catfish1966

They thought he was crazy too, I think? If you doubt try it yourself. I'm sure you could gain access to the components Bob or I'll gladly loan you mine. Chorus crossover connected to mid horn and place in a field (move crossover near or across wall/floor). I'm not learned in the field, rather a novice of one year and am not afraid to ask questions or for help. Became confused because I thought a capacitor could only pass AC, circuit was open and was baffled why sound emitted. Think I now have a grasp on the situation. Thanks to all who responded sincerely. Catfish

Two pair of Cornwalls for sale on Saturday Audio Exchange web page for $749. Think one pair was from the late 1950's.

Thanks Thump, you were correct. Got out the AC sniffer and there is an amazing amount of AC busting through my floor and walls (3 story building). Was even picking up reading on top of coffee table. Took driver connected to xover and went outside, no hiss or hum. Guess I have to shield xovers and everything else, get the house rewired,......... or move. Fish

The speakers are not connected to any wires. I disconnected speaker leads, unplugged amp, removed horns, xovers. I disconnected everything, TV, lamp, you name it. Last resort I had crossover on table and a mid horn on table and connected horn to mid crossover leads, hiss. Maybe I wasn't clear. The speakers unconnected, make an audible noise through horn (mid or tweeter) when connected to mid xover leads on all five of my xovers. Thanks, Fish

Gave 3 channel an honest chance after reading varoius posts. One Forte II flanked by Chorus II's, I love it. Didn't think I would due to lack of separation but it's not an issue, there's plenty. Don't think I'll go back to two channel. You might want to try 3 channel before pumping out the cash for a surround system. I've read, at times Paul Klipsch used a H with the Horns for three channel at audio shows/presentations. Also read he also used a Cornwall or Belle but a Heresy should work perfectly as John stated and the the lower efficiency could be a plus. I have the volume level set lower for my center speaker which is easily done with my integrated tube amp. Center channel at same volume as left and right just didn't sound right (to me). You can run 3 channel off a two channel amp. I remember seeing a "Dope from Hope" post on 3 channel with schematics. Fish

H-II horns and woofer mounted flush and spec states 20kHZ verus 17kHZ for H-I.

Standing not closer than one foot from speaker I noticed a dull hiss comming from one of my Chorus II's. Checked and amp was off. Unplugged amp and all equipment, hiss still present and determined to be comming from mid horn. Unhooked speaker leads and left them unconnected, with amp and components still unplugged the hiss from mid horn still present. Unplugged everything in room. Removed crossover leads to mid horn and hiss stopped. Removed xover leads from tweeter and connected mid xover leads to tweeter, hiss then present through tweeter, speaker is not connected to amp, amp is not plugged into wall. Other Chorus had/has same hiss and only stopped after removing xover leads to mid. Checked out my Forte II's and they had THE HISS. Have a 'new in box' Chorus II xover and connected the mid leads from this xover to the Chorus mid horn I removed, it hissed. Is the xover cranked up on the mid or what's the deal? Should it be audible??????There are two 2uf poly caps, one 68uf & 6uf electrolytics (that's 68uf not 6.8uf), two coils and a transformer on Chorus xover. There's no way I have five faulty xovers. What's the deal?? Can you hear a hiss from your unplugged Klipsch? I will contact Klipsch but your input would be appreciated? Thank you, Fish This message has been edited by catfish1966 on 01-13-2002 at 01:06 PM

Are the output tubes 7591's? Don't think it's from the 50's. PL

I like the Fisher 100b ($150.00). The Mac MR-67 is very similar to 100b but more expensive. MD ft-11 is an ok budget ss tuner which I purchased for $325 used. I own all the tuners listed below in excellent to near- mint condition and have compared side by side in both stock and rebuilt/aligned condition (excluding the 100b and ft-11 which remained stock): Fisher 100b, 200b & FM1000, Mac mr67, MD ft-11. The 100b is a simlple design and specs were lower than the 200b and FM1000. Specs didn't matter, the stock 100b was the clear winner in all areas. I thought I was crazy and contacted several individuals to discuss my findings. VTV will be featuring an article on the 100b in next issue. I have only been an audio enthusiast for a year and now know great specs and high price do not always translate to good sound/performance. Hope this helped! Paul

They're gone.

Thanks again Keith! Have read you have numerous black Klipsch. After reading the following please give me a little more feed back if possible and anyone else who's reading: Just reviewed the 'speaker product' section on the Klipsch site. The Heresy II's lacquer finish is listed as an option and was a higher price than I payed for my brand new 2001 BLACK H-II's which I only ordered in black, not in black lacquer (my 1990 Chorus II's have same finish as my new H-II's); this makes me wonder.......... Been working on a two channel set-up which has included Fisher X1000, SA300-tube rec., & Dynaco 400 amps; FM1000, FM200, 100b, MC67 & various MD tuners; Dynaco cdv hdcd pro cd player(with Atwood mods), various Sony's, AH!, & misc cd player; Chorus II's, Forte I's, H -II's, Cf-4's and big Bozak speakers. In a 20'x 30' listening area I'm down to the Fisher SA300 & 100b tuner, Chorus II's and Dynaco pro. This is not an expensive system in the realm of so called hi-fi. To me it's seems the Chorus II alone would be hard to beat but I haven't heard the K-horn or Cornwall with my equipment. H-II's would be killer with the proper sub(s). Thought Forte's would beat Chorus II's since the F-I's have the same drivers as the H's and F-I's specs list a lower bottom than Chorus (I know Chorus has differnet mid horn). Anyway, would like to know what finish I have on the Chorus for proper care and the hell of it. If I can't find out here I'll take base off and go to local cabinet maker. Thanks and Happy Holidays, Fish This message has been edited by catfish1966 on 12-24-2001 at 03:33 PM

Thanks Keith. Thought they might be since it was the only possible match in owners manual. They have raised grain veneer and are painted black. My H-II's have the same factory finish. Regards, Fish

Klipsch instruction manual under 'care of wood' stated the following: Oiled wood veneers, several times a year apply liberal fine furnature polish but DO NOT USE oil that contains wax. Lacquered, dry or damp cloth if required. Raw, finish as soon as possible. Bought a pair of black Chorus II's this week. Does anyone know (Bob G. or who ever)if there is a coat of lacquer, poly or whatever on top? Can't tell and I don't know jack about finishes. Thank you, Catfish This message has been edited by catfish1966 on 12-23-2001 at 12:27 AM

I have a pair of Forte I's in oiled oak will consider selling for $650.00 but you have to pick them up in Baltimore. Serial numbers are not consecutive and they are not mint but not dogs. Only mods are Solen caps (3 per x-over). Can send pics. Email and let me know. Paul

I have Forte I's and H II's. In the past I checked the specs and performed a visual on both pair. I seem to recall they use the same mid and tweeter drivers/horns and have the same crossover points. I could be wrong but they sound similar (at least to me) excluding the bottom end. Maybe there's a big difference between Heresy I's & II's.? Catfish This message has been edited by catfish1966 on 11-08-2001 at 03:15 AM