DizRotus
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Brac asked, " . . . so, the space between each pair is sealed?"
To which "pair" are you referring?
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Anyone building a new house, or extensively remodelling an existing home, would benefit from reading House by Tracy Kidder. It's a well written book with useful tips on the building/remodelling process.
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Sorry to hear this. Thanks Michael for the news of his passing.
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They look nice.
You're brave to run home and open them up. Was there a problem or were you just curious?
You asked,
"Would it help to put some of the sealant tape around the dog house (for possibly better bass response) in addition to what's around the edge? in pic #4
Anything else i could do while i got it open?"
The seal at the edges should be fine. Some people rotate the woofers 90 - 180 degrees. I added extra T-nuts and screws to secure the woofers. Of the original 4 per speaker, some were loose. While 8 screws was deemed too costly by Klipsch, it's no great expense for you.
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They look very nice.
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"Paul W. K. He (Mr. K.), I believe, mentioned working with Radio Shack on....what was it..... A kit version of the Klipschorn"
I've told this before, but that's never stopped me in the past. The only time I met PWK he mentioned the Radio Shack experiment. He indicated that such licensing deals were doomed by the inability of Klipsch to control the quality.
In the middle of the coversation about kits, licenses, etc., PWK asked me, "Do you know what a Patrician is?" Before I could respond that it's an EV speaker he said, "Someone who steps out of the shower to take a leak." I could tell by the expressions on the faces of his entourage (2 guys) it wasn't the first time they'd heard the joke.
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Who remembers McGee Electronics in Kansas City?
Lafayette and Olson were also great. Now we have Parts Express, Madisound and a few boutique Internet/mail order sources of electronic stuff.
My father (with token assitance from yours truly) built two Heathkit color TVs in the 60's. I got to visit the Heathkit headquarters in Benton Harbor, MI when TV #2 needed repairs. My father, a mechanical engineer, was foolish enough to power it on after he'd dropped it trying to return to its hole in the wall. The fireworks and smoke were exciting.
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Allied Radio/Knight Kits in Chicago had great catalogs. I was distressed when Radio Shack took control of Allied. Now the Shack is the best local source for quick access to retail electronic parts. I hope it survives. Without it, there's no way to get a terminal, switch, etc. without going online and then watching for the mail.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allied_Radio
http://www.radiomuseum.org/dsp_hersteller_detail.cfm?company_id=1865
Radio Shack link
http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/html/catalogs_extra/history_stores/hindex_050_101-150.html
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This will be very useful to me soon. Thanks for taking the time to illustrate this.
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I believe Klipsch just attached the crossovers by hand without precise measurements or a jig. In other words, now two were attached in exactly the same spots. If that's correct, it would be impossible for Bob Crites to provide holes that aligned precisely with the old holes.
In my opinion, you shouldn't worry about reusing the exsiting "threads" (holes). In fact, I deliberately avoid the old holes; preferring new wood to screw into. If forced to use the old holes for the networks or drivers, I first insert wooden toothpicks in the holes to give the screws a good bite in that old and dry wood.
If you ignore the old holes, you can then mount the networks in a space that provides access to all connections, while avoiding the possibility of stripped screws in the old holes.
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Russ,
Bob is sending frames. Thank you for replying.
Watch this space for photos.
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Russ,
Bob cuts grill frames. He's sending frames, fabric and network parts. The badges will look good on the speakers. Photos to follow.
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Thank you. That makes sense.
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I've got the fabric and badges, but I'll need to make the grill frames. Before I cut up some fiberboard, does anyone have some available grill frames for Heresy speakers? The attached photo shows what I need to fit these early Heresy speakers with K77 tweeters.
If you have a pair that you could part with, please contact me by email or PM as to cost.
Thanks,
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Thank you Russ aka Budman and Bob aka BEC. I'll soon have what I need to make new grills for the Heresy pair.
As previously mentioned, ClaudeJ1 had the speakers disassemebled and was in the early stages of refinishing the cabinets when he sold them to me. I quickly threw everything back together (with minimal screws) to confirm their excellent operation. I'll again remove the components,refinish the cabs and make the new grills. Russ asked me to post photos of the resurrection, which I'll do.
