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    KSM-15 project idea

    in Technical/Restorations

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    On 2/16/2022 at 5:19 PM, RandyH said:

    it will work  ,  here's the ideal setup , you build a  taller cabinet than the motorboard and leave 2.5  inches of space under the motorboard , the back would be sealed   , the idea being to vent  like a CW 

    I ended up getting them.  $200.  They are HEAVY!
    I just had shoulder surgery a couple days ago so the project will have to wait. :(

    Randy, do you think I should I just keep the ports as they are and not extend the motorboard?

    MASSIVE Audio auction - Cedar Lake, IN 46303

    in Alerts!

    KSM-15 project idea

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    19 minutes ago, 001 said:

    you can use the  KSM motorboards and crossovers for a 2 way speaker , NO tweeter needed , NO modification needed except building a  cabinet around the motorboard   , you can  re-use the grilles , handles , terminal cups -  50Hz to 17.5KHz

     

    Hopefully that's what will work!  I really don't want to mess with a motorboard build. :)

    KSM-15 project idea

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    36 minutes ago, jjptkd said:

    I can't tell by the picture if they're original or the II's-- The original KSM-15's use the k-601 mid horn for the top end and would likely need a tweeter which would also mean a new crossover. The II's use the larger k-604 horn with a 2" aluminum driver which was used in a 2-way as you describe I believe the KP-302? 

     

    https://www.klipsch.com/products/kp-302

    Thanks!  Reading Bob Crites info on his build it seems the horn is critical.  But the specs on the KSM 1 seem like the horn would fit the bill!  I'll have to see if they can send me a pic with the grills off and a pic of the terminal cup.

    KSM-15 project idea

    in Technical/Restorations

    Posted

    Looking for insight:
    If I can get these for a good price (maybe under $200), I'm thinking Cornscala D style speaker (2-way).

    Pull the motorboards and build cabinets for them?? If so, would need to build the cabs as large as the D? (I'm pretty sure they're as large as the CW).  That would mean new motorboards. Also, is the horn in the KSM going to be sufficient for a 2-way?
    OR... do I find tweeters and CW crossovers and make them CW clones?

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    Cornscala D for reference
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    Wanted: Heresy 3 or 4

    in Garage Sale

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    Eric!  I found a pair of H3 Black in Salt Lake City!  (I remembered seeing them months ago).  They've had them for quite a while so maybe you can talk them down?  I just called them and confirm they still have them.  They're a bit dinged up but can probably be touched up without too much trouble.

    DM me if you'd like some help in checking them out/getting them closer to Boise.
    KLIPSCH HERESY III SPEAKER PAIR (BLACK) Very Good | Buya
     

    Wanted: Heresy 3 or 4

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    Eric, watch the Reno, Sacramento and Bay Area/NoCal Craigslist. Lots of Klipsch come up there if you're willing to drive a bit.  Seattle and Portland are pretty good areas as well but normally a bit higher $$.  Good luck!

    Heresy II - Kansas City MO ($700)

    in Alerts!

    Posted

    "An option to have raw birch stained was also used, but not often seen. The stain was applied by spraying, and the serial number stickers generally indicated this option. Example: H-WS would have been a Walnut stained Heresy made from "raw-birch". This option was more commonly seen on La Scala's"

    So, I'm guessing SRB = Stained Raw Birch

    Klipsch Heresy Owners Group

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    23 hours ago, 001 said:

    I actually like the All Black   ,  not sure how you got the black paint  to look so good , usually  black paint looks bland ,  these speakers look stunning without grilles or velcro , or badges .

    Thanks.  I like black as well!  My CW's are actually oak.  When I rescued them the cabs were in super sad shape so i sanded, filled and painted them.  I didn't go too crazy thick as I'm anticipating attempting a new veneer.
    I did 4 coats on those Heresy to really take out the grain.  You can see how rotted those cabs were.

    Klipsch Heresy Owners Group

    in 2-Channel Home Audio

    Posted

    I'm on my 4th and 5th set of H1's.  My daily's are 1976 HWO and are the best sounding of all I've owned.

    I recently rescued a set with mismatched cabs that were actually built within a few weeks of each other.  They had THICK black industrial paint on them.  Looks like they were used in a commercial environment as they have mounting holes in the cabinets and the tweeters were blown.
    3 of my sets in pics.  Before and after with the grey and then black satin.  My 2nd set of HBR's after a light sanding and Watco oil and my current set of HWO's in their natural environment with their big brother CW II's.

     

     

    Heresy done 3.jpg

    Heresy done.jpg

    Heresy8.jpg

    Cornwall f.jpg

    Heresy g.jpg

    Heresy H-WO c.jpg

    Heresy7.jpg

    Heresy h.jpg

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    WTB - Cornwall and Heresy Cane Grills

    in Garage Sale

    Posted

    On 1/9/2022 at 2:00 PM, MacWorks said:

    Thanks, but motorboards are something different. I am speaking of the composite that the fabric is mounted on. 

     

    Looking for commercially produced, not crafting my own.

    Just an idea; took my old frames to the local high school wood shop and had the instructor create a new set for me. They have CNC router tables. He refused payment. 

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    H1 Part-out or rebuild?

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    46 minutes ago, RandyH said:

    if you can rehab the cabs , great , otherwise ,you can sell the cabs empty -you would be surprised at how many would grab these  and rehab them -

    Also  you can re-use the Motorboards and the rear door panels  , and solely replace the top , and sides with new BB panels  ,( if the  panels are really in bad shape )-

    That's what I was thinking, using motorboards and backs with new BB. 
    The difficulty in rehab is the HFB looks to be MDF with the Fir veneer.  The HBR of course is no veneer.  Pulling the veneer off won't be a good look.
    Plus, there are holes in the tops and sides where they hung them.  Must have been used in a dance hall or something.  Probably why the tweeters were blown.

    H1 Part-out or rebuild?

    in General Klipsch Info

    Posted

    Looking for advice.

    I rescued a pair of H1's ($200) that had thick black industrial paint on them (1984).  I wasn't paying close attention and didn't realize they were HBR and HFB until I was stripping the cabs.  Both built within 2 weeks of each other with matched parts (E-2 XO, K-22-K "R", K-77 "R", K-52).  I've only started stripping and already did replace tweeter diaphragms. 

     

    Would you:

    Part out?

    Build new Birch Cabs? (I have some skillz)

    Rehab the mismatch cabs? (Done this a couple times with matched HBR)

    I would likely keep them if I built new cabs, and maybe sell my '77 HWO.

     

    What would you do?

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    La Scala's at auction - Cleveland, OH

    in Alerts!

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    It's a multitude of scenarios.  Hi-Bid doesn't own anything.  It's an Auction/Advertising site that Estate companies, Bankruptcy liquidation companies, overstock liquidation companies, etc can all join to advertise local or on-line auctions.  Most of what I share from them is Estate Sales/Auctions. 

    So these are often speakers that Grandpa had and the kids just let the Estate Sale company handle.  The Estate liquidation company takes that premium.
    I have seen consignments at times over the years, but that's usually a small percentage of what's seen.

    There's a bunch of Amazon overstock & returns sellers in Utah that use the site.  

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