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Feel like I’ve missed a bit since I’ve last been on. Are JEM’s now highly regarded caps? No bad experiences yet?

Funny you mention that, I had just found a Technics SL-M3 online and was considering it. I personally dig the suspended SL models.

Update: Two months after acquiring, I haven’t done any modifications, and I’m satisfied. After finding the best placing in the room, positioned in the corners—kinda like khorns—toed in so that the sweet spot is about a foot or so in front of my face, and tuning my subs to compliment the LS, I’ve just been enjoying the music. Only itch I’ve been having since has been finding a second turntable for my rougher vinyls. Thanks again to everyone who offered their advice. ✌🏽

100% MacOS. I’ve been referred to as youngblood before. I’d appreciate the help!

I’m starting to lean into the idea of building my own crossovers from scratch so as to keep the og’s alone incase I want to return to them. @Rolox really got me interested in Russian PIO caps. A couple things that I keep reading mixed opinions regarding crossovers is the significant difference between Type A and AA. It seems to also be a point of preference depending on listening habits. Secondly, the acceptable uf and v values; 1.8uf or 2.2uf being a stand in for a 2uf cap, or a 6uf, 6.8uf, and even a 12uf being a stand in for the 13uf cap. Also wondering about 160v vs 600v etc, and mix matching v’s: like a 2uf 200v with 6.8uf 100v. @Crankysoldermeister I read a couple of you super old entries along with other users responses that made me wonder about the appropriate uf and v values (idk if values is the right word but I’m using the language I got).

@pcbiz Thanks for sharing. I’ll dig in since I’m in the middle of a flight. 😎

Looking forward to seeing what you developed

Unfortunately I don’t have a windows platform to download the calculator. Been reading on replacement horns for the k55 and got sucked into a wormhole. I’m guessing there’s no easy plug and play swap that also fits perfect into the lascala. If I had the initial shape I’d be able to make my own tractrix horn to see what it sounds like. I may get some of the asphalt dampening sheets just to see if it helps any. So far repositioning the speakers has helped tremendously. Hopefully I can recap the crossovers soon and order some gaskets from crites. Still enjoying as is. Starting to wonder what I got myself into 🫠

I'd be interested in potentially casting a tractrix horn out of aluminum for the stock hole of the LaScala. Sounds like a good time. I've made sand molds for iron castings in the past. Always wanted to make some molds for aluminum casting. Sounds easier. The trick is fabricating the initial form to mold around.

I’m handy enough to fool myself into believing I may be able to build one if the right specs were available. Question for anyone who may know: Are the K400 horns iron or aluminum casted?

Gotcha, thanks.

I read somewhere that [a] Dave developed a tractrix midrange horn. Is that the same Dave that made the SMAHL?

Is your crossover original?

I'd only be interested in swappable and reversible options. Found this in an older thread with the tractrix horn installed.

Tractrix horn sounds like a great idea. I came across a 2009 thread where they built one and kept it looking stock. Moderately loud is how I listen too.

At the moment, they're about 14 ft apart, toed in to center in front of me (which helped) and not on or right behind me. I tucked the subs in the corners behind them and finally was able to tune the subs better with the speakers. Finally, my low end is back.

Moderate levels on my volume knob is about 12 o clock. When I hit 1 o clock, all the things I love about these speakers pops out. From the bass being more full to details in the highs popping out. But, at 1 o clock, I'm getting drilled.

Thanks everyone! This has been really helpful. Please continue to share if any can offer any more advice.

That's the plan, I'm not in a rush. Gonna take it nice and slow, but wanna gather info and ideas to potentially do some tweaks in the future. Since the SMAHL fixes issues around the lens being buried in a hole, is it necessary if the og lens is front mounted on a board when time aligned (not in a hole)? Aesthetics are important to me too, time aligning sounds beneficial, but I dunno if I'd wanna live with it. I also prefer the the EV T-35 lens aesthetically over the SMAHL V2. I think I could live with it if I painted it black.

Thanks for clearing that up for me. I'm up to date now.

I imagine it’s hard to compare caps between the CW and LS. I honestly thought that we were talking about the Crites CT120 this whole time. What does SMAHL stand for? If I’m understanding correctly, Dave A designed both? Gonna search to read more about them. Thanks.

Would you still recommend the JEM caps if I'm considering Dave A's tweeter/driver combo? I've read somewhere that Crites' caps returned them to spec, as in restoring the speakers. I'm guessing that's not agreed upon since Klipsch has their own approved caps, also guessing that the sonicaps give you a bit flavor the JEM caps don't, and vice versa.

That's interesting. Would you recommend Crites' replacement diaphragms for the K-55V?

Thanks Deang. Listening volumes vary to time of day and mood. If I'm listening closely, I'd say I'm listening at a bit above moderate levels, and that's mostly because I grew up going to live shows, I like to be IN the music. I know, its terrible for my ears. I like to think I'm listening below ear damaging levels, but who knows, maybe I should get a decibel meter. I also enjoy the intimacy of late night low volume listening, so that might be an issue with the 6.8uf cap. To think of it, I'll mostly have them playing with the volume up so I think it's worth a try. Thanks for the cap and driver advice. I think the "up to spec" approach is a good start too. - Speaking of reversible, has anyone tried rubber spray paint as a damper for the horn? It's easy to strip off.

I seek for truth. No really, how do I get the close to live sound in my living room? When I was in school, we often participated in "critiques" where we'd share our thoughts around particular work. You'd hear a myraid of opinions and insights that at times would be in direct opposition to each other, or would back each other's thoughts on the subject. These crits were helpful to me as I would listen, offer my opinion, and would try to keep an open mind in case someone would help me see outside of my perspective. I'm not asking anyone to change my mind. I personally feel it's helpful to hear peoples opinions, insights, suggestions, and approaches to help me think if any of it applies to my interests and intentions. Thanks again everyone for sharing.