ZEUS121996 Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) I'm interested in putting smoked glass tops on my Ks, but really don't know what a fair price is. The local glass company quoted me $265 each for 1/4 inch and $540 each for 3/8. Does anyone know of a company online, and do these prices seem high or is it just me being cheap? TY Mark Edited November 9, 2015 by ZEUS121996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) Yes Edited November 9, 2015 by jweber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rebuy Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) Is it a high quality glass--is some glass made better than others? Shatter resistant? Also you have to contend with vibrations from the speakers. it might cost a few bucks to get the right glass--cut just right. Edited November 9, 2015 by rebuy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Shop around but glass is not cheap. You can order online but thick glass is heavy and fragile. Be sure to get tempered glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finallygotmyheresies Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 That's about double of what I would pay here. Definitely shop around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I looked into tops for my La Scala's, and it was close to the same price that you were quoted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsear Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Put granite on them for that kind of $$$............... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Don't put ANYTHING on them for that kind of money... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) Is it a high quality glass--is some glass made better than others? Shatter resistant? Also you have to contend with vibrations from the speakers. it might cost a few bucks to get the right glass--cut just right Now I know why you go as Rebuy It's tempered, yes some glass is better than others, vibrations are dealt with by using the soft rubber "feet" and it would be custom cut to each tophat. Unless there is a company with a template for Klipschorn tophats Mark Edited November 9, 2015 by ZEUS121996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 Don't put ANYTHING on them for that kind of money... For that kind of money, buy "quality" plastic Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 I looked into tops for my La Scala's, and it was close to the same price that you were quoted... You were going to put glass on the Scalas you rebuilt this summer? The glass would be 10x what you paid for them LOL Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 No, my "nice" Scalas..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Share Posted November 9, 2015 The ones you rebuilt turned out great! They would be a fine addition to anyones collection Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Thanks! That's very nice of you to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I would look into polycarbonate or acrylic sheets. Both can be cut with woodworking tools. I have made several things using polycarbonate. I have only used acrylic sheets s few times. What I like about the acrylic is how easy it is to clean the edges after it's cut: just give it a whiff from a small torch and it flows out like it's been polished. They come clear or colored. In this case, I would go with the acrylic. Neither one is cheap from a supplier, but there are a few deals on ebay. Polycarbonate Acrylic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 If acoustics are important, I actually recommend something absorbent across the top of the Khorns due to the collapsing polar design of their wide and short midrange horn mouths. If you try putting something fairly thick (at least 1 inch) and fuzzy/absorbent covering the tops of your Khorns, and have a listen, I think you'll find a significant change in the sound occurs--and I think that you'll like that change. Carpet in front of the speakers helps a great deal, too, if there isn't carpet there already. YMMV. Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 I'm interested in putting smoked glass tops on my Ks, but really don't know what a fair price is. The local glass company quoted me $265 each for 1/4 inch and $540 each for 3/8. Does anyone know of a company online, and do these prices seem high or is it just me being cheap? TY Mark They are ripping you off at that kind of money. The last ones I bought 1/4 inch were a little over $100 a piece because they could do that here locally but prices go up fast with thickness because that has to be ordered and ground. I bought two 3/4" tops for my Velodyne HGS 18IIs and those tops were a little over $400 a piece. Also of note is that Klipschorns, while looking pretty, are not perfectly symmetrical. I put together some trace paper and pencil shaded to get exact copies of both my tops of my 1998s and my brother in laws 1989s and there are variations in the dimensions from speaker to speaker even in the left and right matched sets and the glass is not exactly interchangeable between them, so take the time to get tracings of BOTH tops! It is still some CHEAP insurance to keep them nice and looks great! Roger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davis419b Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I'm interested in putting smoked glass tops on my Ks, but really don't know what a fair price is. The local glass company quoted me $265 each for 1/4 inch and $540 each for 3/8. Does anyone know of a company online, and do these prices seem high or is it just me being cheap? TY Mark Are you putting glass on there so you have a place to put knick knacks ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) I'm interested in putting smoked glass tops on my Ks, but really don't know what a fair price is. The local glass company quoted me $265 each for 1/4 inch and $540 each for 3/8. Does anyone know of a company online, and do these prices seem high or is it just me being cheap? TY Mark Are you putting glass on there so you have a place to put knick knacks ? No, it's when I people over, they have a place to put their drinks, why would they use a table? Roger, I was going to take the tops in and have them do the tracing, but I think I will try Chris' idea 1st. 2 reasons, It's a interesting idea and I'm getting cheap (er) Thanks to all Mark Edited November 10, 2015 by ZEUS121996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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