Mighty Favog Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Just found a pair of Hersey HIP's for $250 in pretty good and original shape. Some cosmetic paint was pulled off probably from some box tape stuck on one. But I want to get them up to date. My questions are: -Did all HIP's have the same networks? All drivers are original. I'll be ordering a rebuild kit from Bob. -The backs are pretty stuck even after the screws are removed. Is there a secret to getting them off or is it just brute strength? I've taken out the terminal cup to grab hold of the back panel but, MAN, are they stuck! -What was the original paint on these? black wrinkle. THX!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Photos please. You might try a hair dryer turned on high to loosen the back panel in small spots. Once you get it started, it should become easier, but just go slowly. Black wrinkle? Do you mean fiberglass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 Kool, I'll try the hair dryer. I reached in and it feels like there may be some glue/sealer in there, but very little. Here's the finish damage. It's not that deep. I can barely tell the depth with my fingernail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I just saw your other post in What I got today. Those look like original paint/finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 O.k., just got ths back off. The hair dryer wasn't hot enough, although if it were, it looks like some kind of double sided industrial electrical tape. I took a #3 flat head screwdriver and seperated the mating surface from the inside with a hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet_Hollow Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Mighty Favog said: Did all HIP's have the same networks? All drivers are original. I'll be ordering a rebuild kit from Bob. Same types of networks yes (HIE). Capacitors and woofers are different types depending on year of manufacture. Oil filled vs potted and EVM12L vs K-42 respectively. 1 hour ago, Mighty Favog said: The backs are pretty stuck even after the screws are removed. Is there a secret to getting them off or is it just brute strength? I've taken out the terminal cup the grab hold of the back panel but, MAN, are they stuck! 3/4" x 1/16" neoprene gasket. Very good stuff. I got my roll from TCH web. Kudos to using the terminal cup hole as a grab hold instead of trying to pry along the seam from the exterior. 1 hour ago, Mighty Favog said: -What was the original paint on these? black wrinkle. That checks. See also here for reference: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I have a pair of HIP with Type AA networks with Zener diodes. I don't recall the serial numbers and they're in storage, but the round magnet K-77s & EV woofer tell me they're old. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 O.k., I got the driver compliment. K-42 (Eminence) K-55M K-700 K-77M Networks: HIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Nice score, those woofers alone are worth the price paid! I really liked mine they had a great sound just couldn't get any real bass out of them but midrange was excellent. Set them on top of a pair of subs and you'll be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Thanks guys!! Is there a listing of industrial s/n's to find their age?? #5419 & 5420. Where are my manors!! Here's the pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Excellent kitty timing.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 20 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: Excellent kitty timing.... --- and there's the problem with cats -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 1 minute ago, richieb said: --- and there's the problem with cats -- This one's o.k., he's completely declawed and woofer grills help. Besides........I know better than to mess with him. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 15 hours ago, Mighty Favog said: Thanks guys!! Is there a listing of industrial s/n's to find their age?? #5419 & 5420. Where are my manors!! Here's the pic Look just like the ones I picked up last fall (mine have Klipsch painted just below the midrange). I had the same issue getting the backs off that sticky gooey black caulking really holds. I removed the terminal cups and just kept pulling from various angles. I left my crossovers alone as they sound great and I wasn't going to put crappy Sonicaps in them. When and if I do update them I will use much higher quality components in the networks. I need to get mine repainted and feet on the other one as only one had the feet on the bottom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Hey!! A milestone for Frozen! 7,000 posts! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted April 30, 2018 Moderators Share Posted April 30, 2018 Nice you got a steal on those, I love the looks with grills and handles. 9 minutes ago, Mighty Favog said: Hey!! A milestone for Frozen! 7,000 posts! Sure is, Congratulations 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twk123 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 16 hours ago, Mighty Favog said: Thanks guys!! Is there a listing of industrial s/n's to find their age?? #5419 & 5420. Where are my manors!! Here's the pic Cats are naturally attracted to Klipsch HIP Speakers... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twk123 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 17 hours ago, Mighty Favog said: O.k., I got the driver compliment. K-42 K-55M K-77M Networks: HIE You got a really good deal, usually I see these listed for $500 plus. Anyway, here is the link to a build thread where I bought a single HIP in bad shape and did a complete tear down and restoration to make it into a boombox. There might be some useful info on painting or recapping the networks etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 nt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeJ1 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 On 4/29/2018 at 8:14 PM, DizRotus said: I have a pair of HIP with Type AA networks with Zener diodes. I don't recall the serial numbers and they're in storage, but the round magnet K-77s & EV woofer tell me they're old. . They may be old, but the EVM 12L's called "klipsch K42's" are THE super bad woofer. LOL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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