Radiohead Posted September 19, 2002 Share Posted September 19, 2002 Welborne Labs Apollo 2's They sure do look nice. http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?ampstube&1037623957&class&3&4& ------------------ Eico HF-81 1975 Walnut Klipschorns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted September 19, 2002 Share Posted September 19, 2002 Overkill? Say again? Well, anyway, are you talking about the price, power, or quality? With Klipschorns, (statement from what I have gathered on this forum) I feel they are probably the best speakers, literally, and they need very tube amps to show them off. I think spending $5,000 a pair for amps is NOT unreasionable for the Khorns. Anyone else? ------------------ Receiver: Sony STR-DE675 CD player: Sony CDP-CX300 Turntable: Technics SL-J3 with Audio-Technica TR485U Speakers: JBL HLS-610 Subwoofer: JBL 4648A-8 Sub amp: Parts Express 180 watt Center/surrounds: Teac 3-way bookshelfs Yes, it sucks, but better to come. KLIPSCH soon! My computer is better than my stereo! For JBL related subjects and more fun, click: http://www.audioheritage.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiohead Posted September 19, 2002 Author Share Posted September 19, 2002 I was just wondering if they were overkill in the power sector. They look gorgeous though, I think I may just have to throw down the dosh for these. Thanks for the response. ------------------ Eico HF-81 1975 Walnut Klipschorns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin_tx_16 Posted September 19, 2002 Share Posted September 19, 2002 Overkill? That word is never uttered here (it is written occasionally hehe) 20 watts would not be an overkill for your ears maybe, not the speakers . and from how I understand it, it requires some (the klipshchorns) good clean power from high end stuff to really enjoy them. ------------------ -justin SoundWise promediatech@Klipsch.com /1-888-554-5665 - RA# 800-554-7724 ext 5s> Email Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnm Posted September 19, 2002 Share Posted September 19, 2002 Grab 'em!!!! ------------------ It is meet to recall that the Great Green Heron rarely flies upside down in the moonlight - (Foo Ling ca.1900) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted September 19, 2002 Share Posted September 19, 2002 I bet those are some awesome amps but I have no Idea really....Mobile where are you !!!! ------------------ HH Scott 299 Amp HH Scott LT-110B Tuner HH Scott P-87 Turn Table JVC JL-F50 Turn Table Sony CDP-CA7ES CD Drive 1985 Walnut Heresey I W/Layne Audio Woofers KSW-15 Subs>c> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Bey Posted September 19, 2002 Share Posted September 19, 2002 Not many people have experience with Apollos, but I would venture that since they are (were) Welborne Labs ultimate amplifier, then, yes, they should be pretty darn good. I wouldn't worry about the too much power part, just think of it as insurance against needing to knock your hanging pictures off the wall, if the need arises, that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted September 19, 2002 Share Posted September 19, 2002 k-horns perform wonderfully on good tube amps from one to 105 watts RMS rating. The k-horn's max input rating is 105 watts RMS. As many have said..."It is just the first clean watt that really counts on k-horns, anyway"! ------------------ I can now receive private messages This message has been edited by HDBRbuilder on 09-19-2002 at 06:05 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted September 19, 2002 Share Posted September 19, 2002 "I have gone to high efficiency horns and no longer need the power. These things drive anything that is 85db efficient or more with ease ..." I think he's on to something. I'm not questioning your choices but -- personally -- I think the Moondogs or Laurels would be a better choice sonically and financially Horns don't need much power ... Rarely more than a watt in bursts ... And the 'dogs look GORGEOUS as well. My very humble 2 cents. ------------------ "Bullsh*t!" -PWK- --------------------- TWO-CHANNEL SYSTEM Eico HF-81 Eico HFT-90 New Tube 4000 CD Player 1976 Klipschorns (KCBR's & ALK'ed) HOME THEATER Klipsch 1968 ALK Cornwall "II"s (LF/RF) ALK Belle Klipsch (Center) Klipsch Heresy (RR/LR) Klipsch KSW-12 sub Sonic Frontiers Anthem AMP1 (driving Cornwalls) Sonic Frontiers Anthem AMP1 (driving Heresy's) Denon AVR-4800 Toshiba SD-3109 DVD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenratboy Posted September 19, 2002 Share Posted September 19, 2002 But, if you scopped them up (and god forbid) you replaced your Khorns, you would have a great amp. If you crank the begebbers out of your music, I would want a lot of power. ------------------ Receiver: Sony STR-DE675 CD player: Sony CDP-CX300 Turntable: Technics SL-J3 with Audio-Technica TR485U Speakers: JBL HLS-610 Subwoofer: JBL 4648A-8 Sub amp: Parts Express 180 watt Center/surrounds: Teac 3-way bookshelfs Yes, it sucks, but better to come. KLIPSCH soon! My computer is better than my stereo! For JBL related subjects and more fun, click: http://www.audioheritage.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triode Pete Posted September 20, 2002 Share Posted September 20, 2002 Radiohead, These amps will not be overkill for your K-horns. They will sound robust, with clean, authorative bass. They will not have the same sweet midrange finesse (others may describe differently - check with Mobile H.) of a lower powered triode (say a 2A3 or 45 tube). I have tried numerous amps with my K-horns; (Solid State - various McIntosh, Yamaha, etc.), push-pull tetrode (Fisher 500C), push-pull Class A 2A3, SET 2A3, SET 45, SET 50, SET 300B (with KR 300BXLS & Cetron),& SET 10. My favorite is the 2A3 SET amps - overall the sweetest to my ears. The KR 300BXLS is a high powered 300B with a robust sound. (I still have my SET 300BXLS amps - hooked up to Heresy's). Too bad you can't audition those Welbourne Labs on your system. Why don't you call Ron Welbourne (go to his website for his phone number or e-mail) & ask his opinion? I'm sure he's familiar with K-horns & his amps. Have fun & enjoy, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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