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  1. https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/ele/d/carnegie-klipsch-hbr-speakers/7648862038.html Looks like a deal for a project or garage set... no affiliation of course
  2. Thanks for the response Pete. We always planned to have more than a pair of speakers in each “zone”, I was just wondering what kinds of configurations might work in that shape/size space. Room treatment is something I’m pushing for, and inevitably it’ll be me up on an extension ladder doing it cause I’m spearheading this whole deal. Thinking of going with hanging vertical baffles placed intermittently throughout. Lightweight panel upholstered with furniture blanket or rebond foam was my thought for a scrappy version of that. From my research, I agree that a full in 70v commercial PA system with pendants and a multi-zone amp is probably best for this application, but I think we’re seeking a more frugal and creative solution… After finding this on another forum I wanted to throw this into the mix: “ Speakers: round up four Klipsch Heresy speakers. Efficient and powerful, and they sound acceptable. You can mount them one of two ways for best performance: 1) If your ceilings are high enough (12 ft or more), you can mount them in a cluster in the center of the building in a fan pattern. In fact, if you do a cluster, you can get by with just three. 2) One speaker in each corner pointing toward the center of the room. Great bass response this way, but not as good coverage. “ Approach #2 was of the default idea but with feedback I’m leaning towards approach #1 with a Heresy array. I think I could probably track down some in our budget. (A set of 3 just sold in VA for $750 ) Alex Rosner mentioned this approach with one or two bass horns on the floor as a possible solution to a large rectangle room scenario, with the caveat that the mids could potentially be drowned out if the LF isn’t properly reigned-in and placement considered. Any thoughts?
  3. We work hard and play hard so afterhours shindigs occur occasionally, without a doubt. Hence the LSI and bass bins… I’m thinking that with some other decent speakers in the corners we’re set, at least for that room. Not a lot of cash to throw at it but we’re handy, and willing to dig around local classifieds and whatnot until deals pop up. Great idea here, I like the idea of that sensor helping out while we’re running the louder tools. Could a decent AVR as a pre out to multiple amps work for the zone idea maybe? Curious about ohm loads and distance… just some chunky wire if it’s kept to 4 speakers per amp?
  4. Hi guys! I’m seeking some guidance. Our fabrication shop is moving into a new building and needs sound. We build all sorts of things and use a wide variety of tools like a CNC router, sliding table saw, radial arm saw, abrasive metal cut-off saw, etc. (to name some loud ones). We are all big music lovers and typically listen at levels that are audible over tools throughout the day as we work. Our new shop is significantly larger than what we’re currently in, and we’re looking to upgrade the system as we grow. - Room Specs: 2 adjacent spaces, roughly the same size separated by a long wall at 80’ x 37’ [2960sqft] each. Both of these are 17’ from floor to bottom of uninsulated rafters. Another room, which is off of one of the aforementioned rooms is light filled with 34’ ceilings and 53’ x 38’ [2014sqft] - basically two stories of windows in the walls. Beautiful, but a nightmare for sound from what I’ve learned, since it’s all basically brick and glass. Both are generally uninterrupted with the exception of the intermittent beams running vertically. - I think ideally we’re looking for a multi-zone system to control each space independently (same input signal) with a single control center if possible. This will be for music, no broadcast announcements or anything. We could use separate systems for each if it makes more sense. In at least one room I’d like to apply my LSI separates, with the plan to build a pair of Fitzmaurice THTs for underneath. We’ll need some more speakers throughout the rest of the space of course, so I’m looking for suggestions for both speaker placement/coverage and how to properly setup and power something like this. I’m a 2ch disciple mostly, so I suppose this might be my first foray into something akin to a pro audio application. I understand the basics and have some pieces that will help get us there (a few BGWs at the ready…) We’re a pretty DIY bunch as you might imagine, we’ll cobble this together however we can, but I thought the mighty Klipsch community may have some sound advice for us. Let me know whatcha think! P.S. - the Heresies get the upstairs kitchen/lounge on a dedicated system. 😎
  5. That's encouraging, love to hear that they're still kicking! I'll be sure to post on the Technical forum when I attempt my repair. Thanks
  6. Jim, PM sent. Since I’m going to end up using these for events, I’d like the power handling capabilities of the K43. We’ll see what happens though, I’m not totally opposed to the idea of swapping to a K33 if my glue job doesn’t take.
  7. Thanks RandyH ! I've read that people have used cyanoacrylate glues, like Loctite 426. My concern is that it seems difficult to get any sort of applicator down into the space where the outside of the spider meets the metal of the basket. Since replacement is probably the route I'll take eventually anyhow, I'll probably give it a shot.
  8. Jim, I'm trying to PM you, but keep getting an info pop-up that reads "You are allowed to send 0 messages per day. Please try again later." Maybe you could try to message me?
  9. Also - I have considered a DIY re-glue with CA based on attempted fixes I've read about in other threads. It seems like a pain in the neck to get to for a clean glue up, and it is separated almost all the way around the circumference of the spider. If anyone has had success with this, please let me know.
  10. Hi everyone, I recently got a pair of La Scala Industrial separates that sound fantastic! Great deal, but they need some TLC... Heard a slight rattle coming from the doghouse on one of them, so I opened it up to investigate. Seems like the spider has come unglued from the basket on the woofer . Pictured below. There's one on eBay now for a decent price, but I thought I'd check here to see if anyone had one they would sell me. I'm also considering some of the replacement woofers recommended elsewhere on the site, but would prefer to keep it closer to original and match the mate. Thanks!
  11. Thanks all, I'll try adjusting the loudness knob. I thought I was bypassing the EQ using the "cd direct" function as per the manual, but maybe not. [The mixer serves as the pre-amp, so no reason run it thru the amp's phono input right?] Any suggestions for entry level amps to go with vintage Fortes? I'll eventually want to get one that's better suited to my particular Klipsch speakers...
  12. Greetings to all you Klipsch enthusiasts, I'm new on the block so forgive my ignorance. I'm eager to learn and not totally clueless, so I'm hoping for some useful feedback! About three years ago, I inherited a pair of Klipsch Fortes that had been languishing in a musty attic for probably over 25 years. I assume they are a matched pair, but only one retains the paper with production info on it. Needless to say they weren't in the best shape, but I hooked them up to my crappy stereo setup and was blown away by how much better they sounded than anything I'd ever had, and realized just how lucky I was to come into these. That, and a growing vinyl collection inspired me to dip my toes into the vast sea of hi-fi audio, and I have since tried to cobble together a decent-sounding setup, slowly, and with a modest budget. I only use these Fortes for music listening, and the room I have them in is approximately 15' x 24'. A Harmon Kardon 330b stereo receiver that I found at a junk store was powering my setup since before the Klipsch, but about 6 mos ago starting producing distortion and cutting out on some inputs. A friend who was moving sold me a Yamaha AX-592 integrated amp cheap and it seems to be doing the trick. Most of my listening is on two Technics SL-1200MK2 turntables (I mix at home and for friends events), or streaming digital audio. Vast array of genres here, Soul, R&B, Rock, Country, Jazz, Funk, Disco, House, Techno, New Age & Ambient, etc. I just got a nicer 2-ch mixer that's improved the overall sound I'm getting, but I think I'm still not understanding the amplification power part of the equation... Is the Yamaha AX-592 too powerful for these highly efficient speakers? It seems like at lower volume the sound I get is of a much lesser quality, but I could easily send my neighbors into fits of rage if the volume knob on my amp crept past the -30dB mark. What am I missing here? Thanks for your time and replies, I really appreciate it!
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