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    Finished Quartets

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    23 minutes ago, derrickdj1 said:

    Very nice.  I bet that was a nice little project!  Where will they go?

    It was a nice little project....thanks to the nice weather

    Think I'll use them as side surrounds for know.

    Nice to hear from you Derrick.

     

    George

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    Mini PC (NUC?) wanted; recommendations?

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    My recommendation.....

     

    By a Beebox  (Asrock NUC)

    If you don't need all the new Bluray audio formats...Beebox....does 4K......pretty much sends all audio out HDMI as PCM...(It does have 2 HDMI outs)

    Think I paid $100.00 a couple years ago....black Friday....going to have to add hard drive / memory /operating system.....nice little device

    https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16856158058

     

     

    Next would be an Intel NUC...I have 2 of them

    https://www.amazon.com/Intel-NUC5i5RYH-Processor-2-5-Inch-Support/dp/B00SD9IS1S/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1512332632&sr=1-9&keywords=intel+nuc

    It has Intel 6000.graphics..will output the latest Bluray audio formats...and does 4K......Only 1 HDMI out....going to have to add hard drive / memory /operating system.

    Think I paid $ 275.00 bought on sale FRY's

     

    George

     

     

     

     

    New Cornwall Issue: Should I be concerned?

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, ODS123 said:

    Thanks everyone. Yes, I'll return to let all know the 2nd pair is perfect.

    Not to be too sanctimonious but Klipsch should take heed. ..Yes, it's about the sound, but fit/finish do matter to people. Below is a picture of Klipsch's R-24F, their $340/pr. entry-level floor-stander tweeter, pictured alongside my $4200 pair Cornwall tweeter from their signature Heritage line. The Cornwall tweeter is hid beneath a thick Grill, whereas the R-24F is not covered. ..This, I suppose, necessitates that the fit of the R-24F driver be nice and tidy while the grill of the Cornwall allows it to be a bit less so. ..But given the huge investment, it is pretty upsetting for the Heritage line owner to find the fit/finish is no where near as clean. So if your reading this, Klipsch, please make sure this most definitely a very very rare occurrence.

    Screen Shot 2017-11-20 at 9.52.48 PM.png

    That is and should be totally unacceptable.......Where is the final inspection??

     

    George

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    2 ch integrated amp

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    A-S500 is 85 watts X2.....RF-280's....max continuous is 160 watts....to be honest it may be on the low side....powerwise.

    could hold you over for a bit....remember it's analog only...no fiber optic

    ....think about it....PM me an offer....I am not going to use it.

     

    George

     

     

    2 ch integrated amp

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    2 hours ago, BlessedPrince said:

    I think my be going for the Yamaha a s701. Something cheaper for now. I have the a s200 and it’s surprisingly good,I use it for work. Not for home use.


    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

    I got a A-S500 Il sell...bought it from forum member

    I'll go $175.00 plus shipping

     

    Think about it

     

    George

     

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    forum

    in Lounge

    Posted

    Well......sorry to see anyone go..... I will say...... things seem on the quiet end everywhere.....Not as much back and forth....Arguments ...nasty comments...I just don't see it.

    Maybe I just don't let things bother me as much as in my younger days... Ya know I had a chance to meet a couple of guys on this forum from my area a couple of years ago.

    Even the guys that are not Klipsch owners seemed nice...(a little misguided)...but still nice...Ha Ha....We all have this thing (audio) in common.

    I don't come on as much as before.....But yet I still enjoy it...I still like seeing ....Who is playing what...Who is rebuilding what...Even the questions like "what receiver should I buy"

    don't really bother me....(much).

     

    So.... staygroovybaby....do what you got to do.......but ...check in when ever you want.

     

    George,.

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    What I Got Today!

    in Lounge

    Posted

    Recommendation....Bob makes a great crossover...but the 4 Velcro pieces SUCK....do yourself a favor and go to one of the big hardware stores.....buy the 2 inch by 4 inch industrial grade hook and loop (Velcro)...you won't be sorry.

     

    Believe me ...if you don't you will be doing it later..

     

    Enjoy the crossovers.

     

    George

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    Forte III

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    Well........how do they sound...you got the same 2 channel setup I do.....Just come on ....don't say life like.....How are they at low levels

     

    George

    5 hours ago, finebokeh said:

    Forte III in distressed oak with custom cabinet made to compliment..

    klipsch1.jpg

    klipsch2.jpg

     

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    Educate me: Forte II upgrades/modifications

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    Just got finished doing a refresh on crossovers on a pair of Chorus II's this morning....bought the cap kit from Bob.

    Not saying the old caps were bad...this is just a piece of mind thing for some of us....I kind of do the Klipsch speaker thing as a hobby.

    I generally have at least one extra set of crossovers for every model I own. ( listed in profile )

     

    George

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    Educate me: Forte II upgrades/modifications

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    5 hours ago, jimjimbo said:

    Well, really, in posting the above, you are asking "should I....?"  Otherwise, you would have done your research, made your decision, and done it.  Yes?  But I know you're also looking for info....

     

    IMHO, Crossovers or cap change-out for sure.  But before anything else, consider your room config, speaker placement (they are a bit sensitive to it) , furniture, windows, doors, your source equipment and material, amplifier/preamp/AVR, etc, etc.  I think gluing the internal seams with construction adhesive is a good idea, I do it myself.  I do not lift speakers (other than Heresy's).  I believe you lose bass response.

     

    Personally, if you are going to do the Crites crossovers, I would also do the Crites titanium tweeter diaphragms.  

     

    All of the other things you mentioned are minor tweaks, after you've done the crossovers and configured your listening space as best you can.  Enjoy.

    I have done several recaps/upgrades and a few of Bobs crossovers......

    This statement says it all.

    George

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