‘82 Belle Klipsch

[jimjimbo 8331]

Just now, wvu80 said:

 

You've owned them, used them, bought and sold them.  You know first hand how they sound and what they're worth.  All I know is what I've read.

I understand and thanks, I think.....I'm still using some, and still have a couple of pairs on the shelf.

[jimjimbo 8331]

1 hour ago, 100dB said:

...I answered my own question (it was a supply thing, with EV being the supplier, if I’m getting it right). So, “now what”, he asked himself... It would seem I’ve stumbled on a true jem. They’re cosmetically great; they’re equipped with rare K-55s; they have the glass tops. Now I feel silly thinking about selling them as opposed to bringing them to “spec” with new crossovers. Hmm...

by the way....can you solder, or know someone that can?  Changing out the caps is easy.

[100dB 28]

Hey all, I elected to start with Bob’s Crites’ Type A crossover. (The placement of the speakers will have to be as shown in the original pic.) I don’t  think I’ll upgrade any drivers or horns at this time, as I’d like to stay with the original tonal quality. I think a good sub will be next, then that’s it for this project. 

 

My hunch is this will be just fine. And if not, I’ll have nice ‘82 Belles available for sale in a month or less. 

 

I appreciate everyone’s help here. Thanks!

[bkwa1959 142]

I had a pair of Belles with AB crossovers and the first thing I replaced was the crossovers from AB to AA's and that made a difference,but they were still did not have the bass that I thought they should have.I then replaced the AA's with ALK cornscala universal crossovers and they really made a big difference You may want to look picking up a pair of ALK crossovers.I sold my Belles and replaced them with Lascala II's and I miss the classic look of the belles,but the new speakers sound great

[wvu80 5673]

1 hour ago, 100dB said:

Hey all, I elected to start with Bob’s Crites’ Type A crossover. (The placement of the speakers will have to be as shown in the original pic.) I don’t  think I’ll upgrade any drivers or horns at this time, as I’d like to stay with the original tonal quality. I think a good sub will be next, then that’s it for this project. 

 

My hunch is this will be just fine.

Awesome!  Great sounding plan and I hope you can get them to sound good in your listening room.  Not every speaker works in every room.

 

As a side note you might want to edit your thread's Headline to reflect "(not) selling," Keeping, etc.

[Frzninvt 390]

Crites = lateral move with just less components in the A network and hopefully not Sonicaps.

[jimjimbo 8331]

9 minutes ago, Frzninvt said:

Crites = lateral move with just less components in the A network and hopefully not Sonicaps.

I agree, and still believe a tweeter change is in order.

[kharp1 11]

Well, you saved me a 20 hour drive. Think you made a wise choice.

[Westcoastdrums 1763]

If you were closer, they would have been sold in 20 minutes.   That should tell you something.   Please keep them and enjoy! 

[MookieStl 1509]

The xover is not a lateral move considering the A will have new caps vs 35+ year old caps. Update is an accurate description and is what was needed (first)!

[100dB 28]

I debated about doing anything. But, as with most things, tiny initial changes can be very revealing. It’s no risk.

Edited October 4, 2018 by 100dB
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[seti 355]

Beautiful Belles. In my top 5.

 

 

 

[Shakeydeal 657]

22 hours ago, 100dB said:

Hey all, I elected to start with Bob’s Crites’ Type A crossover. (The placement of the speakers will have to be as shown in the original pic.) I don’t  think I’ll upgrade any drivers or horns at this time, as I’d like to stay with the original tonal quality. I think a good sub will be next, then that’s it for this project. 

 

My hunch is this will be just fine. And if not, I’ll have nice ‘82 Belles available for sale in a month or less. 

 

I appreciate everyone’s help here. Thanks!

 

Good move. I hope this works out for you.

 

Shakey

[Reggie1349 0]

On 10/1/2018 at 12:39 AM, 100dB said:

1982 Klipsch Belles, with documentation (original receipt, etc). Northern Colorado. All original, including AA crossovers. Glass tops for top hats. Excellent shape. More pics to come. $1,700 (which is what I have in them).

 

[Reggie1349 0]

Hello, are your speakers for sale?

Reggie

[wvu80 5673]

17 minutes ago, Reggie1349 said:

Hello, are your speakers for sale?  -Reggie

 

By using the @ sign and choosing a name from the pick list you can send a notification so @100dB will see your post the next time he signs in.

[jwgorman 107]

@100db are you still looking to sell the Belles? 

[rplace 2309]

On 10/24/2018 at 12:14 AM, jwgorman said:

@100db are you still looking to sell the Belles? 

Capitol "B" type slower and the system should show you a list as you go. @100dB

[dirtmudd 19388]

On 10/1/2018 at 12:39 AM, 100dB said:

1982 Klipsch Belles, with documentation (original receipt, etc). Northern Colorado. All original, including AA crossovers. Glass tops for top hats. Excellent shape. More pics to come. $1,700 (which is what I have in them).

Is the picture for sale ?

[avguytx 1070]

Based on his other thread saying how much he was enjoying the changes in sound, I'm thinking they aren't for sale at the moment.  And also based on the changed title of this thread.