Schu Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 has anyone ever heard of these? Lee Catanoid Cornerhorn Just curious 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/ele/4495101463.html http://www.itishifi.com/2010/03/catenoid-loudspeaker-1956-1960.html http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/p/53818/517522.aspx https://community.klipsch.com/forums/storage/3/1071332/Horn-type_Systems.pdf http://washingtondc.ebayclassifieds.com/other/falls-church/pair-lee-catenoid-corner-horns-made-in-wash-dc/?ad=8600579 not a lot else readily available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 that's why... las vegas. I am still looking to build a mono setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 that's why... las vegas. I am still looking to build a mono setup http://www.itishifi.com/2010/03/catenoid-loudspeaker-1956-1960.html Thanks Moray I adjusted images to be a little easier to read. These are pretty rare and a great find.. If it hits 30hz it is about 30db down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) just talked to this guy... I am actually a little excited, he's got one... so good for mono, he said it is in great original condition but has no way of hooking it up. it's originally from north carolina and is willing to deal on the listed price. My spider senses are tingling but I am not 100% sure yet. 30hz@ -30db is not that great, obviously... but I am wondering if that is really a big deal for a mono setep running 78rpm records? Edited May 30, 2014 by Schu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 but I am wondering if that is really a big deal for a mono setep running 78rpm records? I wouldn't think that would be much of a problem with 78s.Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 just talked to this guy... I am actually a little excited, he's got one... so good for mono, he said it is in great original condition but has no way of hooking it up. it's originally from north carolina and is willing to deal on the listed price. My spider senses are tingling but I am not 100% sure yet. 30hz@ -30db is not that great, obviously... but I am wondering if that is really a big deal for a mono setep running 78rpm records? I would let the fact that it didn't hit 30 hz or even if it didn't hit 40 hz stop me from buying this one. Lansing mids University highs and lows... Can't go wrong and you will have a very rare and cool speaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 interesting...id have to avoid and get with some klipsch khorns(save up a bit more if need be) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 interesting...id have to avoid and get with some klipsch khorns(save up a bit more if need be) that's always been my plan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 interesting...id have to avoid and get with some klipsch khorns(save up a bit more if need be) that's always been my plan... Right on! i need corners....good corners these days are actually more difficult to come by than a good pair of khorns... These you show in the thread are interesting though....I wonder how many "cornerhorns" were made based on the klipsch khorn design...seems like quite a few.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IB Slammin Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 that's why... las vegas. I am still looking to build a mono setup http://www.itishifi.com/2010/03/catenoid-loudspeaker-1956-1960.html Thanks Moray I adjusted images to be a little easier to read. These are pretty rare and a great find.. If it hits 30hz it is about 30db down. Schu, Your question shows my hand in playing the age card. Lee Catenoid..... In 1972 I bought a book named Hi-Fi Loudspeakers and Enclosures by Abraham B. Cohen. Among other things Old Abe served as VP of Engineering for University Sound a division of LTV-Altec. It was a 1968 revision of the original 1956 copy and became the audio primer of my youth. Side Bar: Paul Thayer was CEO of LTV-Altec and a family friend of my wife. Got to hang with him a bit in the early-mid '70's. As it was the early '70's all I remember is his three Khorn (center) system., the monster stacks of Mac amps and the stuffed things he had killed in Africa. Anyway, google this guy. His life was....... Sorry back on track: Included in this old book rough plans were for Khorns, the University horn, some WE designs, A7's AND the Catenoid horn. The down firing horn looked pretty cool at the time. tc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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beeker Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I must say those closeups with that vintage gold university driver inside there they appear very intriguing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I don't get very excited about 12 inch "Wolfers"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 I don't get very excited about 12 inch "Wolfers"... and formica? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) lol hahahahahahaahaha i hear all that no doubt lol EDIT: I also read it too lol Edited May 31, 2014 by beeker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) Horn loaded 12" woofer!!!!!! Good grief... It would be a very very unique mono system and great for 78's.... Edited May 31, 2014 by seti 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeker Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 (edited) i have no idea about this thing. i would take the drivers(not sure about a wolfer tho)...no cabinet Edited May 31, 2014 by beeker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 78's? Pshaw. I have 156's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Wow........neat find. Congrats. I could think of a bunch of ways to make that cabinet sing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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