BMWM5

Interested in purchasing your speakers. I live in Watertown CT

It's pretty simple. The bottom portion of the Plywood cut out has a round indentation. Angle the speaker and wedge it through. A few tries and you'll get it. It's not rocket science. Good Luck!

Dear 2BMusic, If you are looking for an amp try a Luxman R-117. I started out with a Yamaha CR-840. I was then introduced to a Luxman LV-105 Integrated Amp when I purchased a pair of Heresy's for the downstairs. I was stunned by the improvement in sound. At the time my main speakers were a pair of Cornwall II's. As I researched the Luxman brand further I discovered the model R-117 Receiver was their top of the line unit which was far superior than the LV-105. I wasn't disappointed in the least.

Looking to Sell a Surround Sound System Consisting of a pair of F2 Floor Standing Speakers, S1 Surround Sound Speakers, C1 Center Channel Speaker & Sub10 Sub-woffer. Each piece in Excellent Condition. Listed on Ebay and under Klipsch in North West Connecticut. Can do much better on prices posted.

I Have a Nice Pair of Chorus I's For Sale. The Tweeters Have Been Upgraded to the Crites Titanium Diaphragms. Photos & Price Are Listed Under Klipsch, Northwest Connecticut.

I'm selling a nice pair of 1990 K-Horns in Walnut signed by Paul Klipsch. The Speakers are Listed on Craigslist Under Klipschorn in Northwest Connecticut. Photos are Included on Site Along With Price.

A year ago or so I purchased a pair of Crites Crossovers for a pair of K-Horns manufactured in 1985. A few weeks ago I purchased a second pair of K-Horns and would like to upgrade the original AK-3 Crossovers w/Crites. I do not however want to drop another $375.00 on a second pair of crossovers. Can anybody provide me with the exact components Crites uses right down to the capacitor holders, transformers, capacitors, & terminals used. If I know the exact models of each item on the board, I can easily duplicate the crossovers and save $$$$. I'd also like to know where I can purchase them. Thank you.

I currently own 2 pair of K-Horns and have had the opportunity to A/B them with Chorus II's, Chorus I's, Forte II's Forte I's and Heresy's. Believe me none of these can compare to the sound of a K-Horn.

Dear Babando, No problem. At some point I'll figure out what to so. Another question. What year were your Khorns manufactured? Have you ever replaced the original crossovers w/Crites? The pair I have upstairs in my living room have been replaced w/Crites. The speakers were manufactured in 1985 and had the AK-3 crossovers. The Monster Cables were completely oxidized and green. The room upstairs has oak floors. The pair I've been talking about are downstairs in my family room which has a carpeted floor. This pair was manufactured in 1990 and have the AK-3 Crossovers. The Monster Cable to the horns & woofer is fine. I'm thinking of replacing these with Crites Crossovers. I find the speakers upstairs much more livelier than the ones downstairs. The downstairs family room K-Horns are more subdued. Just wondering if had any experience with these. Thanks.

Jim, As I'm finding out. I may just end up breaking down the top sections and giving them to a professional furniture refinisher to re-do the cabinets over. I did it once before and the cabinets came out looking much better than the ones coming out of Hope. The 7 coats of lacquer really did the trick.

Dear Babadono, I think you're missing my point. I want to sand down the original finish and re-stain the entire cabinets with the same exact product they use to stain the cabinets at the factory in Hope. I'm not interested in touching them up or putting a coat of finish or tung oil on them. I cannot get an answer out of Klipsch Corporate so I thought someone on this forum who has worked at the Hope, Arkansas factory can assist me. Thanks anyway.

They are oiled. I want to sand them down to remove some of the imperfections without going through the veneer. I've done this numerous times w/Heresy's, Forte's & Chorus's. I've then applied a Minwax stain usually golden oak for oak speakers & a light walnut for the walnut finishes. On these I'd like to get them as close to the original as possible. All I need to know is the make and shade of the stain Klipsch uses at the factory in Hope. That's all. Thanks for your reply.

Does anyone know exactly what brand of stain and tint Klipsch used in 1990 for their walnut cabinets. I want to sand mine down, re-stain and lacquer them. I need to know the exact stain the factory used. Can't get any information from Corporate in Indianapolis. Thanks.

Thanks for your reply and input. I think what I'm going to do is call Klipsch about replacing the mid range diaphragms with new ones. Next I'll talk to Bob Crites about replacing the caps on the crossovers. I'd also like to replace the cheap wires from the crossover to the tweeter, mid-range & woofer.

Thanks, I might just go the new Kipsch route vs the Crites diaphragm with new crossovers.

