Emile Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Hi All, Finally getting some extra K-510 horns ... see story in footnote Have a set of KPT-904's with the K-510 horns with B&C DE75 drivers. Absolutely awesome; so wanted another set to play with Planning on using my miniDSP to set cutoffs in conjunction with Forte's or Cornwall's. OK; horns are on the way from Klipsch. Whoopie Tried finding B&C DE75 drivers and found a couple for $200++. Seems this is and old model, superseded by the B&C DE750TN (? comments ?). See https://www.parts-express.com/bc-de750tn-8-2-titanium-horn-driver-8-ohm-4-bolt--294-615?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzpuD6bK23gIVR57ACh0RjQwPEAQYASABEgLL9vD_BwE . Not sure I want to spend $277 each (Haha; I'm down 20% in the market due to great stocks like Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Netflix watching my pennies .) Also found Selenium D3300Ti drivers at Parts Express. https://www.parts-express.com/selenium-d3300ti-dpd-2-titanium-horn-driver-4-bolt--299-2319 . On paper these seem just as good (or better) as the B&C drivers ... and only $139 each Very tempted, but was hoping for some advise. Anyone with experience on these ... or opinions ... or other suggested drivers? Appreciate your input. Thanks and Cheers, Emile Note: Been trying to get a second set of K-510's for months now without any luck. Read some old threats and found that Klipsch does sell the 501 horns in Canada From various discussions, "understood" that Klipsch USA does NOT sell these WITHOUT drivers. So, ordered a set from the Ontario distributor at $65 each. (Thought it was a good buy since the last "single" 510 on this forum was listed for $125.) Then was told they (contractually) cannot ship to the US. Tried to get some friendly Canadian to "transship" these to me for a $50 bonus No "biters" yet. So, just for the hell of it called Klipsch. YES; "no problem;" we have 3 in stock ... $19 each. HAHA; was willing to spend $200 for a pair Ordered them and they should be on the way Even if I get the B&C drivers for them, I should have much less $$ in a pair vs buying them "direct" for about $750 each. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhound Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Wait you bough a pair of K510 horn lenses for 40 bucks directly from Klipsch? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmlowz Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 I think Klipsch parts department phone lines will be busier than normal tomorrow 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 10 minutes ago, rockhound said: Wait you bough a pair of K510 horn lenses for 40 bucks directly from Klipsch? Yes we're all waiting to see what gets shipped and arrives at Emile's place. Mumps? No mumps? Who knows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 12 minutes ago, rockhound said: Wait you bough a pair of K510 horn lenses for 40 bucks directly from Klipsch? Haha ... YES. Last one listed "here" was $125 for a "used" one. Cheers, Emile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 5 minutes ago, rmlowz said: I think Klipsch parts department phone lines will be busier than normal tomorrow Haha ... guy I talked to at Klipsch did not even know what "horns" were . The pair I ordered were Klipsch part number 131027. They showed 3 in stock ... sorry only 1 left now. NO CLUE if they have mumps, etc Hey, for $19 each I'll take my chances and see what arrives FYI; "he" told me there were 3 different models of this horn available ... painted, ?? and ?? So they should have more Cheers, Emile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1290 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 ONLY you could pull something like this... Thought you were going w/poster board speakers a couple months ago only to be delayed by a re-fabbed console??? Make up my mind!!! 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 5 minutes ago, Emile said: Haha ... guy I talked to at Klipsch did not even know what "horns" were . This along with the price makes me very suspicious... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 1 minute ago, Dave1290 said: Thought you were going w/poster board speakers a couple months ago Poster board ... EXCUSE ME ... genuine kevlar Yes, was fun building these transducer speakers ... just not much response below 200Hz ... will have to play some more with them before throwing them in the trash Cheers, Emile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1290 Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Here ya go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 Awesome ... but anyone for opinions on drivers ... especially the "cheap" Selenium D3300Ti ones? Haha; you figured it out ... yes; I am "cheap." Correction "frugal." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 28 minutes ago, Dave1290 said: re-fabbed console? It's awesome Put in a Marantz 2238B and an Oppo DVD player (with the Rf-3 horns/woofers). Highly recommend a project like this ... great for a "small" room like my "Florida room /lanai." Still have to put some finishing touches on it ... just got some 1" corner moulding shipped from HomeDepot ... haha; 8 ft box, free shipping. (Only because I bought $400 of wood from them to fix my front porch ... Jeez; could have done this job in 2 days 20 years ago ... bit older now ... going on day 5 and only 50% done ) Cheers, Emile OK; BACK TO DRIVERS PLEASE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Haha ... bump ... anyone on Selenium drivers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 7 hours ago, Emile said: Also found Selenium D3300Ti drivers at Parts Express. 3 hours ago, Emile said: Haha ... bump ... anyone on Selenium drivers? I have not listened to those, but the spec sheet looks good and the price is a bargain. What woofer and crossover frequency are you planning to use? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Forum member @AHall is selling a pair of K-691 drivers for a good price. They might be better than the D3300Ti. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 allegedly the K-691 is a B&C driver with a harden diaphragm. I would shop around for some Faital PROs HF200's or similar. I wouldn't be surprised if a pair couldn't be had for around $400.00 on the used market. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHall Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Man that’s lucky. I paid considerably more for mine I got from the museum used with a k69. New price the best I could find was over $650ea But yes I have like new k691s for sale. I just pulled them off my Jubilees yesterday. They really have very little play time on them. And I’m certain they’ve never seen more than 2w. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 10 hours ago, Khornukopia said: the spec sheet looks good and the price is a bargain. What woofer and crossover frequency are you planning to use? Yeah ... frequency chart looks nice and flat Not sure what woofer to use yet ... probably will "test" them on top of my Cornwall's with a steep electronic crossover at 500/600/??. Thanks, Emile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 4 hours ago, The Dude said: allegedly the K-691 is a B&C driver with a harden diaphragm. I would shop around for some Faital PROs HF200's or similar. I wouldn't be surprised if a pair couldn't be had for around $400.00 on the used market. Hi Dude, Yeah, had seen some negative comments on the K-691's (in comparison to the B&C's). Not sure why ... Have heard good reports on the Faital drivers ... but ... they are 1.4 inch drivers not "true" 2 inches. Mismatch or ??? (Haha, a very long term and very outstanding member just offered me a pair for $400 ) Thanks, Emile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emile Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 2 hours ago, AHall said: yes I have like new k691s for sale Great; thanks a lot. But ... have heard some negative comments on this driver. Have not been able to find a frequency chart Anyone? Thanks, Emile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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