michaeldj09 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Hey there! I came across these the other day on craigslist and had to pick them up. Plus it was a good excuse to get out of the house. I have yet to take the backs off and peek inside, but when I put my ear up to where the tweeter and squawker should be there doesn't seem to be sound. However, they sound quite pleasant and listening to a sweep of the frequencies I can here to my limit of 16.5k htz or so. Anyway, without delay here are some photos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 You have "starter" Heresy's ("B" designation). #538 shipped Feb. 22, 1963, and #585 shipped June 10, 1963. "B's" were intended to be upgraded eventually to full 3-ways. They shipped with a K-22 woofer that incorporated a whizzer cone to achieve some amount of high frequencies. I suspect the tweeter and mid holes are covered with a paperboard cover from the inside. If it's any comfort, they are fairly rare! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Beautiful Speakers!! Welcome to the Forums!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldj09 Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, JRH said: You have "starter" Heresy's ("B" designation). #538 shipped Feb. 22, 1963, and #585 shipped June 10, 1963. "B's" were intended to be upgraded eventually to full 3-ways. They shipped with a K-22 woofer that incorporated a whizzer cone to achieve some amount of high frequencies. I suspect the tweeter and mid holes are covered with a paperboard cover from the inside. If it's any comfort, they are fairly rare! Wow, ask and you shall receive! So interesting, so people had the option to buy the cabinet and add to it at a later date. I wonder would it be worth it to find a tweeter, squawker and crossover to finish them off? Also, would it be a bad idea to give them a light sand and new coat of oil? Edited May 4, 2020 by michaeldj09 more questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldj09 Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 Thank you! Pretty fun to find something that old looking so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 this is one of what you need - on ebay right now K-1000 mid horn and a K-55V https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-50S-VINTAGE-PWK-KLIPSCH-K-55-V-ATLAS-MID-DRIVER-SQUAWKER-K1000-HORN/264719758251?hash=item3da286f3ab:g:1DIAAOSwkoVerwTL 1 crossover https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-50S-VINTAGE-KLIPSCH-PWK-HERESY-BALANCING-NETWORK-TYPE-2R/264719703352?hash=item3da2861d38:g:v9gAAOSw4mRervdZ K-77 tweeters run anywhere from 120-170 on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldj09 Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, Budman said: this is one of what you need - on ebay right now https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-50S-VINTAGE-PWK-KLIPSCH-K-55-V-ATLAS-MID-DRIVER-SQUAWKER-K1000-HORN/264719758251?hash=item3da286f3ab:g:1DIAAOSwkoVerwTL https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-50S-VINTAGE-KLIPSCH-PWK-HERESY-BALANCING-NETWORK-TYPE-2R/264719703352?hash=item3da2861d38:g:v9gAAOSw4mRervdZ Ooooo Thanks!!! Wish me luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 i personally don't think its worth it to try and find all the things you need to make them into 3 ways. the cost will kill you let alone the time to find what you need. i've been down this same path for years and still looking for 1 crossover for my 61 set but it can be fun at times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaeldj09 Posted May 5, 2020 Author Share Posted May 5, 2020 (edited) Oh yeah! I kind of thought it would be pretty difficult. What cross over goes in there? I noticed he has this one for sale https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-50S-VINTAGE-KLIPSCH-PWK-HERESY-BALANCING-NETWORK-TYPE-2R/264719703352?hash=item3da2861d38:g:v9gAAOSw4mRervdZ Edited May 5, 2020 by michaeldj09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 he has a 2R and i need a 4R - not sure the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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