Dear Members, I own a pair of Chorus II's (S#158591686). I replaced the OEM tweeter diaphragms w/Crites titanium and like the results. I want to replace the mid range diaphragms w/titaniums from Crites and was told the crossovers have to be replaced along w/the diaphragm. Question is this. I hear Klipsch has an updated version of the mid-range diaphragm that's a big improvement over the originals I have. With the new Klipsch diaphragm a new crossover is not necessary. Are the new Klipsch diaphragms worth buying? The alternative is Crites Titaniums along with crossovers. Pretty pricy. Any thoughts? Last, are the original crossovers worth keeping or should they be replaced? Thanks

I have a pair of Definitive Technology BP-20's in Excellent Conditon complete w/boxes & owner's manual in Piano Lacquer Black for sale. Asking $600.00+Shipping. Also a Luxman R-361 Receiver in Mint Condition. Complete w/Remote/Original Shipping Container & Owner's Manual. One Owner Unit. Kicks 130 watts p/channel @8 ohms. 0.004THD. This Unit Replaced Luxman's Greatest Receiver the R-117. Asking $500.00

I can't believe this. I've gotten 12 replays to my questions and not one specific answer. Lots of comments but no answers. Probably going to take oldred's advise and purchase the Crites mid-range & crossover. I already have the titanium tweeters which sound great. Thanks.

I'm offering a fantastic pair of Definitive Technology BP-20 Speakers complete with original shipping containers & owner's manual. Lowest I can go is $600.00 for the pair + Shipping. They are in lacquered Black and in perfect showroom condition.

Thanks for all the kind responses, but can anyone specifically answer questions II, III & IV?

I recently purchased a pair of Chorus II's in Oiled Oak. I fell in love with the speakers the second I heard them. I replaced the OEM tweeter diaphragms w/Crites Titanium. I noticed a less harsh, more defined and smoother sound. I'd like to replace the mid-range squaker diaphragm & the OEM crossover w/Crites and have a few questions. I. Will I get the same results with a crossover upgrade in the mid-range as I did with the tweeter? II. What exact components come with the Crites repair kit and is it a simple job to swap them out? I have a soldering iron & solder sucker. III. Can the parts Crites sell be found through an internet provider at a lower cost? If so which parts do I need and where can I get them. IV. I'd like to replace the OEM cheap wires with some good 14 gauge copper wire. Once I remove the old wires, can I drill out the holes to make them wider so I can accommodate the thicker gauge wire without damaging the contact on the board? V. I know Crites includes 16ga copper wire with his complete crossover unit at $235.00. Am I better off just purchasing the entire crossover. I replaced the OEM crossover on my other pair of K-Horns (1985) and noticed a huge difference in sound. I'm hoping to replicate that with the Chorus II's. Thank you. I would appreciate any input from fellow members. BMWM5

I'll try to help you out as best I can. I'm a traditionalist in that I believe Klipsch started going downhill after the introduction of the Forte and Chorus line of speakers. I understand their reasoning in that space became a principle factor in their continued sales. The Cornwall is a great speaker but too large. Klipsch realized this and offered alternatives at the expense of pure sound quality. My suggestion would be to purchase a pair of Heresy's, or Cornwall's if space permits. Do not under any circumstances sell the K-Horns. My personal opinion is that Klipsch lost all audio reproduction perfection when they deviated from their original line of speakers. It's really sad in that customers who purchase Klipsch products today have no clue as to the perfection the original their line of speakers. To me sitting on my couch in my living room having a pair of K-Horns in front of me is like a live concert at Symphony Hall in Boston.

A good professional furniture refinisher can work wonders. It's well worth the investment. I purchased a pair of vintage 1986 K-Horns in junkyard shape and turned them into pristine condition for a minimal price. Email me at (mgjedd@att.net) and I'll send you some before and after pictures.

Dear Boomzilla, Like anything else in life you get out what you put in. Minimum effort with minimum $$$$ will always yield poor results. If it were me I would do the following. 1. Strip out all the electronics: Tweeter, Mid Range Horn, Woofer, and the crossovers. I would also start removing every screw to access every piece of wood. Take detailed pictures as you go along since you'll need them to re-assemble the pieces. 2. Go on the internet and look for wood veneers by the roll. Select the type of wood finish you would like in a price range you can afford. Get a rough idea as to how many square feet or inches will be required. 3. Go to Depot and purchase a gallon of high quality contact cement and not that latex base crap they sell. Spend the money and get the stuff that will put you in la la land if you don't work in a well ventilated area. Also purchase a roller and tray. 4. Apply contact cement to both the surface of the cabinet and veneer. Make sure you get a piece of heavy metal pipe to roll out the bubbles. 5. Once the veneer has dried to the cabinet pieces, re-assemble, stain and finish the wood. 6. If the grills are shot, Crites has replacement cloth. If they can be saved a can of flat black paint will work wonders. Last year I purchased a set of K-Horns in distress. The owners wife decided to paint them primer white. Her brush strokes ended up on the grill cloths. The cabinets I purchased were originally oiled walnut so I had no choice but to locate a furniture refinisher. $450.00 later I have a beautiful pair of K-Horns in better than show room condition. I would also suggest contacting a furniture refinisher in your area. It's well worth the money. Good luck. I'd love to show you my before and after pictures, but I have no clue as to how to post pictures on this site. I also own a MAC so that makes it more difficult.

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