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NL4 and K762 Tractrix tweeter (smaller magnet that K792 but same horn and diaphragm) should see the double flare on the tweeter horn. K76 is a single flare. I believe the network components would be on cup mount PC on both of them. I always thing II - Tractrix with a lot of Klispch gear forte II tractrix, KP301II tractrix etc. (on these models it's the mid horn too)

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Wow, more differences than I expected! Thanks for the info. Are these the same MF (that's mid frequency, so as to not be confused with another term) and HF drivers as in the KP-250, padded down to match the 201's nominal 96dB sensitivity? And here's the whole point of the post: if I have a KP-201 II or two among multiple KP-201's will I hear any appreciable difference? Appreciate your opinion.

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The Kp201 will be a db or two quieter but much flatter frequency response. If we're talking a home theater, having the louder KP250's up front, crossed over to subs gets around their LF roll off. Depending on how loud you listen, 201's for surrounds would be smoother and could be left as 'large' if you wanted (for modest volumes) which would give you more movement of LF throughout the room, or SMALL if you wanted to save them from LF at more intense volumes. The literature should point out differences in the MF drivers, if any.

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While it's not really "home Theatre", I have a music room/studio/office/play room with a couple of KP-201's and a KP-115. I use it for live instruments and recorded playback at low to moderate volume. They will play much louder than is required for the size of the room. I've never felt the need for the extra output of the KP-250's. (I can entertain my friends and my neighbors!) I'm not really a movie buff, but occasionally I'll play a movie soundtrack. I don't really care about true dolby surround sound, but i would kind of like to bridge a center channel? Any reason the KP-201 II would be objectionable in that center channel role?

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The KP-201 has the 1.5" phenolic midrange driver, the KP-201II has the 2" titanium midrange driver.

While the timbre may be a little different it should match pretty good as a center channel.

When you say 'bridge' I hope you don't mean across the two amplifier hots (Hafler method) , that doesn't do what needs to be done. The best way would be to use another amplifier channel and use the Klipsch mono center channel combiner box to feed it.

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As far as subs go, I'm not a big fan of subs in general, but I did want a little more low end than the 201's can deliver. The KP-115 works OK for me (I also use it with some KP-101's occasionally) but I recognize it's shortcomings. I bought it for it's compact dimensions, as I'm sure many people do. I haven't tested it,but I don't think the sensitivity is any where near the published 101dB. I've also seen a lot of blown ones on the used market.

As far as the bridge goes: I have a proper line level mixing circuit with volume control feeding a separate amp. But thanks for looking out for me!

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The KP-201 has the 1.5" phenolic midrange driver, the KP-201II has the 2" titanium midrange driver.

While the timbre may be a little different it should match pretty good as a center channel.

When you say 'bridge' I hope you don't mean across the two amplifier hots (Hafler method) , that doesn't do what needs to be done. The best way would be to use another amplifier channel and use the Klipsch mono center channel combiner box to feed it.

Good catch on the mid diaphragm, that would have an effect on the timbre. While not readily apparent in the spec sheets, you really know your drivers sir!

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now you've got me curious, Here's the KP 201 network. PC style too.

reviving an old thread. I cracked open my raw birch KP-201's and they have the proper network and KLIP circuit, but are mounted in classic heritage fashion on a piece of plywood with terminal strips for the drivers and attached to the interior panel and not the terminal cup. Any thoughts on why this would be the case?

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now you've got me curious, Here's the KP 201 network. PC style too.

reviving an old thread. I cracked open my raw birch KP-201's and they have the proper network and KLIP circuit, but are mounted in classic heritage fashion on a piece of plywood with terminal strips for the drivers and attached to the interior panel and not the terminal cup. Any thoughts on why this would be the case?

because that's how they built them in that era. KP301 is the same dealio. Any high powered network worth it's road salt would not be attached to thin plastic posts on a jack cup.

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Can anyone tell me what makes a KP-201 II? Assume components are same. Looks like it already has an NL4. Is crossover a PCB on the input cup or is it still on a wooden board?

Love my KP-201-II's  :)

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