talmadge Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 If I bought some vintage 1972 Khorns and gutted them how much would it cost me to rebuild them? I know there are probably lot of variables but I just want a general idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 If you call the Klipsch parts department they can sell you a factory upgrade kit. Not sure how much it cost. Then some people use crites speakers upgrade parts and then others just put totally different horns and drivers in the top hat. There are lots of options for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 You're right . . . too many variables. If the woofers, squawkers and tweeters are intact, the cost to refurbish the balancing networks is minimal. Even if you need to replace woofers and/or, tweeters, the cost (time spent DIY or to pay a professional) to bring the finish to like new furniture quality could exceed the operational rebuild. The range is $100 to the sky's the limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Is there any reason to gut the cabinets? Unless the drivers are bad, they is no reason why they should not have plenty of life left in them. Otherwise, the woofers can be rebuilt and the diaphragms on the mids and highs can be replaced. Have you had a chance to diagnose what exactly is wrong with them? One part that will wear out are the crossover caps and they are not expensive to freshen up. Now if you get into the world of mods and upgrades, then pull out your checkbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panacea Engineering Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Tom took the words right out of my mouth so I will not belabor the point of "GUTTING" them. My question is; Where are you in Charlotte? I am in South Charlotte off of Old Pineville Road and would be happy to help you with you project. I have a few sets of k Horns sitting around plus a few other heritage products. W. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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