Magic24 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I just acquired another Klipschorns from trade. One of my friend want to buy the other one. So I don't know which one to keep? 1985 khorns 10/10 condition ak-2 crossover or 1993 khorns 9/10 condition ak-3 crossover Both same color oak finish. So what's the different between with ak-3 crossover and ak-2 crossover? And which is the best or worst year of Klipschorns? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 some will say newer is better, less wear & tear & time on the drivers etc. but i think i have read the older k55-v mid driver is "better" than the k55-m, for whatever reason. sorry i dont know the dIfferences in the years & x-overs, but my suggestion is to keep ALL 4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic24 Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Thanks! I want to keep all the 4 but it's too big to keep it. Neighbor will hate me! Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Dont you know... you're supposed to post pictures.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 IMO, Go with the 93's. They for sure have the composite mid and the AK-3 is better sounding than the AK-2, once again, just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT FAN Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 (edited) Nice problem to have, though. Edited February 20, 2014 by Stephen Schaffer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Thanks! I want to keep all the 4 but it's too big to keep it. Neighbor will hate me! Lol! Keep both pairs. Your total volume (Soud Pressure Level) does not have to be even 1 dB higher with 4 than 2. In fact dividing the Sound Pressure between 4 corners may relieve the neighbor on one side, even though it curses the neighbor on the other side. Share the wealth! Put one Klipschorn in each of 4 corners of the same room. There was a lengendary dance hall in a New York loft with that set-up, and McIntosh amplification, and the dancers and hangers-on were in ecstasy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 stack them head to head for 2 channel goodness. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 stack them head to head for 2 channel goodness. Or keep 1 of each. Lots of good ideas out of Vegas today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) For what it's worth the K55M diaphragm is no longer available but one can be sorted out but it involves buying a different diaphragm assembly with the same actual diaphragm but a non fitting assembly and swapping the new diaphragm into your old assembly. So you can get there from here but you have to do some dancing. The Atlas driver diaphragm on the other hand is very much available. Think if it was me I would keep the K55M. Hope this helps. Best regards Moray James. I expect that DJK can tell you which parts you would need to get. Edited February 21, 2014 by moray james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speakmeister Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Swap the AK-3 crossovers into the 85 models and keep them. If not keep the 85s any way. Condition trumps the crossover difference in my book. They should both have the k55M in any case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 sell me the 85's so i can have some more speakers from my birth year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 sell me the 85's so i can have some more speakers from my birth year. Whippersnapper..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 sell me the 85's so i can have some more speakers from my birth year. Whippersnapper..... i know i know i am a young buck on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic24 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 Thanks for all the reply! I wish I have a mansion to keep all the speakers. I'm thinking to sell the other one to fund a cornscala. Both of them have k-55-m. This is the 92s khorn And This is the 85s just sitting in the garage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) I like the look of the grain on the 92's better. Can you hear a difference? Edited February 21, 2014 by djk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic24 Posted February 21, 2014 Author Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) Not yet. Coz I just got the 85s! They also have different horn. Edited February 21, 2014 by Magic24 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) first of all congrats on your speakers, i bought my first set of klipsch speakers back in 1990 time frame a set of k-horns in cherry oil. had a set of 88 oak oil a set of 03 walnut oil and my present set of 69 in walnut oil. in my case i would have to sell both sets and buy a set in walnut ( not a fan of oak ) but i'd go with the 85's. a lot less grain looks like the cloth is loose on the newer pair. for those who love the look of oak veneer the newer set is the one to keep sorry not much help from me. Edited February 21, 2014 by Budman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Im a black finish guy although i love your 92's. Sorry about your choice man. It has gotta be tough. Could be sell them at buyers choice 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 stack them head to head for 2 channel goodness. Perfect idea, stack them , hang a curtain in front "celing to floor' Call in the wife and say" I fixed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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