escorial Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Hi, I have a older set of Heresys that I I purchased used back around 1977, they came unfinished w/o grills but do have the gold Klipsch logos on the front of the cabinets above the tweeter. The serial numbers are: 47R039 47R040 On the label from what I can make out it says HL BR (sorry ran out of room for the other speakers SN) They are both still working but one of them when I purchased did have a hole in the woofers dust cover, it never affected the sound and I have been getting around to replace that ( yeah since the late 70s 😉 Would the dust cover be available from Klipsch? Back to the sound they still sound ok but I was wondering if it would be a good idea to re-cap the crossovers and if so would the parts be available from Klipsch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srinath Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 I've seen dust cover and other parts on critesspeakers.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 R = 1977 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 Yes, recommend you recap the crossovers. Crites sells replacement kits for DIY, or there are many other options out there from Parts Express, Sonicraft, etc. Photos would be helpful of the fronts and the hole in the dust cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 10 hours ago, escorial said: Back to the sound they still sound ok but I was wondering if it would be a good idea to re-cap the crossovers and if so would the parts be available from Klipsch? my 1977 Heresy 1 has all original caps and it's bone stock , and the sound is sublime -----on the other hand my Cornwall 78 were needing new caps ---------somehow the Heresy still sounds great and I'm not planning any changes to the caps , although the parts are cheap to replace ------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted July 9, 2020 Share Posted July 9, 2020 your label says HD-BR which stands for Heresy Decorator - Birch Raw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escorial Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 Thanks all will post some more pix in a day or 2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 A light application of Elmer's and at most a small patch of cigarette paper is Al you need for that repair. OTOH, it probably isn't hurting anything as is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 13 hours ago, escorial said: Thanks all will post some more pix in a day or 2! good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escorial Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 Took some pix, looks like the crossovers may need a rebuild, tweeters not working on either speaker. But it I wire direct to the tweeter then they work so it has to be the crossovers correct? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escorial Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 More pix 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted July 13, 2020 Moderators Share Posted July 13, 2020 If you want to have the networks/crossovers updated to factory spec, as mentioned you can order a DIY kit from Crites, if you don't feel up to doing it yourself here is the factory authorized repair dealer who can update it for you: For crossovers that we may no longer have available, you may be able to get them repaired through one of our authorized Heritage Dealers: JEM PERFORMANCE AUDIO (412) 401-6915 https://jemperformanceaudio.com/ 499 Limestone Dr Bethel Park, PA 15102 United States Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escorial Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 On 7/12/2020 at 2:13 PM, escorial said: Took some pix, looks like the crossovers may need a rebuild, tweeters not working on either speaker. But it I wire direct to the tweeter then they work so it has to be the crossovers correct? beautiful speakers , nothing like a stained birch finish --------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 On 7/12/2020 at 2:13 PM, escorial said: Took some pix, looks like the crossovers may need a rebuild, tweeters not working on either speaker. But it I wire direct to the tweeter then they work so it has to be the crossovers correct? you can purchase , new capacitors for a few $ each , there are 4 , unscrew the old , unsolder only when you have the new caps in front of you , mark the wires of the speakers for polarity , and 20 minutes later , new caps and new sound -for about 25$, all you need is a soldering iron and a bit of solder material - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escorial Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 Thanks but at this point I have discovered that both of my tweeters are bad. So at a point on what to do, replace the diaphragms , upgrade to $$$ Crites? Also would like to find the correct dust cover for the one speaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
escorial Posted July 14, 2020 Author Share Posted July 14, 2020 I made up my mind and sold them. Sure you will be hearing from the new owner soon Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiminrockies Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 I have a line on a pair of what appear to be Hereseys. Medium veneer cabinets and the logos are on the bottom border of the grill cloth. There's no model name, but I have the part number 09001131110 And serial number: 3158 Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 7 hours ago, Jiminrockies said: I have a line on a pair of what appear to be Hereseys. Medium veneer cabinets and the logos are on the bottom border of the grill cloth. There's no model name, but I have the part number 09001131110 And serial number: 3158 Thanks in advance! most likely 1990 ------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 23 hours ago, Jiminrockies said: The logos are on the bottom border of the grill cloth. Aren't Heresy logos typically at the top of the grill cloth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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