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    A K-402-Based Full-Range Multiple-Entry Horn

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Marvel said:

    Unfortunately, due to my monetary constraints, I will never get any K-402 horns to modify. In fact, many of the speakers I have were given to me. My heresy IIs were a gift from my oldest son, the LS I own were basically the cabinets when I got them for $100, and filled them with mostly correct components. Having had a pair or complete LS, these are close if not indistinguishable. The MWMs that were given to me have really upped the game. Will certainly go active with them... just not quite happening yet.

     

    Chris, don't give up on us. I really really appreciate the work you are putting into this and the help you have given to so many here.

     

    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

    Bruce, never say never. I follow a lot more threads than I engage in. When I have asked questions I have received helpful advice from you and others. I have noticed that you are always willing to help others and offer advice based on sound principles. I applaud you and find it only fitting to play it forward. I have a extra pair of 402’s. Long story short they are from the Klipsch 1st production run. I replaced them with a new pair last year. One has a crack and one has a spider fracture. Both very much repairable, especially with the skills I’ve seen you display on this forum. I have the original boxes my new ones came in. I’m still new on learning about the physics behind sound, but I’m a darn good packer and fill confident I can get them to you safely. You now own a pair of 402’s. Send me a personal message and we will get the ball rolling. 
    Happy New Year !

    Jim

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    bi-wiring

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    On 12/17/2020 at 12:32 AM, ILI_MeloManiac said:

    https://www.klipsch.com/blog/how-to-bi-amping-a-speaker

    The way I see bi-amping making sense is with an active crossover. 

    So your input signal passes through the active crossover which splits the signal in two (programmable), and then sends signal 1 to Amp 1 (for low frequencies) and signal 2 to Amp 2 (for high frequencies). 

    Typically, Amp 1 would be a high watt amp, while Amp 2 would be delicate, low watt (tube) amp. 

    By doing it like that, Amp 2 won't have two process the energy rich low frequencies. 

    This is how my system is set up with KPT-942 and soon to be KPT-942/4. My crossovers are separated for HF and Mid HF “most would call LF” and are in-line after the source and before the separate preamps. The HF has tube preamp & tube mono amps to each 402 driver. The LF has a SS preamp and separate Class A amps to the drivers of the 904 drivers. I gain balance the separate preamps and use my DAC attenuation as the master and the separate preamps as slaves. 

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    Bulgarian Audiophile Speakers

    in Alerts!

    Posted

    49 minutes ago, dwilawyer said:

    Would you consider $700.00?

    Come on man, Did you read the “item description” 

    “”The main speaker is eliptical with lightweight paper cone on a paper suspension, the tweeter is oval also with paper cone.”” 

    Ok, it is Christmas so I will sell them to you under one condition. If someone on here makes you a better offer you have to play it forward and pass them on, it’s only fair man, because you know the rarity these speakers. 

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    Bulgarian Audiophile Speakers

    in Alerts!

    Posted

    5 hours ago, wstrickland1 said:

    I got in to a bidding war with some guy but I prevailed. I ended up sweating it out but scored them for $620 but free shipping! BOOM baby!

    I was that guy you were bidding against so I sent a message to the seller and made an offer of $650. He accepted and said he would send you a “so sorry but blah, blah, blah, blah message”””.  BAM !!! 

    KPT-942/4

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    1 minute ago, nickyboy6100 said:

    I don’t have the room right now to move them much. Just small tweaks. My listening room is also my shop. I have a larger building coming in the spring. I plan on moving them there when it’s finished. Then I will try pulling them out off the back wall. Thanks for the advice. 

    Welcome Sir. I totally understand the combination workspace environment. When you are able to pull the speakers off the wall be prepared to be “blown away”. Just trying to prep you for an astonishingly moment. You have never heard what those speakers will do till you pull them 1/3 into the room. Cheers !

    KPT-942/4

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    25 minutes ago, RandyH000 said:

     the ME electronic crossovers  are very good product-----

    Due to my choice of source equipment;  Auralic Aries G2, Vega G2 & Leo GX, wireless streaming with dedicated Lightning Digital Streaming application, I am very limited to crossover components and EQing because I have to accomplish crossover after my DAC.  As far as crossover the Marchand has been the best route so far due to the ability to make adjustments in analog. The LDS app has 16 PEQ  ability. Tried Dbx DriveRack Venu360 and the system versatility was amazing but in the end, for sound quality, the Marchand was more open & dynamic, “in my opinion and with my system”. 

    KPT-942/4

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    14 minutes ago, nickyboy6100 said:

    I’m still experimenting with speaker placement. I’ve only had them a few months so I’m still learning. It’s pretty amazing how full they sound at low volume levels. 

    Biggest speaker placement difference was moving the speakers 8 ft away from the back wall and listening chair 8 ft in front of speakers. This created the elusive 3D soundstage. I adjust volume according to how condensed recorded music is, but usually around mid 80’s using SPL meter. 

     

    KPT-942/4

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    10 minutes ago, nickyboy6100 said:

    I’ve wondered what the would sound like if I went the active route. Mine have a passive crossover network so I know I’m probably missing some of the magic these speakers can offer. I really love the way they sound now and  It’s kinda nice having only one amp to worry. about. 

    I have only ran my system with Marchand electronic crossovers and “for me” the tube’s on the HF and solid state class A’s on the LF has been the best sound due to equipment, however I think the biggest satisfaction has come from speaker placement and slight adjustments over the years to better match my room. 😉
     

    KPT-942/4

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    13 minutes ago, nickyboy6100 said:

    I’m not familiar with the Bryston, but I’ve been through a lot of solid state amplifiers and this one has stayed around. I really haven’t found any genres of music that don’t sound good on the 942/4‘s. 

    I agree on all genres sound great. I bi-amp, Cary 805’s on HF and 4 pass labs aleph 2’s on LF “100 watt amps” which is plenty of power for these highly efficient bass bins. Imho 

    KPT-942/4

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    On 12/15/2020 at 10:48 PM, CJ Wolff said:

    I may be crazy,

     

    But I have an opportunity to get a pair of KPT-942/4’s at a great price.  My listening room is about 24x30.  I know this will probably blow the neighbor’s heads off but I’ve heard that with proper toe-in you can get a sweet spot 9’ out.  Am I out of my mind or should I bathe in the KPT glory?

     

    Thanks,

    CJ

    I have the 942 /2’s but have the 415 bass bins on order to be delivered in Jan 2021. Listening room is 16 x 30, sweet spot is 8’ from speakers with only slight toe in. 

     

    On 12/15/2020 at 10:48 PM, CJ Wolff said:

    I may be crazy,

     

    But I have an opportunity to get a pair of KPT-942/4’s at a great price.  My listening room is about 24x30.  I know this will probably blow the neighbor’s heads off but I’ve heard that with proper toe-in you can get a sweet spot 9’ out.  Am I out of my mind or should I bathe in the KPT glory?

     

    Thanks,

    CJ

     

    Jubilee Owners Near Cleveland Ohio

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    I don’t have jubilees, but I do have KPT 942’s used in theaters up to 300 seats. My room is 30’x16’. I have spent 2 years positioning those speakers. Foot by Foot then inch by inch, playing the same reference songs over and over. 
    After all that maneuvering around the perfect spot ends up being 8’ from the speakers. 

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    KPT-904s SOLD

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    4 hours ago, Dave A said:

    I had to pause before replying so I could hang my head in absolute and total shame.

    You know I was being sarcastic, in reality I applaud you Dave. If not for you I would never have achieved this level of audio blitz. 

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