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Jim, Thanks for the information. I guess there is a chance that I have the 8th Style 7 built. That's pretty special to me. Johnie

Thanks! You veterans are great at helping this newbie out! I hope the one I own is close. Actually my K-horn is labelled 175. However, every part of the unit is labelled 174(the K5 horn is 169). According to Jim 174 and 175 were built side by side. My guess is Lloyd accidentally switched the labels at completion or shipping. Johnie

Jim, Is there a record of which Klipschorn was the first style 7 and when it was built? Thank You, Johnie

Jim, I have a question about my crossover. It's not mounted on a board like others I have seen. Written in pencil on top of one of the coils it has a date of March 1949. The number 0 0 0 5 0 and the number 380. The S/N on the Klipschorn is 174. Do you have any info for this crossover or know what the numbers are in reference to. Thanks for your help with this and all the other questions you've answered, Johnie

Also I would love to see some pics of your K-horns. Johnie

Wow I love the info on 184. Jim helped me with info on mine as well.

Thanks for all your suggestions. I would also like something with tonal control. Johnie

I am fascinated by early Klipschorns and their individual back stories. Where is the best place for pics and info? I would love to see pics from forum members.

I would like to see pics of your as well.

You think so? I had been looking to purchase a vintage Klipschorn. This is the oldest I have come across.

Lloyd McClellan built my K-horn (No. 174). His initials are throughout. Is there a way to determine who built my K5D Horn? It is numbered 169 and is dated November 8th 1948. Thanks, Johnie

Is there an estimate as to how many Klipschorns have been produced since 1946?

One speaker.

I recently purchased a vintage k-horn. I am currently using a low-end Nobsound mono amp to power the speaker. Actually it sounds surprisingly good. However, I would like to upgrade. Can anyone recommend an amp for my k-horn? One that won't break the bank. Thanks, Johnie

Who is the man in the photo on the home page for the museum (the one, on the lower left of the page, of the man holding a square to a K-horn)? Is that Lloyd McClellan? If not is there any info or are there any photos of him online? Thanks, Johnie

I'm certainly no expert but looks like salt air to me. As if it lived on the coast at some point.

Another attempt at photos of 174.

I am able to compress the file and insert it into the post, however, when I submit the post the pic does not appear.

More pics of 174 Still struggling to add photos

LSM are the initials. Thank you once again. I can't adequately Express how much joy owning this speaker has brought me.

I recently purchased Klipschorn number 175. Upon closer inspection I discovered that every part of the speaker is numbered 174. Jim helped me out and let me know that 174 and 175 were produced at the same time. So it looks like I have number 174 but it was labeled 175. Upon even closer inspection I found the signature in the attached image. Can anyone tell me who that signature belongs to. I also included other interesting photos. I've tried for over an hour to upload the pics to no avail. Guess I'll never know...lol

The label on my K-horn says 175. However the unit is labeled 174 on the bottom and on the inside of access panel. The K-5 horn, which is labeled 168, also has the number 174 handwritten on the corner of the label. Jim said that 174 and 175 were constructed at the same time. It is obvious that my speaker is 174 but received the label for 175.

Upon further inspection it appears that everything has the number 174 with the exception of the label itself which reads 175. I wonder if the other speaker is just the reverse. It really doesn't matter. I am very fortunate to have this speaker. Almost completely original. The capacitor and everything else has been tested and is in good working order. It sounds amazing! Thanks Again!