Cantilope
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On 5/13/2017 at 4:20 PM, twk123 said:
Did you see these KP-3002s for $400?
No, but now I have... I really don't need these, but I do have a foursome of the KP-4000s in my basement, but I think I have 3 blown radiators and 2 bad drivers (they were free). They are the big 18"s that go underneath. I wonder if they'd be worth getting and fixing up the bottoms and matching them up. I really need these like a hole in the head. I have about thrown away the KP-4000s... not worth fixing hard to find parts.
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FYI - I offered to pick these up and he has decided to keep them. He said they sound too good... how can I argue that.
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I am in SLC and would be willing to let you play some tunes. You'll never be the same...
Joe
Be warned... it might cost you a growler of Midnight Satin from the Portneuf Valley Brewery. I love that stuff.
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8 minutes ago, RSVRMAN said:
Though it appears they are turned towards the direction the picture was taken.
They are like the eyes on a dollar bill... no matter where you are in the room they follow.
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7 minutes ago, Khornukopia said:
Your K-402 mounted in a cabinet and wrapped with rock wool looks good and solid. My question about rigidity came to mind while looking at a picture of a free standing treble horn image.
IMHO - it would never handle it. The bracket for the K402 is designed to support all of the driver weight. If you add woofers they'll need their own supports, no question.
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On mine I built these speaker pads/mounts and sandwiched the K402 horn in under a little bit of pressure. Mine is very, very solid when you wrap your knuckles inside the horn.
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Very nice! I agree with your your review of the M2, (although I have not heard a F6) it really does shine in the midrange.
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It's tough to see from the photo, but your paint might just be full of tiny scratches and dulling that area. Try an auto polish before you do anything else. Maybe you can polish out the tiny scratches.
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I took mine apart a few months back. I believe the screws that come out are on the back of the driver. It was not hard and I managed to get it back together, OK. I had the adapters off when I took it apart, but I am not sure that you need to have them off. There are wires that run from the diaphragm to the connectors, just be careful and don't force anything. It seemed simple enough at the time that I don't recall any issues when I did it. I think you'll be OK.
Joe
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13 minutes ago, P51guy said:
Thank you! I may purchase them and keep on hand so when the stock diaphragms fail, I have a replacement. Same with the crossovers. I suppose I'll have to buy the 4 woofers as well, as I don't want to wait until it is too late and they're not available.
I wouldn't imagine any of these would fail for you, nor are they wear items... some of us on this forum have speakers 50 -60 years old (or more) all stock. I have a set of 1978 Belles all original and work like the day they were born that I use everyday. This is my very humble opinion but KLFs are not rare birds, I'd say save your pennies and go buy some music... Just treat them right and they'll last a lifetime.
Besides, this forum may open you up to other Klipsch offerings that you might like better than the KLF-30s, like my Jubilees.
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I have a set of KLF-30s too that are about that age (am I really that old, I bought new)... As said above, replace the poly tweeter diaphragm with a titanium ASAP, hand down best bang for your buck. Then go from there, I didn't hear any improvements with the Xover, but I had no way to A/B, maybe my originals were still in spec. I second that the phenolic mid-diaphragms are just a replacement not an upgrade. I also didn't care for the TT mid-diaphragms in my KLFs. They currently sit unused.
Joe
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7 hours ago, Coytee said:
For anyone reading this thread...(and RSVRMAN might punch me for saying this....but....I'm a really fast runner)
Out of the 33 Jubilee owners that have responded (27) it seems most had not heard (in person) the Jubilee prior to purchase. Most however, were current, prior Khorn owners or were familiar with the Khorn sound.
That is to say, 63% of owners, bought them without having heard them first. (I do not fall into this camp)
What intrigued me is RSVRMAN has not even heard Khorns
Talk about a leap of faith!!
Most of us recall the first time we heard Khorns and that 'OMG' thought that filled our heads
It's going to be interesting to hear his first impressions.
