tlarwa Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Looking to elevate my KG4.2's to get the horn at ear-level. What's the preference for horns ... a flat riser to keep the speaker level or a slanted riser, ala the Heresy riser? I've heard the opinion that slanting the speaker messes with the soundstage. My DIY Frugel-Horns have a baffle that is slanted back at a 5 degree angle, and they have phenomenal imaging (they are a full-range design, though). Opinions? Any nice looking riser/speaker stand designs out theere that specifically compliment these speakers? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Well, ideally you do want the horns pointed towards the listening position/area. I'm not much of a woodworker, so I had to resort to doing really technical solutions like putting books under the front of the speakers to tip them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philly0116 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Your 4.2's should have removable feet....why not just remove the 2 rear feet and let them lean back? Just a thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlarwa Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Well, I've got them sitting on 2" oak platforms, with the rear feet removed to allow them to tilt back. And I do believe its made a difference in soundstage and in tightening the bass up a bit. I'm going to keep experimenting, but so far I'm pleased! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo171 Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I'm going to keep experimenting, but so far I'm pleased! That's the fun part of this hobby. Experiment and have fun finding the best sound TO YOU that you can get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 The KG 4.2's are probably the best of the excellent KG line of speakers . They sound more like a 3-way then a 2-way. I have owned KG 3.5's, 4.2's, 5.2's and 4's. Start them out 7 feet apart, 18 inches out from the wall and towed in to your listening position. Go from there, side-to-side, closer to the wall and out. Don't tilt, you will be spreading the horn diffusion the wrong way. Elevate them straight up, but only after you have done the above. Take your time, do one thing, then listen for a few sessions, then do something else. (of course, I never follow this particular piece of advice and do a bunch of stuff at once). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlarwa Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Thanks for the suggestions. I'll pop the rear spikes back on and level them up to see how that compares to my current set . I installed new Crites Ti diaphragms today, and they sound great. Sounded good beforehand, but have a more even sound to the highs now. A noticeable change, I think for the better. Next up is replacing the 33 microfarad cap on the crossover, which I read should make a difference as well. I'll report back on how leveling them back up (still on the 2" oak risers) works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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