Honeybadger
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JWC video looks good, when are we to expect the second installment?
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43 minutes ago, Doug said:
I just broke my post-election-mourning facebook avoidance and happened to swing by Al K's facebook group. It looks pretty likely that he was in fact "Robonerd" based on his rant about this thread, which is kind of disappointing to me. I don't think anyone cares about how much current their audio equipment is drawing from the mains, as long as we like how our systems sound. Robonerd's argument seemed to be based on the assumption that people run low wattage SET amps to save money on their utility bills, which is completely absurd. My understanding is that people prefer the sound of these amps to more complex ones with more power, and that is why they run them and why limiting headroom with resistors in crossover networks MAY be an issue... I guess I was hoping the man behind the swamping resistor concept would have presented a more coherent argument, especially since I am inclined to believe that the swamping resistor is a good thing!
That's not exactly what I took from Al's face book page. Though I didn't understand Robonerds argument either.
Apparently he like the Badger though!!!
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As previously stated make sure the Phase is correct and the receiver is in Direct mode. Just to be clear on phase, make sure one of the speaker isn't wired backwards, not taking about the phase control on the receiver.
Furthermore one of my RF-7 had one of the woofers disconnected, this had me scratching my head for a while.
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Welcome to the forums.
Because of your situation, I think it would be best to replace the crossovers with new units. The AL is probably an original however it is not a favorite, the E2 is from a Heresy.
My suggestion is to get a pair of ALK Universal crossovers from ALK or a replacement crossover from Bob Crites.
You could certainly build a new set of crossovers. There is a link here on the forums for schematics of Klipsch crossovers.
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What program are you using?
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Some peoples kids.
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That's close, thanks for the heads up.
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What is the depth of the magnet from the mouth?
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The clutter is more than I want to deal with. I am sure you understand, or will in time.
The extra gear, wires, interconnects, etc.
This is not just audio for me, I used to have many toys, Muscle cars, motor cycles, boats, PWC, etc. Now I have a stock pick up truck and my camper.
Some times simpler is better, at least for some people.
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On 10/8/2016 at 11:19 AM, jwc said:
Dave has this CNC thing down. The kits are fantastic. A novice can put this together.
I have a few steps left and the horn(s) part will be done and will conclude the "kit part of the build". Then I will publish a little video.
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I know the digital actives sound very good, but I don't like the idea of going from digital to analog,(source to preamp)
then back into the digital domain for adjustments and back to analog(via active crossover) then out to 2 or 3 amplifiers,
and finally to independent drivers.
I prefer to keep it simple, especially when listening to vinyl. A source-point full range would be my first choice, but I find they are always lacking.
I understand the benefits associated with actives. (time alignment, equalization etc.) I have used them, they sound great just more than I want to deal with any more.
I found the Mini DSP though not the best sounding unit was my favorite, it was simple to use, and I could import R.E.W. this was a great feature.
My Ashley sounded great, but was analog, and couldn't time align, but good sound.
Behringer and DBX were a pain. Instruction manuals were thick as a Bible and the Behringer was noisy.
Never used the Yamaha actives.
EV DX-38 was a very nice crossover though mine had issues.
If I did it again I would try the Pass Labs and manually time align the drivers.
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I guess I should put my mini DSP on the scope, I do not remember having any noise issues.
As I recall mine was dead quiet, and sounded rather good.
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Honey Badger said: "I have used the 15c several times, never had one contact motor board "
DJK said: "So, you all are willing to re-cone anyone that has a problem?"
What's the deal? One can not come in to a thread you have commented on and offer personal experience with a particular product?
Your comment was completely unnecessary.
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Verticals are special, another option is to buy a Cornscala box and motorboard kit from Bob, and put the verticals back to stock.
I am all about upgrades or sidewaysgrades, but I don't think I would chop up a vert.
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19 hours ago, HDBRbuilder said:
One of my DBX-encoded freebies was by Laurindo Almeida, the Brazilian virtuoso guitarist and composer...and is just FANTASTIC!
I still have that album, I had to buy a DBX unit just to play it. Sounded great.
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You can cut new grill frames from 3/16 Masonite available at home depot.
Replacement black cloth in the size you need is available from Bob Crites. www.critesspeakers.com
You can remove the original came cloth, clean and reinstall on new grill frames, but it is tedious, and could end up
ruining the cane if you are not careful.
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On 10/20/2016 at 10:20 AM, ellisr63 said:
1/4 pies
1/4 pie a la mode sounds good to me.
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1 hour ago, jimjimbo said:
What receiver and who's restoring?
Exactly!
Marantz, Mac, Sansui?
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No amount of debate is going to sway anyone's opinion here. Clearly there is more than one way to build a crossover that works.
My preference is an adjustable passive, I like ALK crossovers.
Chris A is all about actives ( I have done it, It works!) Time alignment has it's benefits, it's just more gear than I want to work with.
Mikebse2a3 prefers a minimalist design. We have all heard them, they work.
All of these crossovers can sound really good if set up properly!
Can we all agree that Klipsch speakers are awesome regardless of crossover topology?
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On 10/20/2016 at 3:48 PM, Kalifornian said:
Is there a set it and forget it xover that I can get now that will work with stock (or upgraded tweeters if need be) and then get the upgraded horn and 2" driver later? Thanks.
ALK universal crossover should work for your needs.
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The QTS is a bit high for horn loading. As I recall a QTS .3 or lower is best suited for horn loading.
This woofer might work good in a ported design like Cornwall.
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10 hours ago, justinsweber said:
I went to re listen to these today... dear god the bass is unreal. Enough so, I bought them from Dave and ordered a set of kits... These are K-Horn killers... way more bass but same speed as a La Scala or K Horn... unreal!
I cant wait to see them when you are done with them.
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I am sure one of the technical types could figure out to the milliwatt the additional draw through the swamper. (It's not much)
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