Rudy81 Posted December 9, 2002 Share Posted December 9, 2002 I have a 1988 pair of Belles that use an AB network. How does that network stack up to the others Klipsch has put out? I am contemplating replacing them with ALK's and would appreciate your imput. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubelion Posted December 9, 2002 Share Posted December 9, 2002 Try the type A first, search the recent discussion and looks at my photo. I have my Belle with AB2 change to A, and after wards I have my La Scala changed as well, the Belle's using best parts, sound really good, the LS using MIT is a big improvement too. Try, it does not cost you any, I guess even use the original 13 mf and 2 mf poor quality caps, you can still enjoy it, and you need not use the 2.5mh coils first, see if you like the more bass- direct way. The LS I take only one hour to change the AL3 to A. Do it quick, you won't be disappointed. One last thing , hope you are using tube amp, if not it may not apply to you. Good luck, let us know the result. Tubelion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy81 Posted December 9, 2002 Author Share Posted December 9, 2002 Well, I just decided to bite the bullet and order the ALK's. You can't beat a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Obviously just about everyone has been satisfied. I spoke with Al and he indicated that the AB network was really a very poor crossover. Unfortunately I don't use a tube amp yet. I'm handling one crisis at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-malotky Posted December 10, 2002 Share Posted December 10, 2002 Rudy I think you will be happy with the upgrade. Personally, Since the speakers are what you are hearing, I also would upgrade the network, any speaker upgrades, before upgrading amps, cables, or interconnects. After you install, let us know what you think. JM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy81 Posted December 10, 2002 Author Share Posted December 10, 2002 I will report back. Al said it will be mid-January before they ship. I am looking forward to doing some comparisons with the AB and ALK crossovers. The AB network has a reverse equalization system according to Al. You never know, this could be a whole new experience. I certainly hope so for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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