in very good condition, and a gift from my son. So mine were inexpensive too. Bruce YES; Free is better and so is the finish. Do you know if there is a way to re-stain without taking the old stain off? Or should I just strip them and start over?

Sorry let me clairify.1988 HB-R. Not factory; definately a homeowner trying to match a bookcase. Kind of crappy stain job on sides and top and cabinet edges in front; but not the back or bottom. But the good news: cabinets and drivers are in exceptional shape. Cabinet corners are perfect!!!! (all eight of them) And the price of $50. a pair almost makes the stain look good.

Thanks for the advice Jeremy. Helps a lot. So stripper won't cause harm to the cabinets in the long term?They almost look good enough to re- stain. Other than that the cabinets and drivers are probably 9/10 condition. I hope the guy that sold them to me doesen't look up how much they are going for.

I just recently picked up a pair of Heresy II's that are stained Cherry. I would like to bring them back to origional finish (unfinished). Is there enough thickness in the vanier to sand them lightly? Will sanding remove the stain? Is there a better way? Or should I just live with it and apply a new coat of stain? I bought them for $50. All drivers work fine and other than being stained; the cabinits are in excellent shape. The cherry color just doesen't match my other furnishings. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Mark

My old Yamaha CDC-905 volume control goes all the way down and has pretty decent sound and is very dependable.

Thank you Cyclonecj, Now we are getting somewhere. I relized that the screensaver that I had and then accidentialy lost happens to be the background between windows on the klipsch forum. That was perfect for me. However the one you have posted might also approach perfection. Thanx again, Mark

So if the system doesen't sound accurate enough, then the listener should drink more wine.

Hi, Hopping someone can help me get my favorite Klipsch background back. It was basicly like a black texture (like klipsch heresy grill fabric) with a thin tan line in the upper third. I accidentaly erased it. This is the best background for my screen icons. Please help Thanks, Mark

InnerTuber, very cool website. Might be my starting point.

Thanx seti, I'm reading my day away. I knew I could count on a Klipsch member to help answer my questions.