codewritinfool Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 I plan on proceeding in a methodical manner as suggested. I want to hear them in their new home first, then I will recap, then listen again. I had had to gamble with having replacement components and make sure I can stun my wife with them, she has to feel good about the purchase because she hates that they are so large. If they were broken too I'd be in hot water. I can always sell the extra parts. question: why is the PWK logo in a different place on that 1974 photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaMike Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 When I got my first Klipsch (Heresy), my wife was blown away. She loved them as much as I did which went a long way for her tolerance of my hobby and it helped sell her on the fact that we needed La Scalas! LOL Having your wife on board is a major win. She was in 100% in when we decided to restore the Heresies. Great project that we did together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 38 minutes ago, codewritinfool said: question: why is the PWK logo in a different place on that 1974 photo? Badges have changed through the years. But I don't know about placement. Perhaps if you bought a pair back then Klipsch put one badge on the left and the other on the right for a stereo pair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron167 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 1 minute ago, babadono said: Badges have changed through the years. But I don't know about placement. Perhaps if you bought a pair back then Klipsch put one badge on the left and the other on the right for a stereo pair? As far as I know that is the original location and badge on my '74. The badge on my other '74 is long gone. Both are in the upper right location on the '67's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I think some came in a plastic bag for you to attached however you wanted. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 i believe the letter F in the serial number stands for 1968 congrats, those are beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewritinfool Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 This seems to indicate 1967: https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_id=86357 While this one seems to indicate 1968: https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_id=107148 Which one is correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewritinfool Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 So it looks like these are 1968 models, not 1967. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Wow, those are very nice, congratulations. Those look almost new, so good luck with bringing them back to sounding new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Those look like nicer versions of the single that keeps not selling on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Congrats on the SCORE!! What are you going to be powering them with? They are not dry, but they could use a slight rubbing of oil. Don't worry about their size, Khorns tuck away neatly in corners and really don't take up much space -- and if you have a set in nice condition (like yours are), they look like fine furniture. Most people that visit my house don't realize they are speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewritinfool Posted August 4, 2016 Author Share Posted August 4, 2016 I'm going to start with class d because that's what I have available. I'd love to move to a nice small tube amp but my bank account has to recover first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewritinfool Posted August 5, 2016 Author Share Posted August 5, 2016 Well, the top hats made it to their new home safely. the bass bins are getting moved in the morning. I ran a signal generator into the crossover and believe it or not, I have working mids and tweeters. Can't wait to get them totally assembled and placed. I will definitely re-cap the crossovers, and I might even swap out the tweeters to see how the new ones sound. The woofers I don't know much about until later. The original owner tried to interest me in his HH Scott amp he built (he thinks) in the early 60's. I had to turn him down. For one, it is built into a cabinet and is huge, and two, my wife would kill me (again). If anyone is interested in the continuing saga of the Khorns, I'll keep this thread going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 COOL.....how much did he want for the Scott ? The woofers are probably still good some suggest rotating them since they have been in one position for a loooong time. Plus I'm sure all the screws in the whole speaker need a little tightening up. Doing the crossover maybe all you need to bring these back do one so you can A/B them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 On 8/2/2016 at 2:09 PM, codewritinfool said: I had had to gamble with having replacement components and make sure I can stun my wife with them, she has to feel good about the purchase because she hates that they are so large. Good thinking. You have the advanced anticipating skills of a wily veteran. +++ I found the Khorns take up less useful space and are less visually obtrusive than practically any other speaker I've ever had because they are on the periphery of my vision and take up corner space that would never be otherwise used. At least that's what I use to try to convince my wife about the refrigerator sized speakers in her living room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 17 hours ago, wvu80 said: At least that's what I use to try to convince my wife about the refrigerator sized speakers in her living room. That's funny! Denise and I are past all that and when I tell her that I bought a new, this or that, she just says, "you're nuts" and I say "OK" and we go on with our lives. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewritinfool Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 On 8/5/2016 at 5:09 AM, ricktate said: COOL.....how much did he want for the Scott ? I did not ask, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirrunna Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 (edited) On 05/08/2016 at 3:19 PM, codewritinfool said: I will definitely re-cap the crossovers, and I might even swap out the tweeters to see how the new ones sound. The woofers I don't know much about until later. If anyone is interested in the continuing saga of the Khorns, I'll keep this thread going. I think a bunch of us will be interested in the continuing saga. I have just re-capped the AK-3 crossovers in my 1990 KHorns and then went on to replace the tweeters with Bob Crites CT120s. I have also built new ALK universal crossovers at 4500Hz to better utilise the CT120s. There is a wealth of information buried in this forum, here is an excellent comparison of crossovers - Edited August 12, 2016 by Wirrunna CT120 not CT110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeybadger Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Great thread, keep it updated. Amps and Sound has some great sounding amps, when the time is right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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