niki Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 Hi, I'm Domenico and I'm italian. After having user Heresy and La Scala for almost five years, I finally found a 1972 pair oh Klipschorn. I'm very pleased about them, they are in very good shape and sound is amazing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted January 2, 2023 Moderators Share Posted January 2, 2023 Hello, welcome to the forum. After you have made 5 posts you can contact any forum member by private message. where in Italy are you located? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted January 2, 2023 Moderators Share Posted January 2, 2023 Take pictures of labels on the Khorns and we can give you a little information on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niki Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) Here you are. I live near Rome. The seller told me he was the second owner; don't know if it is true, but he gave me the owner information packet, I think it's quite rare for a pair of speakers of the seventies... Edited January 2, 2023 by niki 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 10 minutes ago, niki said: Here you are. I live near Rome. The seller told me he was the second owner; 1972 is correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted January 2, 2023 Share Posted January 2, 2023 A fine pair of speakers, in fine “Khorn corners”. Very nice. Welcome to the Forum, Domenico! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry4841 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 What are you driving them with. I see the gear and was wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niki Posted January 3, 2023 Author Share Posted January 3, 2023 6 hours ago, henry4841 said: What are you driving them with. I see the gear and was wondering. Is a home made system based on Jean Hiraga Class A (power amplifier) and Kaneda preamplifier with integrated phono stage (mm). Than I use a battery prepre (Hiraga) or a fidelity research xf1. The analog source is a Garrard 401 with Micrro Seiki MA 505 arm and a Lyra Kleos sl, and cd is a modded Revox b226 (zero oversamplig, clock, separate power and so on...) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niki Posted January 3, 2023 Author Share Posted January 3, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, Islander said: A fine pair of speakers, in fine “Khorn corners”. Very nice. Welcome to the Forum, Domenico! Thanks a lot, I made the work last summer; before I had the kitchen there and the right corner has a window 1 meter from the corner (I put a heavy tent that I close when listening). I had to change everything to accomodate the khorn but, finally, I was right😀 Edited January 3, 2023 by niki 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry4841 Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 4 hours ago, niki said: Is a home made system based on Jean Hiraga Class A (power amplifier) and Kaneda preamplifier with integrated phono stage (mm). Than I use a battery prepre (Hiraga) or a fidelity research xf1. The analog source is a Garrard 401 with Micrro Seiki MA 505 arm and a Lyra Kleos sl, and cd is a modded Revox b226 (zero oversamplig, clock, separate power and so on...) My kind of guy, a diy'er like myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niki Posted January 3, 2023 Author Share Posted January 3, 2023 54 minutes ago, henry4841 said: My kind of guy, a diy'er like myself. Unfortunately, I'm only a diy fun; it's not me, but a friend of mine the diy'er😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KT88 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Welcome to the Forum, Domenico, congrats to your vintage Khorns, you have a very nice system and your gear as you describe it must sound very good together with the Khorns in your lovely room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niki Posted January 4, 2023 Author Share Posted January 4, 2023 10 hours ago, KT88 said: Welcome to the Forum, Domenico, congrats to your vintage Khorns, you have a very nice system and your gear as you describe it must sound very good together with the Khorns in your lovely room. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niki Posted January 7, 2023 Author Share Posted January 7, 2023 I have one question: I'm trying to extend the hf response of my horn with dave's smahl (I bought them but I'm still waiting by a long time...) and I'd like to know if I could improve also bass and squawker changing my square k33 with new one I can buy from crites and a new driver for the medium horn like the 55g (even this from crites). What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 13 hours ago, niki said: I'd like to know if I could improve you do NOT improve klipsch speakers by using off specs Aftermarket parts , it's the total opposite , if you want to ameliorate the sound of your klipsch speakers , you can buy the Original components ,,,,,,,,New K-33E /K-55 X , from klipsch Parts , however you will have to ship these to a Forum member in the USA , and that person will then ship these to you overseas , since klipsch USA do not ship parts out of the USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted January 7, 2023 Share Posted January 7, 2023 Congrats on your acquistion! You are aware of the little known rule (Rule: 39472.40378343.subset,3094823 DASH 1) Stipulates any new owner of Khorns has to host a listening party..... when do we arrive? Just ask any of the guys.... they'll all back me up! (don't ask any of the gals, they're very bad at telling lies) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niki Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 12 hours ago, Coytee said: Congrats on your acquistion! You are aware of the little known rule (Rule: 39472.40378343.subset,3094823 DASH 1) Stipulates any new owner of Khorns has to host a listening party..... when do we arrive? Just ask any of the guys.... they'll all back me up! (don't ask any of the gals, they're very bad at telling lies) Don't know how far we are, but when you're coming and see Rome, for sure you're welcome to see how I've accomodate those old ladies 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niki Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 12 hours ago, OO1 said: you do NOT improve klipsch speakers by using off specs Aftermarket parts , it's the total opposite , if you want to ameliorate the sound of your klipsch speakers , you can buy the Original components ,,,,,,,,New K-33E /K-55 X , from klipsch Parts , however you will have to ship these to a Forum member in the USA , and that person will then ship these to you overseas , since klipsch USA do not ship parts out of the USA Thanks. I don't really want to improvvisamente by changing the characteristics of the speakers, but I think that after 50 years something could have gone out of specifics. I'd like to take parts directly from klipsch, but if they don't sell outsider US it's definitely more simile buy from crites or someone else. Even Dave A doesn't send his tw outside US. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 are you sure you cannot order klipsch parts from klipsch in Italia .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Normally, only the crossover capacitors and maybe the tweeters need to be replaced after 50 years. Maybe the K-55 squawker gaskets between the drivers and the horns also need to be replaced, but that’s about it. They’re a flat ring, and you need two, one for each speaker. When they they get old, they can dry out and spread into the path of the sound. If you want more bass, the best way to get it is wth a subwoofer (or two). That avoids modifying your excellent Khorns, and makes the amount of bass adjustable, to suit your room and your taste. Just be sure to get powerful subs, so they can respond to bass signals as quickly and dynamically as the Klipschorns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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