99PanozAIV Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hello, This is my first post. I just grabbed a pair of sequential serial number Klipschorns, delivered to my house for $1,500. The cabinets will definitely need some TLC refinishing. I did not have a way of listening to them in any critical way but they're at least working. From the serial numbers, they are apparently 1979 vintage. They have a type AA crossover, and the K55V midrange horn. I couldn't see the tweeter to tell anything about it and didn't open anything up to look at the woofer. One of my friends looking at the crossover thought that, given the age, their performance might be marginal. I've read about cross over upgrades but am not really that technical and am looking for advice as to what might be best for this year and type speaker, please be specific; I've visited some of the websites but can't decipher the details. My two uses will be music listening, all types, and home theater. I currently have Klipsch front, center and rears now, with SVS sub. I will move the current fronts to the rear, the rears to the side and the K'horns will become the two front speakers. Suggestions getting these all set for the next 20 years will be appreciated. Thanks in advance. EDIT: ...and I do like to rattle the walls most of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Well, Congratulations on your Klipschorns! They are a nice sounding speaker, even in their stock form. First things first (let's do the inexpensve stuff first). Search the threads on positioning the speakers. They must be in corners. That is an absolute. Search the threads for "pipe foam" and search the threads for "false corner" Next try some experiments. For instance try them on the long wall, then try them on the short wall. Change your listening location etc. Simply listen,listen, listen. Report back next month and then we can discuss crossovers. The rough choices are: 1) fresh capacitors, 2) fresh & fancy capacitors, 3) re-designed crossovers, and 4) very expensive re-designed crossovers. We can save all that for later. For now, simply set up the speakers properly and listen to them. Good Luck, -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 Very good advice. Get your khorns installed and set up properly and get familiar with how they sound. There's lots of time to get on the upgrading merry-go-round later, if you feel the need. Also, congrats on getting some great speakers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Yeah, you will likely sound better with even the cheap $50 cap change, but you won't sound bad now! Enjoy them! Here's a link to such cheap caps: http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/p/56396/546258.aspx#546258 Made a good difference for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Welcome to the Madness! nothing like starting at the top, eh? Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebrof Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Congratulations on your new speakers. I bought my KHorns in May with only a quick audition, not properly set up so I know what it's like to buy them without listening first. The guys above give great suggestions, same as I got in May. Definately set them up in the cornsers or else they will sound too bright due to not enough bass. Don't be afraid to experiment with room treatments either. I found that damping the opposite corners helped a bit. A well matched amp is a must for me, but might not be possible for you with HT. If I could do one thing differently it would probably be to take my time and listen longer before I made changes. You will be rewarded with fantastic sound. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdmarsiii Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Congratulations! And welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmsummer Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Go ahead and contact Bob Crites about freshening the crossovers. $85 +/- for his AA kit. Your caps are off spec, I guarantee it. Get the AAs running right before you do anything else. And congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99PanozAIV Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 Thanks. I believe that's what my friend was saying that there were just going to be some components that should be replaced right from the get-go because of age. Besides, can't go wrong for that price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99PanozAIV Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 So, I posted some time ago that I had picked up a (my first) pair of Klipschorns that needed some TLC. I've finally got around to starting work on them. This is the start. Oh well, so much for posting pics.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuisis Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I bought a pair a few months ago, a 1954 and 1956. They sound incredible. Congrats on your purchase. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99PanozAIV Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 OK, let's see if this gets a picture posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99PanozAIV Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 FINALLLY!!!! This is the most Gawd-awful board for posting pics that I've visited. Sheeeeesh! I still haven't figured out how to do multiples in the same post so here are two more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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garymd Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 What we lack in picture posting abilities, we make up for in just about every other way.[] Welcome back. How have you been enjoying the Khorns? I've been here for years and can't post multiple pictures in one post! I used to until they upgraded the forum software about 5 years ago.[:S] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 NICE!!! Bob also built my crossovers. A night and day difference. I thought they sounded good before the new crossovers, but they came to life. I got the Type AA/A Convertible crossovers. I have only run them as Type AA so far. So, how do they sound? Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Richard Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Congratulations on your wise purchase, it looks like you got a good deal. Recapping these is definitely in order, and shouldn't cost much. The crossover gurus on the forum that were mentioned can help you with that, and there are folks here who can give good advice when you are ready to refinish the cabinets. Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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