Vader540is Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) So I picked these up at a garage sale for only $100. I thought it was to good to be true. I should have opened them up before I bought them. One has a type C XO the other has a Type D XO One has a K55 and the other has a K65 One has a K22 and the other has a K22e Should I even try and make this right? Or should I just part them out? Edited May 24, 2021 by Vader540is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 How do they sound? The K-56 (not K-65), is an Electrovoice 1828. I have pair of 1828s in my la scalas. You may not hear a difference at all. You can find them for sale cjeaper than the Atlas drivers and the diaphrams are still available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 The crossover difference may be to adjust for differences in the two mid drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave A Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I think if the drivers are good and you recap those crossovers you got a killer deal. The information you are not giving us is the serial numbers to figure out what year they were made and what are the correct drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 20 minutes ago, Dave A said: I think if the drivers are good and you recap those crossovers you got a killer deal. The information you are not giving us is the serial numbers to figure out what year they were made and what are the correct drivers. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezin' Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I'll double yer money. I love a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Bissness Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Are these the actual photos? If so I think you did really well for 100$! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlthess40 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I have a single h1. Let me open it up and see what’s in it, I was going to use it as a center speaker. So I don’t care to much if it matches my other two H1’s that will be for left and right. If it matches either one of yours , we can trade out the parts. Give me a few days to lookSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT88 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 To be honest, the two K77 Alnico tweeters alone are worth $100 or more. Is the K55V with soldered ends or spring contacts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 11 hours ago, Vader540is said: Should I even try and make this right? Or should I just part them out? all you need is a) another K55V to match up both midrange drivers ----2) the woofers look very similar , check the DCR with an ohmmeter , they should match or be very close-- 3) recap of the crossovers with the same capacitors --- 500$ speakers for 100$ /excellent deal- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Sounds like you have two different but probably genuine Heresys. Just listen to them. You will probably not hear any problem or difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader540is Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 5 hours ago, Marvel said: How do they sound? The K-56 (not K-65), is an Electrovoice 1828. I have pair of 1828s in my la scalas. You may not hear a difference at all. You can find them for sale cjeaper than the Atlas drivers and the diaphrams are still available. The one with the K56 doesn't sound the same as the one with the K55. I prefer the Sound of the K55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader540is Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 5 hours ago, Dave A said: I think if the drivers are good and you recap those crossovers you got a killer deal. The information you are not giving us is the serial numbers to figure out what year they were made and what are the correct drivers. I'll get that for you when I get home. Where would I find that number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader540is Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 4 hours ago, Mr. Bissness said: Are these the actual photos? If so I think you did really well for 100$! Yes those are the actual pictures. I could not upload here the max size is 2mb and each picture is 12mb, hence why I uploaded to imgur and shared the the link here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader540is Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 3 hours ago, carlthess40 said: I have a single h1. Let me open it up and see what’s in it, I was going to use it as a center speaker. So I don’t care to much if it matches my other two H1’s that will be for left and right. If it matches either one of yours , we can trade out the parts. Give me a few days to look Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader540is Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 2 hours ago, KT88 said: To be honest, the two K77 Alnico tweeters alone are worth $100 or more. Is the K55V with soldered ends or spring contacts? Spring contacts IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vader540is Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 1 hour ago, RandyH000 said: all you need is a) another K55V to match up both midrange drivers ----2) the woofers look very similar , check the DCR with an ohmmeter , they should match or be very close-- 3) recap of the crossovers with the same capacitors --- 500$ speakers for 100$ /excellent deal- Ok I which caps I buy? I can solder. I have a multimeter, how do I check DCR? Sorry I'm a total noob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT88 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I would take Polyester (Mylar) caps because they have similar properties to the original ones, I was less happy with polypropylene types but thats me. Here in the forum is the offer by JEM of Mylar caps you could get a set for your model of Klipsch approved caps in the pinned part of this section to be very sure, but other Mylars of same value should be ok at least as a try. So did I with my Lascalas. Klipsch also use Polyester caps in the current new range of Heritage speakers with great success as one can see on actual pics of the xovers. The horns like a bit a softer Q of this caps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 16 minutes ago, Vader540is said: Ok I which caps I buy? I can solder. I have a multimeter, how do I check DCR? Sorry I'm a total noob. The Crites family has been serving the Klipsch community for many years, and their customer service is outstanding. https://critesspeakers.com/crossover_repair_kits.html 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 9 hours ago, Vader540is said: Ok I which caps I buy? I can solder. you can buy the capacitors through-the klipsch Authorized Dealer @JEM Performance ---the capacitors are OEM Klipsch parts designed for your speakers , these klipsch capacitors are priced the same as aftermarket capacitors - DO NOT USE AFTERMARKET CAPACITORS from CRITES or any other aftermarket source , they will not sound right , the klipsch crossovers in your speakers require klipsch Original parts to reproduce the klipsch signature sound - JEM Performance Audio if you have any questions -reach out to : Jim @JEM Performance 412-401-6915 https://jemperformanceaudio.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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