Serge_S Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Found these K-Horns about 2 hrs away: http://syracuse.craigslist.org/ele/3792973919.html Does the age matter if they are in mint condition like that? I know original xovers may need to be refreshed, but are there differences between these and later models that would make the former less appealing. I am generally satisfied with my Forte II's and my room is small: 11.5’x14.5’, but....you know. Please chime in. Thanks, Serge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 RUN!!! Don't walk! .................... I don't know about the different years, but those look great. If they were on my CL for $2250, I'd be on my way to see them! Keep us posted, Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Serge, like Dennie said, if you want k-horns you better RUN and make a deal for these. they are beautiful and you won't find a nicer set this close to you. if i wasn't getting a pair in florida these would already be in my house 5 days ago. 9 hours one way for me. these will probaly go for more than 2250 on ebay because the buy it now went away with the firsrt bid you have 2 days before they run out on ebay. RUN Serge RUN and the best year for k-horns is the ones you personally own ( can't take credit for this line a forum member came up with this one ) my first choice in k-horns would be any year up to 1975 ( pie slice logo ) then the 76-77-78 ( laser logo ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniper8 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 I agree with the run dont walk, but dont touch the x-overs, have Mr. Crites make a pair or make them yourself... these, in this condition, will only go up in value, and go up a lot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge_S Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 Thank you Dennie, Russ, and juniper8. I am still deciding. I asked the owner of the shop HionFi that is selling them and he, being financially interested to sell, still told me that I should pass as my room is too small. I live in townhouse and the only wall I could use is 11' wall I share with my neighbors which means woofers will be firing directly at them. Still may go for it. Have one full day to agonize over a decision.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 these are probaly the finest set from 69 on the planet. from the pictures. just saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 absolutely beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I live in townhouse and the only wall I could use is 11' wall I share with my neighbors which means woofers will be firing directly at them. Still may go for it. Have one full day to agonize over a decision.... FWIW, my K's are in the corners of an 11' wall at one end of my living room. True, they don't couple well with the room, but that's what I have to work with, and I think they sound very good. There is adequate room between them for a chair and end table. Bass is very non-directional, but can travel easily and a long way through a wood frame building. Is that the situation with your building and neighbor's apt.? Concrete apt buildings are much better. If your music is bass-heavy and you like it loud, your neighborly concerns may be warranted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Thats what they are for [pissing off the neighbors]...lol.....But you could inform them ahead of time or find out what would best time to play. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Invite the police officers in when the respond to the noise complaint. Show them your pitiful speakers from the 60's and point at your measly 3.5W SET amp and ask them if they really think you can play loud enough to justify a noise complain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 auctions over anyone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge_S Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Russ, wasn't me. Part of me is kicking myself for this, but I realize that in my room I wouldn't have gotten all that K-Horns can offer anyway, so decided not to be greedy. So, who has them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge_S Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Larry, I replied, but cannot find it so will post again. I have 40 yo wood frame townhouse, so will reverberate quite a bit. No plans on moving so I passed on this amazing deal. I need to crank up my Forte's to hear any bass and was afraid that with K-horns it will be the same situation. Lets face it Forte is better suited for small rooms. But, I plan on sulking for coupla days anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge_S Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 For some reason I am unable to post replies if I include a quote. Sorry if anyone got multiple replies from me.Serge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis419b Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I tried since Saturday to get this guy to call me back . If I had known they were on Ebay with a BIN I would have bought them in a heartbeat . They were a perfect match for my 68 walnut laquer front mains and would have replaced my 81 walnut oil rears in my H/T . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philly0116 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I believe my erection says it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge_S Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Davis, I didn't know they were on ebay until someone posted a link to it above(they since removed it). Ebay add indicated the seller as hionfi so I looked it up and it ended up being a hifi shop specializing in vintage electronics, so I called the number on their webpage instead of the one on Craiglist and got the owner on the first try. Seemed like a nice guy. I could've just bought them right there and they would've delivered, but I asked his opinion and he thought they were too big for my room. Serge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 You got bad advice. They make excellent headphones. SSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasqwatch Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Davis, I didn't know they were on ebay until someone posted a link to it above(they since removed it). Ebay add indicated the seller as hionfi so I looked it up and it ended up being a hifi shop specializing in vintage electronics, so I called the number on their webpage instead of the one on Craiglist and got the owner on the first try. Seemed like a nice guy. I could've just bought them right there and they would've delivered, but I asked his opinion and he thought they were too big for my room. Serge I would agree,you were miss informed. I have a similar size room 11z15 have my k horns on the 11 foot wall I I think they sound nothing short of amazing.As far as the bass goes I find I get crisp detailed bass at all volume level If you get the opportunity to get another pair I would recommend go for it you can always resale latter if you are unhappy. Stacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge_S Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 Thanks Stacy. That guy was not Klipsch expert, but he probably did me a favour. I have neighbors with a 1 yo kid on the other side of my paper thin wall and K-Horns could've been too much for them. "Neighbors having a baby changes everything". Besides, there were several other people who really wanted them and unlike me had no doubts. Those K-Horns should in all fairness belong to them. For now I'm gonna concentrate on modding and getting the best out of my fortes which I already like very much. Serge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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