What's a DAC Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 I am moving up in the Klipsch universe, hopefully. I have a pair of Forte ll's that I have been experimenting with for a couple years. Just replaced the tweeters with Bob's titanium version and am on a waiting list with Al to snag a pair of crossovers. They sound pretty darn good now so hopefully it will only get better. I had a friend, many moons ago that introduced me to KHorns. He had a pair in his living room and drove them with a Marshall tube amp of about 25-30 watts. They blew me away along with their cat, dog and parakeet. I just recently picked up a gently used Emotiva amp that sounds impressive for the money. I am now on a quest to procure a pair of these Klipsch beauties. From a newbie standpoint (well kinda) what would be considered the best year to look for? I am not really sold on any particular finish, except I prefer wood as opposed to black. I also am not interested in taking out a mortgage to buy them, so no new models are in my foreseeable future. I live in Arizona and would consider driving to several attached states to get them (California-Southern parts, Utah, New Mexico, West Texas) are all within a days drive. Thank you for reading and helping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bkwa1959 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649600570-1978-klipsch-khorns/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkwa1959 Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Just now, bkwa1959 said: https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649600570-1978-klipsch-khorns/ Check out this nice pair in your state Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 9 hours ago, What's a DAC said: on a waiting list with Al to snag a pair of crossovers. If your Fortes sound good to you now, I would bail out on the ALKs and use that money for the Khorns. The Fortes will be playing second fiddle after you get the Khorns in the door..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 I guess we need to assume you have 2 good corners and a reasonably sized room that they are going to be placed into? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What's a DAC Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 7 hours ago, jimjimbo said: If your Fortes sound good to you now, I would bail out on the ALKs and use that money for the Khorns. The Fortes will be playing second fiddle after you get the Khorns in the door..... I do love the Forte sound but I will keep them and use in a second room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What's a DAC Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 6 hours ago, avguytx said: I guess we need to assume you have 2 good corners and a reasonably sized room that they are going to be placed into? Yep, that's a good assumption. I actually have three good sized rooms to play with (not bedrooms or basements) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What's a DAC Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share Posted March 9, 2020 16 hours ago, bkwa1959 said: Check out this nice pair in your state based on opinion, are these worth the asking price? Is the year model a desirable pair, or are there better models with updated drivers, etc that would be in the same price range? Thanks, DAC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 2 hours ago, What's a DAC said: based on opinion, are these worth the asking price? Is the year model a desirable pair, or are there better models with updated drivers, etc that would be in the same price range? Thanks, DAC these are worth the asking price everyday of the week. 1 owner in your state stunning walnut veneer 78's with laser logo's ALK crossovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 47 minutes ago, Budman said: these are worth the asking price everyday of the week. 1 owner in your state stunning walnut veneer 78's with laser logo's ALK crossovers Keyword there being...walnut. and not oak. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkwa1959 Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 4 hours ago, What's a DAC said: based on opinion, are these worth the asking price? Is the year model a desirable pair, or are there better models with updated drivers, etc that would be in the same price range? Thanks, DAC Yes, upgrades that takes these great looking speakers to the next level and you could always swap out the upgraded crossovers with the originals to compare the sound.You could then sell the extra parts to lower your cost.I had a pair of 1981 vintage walnut Klipschorns thst were all original with Klipsch manuals,letters from Klipsch and original sales invoice and I sold mine for 4000.00 and the only reason I sold them was to buy a pair of Klipschorns with AK-4 crossovers and ribbon mahogany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What's a DAC Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 Thanks guys (and if there are any gals in here too) I sent him a communication with an offer. We shall see what transpires. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratefully Deadly Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Those are really nice looking, the old growth walnut is especially wide. It only takes 4 pieces across the front. They don't let trees grow that big anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 Black Walnut trees grow wild, ‘round here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montego Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 15 hours ago, avguytx said: Keyword there being...walnut. and not oak. I listen to my oak khorns in the dark... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What's a DAC Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share Posted March 10, 2020 17 hours ago, What's a DAC said: Thanks guys (and if there are any gals in here too) I sent him a communication with an offer. We shall see what transpires. Doesn't look good at this point. Tim sent me an email. He is working with a buyer out of Denver. If that doesn't evolve he said he would let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratefully Deadly Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/ele/d/phoenix-1987-klipsch-klipschorn-speakers/7089342576.html Another local pair available, no affiliation to me, just FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What's a DAC Posted March 14, 2020 Author Share Posted March 14, 2020 Update...…..I now own the pair Tim had for sale. Picked them up today. Awesome sound, awesome seller. Many thanks 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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