Eric Krupp Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 I own a single Shorthorn and love it! It came w a W2 crossover. Now, I’m looking fir a second Shorthorn and am finding a W5-22 crossover. Could you tell me what the differences are between them as I don’t want something that will sound different. Assuming the drivers are all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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geoff. Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 …may find information on a shorthorn a tall order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Bears a striking resemblance to an Aristocrat. No surprise there. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 Some info: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) A search here on "shorthorn" brought plenty up to look at, W5-33: https://auralfetish.com/products/klipsch-shorthorn-s-wo-15-rare-vintage-speakers Edited January 11 by billybob Added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Krupp Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 Good info thanks, but still doesn’t explain the difference between a W2 and W5-22 this is what I need to know, here’s mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 8 hours ago, Eric Krupp said: Good info thanks, but still doesn’t explain the difference between a W2 and W5-22 this is what I need to know, here’s mine. The woofer is different . W5-22 crossover shipped with the Shorthorn equipped with the Stevens 103-LX woofer /K-1000 horn /University SA-HF mid driver / University 4401 tweeter , based on the picture you posted , the W2 Network shipped with the Shorthorn equipped with the EV15WK woofer / K-1000 horn /University SA-HF mid driver /University 4401 tweeter , 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 Yes, can Almost read it. Could be a 5 way versus 2. @Frzninvt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 The Shorthorn's history is somewhat convoluted. In the 50's, K&A was struggling with solvency, so it was somewhat like Burger King: Have it your way! The Shorthorn was offered with a 12" or 15" woofer: K-Ortho 12 and K-Ortho 15 packages. The logbook reflects the "33' network suffix associated with 15" woofers, and the "22" suffix associated with 12" woofers (more than one brand of both sizes) The attached price sheet reflects the change to the K-77 tweeter from the University 4401. This explains the W2 and W5 nomenclature change. Due to attachment size limitations, I will post a network schematic shortly that sheds further light. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 As promised.............. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 @JRH can you please check in the log books for Serial numbers 993 and 994 , both these shipped with the W5-22 crossover , Stevens 103-LX woofer /K-1000 horn /University SA-HF mid driver / Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Krupp Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 On 1/11/2023 at 11:46 PM, OO1 said: The woofer is different . W5-22 crossover shipped with the Shorthorn equipped with the Stevens 103-LX woofer /K-1000 horn /University SA-HF mid driver / University 4401 tweeter , based on the picture you posted , the W2 Network shipped with the Shorthorn equipped with the EV15WK woofer / K-1000 horn /University SA-HF mid driver /University 4401 tweeter , You are correct 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Krupp Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 On 1/12/2023 at 8:58 AM, JRH said: As promised.............. Wow, Thank you this is exactly what I was looking for. 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 I got an email asking specifically about 993 and 994 logbook entries. Not sure why it doesn't appear on this thread. In any case, they both shipped Dec. 14, 1959 and were entered as "SWO-15, 103LX, SAHF, K-77, and W5-22". A few 15" woofer versions reflect the W22 network. However, the vast majority have the W22 for 12" woofers and the W33 for 15" woofers. Not sure why a few "buck the trend". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Krupp Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 1 hour ago, JRH said: I got an email asking specifically about 993 and 994 logbook entries. Not sure why it doesn't appear on this thread. In any case, they both shipped Dec. 14, 1959 and were entered as "SWO-15, 103LX, SAHF, K-77, and W5-22". A few 15" woofer versions reflect the W22 network. However, the vast majority have the W22 for 12" woofers and the W33 for 15" woofers. Not sure why a few "buck the trend". Curious what the difference in sound was having the crossover as a w22 and 15” vs w33 and 15” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Krupp Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 4 hours ago, Eric Krupp said: Curious what the difference in sound was having the crossover as a w22 and 15” vs w33 and 15” 6 hours ago, JRH said: I got an email asking specifically about 993 and 994 logbook entries. Not sure why it doesn't appear on this thread. In any case, they both shipped Dec. 14, 1959 and were entered as "SWO-15, 103LX, SAHF, K-77, and W5-22". A few 15" woofer versions reflect the W22 network. However, the vast majority have the W22 for 12" woofers and the W33 for 15" woofers. Not sure why a few "buck the trend". Weird as 995 I’m looking to purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Krupp Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 1 minute ago, Eric Krupp said: Weird as 995 I’m looking to purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 995 is also one of the relatively few 15" woofer versions sporting a 22 network. It should sound more bass-heavy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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