willem Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) I am wondering or there is a way to "test" khorns ..besides listening Why this question? .. Well the answer is sad .. I am getting ready to sell my khorns but I want to make sure that they are in a good condition so I can price them fair. I was thinking or i could measure ohms and what ever trough the speakers and the balancers. Hope this makes sense and looking forward to hear from you "tech guys" Cheers Edited January 25, 2016 by willem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdog Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Listening is probably the best way. If anything is wrong you will hear it. To be honest The only thing that would matter to me as a buyer is the condition of the cabinets. I could fix or improve anything else, although I would expect a small discount for any drivers that were not working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobK Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Just put them on Ebay "As is" for $10.00 starting bid. 2,000 shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Have to unhook drivers to test with OHM meter. To test crossover is a bit hard for a novice. The more pictures of them including serial numbers is more important. Good luck with sale. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthews Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Remove one lead off the mid-driver, test for ohm reading there, at the driver. You can test for ohm reading of the woofer and the tweeter at the crossover. Not a "tech guy" but just went through the same to test a pair of La Scala in the McDonald's parking lot. woofer: ~ 3.9 ohm mid: ~ 10.8 ohm tweeter: ~ 6.7 ohm variances of a few tenths of above readings fall into "normal". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 To be honest The only thing that would matter to me as a buyer is the condition of the cabinets. I could fix or improve anything else, ^^This ^^ Cabinets first, then mechanics. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 To be honest The only thing that would matter to me as a buyer is the condition of the cabinets. I could fix or improve anything else, ^^This ^^ Cabinets first, then mechanics. Is it fairly safe to say that if the cabinets are nice and well cared for, the rest of the speakers are more than likely good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 OTOH….It's easier to connect a power source than getting inside with an ohm meter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 The wires to the tweeter and midrange driver and the AK-2 crossover are all soldered connections from the factory. I would not cut any wires just to hook up an ohmmeter. You can place a piece of cardboard across the grill cloth to block the mouth of the midrange horn, to isolate the tweeter sounds. If the tweeters tweet, and music sounds right, chances are very high that everything in your K-horns is in good condition. Even if the tweeters need repair, chances are still very good that everything else is in great condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Yea forgot to see its an AK crossover...So like Khornukopia said just block the divers with a pillow or cardboard to assure they are working and take lots of pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willem Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) thanks for all your advice, kinda surprised that looks go over mechanics.. they have some dings and scratches.. maybe better to do a resurface i think will upload some more pics tomorrow Edited January 26, 2016 by willem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 The reason is the mechanics are easily repaired but cabinet work or damage can add up fast. Almost any cabinet work requires complete tear down but changing a driver is easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I agree with Rick. Think of buying a used car. You have two versions: one is a rust bucket but, mechanically perfect and the other one has a perfect body but needs new tires and a tune up and new timing chain. Both are asking a similar price....which one do you go for and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willem Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 I agree with Rick. Think of buying a used car. You have two versions: one is a rust bucket but, mechanically perfect and the other one has a perfect body but needs new tires and a tune up and new timing chain. Both are asking a similar price....which one do you go for and why? i would go for the mechanical perfect one , so i know it performs the way it should be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willem Posted February 5, 2016 Author Share Posted February 5, 2016 ps, working on the cabinets as we speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 We love progress pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 i would go for the mechanical perfect one , so i know it performs the way it should be Note to self: Never ask a question unless you know how the respondent will answer... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willem Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 We love progress pics will take some with daylight... keep the drum-roll going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willem Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 i would go for the mechanical perfect one , so i know it performs the way it should be Note to self: Never ask a question unless you know how the respondent will answer... no worries, i wasn't worried about the answers i could get .. always open for opinions ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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