CIGARBUM Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Well, who ever said it was a two day job is nuts. This is what I stated with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARBUM Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 And went to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARBUM Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 To this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARBUM Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 To finally this. Started with stock 1974 KHorns, with extra wooden horns and 2 full sheets of cherry veneer. Installed the big horns along with Bob's tweeter and crossover, enclosed the backs and re-veneered then. Before I began any modifications I listened to them for about 2weeks, they soundecd good butnot real good sound stage ever with the old stuff inside. Someone said, the hell with corners, just hook them up and listen, well their half right. Wel not to leave well enought along, I had to change something. I can say with the addition of the backs and new crossover and tweeters and wooden horn they sound better, a lot better, great sound stage and seperation, wonderful clarity, the wooden horn smoothed out the mids. If I can answer any question on what I did, just ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest David H Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Not only do they live, wow they look great....Nice work Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU73 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Fantastic effort!!! love the before and after pics.. I bet they sound amazing... [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Beautiful work ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdmarsiii Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Whoa! Excellent job! They look amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARBUM Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 They sound great as do all KHorns, but now I can point the to my sweet spot about 12 feet back. I only have 1.5 proper corners, the backs will fit that problem. Cigar Bum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumperxes Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Im not normaly a fan of cherry but thoes do look very nice. Job well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARBUM Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 This is my helper Scooter, he thinks they look real good and sound even better. CigarBum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IB Slammin Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I don't care how long it took. They are beautiful! Congrats. tc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebse2a3 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Wow! Very Beautiful...!!!!!!![Y] I really like the Black Trim along the bottom. mike tn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdnfay1 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Fantastic Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwc Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I'm being serious when I say this.... That is the best looking pair of Khorns I've seen IMO. I like that better than the 60th! jc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARBUM Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 Thank all of you for your kind words. CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Looking Good. Tell us about the veneer work. Wm McD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIGARBUM Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 When I purchased the KHorns they came with the early wooden horns and 2 sheets of the cherry veneer. The wooden horns did not have any provisions to attach to the mother board so that took a little doing but worked out very nice. The veneer was the paper backed type and used the heat lock type of glue, get an iron from your local thrift store, it will get messy. It really is not that difficult, just take your time, buy some of the trimmers, it is better than an razor blade. I added the black trim just because I thought it looked good, kind of like the 60th Ann. All in all it took about a month. One word of caution, measure every piece you cut, each speaker is not the same, they vary by as much as 1/2", I guess it depends how fussy you are. CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bliss53 Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Impressive. Those are great. I am confused. Are these khorns with there own corners built in? What was the source of the wood horn? What drivers were used? Got any close ups of the trim work and the grills? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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