Wolfbane Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I've sold my beloved Cornwalls and replaced them with Klipsch Belles. These speakers are driven, some of the time, by my 2 watt per channel Yamamoto A08-S amp which uses EML 45 tubes. My Cornwalls were upgraded with Bob Crites CT-125 tweeters and Bob's crossovers. Now I'm considering upgrading the Belles and would like recommendations from those with more Klipsch Belle or crossover experience on what would sound best with these speakers for low power tube amps (I sometimes run my 16 WPC 211 Set Amps or 16 WPC EL-84 tube amp)? TIA, Wb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David H Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 ALK Universal or Cornscala-wall universal crossover. Both sound great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicSeeker Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 this would be a good place to start Klipsch crossovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) The 45 tube sounds nice with the Type A. Or so I've been told. Edited November 12, 2013 by DeanG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicSeeker Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Nice pick Dean is she yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Yeah, but she's 13 now. We just made it to the semi-finals for the fourth year in a row at the largest flag football tournament in the country held annually at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. Imagine over 2500 kids. She started playing when she was 10, and after six seasons (we go in Spring and Fall), she hung up her cleats to coach with me. When the League Director saw her on the field calling defensive plays (5th & 6th graders), he came over to tell me something I already knew, "She's amazing". Now my son is playing, and the comparisons are already beginning. Poor Ian, I feel bad for him. Temple was a hell of a player, and I always enjoyed listening to the young men in defensive huddles arguing over the best way to cover her -- spirited arguments that could be heard clear across the field. I would look over at Temple, often with her head down, kicking up dirt with her cleats, looking very much like a thouroubred ready for the gate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Sorry wolfbane, I didn't mean to hijack your thread. If you spend any amount of time around here, you'll quickly see we're a lot like family. There's normally a lot of private sharing, and it's normal for threads to go off on tangents. There's squabbling too - sometimes we poke each other in the eye, both deliberately and by accident. Welcome to the forum! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicSeeker Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Sorry wolfbane, I didn't mean to hijack your thread. If you spend any amount of time around here, you'll quickly see we're a lot like family. There's normally a lot of private sharing, and it's normal for threads to go off on tangents. There's squabbling too - sometimes we poke each other in the eye, both deliberately and by accident. Welcome to the forum! Yah, my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicSeeker Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Yeah, but she's 13 now. We just made it to the semi-finals for the fourth year in a row at the largest flag football tournament in the country held annually at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. Imagine over 2500 kids. She started playing when she was 10, and after six seasons (we go in Spring and Fall), she hung up her cleats to coach with me. When the League Director saw her on the field calling defensive plays (5th & 6th graders), he came over to tell me something I already knew, "She's amazing". Now my son is playing, and the comparisons are already beginning. Poor Ian, I feel bad for him. Temple was a hell of a player, and I always enjoyed listening to the young men in defensive huddles arguing over the best way to cover her -- spirited arguments that could be heard clear across the field. I would look over at Temple, often with her head down, kicking up dirt with her cleats, looking very much like a thouroubred ready for the gate. Spoken like a proud father. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonicSeeker Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Back to point, I am waiting on some AA's with Jensen PIO caps form DeanG that should be here soon and I will let you know how they sound. This another place for upgrades if you want to go that route Belle V-Trac Horns - Klipsch Upgrades by Volti Audio - Speaker Restoration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfbane Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Sorry wolfbane, I didn't mean to hijack your thread. If you spend any amount of time around here, you'll quickly see we're a lot like family. There's normally a lot of private sharing, and it's normal for threads to go off on tangents. There's squabbling too - sometimes we poke each other in the eye, both deliberately and by accident. Welcome to the forum! No problem I've two girls myself. A little older than yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfbane Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Back to point, I am waiting on some AA's with Jensen PIO caps form DeanG that should be here soon and I will let you know how they sound. This another place for upgrades if you want to go that route Belle V-Trac Horns - Klipsch Upgrades by Volti Audio - Speaker Restoration. Thanks for the link, I haven't seen these before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfbane Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 ALK Universal or Cornscala-wall universal crossover. Both sound great Al told me he didn't like low power amps driving Klipsch speakers and that I should replace my amp with one with more power. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cut-Throat Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I've sold my beloved Cornwalls and replaced them with Klipsch Belles. These speakers are driven, some of the time, by my 2 watt per channel Yamamoto A08-S amp which uses EML 45 tubes. My Cornwalls were upgraded with Bob Crites CT-125 tweeters and Bob's crossovers. Now I'm considering upgrading the Belles and would like recommendations from those with more Klipsch Belle or crossover experience on what would sound best with these speakers for low power tube amps (I sometimes run my 16 WPC 211 Set Amps or 16 WPC EL-84 tube amp)? TIA, Wb I used to have Belles with a type A crossover, which I liked. I still use the 45 amps, but I have moved on to Klipschorns with an Altec Midrange and still use a Modified Type 'A'. Simple is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Did Al tell you that you have a "one lunger".? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Did Al tell you that you have a "one lunger".? Would be interesting if our lungs worked in a push-pull configuration... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfbane Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Did Al tell you that you have a "one lunger".? Let me put it this way: Al is not big on marketing . Same case for me except I hired someone to handle that for me years ago. Wb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) lol. He takes the "it's my way or the highway approach". He takes a lot of heat for that. I give people latitude, since many have a good idea of what they want before they email, and well, I take a lot of heat for that. Ya just can't win. Edited November 13, 2013 by DeanG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jcmusic Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I used AL's Universals with great results with a 45 amp and EML tubes, I still use the same amp and tubes!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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