[Belle Klipsch]

12 hours ago, JohnA said:

 

Z brackets push the mouth of the tweeter flush with the front of the cabinet.  Klipsch started that in the late '80s.  It is one of the best mods I made to my La Scalas.  Originally, my tweeters fired through a 3/4"  thick hole, like every other Klipsch.  Flush mounting the tweeters killed a bunch of grittiness or harshness.

 

The Type AB crossover is nothing like the Type AL.  It shouldn't sound like one either. 

Well I feel like a dummy.  went and peeked And saw the z-bracket this time. Pretty self explanatory. (Sorry). I guess I am helping your unproven theory, as I fire up my stereo at least a few times a week! I am going to leave everything original for now, I really do love the way they sound! 

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4 minutes ago, Kevin S said:

All original Belle’s that you have owned since new!? Do not tamper with PWK’s design unless something becomes defective would be my recommendation! Consider me envious. 

That was my thought also. I can’t imagine them sounding any better! Was just curious after a negative post about AB crossovers. Had to ask. 

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5 minutes ago, Peter P. said:

From the photos it appears your Belles are resting on their sides. Flip them 90 degrees so they are resting on their bottoms and the sound will improve. No need for new crossovers.

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I thought they looked kinda funny in my room 😂. I will try that! 😉😄. I will post some pics soon!

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29 minutes ago, JohnA said:

Mike nailed it.  I have a '69 H700 and 2 '80s HIPs with the original caps and I can hear no reason to replace them.  I have been a proponent of replacing old caps, but these old "Heresies" have changed my mind. 

 

*I* strongly disliked the Type AL xovers I had in a pair of La Scalas I had.  They had the same components your Belles have.  My room was different than yours, too.  And you have Z-brackets!!!!  Unless you can identify a deficiency, leave well enough alone. 

 

 

Thank you JohnA. They sound as good today, as the day I bought them! Crisp, clear and punchy! Curious what a z-bracket is thought. Could you please explain. Not kidding about being an hifi amateur 😂. 

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Thank you for all the input! They really do sound awesome IMHO! My only complaint would be hearing loss over the past 30 years (made loud to play loud) 😁. I am powering them with 2- Adcom GFA- 555s. I love this forum, and thankful for finding it! Good group of people. Been following for a couple of months, though I should join. 👍  I truly am an audiophile amateur, and see I have a lot to observe here!

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Hello all! I am new to the forum. I love my Belle Klipsch, and am the original owner. Read a post about the undesirable AB crossovers. Should I consider changing them out? Would there be a noticeable difference, improvement? Thank you for your input.