Chris A Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Thanks for the clarification. So $1200 of that $1800 is 2" compression driver cost, and $600 for the horns. That sounds a lot more reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid K Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 7 hours ago, muel said: The difference from stock is about 1800 bucks. The Fastrac La Scala with the K-55 driver sounds restricted in comparison to the Eliptrac with the BMS driver. The drop in Fastrac is an improvement over the k-400 but the Eliptrac is a bigger jump. As life like as stock La Scalas sound it is a new level with the Eliptracs. A new level? Meaning a more clearer sound more detailed sound. I suppose its hard to explain unless one is exposed to the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted January 6, 2017 Share Posted January 6, 2017 Bob Crites now has an upgrade replacement for the k55 and users are very pleased with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Definitely- big fan of the John Allen A-55-G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muel Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 On 1/5/2017 at 11:09 PM, Sid K said: A new level? Meaning a more clearer sound more detailed sound. I suppose its hard to explain unless one is exposed to the sound. Sorry I missed this earlier. Here are some more... open, clear, accurate but still live, natural, smooth but still revealing... Pretty subjective stuff I know but those are the words that come to my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Yes, the A-55g driver from Crites is a nice option. I recently replaced a pair of old push-pin style, single phase plug k-55v drivers in my HIP's with the A-55g's and the difference was quite noticeable, much more open, natural and clear sounding. "We are happy to announce the availability of a new product. This is a new driver to replace the Klipsch K-55X, K-55V, K-55M, K-51V or any others with 1 3/8 thread. These are a product of John Allen of High Performance Stereo. He has invested 10 years and $150,000 in development of this driver which he is convinced is the best midrange driver ever made. I think he is right." The A-55G Midrange Driver http://www.critesspeakers.com/k-55-replacement-the-new-a.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 For the costs you guys are talking about, the Klipsch K-510 horn and driver are in the same ballpark (even with the necessary DSP crossover). The real difference is that the K-510 will sound very, very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 1 hour ago, PrestonTom said: For the costs you guys are talking about, the Klipsch K-510 horn and driver are in the same ballpark (even with the necessary DSP crossover). The real difference is that the K-510 will sound very, very good. I believe you and am intrigued by such a nice looking horn, that is why the KI-396 has really peaked my interest. It uses the 510 horn along with the Chorus style, 15" pro woofer, I'd love to see a nicely veneered, home version in a more traditional sized / shaped cabinet like a new, 2-way Chorus I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 That would be an interesting shoot-out; the HF-904 in two-way with active filtering vs. the BMS 4592nd-mid with a good tweeter and passive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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