Deang Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hey Duder, I just checked out your profile and I'm wondering if it might be outdated? What are you using in the way of drivers/horns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhetor Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Alright, Dean, I am ready to give the test run a shot. I have not done so to date. Why not? Well, in the end, aI think I am going to love it and have to cough up the cash x 6! I have 2 pair of vintage K-horns, 2 pair of Belles, and 2 pair of vintage La Scalas. All have the original crossovers in them. Only one pair of each kind has been recapped with Crites kits. I can solder, but that is all. So, I have never nor would ever try to DIY crossovers. My expertise is in other areas. But, I never intend to ever sell any of my Heritage speakers. Almost all of them, except for one pair of Belles have the original AA crossovers (one pair of Belles has the original AB crossovers.). Again, one set of each model has fresh sonicaps, otherwise they are all bone stock. So, does this make me a good candidate for the crossover roadshow? If so, I hope I will hear no sonic difference . . . If it works though, is there a frequent buyer discount for 6 pair of crossovers? []. Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 I've got three forum members on payment plans right now, and it's working out pretty good actually. Really, just concentrate on the system you spend most of your time with. Shoot me your shipping address so I can get you on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'm running a little bit behind -- building two sets of crossovers at the same time. I'm trying to get both sets shipped by the end of the week. One set is a pair of ALKs going out to Dana Moore (D-man) of www.soniphase.com - we always wondered where he went off to -- now we know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'm running a little bit behind -- building two sets of crossovers at the same time. I'm trying to get both sets shipped by the end of the week. One set is a pair of ALKs going out to Dana Moore (D-man) of www.soniphase.com - we always wondered where he went off to -- now we know! Interesting products. Yeah after he and AJ? had that big patent argument he pretty much cleared out of here. Two more interesting forum memebers that left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhetor Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Thanks, Dean, for putting me on the list. I am looking forward to auditioning them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 For what it's worth... the crossover upgrades that Dean hasdone for me have been right up there with the most significant upgrades I have experienced- period. Folks should really take advantage ofthis “road show” . It's a no obligation way to try something that is trulymagic – at least in my experience. Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 Fresh crossovers and re-designed crossovers will make a difference, especially with these older Heritage models. I guess I am also confused, as is Dean, why more folks are not taking him up on this offer to "preview" the crossover before buying, I think it is an innovative idea and would take away some of the uncertainity a potential buyer might have. In any case, good luck with your offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo171 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I know I will be upgrading my crossovers. I just don't have the speakers that his crossover will fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I know I will be upgrading my crossovers. I just don't have the speakers that his crossover will fit. i have nothing but Heritage and ordered Dean's ALK's for my 69 k-horns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannegard1 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I thank Dean for the new alk crossovers the fine service he have and my klipschorn sounds so good[] new life for my horns[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 congrats, my set should be on Dean's work bench this month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 I'm actually caught up Russ -- I busted my rear end this weekend. I'll have your boards painted by tomorrow night and the build starts on Friday. If the weekend is uneventful I might get them done by Sunday night. So, do you want your boards in black or grey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Hi Jan! Serial numbers 001 and 002 are in Sweden. An interesting set for sure -- 001 was built by Al and 002 was built by me. You folks have no idea how much work went into the latest incarnation of that network. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 Opinions? Think Klipsch will sue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted July 1, 2013 Author Share Posted July 1, 2013 I know I will be upgrading my crossovers. I just don't have the speakers that his crossover will fit. What do you have that you don't think we build for? Please email me, not everything we do is on the website. I really need to set a day aside and do more work on that thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I'm actually caught up Russ -- I busted my rear end this weekend. I'll have your boards painted by tomorrow night and the build starts on Friday. If the weekend is uneventful I might get them done by Sunday night. So, do you want your boards in black or grey? grey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrap Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I'd love to see a chorus or klf crossover. i'd be all over that. ive read some pretty great things about the benifits of the ALK networks in the forte and cornwalls. just wish i could get something similer for either of those. Crites rebuilds them, but to me thats more of a cap refresh where as alks would be an upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongo171 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I know I will be upgrading my crossovers. I just don't have the speakers that his crossover will fit. What do you have that you don't think we build for? Please email me, not everything we do is on the website. I really need to set a day aside and do more work on that thing. I did see on your website that you do crossovers for Chorus II's. I also have an Academy that I want to do first. I sent you an email. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tk49 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 A quick up-date on the Crossover Roadshow. As a benchmark I'm comparing the Super AA's in my '90 LaScala AL3's updated with a Sonicap kit. I have struggled over the years with my mids and high blending. With the Super AA's that problem is gone, I have more clarity, definition, tighter bass, yes bass from a LaScala, I ended up turning my sub down to near nothing. My system has an over all fuller and more coherent sounding now. I've ordered Dean's ALK Universals, there's no way I can go back to the AL3's A couple of my hifi junkies friends heard the Super AA's and kept bugging me to put AL3's back in to HEAR the difference. Well, I HEARD the difference when I put the Super AA's in, and didn't need any convincing by going back. I finally pulled the Super AA's and sent them off to Cameron on Tuesday and put the AL3's back in the system. So today I finally gave the AL3's a listen, boy do I miss the S AA's, I know they are what Dean calls "entry level" crossovers, but I have to say they are way ahead of my updated AL3's. Nice job Dean!!! Now looking forward to getting the Universals in and running. As Josh said in an earlier post, you can't spend this kind of money on one up-grade that will move your system beyond the next level. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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