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Thanks Bill I just left you a mess. on your cell. Guy

Just a reminder, if anyone knows of K-horns within driving distance of Dallas Tx. Please shoot me a note. All the best, Guy

Chris, I'm interested. If you would be kind enough to email me your phone number we can talk about it. gallert@comcast.net

Looking for K-horns or La Scalas with in driving distance of Dallas. Thanks, Guy

Thanks all the unit is payed for and sold.

David, it all depends on your room response it you need the bass or if it causes issues. The switch is nice to have if you need it. Guy

It worked VERY well here is the info David (audiokid) sent me. Let me know if it answers your questions. " Alpha-Omega Bridged-Center Control Box Description: The Bridged-Center Control Box derives the phantom L+R bridged-center channel from the speaker outputs of a conventional (non-bridged) audio amplifier, and is intended for use with horn-loaded corner speaker systems. This component is a passive device, and introduces about 3 dB of insertion loss. It incorporates a level control to adjust the center speaker volume, which should generally be much lower than the flanking speakers. It also contains a first-order High Pass Filter that reduces the output of the center speaker below 600 Hz, which is desirable when a non-horn loaded (bass) speaker is used for the bridged-center channel speaker. The HPF switch should be in the on (up) position when the filter action is desired. The rear of the box contains a left and right channel speaker input (from the output of your audio amplifier), and a center channel speaker output. All connectors are high quality 5-way binding posts. The component is rated for amplifiers up to 100 watts per channel. Connection: The left and right channel speaker outputs from the audio amplifier are connected to the Bridged-Center Control Box corresponding inputs on the rear. If this is used with a vacuum tube amplifier, the flanking speakers should be connected to the 4 ohm taps, and the Bridged-Center Control box also connected to the 4 ohm taps (the 8 or 16 ohm taps can be used only in the unlikely event that you require a slightly higher output level out of the center channel). The Red terminals are positive (+), and the Black terminals are negative (-). The center channel speaker should be connected to the Bridged-Center Control Box with the Red going to the +, and the Black going to the -. Operation: The center channel speaker should be placed directly between the flanking speakers, with all tweeters at roughly the same height. Turn on the stereo system, and play a recording with some center channel material. A soloist situated in the center would be ideal. While sitting in your listening position, have an assistant turn the center level fully clockwise. You should notice a that you can now hear the center channel speaker. While listening, have the assistant gradually reduce the level (CCW), until the center speaker can slightly be heard. This may take some experimenting to get it to sound natural. A good test would be to listen to a full symphony orchestra. The instruments toward the center should be clear and well-defined within the soundstage, without sounding forward. A recording with a soloist might sound as if hes slightly forward, toward the listener. The center channel speaker should be subtle, and not stand out on its own. Its sole purpose is to provide focus the stereo image between the flanking speakers." I know this reads that it has a 600hz cut off but we changed it to 125 hz. Guy

No problem Tom, I am sorry as well. It just struck me the wrong way. Here is the email I got from Dave (audiokid) just prior to him shipping the unit to me. "I have great news. The parts came in today, and I've started your bridged center box. It really is looking great... as I've redesigned the layout for shorter wiring and easier construction. I've spent 3 hours on it so far, and expect to finish it tomorrow or Thursday (Lucy has 'class' tomorrow). The parts cost for your box were much higher than my standard, as I built it to the 125Hz Hi-Pass Filter, and high quality Solen (France) filter. The additional cost will be $75, which combined with the $100 already spent will cover the parts, labor (total 4 hours), and shipping back to you. You can send the additional $75 to PayPal at your convenience, and also send me your address. I'll do my best to send it out by Friday" I hope that helps. All the best, Guy

Tom I paid $175.00 for it new a few months ago. I am open to offers but for most (other than someone who can make them) its a fair price. I own a $3,500.00 preamp and it has about $500.00 worth of parts in it. I would not go to one of your threads and start something. Do you think it would have been wiser for you to pm me instead? If someone offered $125.00 I'm sure I would take it. Since you make these as well it seems not only are you knocking the price but making folks aware of the fact that you make these. NOT NICE It is high quality.

I forgot to mention it has a 120 hz cut off switch as well.

Last picture number 5. This box alows you to run a center channel (three channels total) with just two channels of power. Also this box will not work with a digital amp. All the best, Guy

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This center channel box was made by the Audiokid about 4 months ago. Works great asking $150.00

I called Gary on these and he said he won't split them up. I mentioned that it might be difficult to sell a miss match pair and to take my number if you change your mind. LOL He very firmly said he won't change his mind Oh Well

Thank you Amy

I have been reading some threads here about the Klipsch Premier Reference. Where Can I find more info? I can't seem to find any info on them. Thanks,Guy

Thanks Shawn

Due to our room. The K-horns have to go unfortunitly. As I mentioned above I have tube mono blocks for the left and right channels and will go digital for the other three. Yes I have already spoken with Dean, his crossovers will be first on my list. Lexicons older unit the MC-1 now sells for about 1,200. used and thetas casablanca II is about 3,000. instead of 9,000. Would either of these units do the trick? Again two channel stereo is very important to us. Thanks,Guy

I'm fairly new to the HOme theater gig. I am planning on purchasing Klipsch RF7's a RSW 15 Sub and the matching center for starters. I currantly have a pair of K-horns that I will be selling. The RF7's will be powered by the Dodd Audio 120 watt monos and I thinking of trying my TEac 700 for the center and surrounds for starters. Two channel audio is the most important thing to me. What do you guys feel is the best processor? I have been looking at the above. Which would include Meridian 861, Lexicon MC-12 or the Theta Digital CASABLANCA. I need to have an onboard DAC and would like room correction. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated. All the best, Guy

You know the prices on La Scalas are climbing. They cost damn near what K-horns do now???????????

Dean you said "Only because there isn't any real bottom end to the speaker, so like the Heresy, it sounds really tipped forward. There is an easy fix for that." What is your fix?

Thanks all for your response's. For those of you who don't know me, I have owned a pair of K-horns for over a year now. My room is 25 X 15 and due to the spouse wanting to change the room up (speakers on the short wall) and a possible move I have been looking for alternatives to the K-horns. I have already switched my amps from 20 watts set's to 120 watt PP Dodd's. I originally wanted to go with La Scalas but my friends in the DFW hornheads group keep telling me the La Scalas are VERY forward sounding. ????? I guess my next step should be to listen to some La Scalas in my room with my gear. I have a bridged center channel box from audiokid. So there would be three speakers along the 15 foot wall. The only problem is now we need sub woofers etc. etc. for this set up to work. All the best, Guy

Guys and Gals, I know this subject has been beat to death but after auditioning many speakers Im beginning to think I should try the new Klipsch RF 7s. Anybody that could compare the RF 7s to the K-horns, I would love to hear your thoughts. Thx Guy