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    Klipsch Epic Owners Group

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    On 7/29/2021 at 11:06 AM, Emile said:

    Found a CF-2/3/4 driver on eBay. Listed as a K-64 (i.e. CF-2 version with the smaller horn). But ... 98% sure this is identical to the CF-3/4 driver which is the "K-63" including the horn. Also posted it in "Alerts." See ... https://www.ebay.com/itm/255062605384?hash=item3b62ea7e48:g:s9EAAOSw-ZRg-ZfD 

     

    Supposedly these are IMPOSSIBLE to find :) 

    This horn looks smaller than the one on CF4 

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    Klipsch Epic Owners Group

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    11 hours ago, alanhuth said:

     

    Hey Chief,

     

    Ouch.  I hold you in such high esteem.  If somebody else had said it, I wouldn’t bother.  But when Chief Bonehead gives you a spanking, you feel it. 

     

    When people come over to my house and marvel at the looks and sound coming out of my KLF-30’s,  I tell them that they are restored 20-year-old Klipschs.  Without fail, my guests are VERY impressed, and I think the reputation of Klipsch is broadened and enhanced.  Nobody has ever said, “Well, those aren’t really Klipsches any more, are they?”.  Of course they are! 

     

    It sounds like you are not a big fan of these 3rd-party “upgrades”.  One way you could help keep our legacy products more pure Klipsch for 20+ years is to make sure replacement parts are always available, along with any upgrades that are easily transferred from newer models.  Many successful companies take pride in doing this.  

     

    LORDROOTMAN, sounds like your KLF-30s are at least as “updated” as mine are, so I have to defer to your superior experience, as I’ve never had both in the room together.  If your KLFs sound at least as good as mine do, and the CF4’s sound that much better, then my journey is just beginning.  Thank goodness I’ll be rich some day. 

    Expensive hobby 😂😂😂

     and I totally  agree with you for making parts available for old speakers 

    I love the vintage looks on my original KLF and CF4 especially on 12 inches drivers when I compare them to RF7 copper LINES 

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    Klipsch Epic Owners Group

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    4 hours ago, alanhuth said:

    LORDROOTMAN:  As a big KLF-30 fan, I was dismayed to hear the comparison videos you did between the KLF-30 and the CF4.  The KLF-30s sounded, by comparison, like they were playing in a cardboard box.  I never thought my KLF-30s sounded so boring, but maybe it’s just because I’m used to them and I don’t know what I’m missing.  So I fired up my system and found the same song you played (great song BTW, much better than the regular version!).  I recorded it with my iPhone and it sounded just like your recording of the CF4.  

     

    FWIW, mine were nicely glued up and refinished by ITEACHSTEM.  They have the Crites crossover, titanium tweeter, and the A55G squawker.  The woofers are some $88 Dayton Audio 12 inchers that ITEACHSTEM sold me as ‘upgrades” to the originals, which he listed separately ($350/pr).  I expect that once the Ciaras are available, the bass will improve quite a bit.

     

    So, now I’m wondering if your KLFs are working to the best of their ability.  Is it possible that if people can’t find a nice pair of CF4s, for similar money they could get equivalent sound, and a lot more upgrade options, by going with the KLF-30?

    Join this group on Facebook is KLF legendary group but a lot of CF4/3 owners post there and listen to what they have to say most of them have KLF CF4 and different klipsch speakers 

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/160621919090930/?ref=share

    Klipsch Epic Owners Group

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    3 hours ago, alanhuth said:

    LORDROOTMAN:  As a big KLF-30 fan, I was dismayed to hear the comparison videos you did between the KLF-30 and the CF4.  The KLF-30s sounded, by comparison, like they were playing in a cardboard box.  I never thought my KLF-30s sounded so boring, but maybe it’s just because I’m used to them and I don’t know what I’m missing.  So I fired up my system and found the same song you played (great song BTW, much better than the regular version!).  I recorded it with my iPhone and it sounded just like your recording of the CF4.  

     

    FWIW, mine were nicely glued up and refinished by ITEACHSTEM.  They have the Crites crossover, titanium tweeter, and the A55G squawker.  The woofers are some $88 Dayton Audio 12 inchers that ITEACHSTEM sold me as ‘upgrades” to the originals, which he listed separately ($350/pr).  I expect that once the Ciaras are available, the bass will improve quite a bit.

     

    So, now I’m wondering if your KLFs are working to the best of their ability.  Is it possible that if people can’t find a nice pair of CF4s, for similar money they could get equivalent sound, and a lot more upgrade options, by going with the KLF-30?

    Until you play both speakers side by side with the same amp you really don’t know what you’re missing 

    don’t get me wrong KLF 30 is amazing speakers 

    i use to own 3 pairs 1 pair of chorus ii and pair of forte 

    Right when I listen to CF4 for first time I listed my 2 pairs  of KLF 30s chorus ii and forte ii for sale 

    my KLF30  is mahogany with original box it has new Bob crites titanium diaphragm, new crossover new midrange drivers A-55G Ciare and upgrade jumpers from factory metal crap 

    well I don’t really believe in cables but I’m using Audioquest type 4 on all my speakers because they looks gorgeous 😂🤣😂

    CF4 has wider soundstage amazing deep bass great clarity but KLF midrange horn is intoxicating 

    when I compare them KLF always lost even my CF3 V3 sounds to me much better than KLF 30 with all the upgrades I have even installed CF4 drivers on KLF 30 but still not close 

    I really want you to find a pair of CF4 and listen to them it doesn’t matter V1,V2 or V3 

    I will easily take KLF 30 over chorus ii though 

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    Klipsch Epic Owners Group

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

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    On 5/23/2021 at 8:14 AM, Shiva said:

    Great score, once again.  The speakers are now all on the same level.  👍 I see the aftermarket drivers on one of the CF4's, forgot the brand name.   I assume you've been comparing them, observations? 

    Yes it’s Ciare drivers I bought them originally for my KLF 30s but it sounds amazing and fit perfect with CF4  clean deep tight bass but the original neodymium drivers on CF4 is amazing too at least I have Ciare as a backup 

    Klipsch Epic Owners Group

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    6 hours ago, Shiva said:

    Congrats on the new additions.  I dig your home built stands and of course, the nice basket hats on all.😀

    The purpose of the basket 🧺 is to stop my cat ( 🐈‍⬛ comfort) not to climb my speakers and sit on it 😂🤣☺️😉 well that’s my garage my KLF 30 is in living room for home theater and occasionally two channel 😉

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