mungkiman

The University SA-HF drivers cover 90-10,000 cps. Last single I saw on eBay sold for $9.98 as it was mislabeled 5A-HF. Came mated to a K-1000 horn found in the Shorthorns. They are wonderful drivers, and I currently have a pair mated to Altec 511B horns atop Klipschorn bass bins. Also have a pair in my '59 Shorthorns. In my opinion, they sound sweeter than the K-55-V's all day long. Chris

Instead of connecting 2 sets of speaker wires to the same mono amp terminals, the following was suggested: Connect the "common" terminal of the amp to the "-" terminal of speaker A. Connect the "+" of speaker A to the "-" of speaker B. Connect the "+" of speaker B to the 16 Ohm terminal of the amp. What am I doing here? Is it a good idea? Will it produce a different result/sound than connecting 2 sets of speaker wires to the same amp terminals? I would appreciate any knowledge or educated guesses that you may have. Thanks, Chris

Even in kit form, I would think the assembly would be the same. In the Ebay photo, it does not appear that the front grill is screwed on from behind the motorboard. The seller also quoted a custom top, but it appears to be correct rather than a "mod". The other drivers should be University SAHF mid as stated, coupled to a K-1000 horn. The tweeter should be the K-77. For those who appreciate the SAHF mid-driver from University, one sold early this morning for $9.98 on Ebay. It was mis-labeled as a "5AHF".

I don't think the Ebay speaker is an original 1959 Shorthorn. The cabinet and driver complement is similiar, but it is missing the side grills as well as the original face frame and logo. I have included a picture of one of my pair for reference. Chris

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Looks like it joined Updating Older Speakers to form "Updates and Modifications". Wasn't there also a Troubleshooting category or something else above 2-channel?

Klipsch told me that they no longer sell the Cane cloth. I did not ask if the Cane I was able to buy from them a few years ago was the same as the Cane from the 50's and 60's, or something new for the Heritage line. I have no real information here, other than the parts person on the phone specifically mentioned Joanne's as the source. I have read on this forum that Klipsch may have also used different versions over time, but I have no such specific knowledge. The Cane I got from Klipsch a few years ago appears to be organic, over a screening that I think is vinyl (see photo). Chris

Klipsch parts department told me that the Cane cloth is available from Joanne's Fabrics, but I have not had the time to check it out. The Cane I have seen from Wendell is NOT the same as the Cane I got from Klipsch 2-3 years ago for my '59 Shorthorns.

Klipsch parts department suggested Joanne's Fabrics for the old cane, but I have not yet had a chance to look.

The Cobreflex is an interesting animal. I have been told that it is not "supposed" to sound good, based upon design principles. I am also one of the ones that think it can sound great, with an appropriate driver (I'm not a big fan of the University T-30). The lens is somewhat clumsy for mounting purposes in my opinion. That said, I'm a bigger fan of the Altec 511 horn with University SAHF driver, and the tweeter mounted in the mouth of the 511. Many would argue that something is lost above 250Hz, but it sure is sweet to MY ears.

Wish I lived closer. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3082323768&category=14993 Chris

Fini, Closest I could find was CT-100. Similiar? This info was found at www.hifilit.com Chris

Guy, if you didn't mean that you might soon own this boxed pair, my suggestion follows: Convince your friend to NEVER open the boxes, and then switch what is inside, leaving the "full, intact" boxes where they are. If this works, you only owe me one! If this is not your plan, then I hope you DO get to listen to them soon.

I agree that this is worth a look. It is essentially an early, 2-way (not original), Klipschorn. If I understand my Klipschorn geometry, the University 4409 tweeter shown (capable of 600-15,000 cps) is actually placed within the back-chamber volume off the bass-bin itself; my assumption being that the horn mouth is sealed well to the front panel. Note that the top panel is shaped like the earliest of Klipschorns. This auction could certainly be for a licensed version, DIY, or potentially a gem. Check it out and let us know! Chris

Dave, I'll pass on the grill cloth, but thanks for the offer. Fini, my avatar is a postcard of the inside of the La Scala Opera House. La Scala was being renovated when I was in Italy, so I settled for a postcard. Let me know what I owe you for the domes! Chris

Rick, I see this idea as the "missing link" in Shorthorn to Cornwall evolution. Good idea? I don't know. I have Shorthorns, which port through a vertical slot in the rear, and have a top that is larger than the "doghouse" for this sound to come around the sides and into the room. I also have Cornwalls. I like the sound of the Cornwalls better than the Shorthorn, but the looks of the Shorthorn better than the Cornwalls. Your idea is a good one, but it's for a larger Shorthorn. I am looking for a smaller (footprint) Cornwall, but thanks for the ideas. Chris

Thanks, both of you! Chris

Dave, where did you end up finding the grill cloth, and can you post a closeup? Thanks.

They are 1969 Cornwall 2's with vertical horns.

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Here is a plan for a similiar University enclosure, I believe to be from 1952. This and much other interesting/helpful information was found at www.hifilit.com I have a University Shorthorn, with C-15-W, T-30 on Cobreflex, and HF-206 tweeter/horn. Sounds great! Chris

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Or make tap shoes, a nifty Elvis jumpsuit, tiny mirrors, or just hammer them into the bottom of your speakers. Many people will tell you the speakers will sound better without them, but who cares about that? Might be nice for re-sale, or if you have a pair that needs to be moved quietly. Also, if your speakers had them originally, you should be able to find the old marks, and let gravity hold them in place. Fini - you've got mail. And Thanks! Chris

Dave, I have '67 Cornwalls in addition to the '59 Shorthorns, and the Cornwall bass stomps all over the Shorthorn bass. It's not a simple A/B test since the Shorthorns have 16 Ohm TruSonic 103LX woofers and University SAHF mid-drivers, while the Cornwalls have 8 Ohm (3.2 DCR) K-33-Jensen P15LL woofers, and spring-clip K-55-V midrange drivers. I have been following the thread on La Scala porting mods that encloses the HF section, and opens it up to the doghouse. Essentially, I am creating a larger "doghouse" with a lower resonant frequency, and a conventional port system. The added corner depth could also incorporate a 500Hz Klipsch horn, rather than the 600Hz Cornwall horn, allowing the woofer to operate more comfortably. I'm hoping that the lowest (ported) frequencies don't care too much about enclosure shape, given their wavelength, but I would certainly appreciate more input. I have a Mac, and can't run Boxplot or any other speaker enclosure design software that I am aware of. Chris