Claude Emond Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Hello everyone I need your help to identify the year my recently acquired Klipschorn were made. Both have the same tag inside them, but all hand written informations were erased by the years (see the picture), all I got is a serial number punched into the wood at different places. Speakers have consecutive numbers which are: 2D112 - 2D113. Anyone can tell which year these babies were born? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirrunna Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Claude, there will be another sticker with serial number and model in the top hat. As the inside of the top hat is normally shielded from sunlight the writing should be legible. Also, a photo of the crossover and especially the terminal identifier that normally contains the Balancing Network type will help the experts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiliconTi Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Made in 1966 by those serial numbers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Emond Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 Hi Wirrunna since I’m french (nobody is perfect, right?) I’m not sure what you mean by the top hat? Also, I can upload a picture of the crossover which have been all retired (not sure it’s the right word). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Emond Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 And those numbers should mean something, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Emond Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 Hi SiliconTi Where did you find the year of birth? I’ve been searching quite a bit. Thank you very much for the information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirrunna Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Claude, the "top hat" is where the crossover lives. On my KHorns, the second sticker is on the other side of the squaker horn to the crossover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Emond Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 Well the label picture has been taken from the top hat, and it’s the only label I can find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirrunna Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Claude, if the picture is from the top hat, then there should be another sticker on the bass bin near the woofer terminals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Emond Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 Ok, I will check it out. I am tempted to open that bin since I purchase those babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wirrunna Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Claude, no need to open the bin. The serial number sticker (if it is there) will be on the outside above the terminals for the woofer where the white wires from ALK's crossover goes. You did say earlier that the label in the top hat was the only one you could find. And don't these speakers sound great!! The ALK A series replacement crossover is an upgrade from the stock Klipsch crossover, but some of the gurus on the forum may advise you to replace the Solen capacitors (those black Made in France components) with other brand capacitors, but I'm not going to buy in to that discussion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted March 23, 2018 Moderators Share Posted March 23, 2018 That stamp in the wood is the same as what would be on the label. So you have the right labels, I will attach a link where all of this information is located. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted March 23, 2018 Moderators Share Posted March 23, 2018 It's all there. Travis 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Emond Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 Thanks for all the infos guys, I am now positive that my Khorn were born in 1966. I love them even more. Khorn upstairs, Cornwall downstairs... I’m blessed. 🙏🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted March 23, 2018 Moderators Share Posted March 23, 2018 Photos please. Do you live in France? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Emond Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 Nope, I’m from Montreal. And you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Emond Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 Sorry for asking, you’re from Austin. Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted March 23, 2018 Moderators Share Posted March 23, 2018 Yes Austin. There are a few members here that are up that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 1 hour ago, Claude Emond said: Thanks for all the infos guys, I am now positive that my Khorn were born in 1966. I love them even more. Khorn upstairs, Cornwall downstairs... I’m blessed. 🙏🏻 Those crossovers are not standard Klipsch, and they are a very nice upgrade. They were produced to replace the Type A factory crossovers. If you can, take a picture of the back where the mid-driver and tweeter are. I'd like to see what's in there. You will need a flash for the tweeter. http://www.alkeng.com/ap_xo.html Congratulations on the Khorns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Emond Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 12 hours ago, Wirrunna said: Claude, no need to open the bin. The serial number sticker (if it is there) will be on the outside above the terminals for the woofer where the white wires from ALK's crossover goes. You did say earlier that the label in the top hat was the only one you could find. And don't these speakers sound great!! The ALK A series replacement crossover is an upgrade from the stock Klipsch crossover, but some of the gurus on the forum may advise you to replace the Solen capacitors (those black Made in France components) with other brand capacitors, but I'm not going to buy in to that discussion. Thanks Wirrunna Above, you will see a picture of the tweeter. Didn't want to open the bottom bin since after removing all the bolts I realized that the lid is glued sealed to the frame. I'm not that curious. Question. I heard alot about the Bob Crite AA crossover, how fantastic they are. How are my ALK compared to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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