Then all that remains is breaking it to my wife how much luggage space they'll take up in our Ford Edge on the trip to DC for the graduation. If they were a dog, and if I were Mitt Romney, I'd just strap them to roof, but I wouldn't treat Klipsch Heritage--or a dog--that way.
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Budman-
PM sent. Thank you.
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Thank you!
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The year isn't important to me, so long as they're a pair. The speakers are the first series from an indeterminate year.
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The forum's ClaudeJ1 gave me a Klipsch Forum cash & carry discount (see http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/t/160327.aspx) on a pair of Heresy speakers. I'm refurbishing them as a graduation present for my son. I'm looking for grills, fabric and badges--yes we do need stinkin' badges.
After wasting several years, and thousands of dollars, at Western Michigan University, at 22 he suddenly joined the US Army. During 4 years he served in Germany and Afghanistan. Upon discharge, he enrolled in George Washington University, as a more marture person and a more serious student. To honor his service and achievement I want to present him with a nice pair of Heresy speakers.
If you have any of the grill components, please contact me by PM or email with cost information.
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Claude was kind to invite me (I actually invited myself) over to see and hear his system.
The sound is awsome. The imaging is superb. His 402 horns, as well as the rest of the system, produce some of the best sound I've heard. Female vocals were spooky real. I'd intended to bring Take Five to use for the audition, but forgot. I'm very familiar with the recording and performance. The piano, drums, cymbals, bass and sax are an excellent workout for excellent speakers.
Without me mentioning it, Claude put on Take Five, explaining that forum member Rigma had used it to demonstrate his Jubilee based system in Nashville. It was easy to place the piano to the right, the drums to the left, the bass at center right, and the sax at center left.
It was interesting to hear about the journey that led from Khorns to what he now uses. Claude has measured and tweaked his system to a very high degree. If I ever have the time and money to devote to more audio, I'd like to do something similar and to measure and tweak the results like Claude has done.
We didn't get a chance for me to experience the full potential of the tapped horn subwoofer. A neighbor in the condo complex banged on the wall to let it be known the Sunday afternoon serenade was not appreciated. Also, I had to get home to watch MSU beat OSU in the BIG 10 championship game.
Maybe it's the influence of the Mexican beer and Bell's Two Hearted Ale I enjoyed during the listening, but I ended up leaving with a pair of "some assembly required" Heresies. I'm listening to Kind of Blue from the speakers as I type. What a great opportunity to get some speakers to spruce up and to present to our older son in May as a present upon his graduation from George Washington University and to thank him for serving in Afghanistan.
I didn't leave the house with the intention of returning home with speakers, but as we were talking I mentioned that I was looking for Heresies to give to my son. Claude then graciously decided to let me have a pair that no longer have a place in his system. He was refurbishing them to go on eBay; instead he gave me a Klipsch Forum cash & carry discount.
It was a beautiful day in Southeast Michigan, so, naturally, we spent it in Claude's basement listenting to music and drinking beer. It's always a pleasure to be around someone who shares a passion for audio. We all know the experience of watching someone's eyes glaze over when we start explaining the attributes of horn-loaded speakers. Claude's expertise far exceeds mine. It was a genuine pleasure having an opportunity to see Claude's enthusiasm and justified pride in a job well done.
Thank you Claude.
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". . . . spend the $10 to rent a furniture dolly! For $10 it adds a lot of security."
Good advice. When I dragged 4 Speakerlab SKhorns around to deafen adolescents all over Metro-Detroit. I used a hand truck. It was easy.
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"Actually Bluesboy created the video camera body and gearing out of an unspecified hardwood, while his father, Bluesman, turned some crystal on his lathe to make the lenses... it's powered by a small wind turbine and the recording was captured on film made from hemp, so if they're ever audited, they can smoke the evidence..."
I'm not surprised.
The YouTube link is being circulated among my friends and family. Everyone is justifiably amazed.
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throw rocks at this subwoofer design - before I build it
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Oh . . . now I see what you're referring to. I was looking at the pair of cylinders in the V-twin.[
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