Deang Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 That works good for me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 i would upgrade the cornwalls to belle's with the sale of the cornwalls and the 2000. there's more equity in doing that then high end parts installs in your cornwalls which everyone will tell you is money spent for your benifet but not something you will recope if you had to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David H Posted January 18, 2014 Share Posted January 18, 2014 i would upgrade the cornwalls to belle's with the sale of the cornwalls and the 2000. there's more equity in doing that then high end parts installs in your cornwalls which everyone will tell you is money spent for your benifet but not something you will recope if you had to. Fritz is right, the Belles will hold their value better. I personally prefer the sound of the Cornwall, modified or not. The Cornwall lends itself nicely to upgrades. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthfreek Posted January 26, 2014 Author Share Posted January 26, 2014 Just wanted to give a quick update. I've decided to upgrade but not go all out. I've ordered new Sonicaps to recap the networks. Next paycheck I'll upgrade the tweets with either the CT125, DE10 or DE120...still undecided as to which. Are the crossover frequencies on the Type B good to go for the B&C drivers? I'll probably just throw new diaphragms in the mids and call it a day. I'll save over the course of the year and get something new later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 get the de's and let us know what you think... the rest of us already have the 125's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeJ1 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The first thing that comes to mind is selling them, and using the proceeds plus $2,000 to buy some nice Khorns. Amen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) I wouldn't be afraid to do a little surgery, enlarge the hole, and drop a better horn in. Consider revisiting the crossovers after you get the horn in. A poly recap doesn't really improve the sound like a better circuit or older circuit built with old school parts does. Buying a set of Klipschorns leaves you with the same issues. Edited February 2, 2014 by DeanG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 how hard is it to take out the motorboard on a CW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Mine looks like it was put in place with a nail gun. Blech... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Mine looks like it was put in place with a nail gun. Blech... There is a router bit that works for this, but it will not like the brads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 You don't have to cut out the motorboard to hog out a bigger hole for the midhorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) how hard is it to take out the motorboard on a CW? on a 74 cornwall their are 17 screws and a few raps with a rubber mallet and it falls right out. there is a bead of chaulk that runs the entire width of the cab right above the ports. later years they used staples. Edited February 2, 2014 by Budman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 You don't have to cut out the motorboard to hog out a bigger hole for the midhorn. that's probably true... but what if you wanted to replace the motorboard with a new one and move some stuff around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 The first thing that comes to mind is selling them, and using the proceeds plus $2,000 to buy some nice Khorns That's definitely something I would consider. They're full-range horn-loaded, classically PWK engineered to have no sonic seams between the horns and from the top to the bottom, no cosmetics/appearance issues (PWK was a genius there, too!), a top section that is excellent for sound distribution around the room and over the tops of furniture and seated people, and bass that goes down to 32 Hz unlike La Scala's and Belles.I haven't heard many examples of parts replacement "upgrades," but always ended up thinking PWK's designs were the best. After all, the Heritage line was fully engineered over many years for good, musical sound. I'm not sure piecemeal parts replacements can really accomplish that. The K-horn seems to have less of a direct-impact type of sound, though many think it's more enveloping. For that reason, they may take a little time to fully appreciate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 " I'm not sure piecemeal parts replacements can really accomplish that." A quick look at the vast number of drivers used in Klipsch products over the years leaves me with a different impression. As an authorized dealer and repair center I never knew what to expect after removing the back to service aKlipsch product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthfreek Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Aaaarghhhh...I need help! I recapped the networks last week with AudioCaps and Kimber Kaps. That was painless enough. I'm in the middle of replacing the tweeter diaphragms and I've run into a snag. The first one was fine. On the second one, the magnet plate separated from the main magnet assembly when I disassembled the tweeter. It stayed in the diaphragm area. I have tried moving it back to where it belongs and centering it for over an hour now and I'm just getting frustrated. I'm sure you know what's happening. When I place the plate down half of it sticks to the round column part where the voice coil gap or whatever forms. I'm about to lose it. I have tried using multiple flathead screwdriver to try and make them not make contact as I guide it in but that doesn't work. The magnets have such a strong attraction that it violently connects and there is no gap for the voice coil. Edited February 13, 2014 by synthfreek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthfreek Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 I think I got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David H Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I think I got it. Nice, enjoy those Cornwalls. Type B good to go for the B&C drivers? In testing the DE-10 was a fine replacement for the K-77MDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest David H Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I haven't heard many examples of parts replacement "upgrades," but always ended up thinking PWK's designs were the best. After all, the Heritage line was fully engineered over many years for good, musical sound. I'm not sure piecemeal parts replacements can really accomplish that. Some parts do make a difference, unfortunately there a too many one stop shoppers satisfied with the status quo. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playntheblues Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) If you can find a set of TSCM pro line Klipschorns they are selling for about 1,500.00 which is a steal they can be parted out for much more. Put an Eliptrac on top with a B&C driver and Al's gentle slope Xover and you are set. Edited February 25, 2014 by playntheblues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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