AuditMan Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 40 minutes ago, MC39693 said: @AuditMan a couple of points; 1) You can learn to solder and do the DIY thing. I've learned (I'm 65 so it ain't no age thing!), mostly by becoming interested due to this forum and watching YouTube. Now, I'm not saying my soldering is as nice as @Deang and other pros, but it's semi-ept functionally. Why learn? Because you can then control what you put into your systems, and have fun! My only regret is that I didn't start sooner. 2) By your moniker and story of being away for weeks, I take that you are retired auditor. Likewise. Control + Accountability = DIY. Go for it! Mr. Crites will provide excellent service and results though, and better soldering than me. Yes, I was away for weeks at a time too, dang hydrocarbon measurement auditing all over Canada and major projects audits in US. Yep, internal audit manager/director for the last 25 years of my career. 33 countries, 5 continents. I'm to the point in my life where I'm comfortable letting the pros do it. I still cut my own grass and take care of my vehicles, though. A friend of mine is a retired electrical engineer. His retirement job is repairing guitar amplifiers for local musicians. I could probably get him to teach me how to solder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuditMan Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 1 hour ago, mark1101 said: We can all recap the crossovers. But Bob actually tests them afterwords and makes sure they are a matched pair and spot on. That's what is worth the money. You want matched pairs of drivers and crossovers. Thank you. Hadn't thought of it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuditMan Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 1 hour ago, mark1101 said: He uses a spectrum analyzer to make sure they filter (crossover) within spec. and that they match one another. Thanks. BTW, I think you need larger speakers. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Klipsch doesn't make any larger ones that I want at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuditMan Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, mark1101 said: Klipsch doesn't make any larger ones that I want at the moment. Where'd you put them??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 1 hour ago, AuditMan said: Where'd you put them??? I'm sure he would find room. He probably needs to get the Klipsch horn loaded sub. I was impressed when I got my MWM cabinets in my own room. Bass is clean and effortless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 1 hour ago, AuditMan said: Where'd you put them??? At this point, in order for anything more to come into my house.............something has to go out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuditMan Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 3 hours ago, AuditMan said: Yep, internal audit manager/director for the last 25 years of my career. 33 countries, 5 continents. I'm to the point in my life where I'm comfortable letting the pros do it. I still cut my own grass and take care of my vehicles, though. A friend of mine is a retired electrical engineer. His retirement job is repairing guitar amplifiers for local musicians. I could probably get him to teach me how to solder. BTW, during those 25 years I did work in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and Nova Scotia. I was in Edmonton on 9/11/01. Freaked my kids out. They were all calling and asking "where's daddy?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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billybob Posted January 10, 2020 Share Posted January 10, 2020 Recall seeing a special on that, and or movie. Critical situation where craft being re-routed. Time to remember and learn from. PBS channel... yes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuditMan Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 Okay, back on topic. While I have to remove the tweeters and mids to remove the crossovers, I might as well change out the tweeter diaphragms. Has anyone done this and how easy is it even for a klutz like me? The instruction I received from Crites seem pretty straightforward. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuditMan Posted January 14, 2020 Author Share Posted January 14, 2020 Crossover are on their way to Crites. In the return box will also be a pair of titanium tweeter diaphragms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechEngVic Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 1 hour ago, AuditMan said: Crossover are on their way to Crites. In the return box will also be a pair of titanium tweeter diaphragms. If you follow Bob's directions, you should have no trouble replacing the diaphragms. They will made a bigger sound improvement than the crossovers. I've been happy with my titanium diaphragms. Don't let the initial increase in brightness discourage you, they settle in after several hours and you will be rewarded with a bigger soundstage, crisper highs, and a cleaner midrange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuditMan Posted January 15, 2020 Author Share Posted January 15, 2020 12 hours ago, MechEngVic said: If you follow Bob's directions, you should have no trouble replacing the diaphragms. They will made a bigger sound improvement than the crossovers. I've been happy with my titanium diaphragms. Don't let the initial increase in brightness discourage you, they settle in after several hours and you will be rewarded with a bigger soundstage, crisper highs, and a cleaner midrange. Thanks. I took one apart yesterday and thought "that's it?" Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted January 18, 2020 Share Posted January 18, 2020 The last time I moved, all of my tools and supplies were unavailable to me for a long time. I found a pair of HIP's for cheap and couldn't wait to recap them. All I could do was borrow a soldering iron and a pair of finger nail clippers for wire cutters and a really dull pair of wire strippers. I ordred the caps from Bob. Didn't even have a work bench or table to work on. Just the livingroom floor. Here's the result.....the mess that it is......but it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuditMan Posted January 25, 2020 Author Share Posted January 25, 2020 On 1/18/2020 at 2:25 PM, Mighty Favog said: The last time I moved, all of my tools and supplies were unavailable to me for a long time. I found a pair of HIP's for cheap and couldn't wait to recap them. All I could do was borrow a soldering iron and a pair of finger nail clippers for wire cutters and a really dull pair of wire strippers. I ordred the caps from Bob. Didn't even have a work bench or table to work on. Just the livingroom floor. Here's the result.....the mess that it is......but it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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