Rideoften Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) My mid 80's K-horns are due for an upgrade. Has anyone tried Crites A/4500 crossover with the CT 125 tweets? I'd like to hear from someone who has actually made this mod. Are there other reasonably priced options I should consider? Thanks, Mike Edited October 31, 2014 by Rideoften Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I did it I built the crossover myself with parts from Mr. Crites. I think the tweets sound better also. I also did the woofers and sold my originals to a forum member cause I knew there were some guys wanting original woofers for their Ks. I also have LaScalas and did a refresh job on the crossovers on those which also helped. So you could do just a refresh of the crossover first see if that makes you happy. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deafbykhorns Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) Change the horns and use a JBL 2404 tweeter, make the crossover mod your last choice. The horn/tweeter will be more dramatic than just the crossover/tweeter. I almost sold my Khorns before doing this mod (i did the crossover mod first) Edited October 31, 2014 by deafbykhorns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mboxler Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 The Crites A/4500 crossover with the CT-125 was my first upgrade (1985 K-horns with AK-2 crossovers). Although I thought it was an improvement, I often wonder if swapping in the CT-125 alone would have been almost as good. I'm sure you did your research, but just a reminder. Removing/bypassing the AK-2 crossover is a little tricky. Once done, you are free to try any number of crossover/horn swaps. Good luck. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Refreshed the wifes Khorns just after buying them, Full new Crites Crossovers works just fine and well worth the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) I've used this crossover and tweeter mod in Khorns and LaScalas. The sound is very good to my ears and a substantial improvement over the sound of a K-77 tweeter and crossover at 6000hz. It is worth noting that Klipsch has also changed the crossover in Khorns and LaScalas to 4500hz or thereabouts. I didn't realize it, but the sound of the K-55 driver as it poops out at 6000hz is not very good. Didn't notice it until i wasn't hearing it. The CT-125 handles those freqs and doesn't break a sweat. Also, it's pretty much bullet proof compared to the K-77. Edited October 31, 2014 by Daddy Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rideoften Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Thanks for all the good info. I think the A/4500 and C125 tweets will get the call. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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