Matthews Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) Can you put the word out and try to get some XO's on the used market? OK, yes I need to get the WORD out !!! NEEDED: 2 high frequency drivers (CT125 or K-77) 2 mid frequency drivers (K-55-M or V) 2 crossover networks 1 15" woofer (K-33E) note: some parts dependent upon what x-over I end up using. Edited October 17, 2015 by Matthews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 So you think all of your drivers are unusable?? Did you put a meter on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I zoomed in on the base of the left speaker. I thought it was dirty at first, but also looks like it has water damage. If they or one have been water logged, this may be a sign that you are destined to build some Cornscala's. Looking at your custom pair of Chorus, which look incredible by the way, I think maybe your subconscious already had that in mind. It will probably set in over night. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 So you think all of your drivers are unusable "muel", I unscrewed the mids, the screens are packed with dirt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Years of dust and bug nests or were these at the bottom of a lake for a time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I wouldn't take the drivers apart at this point but you could put a meter on them to check the resistance (4 -16 ohm depending on driver) and verify the state of the coil. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 OK, yes I need to get the WORD out !!! Oh, man. So what was the story on these things? I thought the Ebay ad said something like one speaker sounded really great? I assumed you would have to replace some drivers and go through the network, but from what you're saying, all you really got in the deal that was functional was some big wooden boxes that need a lot of work! I think we can safely assume they weren't used only on Sunday's in the church sanctuary. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) I wouldn't take the drivers apart at this point but you could put a meter on them to check the resistance (4 -16 ohm depending on driver) and verify the state of the coil.Agree, but ultimately mids are easy to open and clean if they check ok Edited October 17, 2015 by jimjimbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY !!!!! both high freq and both mid freq drivers cleaned of debris and sound crisp n' clear -YAY- I am tearing into these babies!!! Take off that trap door and get to that woofer!!! This may all be a case of just some loose wires. Fingers crossed, buck-twenty-five fully functioning??? Edited October 17, 2015 by Matthews 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 This may all be a case of just some loose wires. Fingers crossed, buck-twenty-five fully functioning??? You're dreaming. If you think about it, how about posting some pictures, especially of the XO's? I bet some people here smarter than me would like to take a good look at them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieStl Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I have a pair of AB x overs you can use to test out your new find. They are not highly sought after and are designed for Belles but would work just fine for what your after at this point. They were fully functional nine months ago when I upgraded. Let me know, I'll send em to ya. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 One 15" woofer is bad. The other is GOOD!!! One speaker near to fully functioning! WooHoo. Now to get to work on those X-overs I have a pair of AB x overs you can use to test out your new find. Sir Mookie, I am really going to have to find something special, just for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 If you think about it, how about posting some pictures, especially of the XO's? "wvu", I am on it. Have been snapping some photo's as I go. Just too excited to stop and load them all 3 times to post. I promise to take a break soon my Brother 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 some photos: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebuy Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 WOW--GOOD PICS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Love the handles! That water damage on the bottom looks a little scary. Any sign of dry rot? There is treatment that will kill the dry rot fungus. Repair can be complete: http://www.systemthree.com/projects-rot-repair.asp It has been years ago but I saved a 130 year old quilt chest that had active dry rot as I was watching it crumble away. I can't find the recipe but I soaked it in a solution of boric acid, propylene glycol, and something else I think... can't remember. Stopped the rot cold. I did nothing else but clean off the solution because I figured it was better off left as original as possible. That plywood is chippy so it will take some work. I would include on your list of repairs to re-glue the entire inside of the bin. I just put a thick bead of yellow glue on each joint and let it soak in (turn the bin so gravity works with you and let a side dry before you move to the next). Also, this cabinet is going to need braces to keep down resonance of the bin. You can make these yourself or Gothover has an interesting design of these now. I'm getting ahead of myself. Enjoy the process! This is a lot of fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted October 17, 2015 Author Share Posted October 17, 2015 (edited) this is interesting, on the square magnet woofer (the bad one). the fruits of todays efforts: one fully functional Klipsch La Scala the other needs a woofer and may possibly have crossover issues. As soon as I get all the parts together for the remaining network/woofer repairs, it is time to be creative and have some fun with these horrific cabinets. Thanks for following along Edited October 17, 2015 by Matthews 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blvdre Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Solder-terminal mids; very nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Looks all drivers can be cleaned and fixed up......the cabs. may need to be rebuilt if water got to the sides. But what you want for 125 man you have been lucky passed few months. Better go buy a lottery ticket but not from Illinois...lol Rick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Ron, those are K-55M's all of them have solder terminals. Solder-terminal mids; very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.