Zoef Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Very nice work! IMO Jantzen is de the best. Can i ask what drivers you are using is your ls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) Very nice work! IMO Jantzen is de the best. Can i ask what drivers you are using is your ls? Thanks Zoef The next but small upgrade in the works is the new specialised capacitors in the Tweeter section I'm waiting for the production of more values that I require of the Jentzen Alumen Z Cap http://www.jantzen-audio.com/alumen-z-cap/ My drivers are Bass - Crites CW1526C 15 inch cast woofers. Mid Range - Great Plains Audio 399 A compression driver JBL 2404H “Baby Cheeks” tweeters. Edited June 25, 2016 by Full Range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoef Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Nice!! Yes the alumen. Can't wait to try those! !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 (edited) Nice!! Yes the alumen. Can't wait to try those! !! Will keep the forum updated as the changes happen But the system is sublime as it is now Any other changes are just pepper and salt to taste Edited June 30, 2016 by Full Range 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundbound Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Wonderful work. Thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 Hi all I have been tweaking again so an update is in order It takes a lot listening time to get it just right and I believe that this is Nirvana for me I have made some slight changes and ultra fine tuning the crossover points and have installed some Jantzen Audio Alumen Z-Cap to the tweeter section As it stands Based on what crossover info was originally presented and built Original xover was specc'd @ ~500 / 6,000 Based on the 8.5% change in cap value from 7.5uF to 8.2uF in the tweeter section The crossover point should now be approximately ~500 / 5,600 " Please Note that my mods are based on the drivers used in my system " Crites CW1526C 15 inch cast woofers. Great Plains Audio 399 A mid compression drivers, fitted to -Elliptrac 400 timber mid range horns JBL 2404H “Baby Cheeks” tweeters. " So if your drivers fall into similar specs - I'm sure that your listening experience will be enhanced if you choose to go down this path " Listening impressions - after installing the Jantzen Alumen Z-Cap Differences are slight but also a slightly different flavour Overall - slightly more presence, more live realness However with extended listening of my custom track list, I can tell that those subtle differences after the latest changes make my listening experience more pleasurable Two differences of note are When one hears a finger squeak on a guitar string " live " one normally gets a tinkle in ones solar plexus, my system now reproduces that feeling On complex flute compositions as in one of my test tracks where flute is mixed with precise heavy bass normally in high volume listening - the flute will reverberate inside the ear canal but now it's tamed and very pleasant Try listening to this track as a test ' Third Ear Audio - Ethereality ' and compare Rock is punchy and not stressed Male and female voices have clear clarity and presence Definition in the high register is flawless Bass is unaffected and still punches hard and fast as before I will leave you all with the final schematic should you choose to follow in my footsteps And some of the most recent photos of the modification changes The grey capacitors in the photos are the Jantzen Audio Alumen Z-Cap Listening tests conducted through these components Amp - First Watt M2 Pre Amp - Nakamichi CA5 II Source - Cyrus CD8 SE CD player with PSX Speakers - Klipsch La Scala - Highly Modified Cheers Full Range 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Nice! Thanks for the update, thanks for sharing your schematic with the Klipsch community. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 On 19 November 2016 at 1:21 PM, wvu80 said: Nice! Thanks for the update, thanks for sharing your schematic with the Klipsch community. Its my pleasure I hope that others will use my endeavours as a guide for an overall better experience in Klipsch Sound The schematic is posted above for everyone to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 On 5/21/2014 at 0:31 AM, Full Range said: Update I have been testing the crossovers - giving them some burn in time, and have found them very agreeable Sound is beautiful at this crossover point @ 500htz for this setup combination Myself and the builder of the crossovers, have given a score of 9 out of 10 I will however tweak the crossover minimally by replacing or adding 1) Pathaudio earthed Resistors to the tweeter section 2) Mills Resistors to the tweeter PCB 3) Duelund standard Resistor 4) Jentzen flat wax Inductor Coils to service the mid and tweeter sections I feel and hope that these tweak additions to the crossovers will take the La Scalas to another level and then I will sit and enjoy the music forever more ( famous last words ) Just taken a short video ( hope it does the system justice ) book of Saturday's 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 42 minutes ago, dirtmudd said: book of Saturday's Yes it is Book Of Saturday by King Crimson That was early / first testing of the crossovers FR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 KC... one of my absolute fav's. