longdrive03 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 PE did a buyout of several mid and tweeter horn drivers from B-52. 299-2305 is a 2" opening horn 9.75" x 17.75" useable to 400HZ per PE"s listing. 299-2304 is a 1" opening 7" x 17.75" useable to 400HZ." I ordered four of each to inspect. They are very sturdy thick plastic and are well made. Prices are $15.88 per horn with quantity discounts. Anyone use or test these yet? I ordered some of the 1" to 2" opening adapters from PE and they fit the 2" horn opening, Here are some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Which horn adapter did you buy? The Eminence? Please test these soon, I am interested in buying a pair or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 I was looking at some of the Buyouts too. I need a pair of 15" woofs and the blurb mentioned the B-52's though I don't know what that means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlson3 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 they have a TF1530 - guess a rebranded Celestion TF1530 - good spec for bass reflex, limited excursion with 2mm xmax rating by a 70%BL rating, that would be ~4mm xmax (Lc - Hg)/2 + 1/4(Hg) = x-max https://www.parts-express.com/b-52-tf1530-15-stamped-frame-pro-woofer-8-ohm--299-2370 https://www.parts-express.com/celestion-tf1530-15-professional-speaker-400w--294-2092 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Is this B52 a good replacement for the K33? https://www.parts-express.com/b-52-15-85-15-professional-woofer-8-ohm--299-2312 EDIT: I checked the Eminence Kappa 15 and this does not look like a good fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Anyone know the flare of the horns? Are they an improvement over the K400? Are they similar to the Tractrix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 Sperrys? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlson3 Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 by T-S rules, qts on that Celestion / B-52 15-85 is too high for a K33 replacement. The TF1530 might do for a faux Cornwall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted June 6, 2018 Share Posted June 6, 2018 How about the midrange horn? https://www.parts-express.com/sh450-2-horn-9-3-4-x-17-3-4-4-bolt--299-2305 Is this a big improvement over the K400? Compare to a tractrix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlson3 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 I like that 2" horn - what's the cheapest 2" to 1" adapter? their 1" format TE8180 = "usable to 500Hz" 22.5" x 10" but only 11.5" deep - in its pix, there's a nice metal insert and strong looking ribs at the throat. It probably has more HOM potential than the 2" horn above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdrive03 Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 I bought the PRV 1" to 2" adapter part number 294-2941 $5.99 each. Haven't had time to hook anything up to these but they pass the eye test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlson3 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 we know "this" horn gets very positive reviews - https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Throat-Horn-Bolt-On-18-x10-For-Assorted-Bolt-On-2-Exit-Drivers-90-x-40-398-/231420420855 how close is your buyout 2" horn in flare, length , mouth size ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdrive03 Posted June 8, 2018 Author Share Posted June 8, 2018 Karlson, the ebay horn at the link in your post above has these specs Horn Dimension Front: 17.75"(450.84mm) x 9.93"(506.22mm) Front to Rear : 7.75"(196.85mm) Dispersion : 90° Horizontal X 40° Vertical Mounting Size Hole: 8" x 14.75" Material: Hard Durable ABS Plastic These are pretty close to the PE 299-2305 buyout horn dimensions (9.75" x 17.75" x 7") on the 2" throat horn. Same 90 x 40 dispersion. Don't know about the flare. Someone smarter than me needs to chime in. Maybe DJK or others???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 I don't know much about this, but the buyout horns have a straight section and then a flare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlson3 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 that may be the difference, sadly DJK passed away - probably in early Feb. 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkwa1959 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Has anyone used the large horn with k55v's with Klipschorns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolve2525 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 On 6/8/2018 at 5:54 PM, karlson3 said: that may be the difference, sadly DJK passed away - probably in early Feb. 2018 Oh gosh! I wasn't aware of this. So sad 😔. He was so knowledgeable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wdecho Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 A 2" to 1" adapter for a 2" horn might be OK but if I were to buy a horn built for a 2" driver I would want a 2" driver for it. I saw a couple on the buyout page for that horn. Just saying. https://www.parts-express.com/selenium-d3305ti-dpd-2-titanium-horn-driver-4-bolt--299-2323 https://www.parts-express.com/selenium-d3300ti-dpd-2-titanium-horn-driver-4-bolt--299-2319 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Looks like a good mid-range horn for a potential project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longdrive03 Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 So sorry to hear about DJK passing! He was one smart cookie and I will miss him. I’m going to use the 7 inch tall horn to build a belle size top cabinet with removable front board and use this horn and a k77 Tweeter on the side mounted horizontally. If I ever run into some actual belle mid range horns I can remove the front panel and cut a standard size Belle horn and K77 cut out and install. I’ve got some bell bass cabinets that I’ve built and will stack the new cabinet on top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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