Coytee, just wanted to add my stats... I had never heard a Khorn (still have not), I had never heard the Jub either, but I do have Belles, CWs, and KLF-30s. I am a leap of faith kind of guy, (more money than brains as my Dad would tell you). No regrets, none, best money I have ever spent on my audio path to bliss. I run a Xillica 4080, I tried a MiniDSP but got rid of it quick. They came with K69, but I run TADs, I actually bought the TADs before the Jubes and new this going into the purchase. I may have tried the B&C, but went the cheaper route as they would never be used in my system. Coytee, you are 100% responsible for my Jubes... you're probably not aware of that, but your advice on my Belle build thread was the catalyst to it all. I thank you sir!
RSVRMAN, I ordered mine Jan 8, 2016 and they had them delivered Feb 3 2016. About a month. Congrats on your purchase, you will not regret it.
I'd also be willing to demo mine to anyone in my area that would like to hear them. Everyone that has heard my system in the last year thinks it is the best system they have ever heard. I also went all in and ordered a third K402, and with Chris's help, I have turned into a MEH with a TAD as a center channel. Best HT you could ever want...
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22 hours ago, garyrc said:
I think the Crown calculator calls for many times (about 5X) the power as this calculator: http://myhometheater.homestead.com/splcalculator.html
Thoughts?
Well one calculates max SPL with multi-speakers and reinforcing with boundary placement and one calculates wattage requirements based on the speaker. I zeroed out the different elements between the calculators, headroom, multiple speakers, placement and I only saw .3db in the difference. Both useful tools and I think they support one another..
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That's what people think I give em... you know because they are big.
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3 minutes ago, twk123 said:
I have to say I'm extremely impressed with the new Klipsch offerings. Very impressive guys.
I agree, I am in for a set of the 15's for my Dad. Perfect for him. Good job, Klipsch.
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http://www.crownaudio.com/en/tools/calculators#amp_power_required
I have found this niffty calculator.
I am 4 meters from my Jubilee speakers, I like 95db transients, 105db sensitive speakers and throw in 10db of headroom.
16 Watts to make my ears bleed. I hope this will help someone in a future amp purchase. I run a First Watt 25 watt amp for reference...
Joe
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16 hours ago, JustAuBy said:
I was looking at the J2 or SIT-2. Are you pleased with the sound coming from your TAD's from mr. Pass's design?
I use a SIT-2 on my K402/TADs and it sounds amazing. Good synergy here...
Joe
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11 hours ago, PeteVoxx said:
Good chance 402s are coming soon with a Jub bass bin. I will probably be searching here for bass bin plans to build myself for aesthetic appeal/WAF
I think this is a great idea! I love mine.
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I love my Jubes. I have never in my life heard a better speaker, and neither has anyone I have had over in the last year. I run 2-way with TADs and the TADs are head and shoulders above the K69, and legs and feet.
Spencer was my guy and a pleasure to work with.
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Paused my project... this is a very important part of a good HT. It's own HVAC system.-
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Tromprof, how do you like your f20s? I use a Tuba THT but am thinking of going with 2 F20s that would free up corners for my rears.
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Thanks! Sounds like I really just need 4 more MEHs...
I'll do some playing around see if the wife will help me carry down the CW's, I new collecting one of each would come in handy one day. See if that sates me. But, I am pretty sure I'll want it all horn loaded, that's what got me here to begin with...
Joe
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Ok so looking the other way...
I just happen to have some CWs. Are you suggesting the Belles move forward to the blue chair, becoming mid surrounds and the CWs going between the window and the room treatment? That puts both rear infront if the couch like in B/C of the diagrams. The CWs sit on the floor correct, be a challenge to hang them. -
Current System = A picture speaks a thousand words. I am looking for a wall mounted speaker that can get me from 5.1 to 7.1. You can see where I have the boxes set high in the wall. I have Jubes as fronts and Belles for rears so losers need not apply. Anyone used anything that would fit this application? SQ is of the utmost importance, as they are rubbing shoulders with Jubes... Thanks!
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Help and Opinions WANTED!! Urgent..Looking at a 20yo PASS LABS AMP
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You'll be fine. I was just like you 2 years ago and I since have built 3 SS Amps (M2 included) and a tube amp. I am currently putting together an F7 that my very good friend helped me with. The answer to your question would be patience.