juniper Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) A shame about the price change, I had hoped Chris was going to start a cottage industry cutting into k 402's and doing exotic things to them. I know I would be first in line. Edited January 25, 2016 by juniper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 so 1 person WAS able to buy 402s @ $285 each? What do we say round these parts? PIX OR IT DID NOT HAPPEN. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 If Klipsch allowed K402s to be sold at $295.00 each. They would sell about two dozen and then go out of business(probably not). But regardless, why would Roy (if its his policy) be wiling to sell his prize at next to nothing. I wouldn't and I don't blame him. I could see selling it with out the driver for less the price of the driver but not less than what some used out dated horns go for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Here's a high ceiling: http://www.usspeaker.com/paudio%20bmd750-1.htm That's for the newer series II, but even less that what the original was usually selling for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I would not beat up on Roy about the prices. He is the engineer and not the marketing executive. When I saw that price a few days ago, I got excited. I am currently working on a center channel with a K-510 up top. I started fantasizing about now using a K-402. Oh well, I can live with the K-510 after all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorm Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 First person to mention Spencer in this post was a fool. He would likely have his order had he not mentioned anything. Think Klipsch wondered why suddenly Spencer wanted 6 402 horns? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 If Klipsch allowed K402s to be sold at $295.00 each. They would sell about two dozen and then go out of business(probably not). But regardless, why would Roy (if its his policy) be wiling to sell his prize at next to nothing. I wouldn't and I don't blame him. I could see selling it with out the driver for less the price of the driver but not less than what some used out dated horns go for. I have no problem paying a fair price for the horn, but I don't want to pay for the drivers, crossovers, and cabinet if I only want or need the horns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gorm Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 So we need to figure out a few things as a group. Obviously, there is quite the demand for the 510 & 402 horns. How is it there isn't an aftermarket here? 3D printers are to the point where a 510 horn would be quite possible. 402's would obviously need a whole next level of 3D printing equipment. You would think with the 510 horn that we would be able to get an aftermarket equivalent made. I'll bet we would even have a member willing to loan one out to someone to take measures and such. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 First person to mention Spencer in this post was a fool. He would likely have his order had he not mentioned anything. Think Klipsch wondered why suddenly Spencer wanted 6 402 horns? The first person to mention Spencer in this post was in fact the only one (supposedly) able to purchase without a driver. I don't believe anyone is trying to slide a purchase by Klipsch here. Quite the contrary. Only purchase an item exactly as they need it (sans driver/mounting assembly). Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blvdre Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 just came here to post that^: Unfortunately, I am no longer allowed to sell the K-402 horns by itself. This was passed down to us a couple of hours ago. We have been instructed to offer the complete unit, KPT-402-HF or MF, with a K69 driver. The price on a KPT-402 is $1,078.65 each plus shipping. I apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions about this, you may reach out to Roy Delgado at Klipsch, roy.delgado@klipsch.com. Looks like Klipsch doesn't want my business anymore then, because i am not going to pay that, and then swap out drivers, and crossovers. I will have to either look at used horns or go to Danley, and give them my hard earned cash. I guess that customers whose horns get damaged will have to buy a completely new setup due to Klipsch policy. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you own a catalogued Klipsch speaker that uses the k402, and your horn is damaged, you can get a replacement horn only. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I have no problem paying a fair price for the horn, but I don't want to pay for the drivers, crossovers, and cabinet if I only want or need the horns. As a matter of clarification, when you order them (unless something has changed), all you get is the driver, horn, base and bracket to hold it all together. No crossover, no cabinet and no $200 for passing Go. Open box, lift out, plug in and play. Just like the picture. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 As a matter of clarification, when you order them (unless something has changed), all you get is the driver, horn, base and bracket to hold it all together. No crossover, no cabinet and no $200 for passing Go. Open box, lift out, plug in and play. Just like the picture. Thats fine for me... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 just came here to post that^: Unfortunately, I am no longer allowed to sell the K-402 horns by itself. This was passed down to us a couple of hours ago. We have been instructed to offer the complete unit, KPT-402-HF or MF, with a K69 driver. The price on a KPT-402 is $1,078.65 each plus shipping. I apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions about this, you may reach out to Roy Delgado at Klipsch, roy.delgado@klipsch.com. Looks like Klipsch doesn't want my business anymore then, because i am not going to pay that, and then swap out drivers, and crossovers. I will have to either look at used horns or go to Danley, and give them my hard earned cash. I guess that customers whose horns get damaged will have to buy a completely new setup due to Klipsch policy. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you own a catalogued Klipsch speaker that uses the k402, and your horn is damaged, you can get a replacement horn only. It doesn't appear that you can from what is being said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blvdre Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you own a catalogued Klipsch speaker that uses the k402, and your horn is damaged, you can get a replacement horn only. It doesn't appear that you can from what is being said. It's still unclear, isn't it? My comment is based on my memory of past posts (of long ago) concerning this issue. Maybe a Klipsch employee will jump in to clarify. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you own a catalogued Klipsch speaker that uses the k402, and your horn is damaged, you can get a replacement horn only. It doesn't appear that you can from what is being said. It's still unclear, isn't it? My comment is based on my memory of past posts (of long ago) concerning this issue. Maybe a Klipsch employee will jump in to clarify. My guess is, you would have to have the serial number off of the horn that is broken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Correct me if I'm wrong, but if you own a catalogued Klipsch speaker that uses the k402, and your horn is damaged, you can get a replacement horn only. It doesn't appear that you can from what is being said. It's still unclear, isn't it? My comment is based on my memory of past posts (of long ago) concerning this issue. Maybe a Klipsch employee will jump in to clarify. My guess is, you would have to have the serial number off of the horn that is broken. Strange that they choose to go that route, as it is not a warranty issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Ya, at that price it wasn't worth trying to make my own horn....guess it's back to the drawing board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phutho Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Hello All, I did order and received the two horns for $621.30 (plus shipping). I already bought two pairs of TAD 4002. One pair from ebay recently. I bought one K402/k1132 from ebay some months ago; I can use this one as sample to build the brackets and bases for the other k402/TAD 4002 set. I may take me another year to have the whole set of RT-C-LT complete, I will post pictures then. I thought to share the information on this forum so more people can buy the horn and Klipsch can sell more. I just think that if they can sell more they can make money with the quantity. I do not think it will cost Klipsch that much to make the horn. Selling mass quantity, they can make up for the research fund. It also will help their reputation too. There are many competitive horns out there from JBL, QSC, etc... Unfortunately, may be I am the only one lucky enough to get just the horn. Spencer told me that, if you bought the set horn/driver/bracket from klipsch, they will sell you the horn for replacement, after verifying the original purchase. Good luck 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorm Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 So your horns didn't come with brackets? Interesting, as I don't think there is a separate part number for the brackets. Could be wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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