Moderators dtel Posted January 16, 2013 Moderators Share Posted January 16, 2013 I would think the 510 would be fine for a center, I thought the sound was very close to the 402 if your on axis, to me it just didn't do as well as the 402 as far as covering the width of a room. Crazy question, What about a jub bass bin on it's side to save your height, with 3 across the front it's not like the coverage would be a problem ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 What about a jub bass bin on it's side to save your height, with 3 across the front it's not like the coverage would be a problem ?Actually, I would think that a half-height Jub bass bin make a lot more sense: you lose ~3 dB sensitivity, but my guess is that this bass bin would smoke the La Scala and Belle bass bins, without adding loads of modulation distortion that a direct radiator bass bin would add. Laying a full Jub bass bin on its side loads one "mouth" more than the other--like using half of a Khorn false corner. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted January 16, 2013 Moderators Share Posted January 16, 2013 Laying a full Jub bass bin on its side loads one "mouth" more than the other Never thought of that, your right with one side on the floor there is no telling what it would do. I like the idea of a half Jube bin, more than enough for a center channel and still have the exact same sound, good idea. [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Could you have just the bass bin built? Or... modified to this? I like that...looks slick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 To be honest, im leaning towards the Jubilee Bin, and the Horns 510/703 on either side of the Bin. Not on Top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted January 16, 2013 Moderators Share Posted January 16, 2013 [Y] Probably the best option to be as close to the mains as you could get without the 402, the 510 with the 703 should make a great center channel. Could the 703 be ran with a passive crossover from the 510 to make things easier ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 I have a 3 way passive that does the job just great, i used it before. Before i got my 402 and 510 combo. I used a 510/703 on the jubilee bin with a passive. it sounded great actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 it sounded great actually. Would you please stop saying that in public....we all know that horns are supposed to sound honky. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 Here is a pic of what i used before i got my 402 and 510. This sounded very nice. with a height limit to accomdate the screen. i need to figure something out with the horns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted March 12, 2013 Author Share Posted March 12, 2013 So after some very long deliberation, I dont have a decision yet, however i pulled the trigger today on a pair of 904LF bins. these will eventually be used as rears. i figured this would allow me some time messing around with the 904 as a centre channel in several differnt configs. Here is what i will try. Left and Right - 3 way Jubilee Centre KPT435(3 way) Left and Right - 3 way Jubilee Centre KPT904(2 way with K510 Left and Right - 2 way Jubilee with either 510 or 402 Centre KPT904(2 way with K510) Left and Right - KPT435(3 way) Centre Jubilee Bin with K510 Left and Right - KPT904(2 way) Centre Jubilee Bin with K510 Its unlikely that i will Use the KPT435 as the left and right long term, but i do want to try out the Jubilee bin with K510 in a two way config as a centre channel. I dont think i will be able to use the Jubilee bin in a three way config because of height restrictions. Im thinking of picking up a couple more Crown XTI's for biamping in a two way setup. If i remember correct, Bill has had great success biamping using the crown xti's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I have already contacted Klipsch and tried to extract one of these as a centre channel...no chance... Why don't you just roll your own version of that K402 with dual 15's? That'd be a piece of cake actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Yes thats interesting as well.i could try that. the issue is that i am limited on space for my centre channel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BE36 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Have you considered an AT screen? 1) Center matches L & R 2) Center Channel Sound comes from center of screen and sounds much more realistic, especially voices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted March 17, 2013 Author Share Posted March 17, 2013 hadnt thought of that no. When i get the 904 bin's i will work out several different scenario's though to find the best option and fit for my space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 Yes thats interesting as well.i could try that. the issue is that i am limited on space for my centre channel. You wanted to be under 36" right? Isn't the K402 only 30" tall? I suppose you could go to dual 12's on the sides if you didn't want to make the cabinet wider (although you can fit dual 15's staggered in a 30" box - you could also manifold them). I personally would be more inclinded to keep matching HF units and let the bottom end be whatever it needs to be. An AT screen is a good approach too if you can sit far enough away from the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 I got my tracking number yesterday. hoping my gear will be here in a week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Hi guys, So here's a first look at my new centre channel. I am currently running a 904LF with my 335HF section to make a KPT435 which i have modified to suit my needs. The first issue i ran into was that it was way to tall. I had to take the horns out of the original housing. I built a temporary top for it for now, the intent is to paint it black. I have to build the grills for it still for protection. By now my wife thinks i've lost all reasoning when it comes to sound. But she did say, oh i like that...lol. I dont know that i will keep it in this configuration but I do have to say my first impressions of this unit as a centre channel are very favorable. The 904 has a ton of bass output. I love music, but for movies its a game changer. Going from a Heresey to this is a huge difference. I've used my 335HF section on top of my Jubilee's while i was waiting for the 402's. It impressed me back then as well. In the event that you can not fit a 402 or afford to buy one, the 510 Horn is a very good compromise in cost and size vs the 402. the 510 does a great job through the voice range. I do have the passive xover for this as well. the behind the screen xover is not as bright as i thought it would be, but i can tell the highs are a little hot. With this big centre, and it is huge, im going to have to rearrange my room a little. the centre is 42 wide, and 44 high on the roller cart. i have to move the tv and equipment stand. Im in the market for a new motorized screen. something bigger than i have now. over the next week or so, i hope to get the grills done and paint. one last thing on this. That 904 will not be a long term centre channel. It has a matching 904 Bin which is still in the box, the KPT435 will end up being my rear speakers longer term, but this allows me to try a few options before i land on a final decision of what to do about this. a 904 might still be the answer, but it will be a single that i order, or in fact i might move to the KPT4350MS, which is exactly the same as whats pictured here but with a full frequency xover. man oh man, the chaos continues... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 another pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Turbox Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 Do one of you fine folks have a frequency plot for the MWM? Also, what are its exact dimensions? I tried to look online on the web site but couldn't find anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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