RobF Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Just wanted to share my Klipschorn build that I just finished. Had a friend build the walnut corners. Driven by an MC275 and an ARS 9000 preamp. Thanks, Rob 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 The work looks great, IDK why you have them raised so high? Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, ZEUS121996 said: The work looks great, IDK why you have them raised so high? Mark thanks. the risers will only be used for parties. Edited January 27, 2019 by RobF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joessportster Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Those False corners should allow you to move the horns further away from the rear wall and improve depth of sound stage If your into that sort of thing (I am, That was always my biggest hurdle with K-Horns) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincymat Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Welcome to the forum! Your configuration reminds me of the way David Mancuso set up his Khorns for his renown NYC loft parties. Hope your parties rock like his! Cincy 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, cincymat said: Welcome to the forum! Your configuration reminds me of me of the way Davis Mancuso set up his Khorns for his renown NYC loft parties. Hope your parties rock like his! Cincy Thanks. Yes the Mancuso set up was the influence. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finallygotmyheresies Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Welcome, I cannot imagine how the job of lifting them into position is being done. It seems like it would be so top heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopardave Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, RobF said: Just wanted to share my Klipschorn build that I just finished. Had a friend build the walnut corners. Driven by an MC275 and an ARS 9000 preamp. Thanks, Rob Nice, I had plans of building a pair as well. After looking at the plans i seen a lot of complicated cuts which changed my mind. A very complicated build for sure. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Nice job, that is exactly what I did years ago when I first got into HT and had some Academy's. Took a 2x2 piece of plywood, put a sconce on it with a (single) 3/4" pipe taking it up like you did and had the Academy sitting on top of it. The weight of the LaScala keep everything in place. Question.... does it seem to change the apparent scale of your sound or does it sound the same as when they're normal height? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 28 minutes ago, finallygotmyheresies said: Welcome, I cannot imagine how the job of lifting them into position is being done. It seems like it would be so top heavy. Surprisingly easy actually. 2 man job and once its all together you an grab the two front poles and shimmy the whole speaker into place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, Coytee said: Nice job, that is exactly what I did years ago when I first got into HT and had some Academy's. Took a 2x2 piece of plywood, put a sconce on it with a (single) 3/4" pipe taking it up like you did and had the Academy sitting on top of it. The weight of the LaScala keep everything in place. Question.... does it seem to change the apparent scale of your sound or does it sound the same as when they're normal height? The sound scale changes for sure from further away. The purpose of raising the tophats is to push the mids and highs over a crowded dance floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, RobF said: 1 hour ago, ZEUS121996 said: The work looks great, IDK why you have them raised so high? thanks. the risers will only be used for parties. And for the wife when she's looking for a place to put her potted plants. 🌼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glens Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Potted and hanging, together. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincymat Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 How large is your space? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 (edited) 6 minutes ago, cincymat said: How large is your space? this room is about 1000 square feet and the ceiling is about 20 ft high. Edited January 28, 2019 by RobF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 56 minutes ago, mopardave said: Nice, I had plans of building a pair as well. After looking at the plans i seen a lot of complicated cuts which changed my mind. A very complicated build for sure. Nice job. Sorry maybe I shouldn't of said custom build. The risers and corners where custom built. The Horns themselves are original 1982 found in the Garage Sale section on here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzannucci Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 12 hours ago, RobF said: thanks. the risers will only be used for parties. Don't want anyone setting condensing drinks or spilling something on top of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewritinfool Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Don't want anyone setting condensing drinks or spilling something on top of them? Nah, that can still happen on the top of the bass bin. The reason is to get the high SPL mids and highs above ear height. David Mancuso did this with 7 Klipschorns at his legendary parties. He additionally put vertical plywood between the two so it looked like one tall speaker from the front. Nowhere to set anything that way, either. https://www.google.com/amp/s/thevinylfactory.com/features/klipsch-speakers-interview-the-loft-klipschorn/amp/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewritinfool Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 On 1/27/2019 at 4:52 PM, RobF said: Just wanted to share my Klipschorn build that I just finished. Had a friend build the walnut corners. Driven by an MC275 and an ARS 9000 preamp. Thanks, Rob Beautifully done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted January 29, 2019 Moderators Share Posted January 29, 2019 15 hours ago, codewritinfool said: Nah, that can still happen on the top of the bass bin. The reason is to get the high SPL mids and highs above ear height. David Mancuso did this with 7 Klipschorns at his legendary parties. He additionally put vertical plywood between the two so it looked like one tall speaker from the front. Nowhere to set anything that way, either.https://www.google.com/amp/s/thevinylfactory.com/features/klipsch-speakers-interview-the-loft-klipschorn/amp/ That isn't the Loft, that's in London I believe. Part of the Cosmo Murphy system (or her husband's) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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