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 I will have to make an update video of the same track for comparison Some changes have been made to the components so you will get an updated snapshot in video time Should be by the end of May 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axz Hout Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 On 10/31/2015 at 8:11 PM, Full Range said: Heavily modified Klipsch La Scala's T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Dang, had been thinking this is or was a DIY part of forum. Oh well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorjen Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 So you ended up using a mix of both the Standard AND Cast Duelund resistors? How much attenuation are you using with the 2404's? I do not need tweeter attenuation with my current configuration, just curious. I am using the 2404H(from my 3-way Jube Clones)the Eliptrac 400(also from my 3-way Jube Clones with TAD TD-4001's)now with Mr. Crites A-55 mid drivers with my un-ported La Scalas. Volti Audio VX crossovers. I will not be able to afford to go back to the TAD anytime soon but plan on replacing the A-55's with B&C DCM50's. The A-55 Drivers really are quite nice sounding however. Probably the single biggest mistake I have ever made in this hobby and this year marks my 50th year in it was selling the TD-4001's. They were pristine/like new cosmetically with original BE Diaphragms. There really is NOTHING quite like them. Ah, but I digress. I have constructed a pair of the port boxes and have four Precision Ports from Parts Express ready to install. I love the way they sound right now so I will get to the porting thing at some point. Just in no rush right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorjen Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 36 minutes ago, mach-1 said: The bass box you have was not built by Klipsch in Hope, it is homemade. Nothing in your speakers is or was Klipsch made. You should post in a DIY forum. I actually prefer Milk in my Cheerios. Whew, that was a close one. Glad I just laminated and veneered a pair of stock La Scala Bass Bins with OEM K-33's for mine, sheeesh! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 @mach-1 Ask and you shall receive grasshopper There is a whole thread on the bass box extension subject on this thread - https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/108425-la-scala-bass-reflex-mod/ A look at my location may also answer why it's DIY Just because the construction is DIY does not mean it's inferior - In Fact it exceeds all factory specs P.S. - This thread is about crossovers 4 hours ago, jorjen said: So you ended up using a mix of both the Standard AND Cast Duelund resistors? I use a combination of cast and standard in the mid section However I have swapped over the Path Audio for a Duelund cast in the tweeter section 4 hours ago, jorjen said: How much attenuation are you using with the 2404's? I do not need tweeter attenuation with my current configuration, just curious Attenuation on the tweeter is 0 -3 -5 -7 -9 db 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorjen Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 18 hours ago, Full Range said: @mach-1 Ask and you shall receive grasshopper There is a whole thread on the bass box extension subject on this thread - https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/108425-la-scala-bass-reflex-mod/ A look at my location may also answer why it's DIY Just because the construction is DIY does not mean it's inferior - In Fact it exceeds all factory specs P.S. - This thread is about crossovers I use a combination of cast and standard in the mid section However I have swapped over the Path Audio for a Duelund cast in the tweeter section Attenuation on the tweeter is 0 -3 -5 -7 -9 db Never mind. I can see by your pics that your jumper is on the -3db setting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axz Hout Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 On 5/7/2017 at 7:38 PM, Full Range said: Just because the construction is DIY does not mean it's inferior - In Fact it exceeds all factory specs W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full Range Posted October 15, 2017 Author Share Posted October 15, 2017 On 10/15/2017 at 9:27 AM, mach-1 said: Well that is wrong, no factory dimensions in the build, port opening without EV eq box from Interface (think Bose) Boom box for sure! Mate you have a bee in your bonnet - I posted a reply back in May and you reply in October Did you actually read the build thread ? If you did - you would have picked up the fact that another member built the speakers and I purchased them and tweaked them to sound so good that it melts your heart I don’t want to be disrespectful but can you please just accept my judgment that the speakers sound superb In past for about 25+ years I have built many horn loaded speakers based on the Lowther drivers so I have a fair bit of knowledge and experience as to what sounds good and what does not PLEASE NOTE - in the quoted section and in subsequent posts - member mach 1 has been a little critical However he has lost face and changed his forum name several times The current name is AXZ Hout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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