Hello to all,
I noticed many of you use Altec componets now and again. Well, I just wanted to share some info concerning Altec model 19 crossovers that might apply to this thread.
I changed the caps on my altec 19s a while back and didn't hear any improvement. So I put the old caps back in and noticed that there were four ground lugs rivited to the crossover board. After soldering a common wire to all the lugs and properly grounding the wire, it did make a world of difference! (there was oxidation built up over the years between the lugs and the board seriously compromizing the HF)
I don't know if Klipsch crossovers use ground lugs but it might be a good idea to check all the connections and componets on vintage crossover boards before changing caps. It worked for me.
Also ,anyone using Altec crossovers, be sure to bypass those ground lugs. It really is night and day!
BTW, I use to own Cornwalls and hope to someday do what some of you have already done....KHorns & altec combo!