PrestonTom Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 I am still finding good homes for audio equipment. Today's listing is for a single Klipsch K-510 horn. This horn is a constant dispersion, modified tractrix horn and is the little brother to the big K-402 horn used in the Jubilee systems. Constant dispersion simply means that the on-axis and off-axis frequency response is comparable (IOW, the highs do not "beam"). The directivity is controlled down to about 500 Hz in the horizontal plane and down to about 1600 Hz in the vertical plane. The throat is 2 inches, the depth (without driver) is 5 inch, the width is 15 inch and the height is 9 inch. The only marking stamped on the back is "132003". Please remember that the current production K-510 horns have a slightly different geometry (the corners are "filled in") to control dispersion to a lower frequency This horn is used in the Jubilee 3-way configuration for the commercial systems. It can also be used in a Klipsch Jubilee 2-way home system, if the bigger K-402 horn is out of question for your home. If you are interested in DIY projects, it can be used to convert a Klipschorn, La Scala, or Belle, to a 2-way system. Please note that if you did this, then the crossover and driver would need to be appropriately reconfigured. In the past, for fun, I have demoed this on a La Scala and Heresy cabinet (using DSP crossover allows al sorts of experiments). The combination sounded great, IMO. A K-69 driver is appropriate for this horn. In the past I have used JBL 2445, or 2446 drivers with good success (they are about $125-150 on eBay). I am asking $175 for the horn (this is the new lowered price on Oct 17th). You are welcome to come pick it up and save on shipping (located in Groton, Connecticut 06355) or I can pack it up and ship it via UPS (buyer pays for shipping). Again, I only have a single one. Other ones occasionally come up for sale. However, if you are making a center channel then this would be perfect. Please note that all the imperfections detailed on the photos are only on the surface. A can of spray paint will have them looking like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 This is your inner-self speaking: Buy this today .... buy this today .... buy this today Now back to your regularly scheduled train of thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 I woke up this morning and the K-510 horn is still here. I have lowered the price. It is only $175. This is a bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Do you have a pair of these or just one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 I only have a single. That is why the price is so low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PrestonTom Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 5 hours ago, Zim. said: Excellent horn at a really great price. Anyone on the fence should pick it up. I'm running 5 in the house at the moment and am a happy camper Five of these .... sounds like you have a killer system. What do your neighbors think about this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PrestonTom Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 17 minutes ago, Zim. said: neighbors......in our pursuit...do they really matter?...... I have convinced myself that I am actually educating them and broadening their horizons. I just can't figure out why they have not thanked me yet. Someday maybe ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted October 18, 2016 Share Posted October 18, 2016 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Last week I gave it a coat of spray paint. Looks good and I'll update the photos later. If anyone is on the fence due to price, then PM me a reasonable offer (no trades). Just maybe we can work something out. BTW, I do a have a couple of JBL drivers that mate well with this horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 Somebody please make me an offer. There is no room for all this stuff. I must sell the items I am not using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 On 10/6/2016 at 3:24 PM, PrestonTom said: Today's listing is for a single Klipsch K-510 horn Hi Tom! Old post, but do you still have this K-510 horn? Now the big question How did you get this horn in an Heresy cabinet? (Reason for me asking is ... have a Yamaha SM12 stage monitor as a "center," but want to put the driver and horn in a Heritage cabinet ... barely fits. But also have K-510 horns and love the sound; think they are probably better than the Yammie horn.) But ... the Heresy cabinet is only 14 inches wide (internal) and the K-510 horn is 14 5/8 inch Cheers, Emile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 It certainly would be a tight fit. If necessary you could always trim off a bit of the flange. Mine measured at an even 15 inches wide. In answer to your first question - No. I sold that one quite a while ago. It looks like an admirable project and good luck with it. Now, a series of "ifs". If you are in Southern New England this Summer. If you also have a truck on hand. If you are interested in going the final step. Then I will have some Klipsch Jubilees for sale. The bass bins are "jubilee style" in stacked, half cabinets, built to factory specs and with factory K-31 woofers. They are paired with K-402 horns (the big brother to the K-510 you inquired about) and fitted with JBL 2445 drivers. If desired, there is a cosmetic package that comes with them. Something to think about ... Good Luck, -Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Tom; thanks for the reply! Yes, really like the sound of this Yammie monitor (12' woofer, 14x8" horn w/2" voice-coil). OK; that answered the first question ... found out that a 2" voice-coil requires a "smaller" throat Darn I'm in Florida ... not planning on driving up North Got my K-510 horns when I bought my KPT-904's ... LOVE them. The seller also had 6 K-402 horns ... "almost" got a pair ... just not enough space in my tv room ... plus I think my wife would have only allowed them in the garage Cheers, Emile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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