Istari Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 Godd evening!! Been wanting to post this question for a couple of months and am now finally getting around to it tonight. I own a pair of '79 KBWOs Khorns that were supposed to have been upgraded in '92. They have the K-55M, what looks like a K-77M (doesn't have any Klipsch nomenclature on it though) woofer looks original, and it has a AK-2 crossover. I also have a '79 Bell WO that has the same drivers as listed above but has an AB crossover. I would like to upgrade the set and will use the trio for the front of a home theater. I have access to a set of AK-3 crossovers for the K-horns and am wondering what X-over I should get for the Belle. Will be using either a set of Cornwalls (81's, cabinets in very bad shape and need a rebuild) or Herseys (79's) for side/surrounds. Thanks for any help you can give me! Will have a few spare drivers up for grabs soon, have mentioned it before to the BB's and will offer them here first. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted January 16, 2003 Share Posted January 16, 2003 I'd like to have a shot at any K-55-V drivers you have. Your K-horns were in fact upgraded. '79s did not have those components. The AK-3 is supposed to be a very good crossover, but I haven't heard it. You will want to get rid of the Belle's AB crossover. With a Type AB, I assume the Belle was upgraded to the black K-55-M squawker, too. There should be an analogous Belle crossover, probably AB-3. However, I'm sure there is an AB-2 that should readily complement your AK-2s. That might be a cheaper, yet equally suitable solution. For surrounds you will need them to be tall enough to "see" over your furniture (this was the problem I had with La Scala rears). The Heresies on shelves sound like the better proposition. The Heresies could be "upgraded" with a K-55-M squawker, but I doubt if it would be worth the cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Istari Posted January 16, 2003 Author Share Posted January 16, 2003 John, I'll list what extra drivers I have and let you have first pick. The upgrade to the AK-3 won't cost me anything since I'll swap them out before I sell my KCBRs to my brother-in-law! Just wanted to get a matching X-over for the Belle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 Since Belles are so rare, I'll bet you'll have to get a Type AB-3 (if it exists, AB-2 if not) from Klipsch. I bought one custom built Type AA for $150, I think. It shouldn't be too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Istari Posted January 17, 2003 Author Share Posted January 17, 2003 John Albright, How do you like your VMPS Larger subwoofer? I've been looking at it for quite a while. Would you buy it again? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted January 17, 2003 Share Posted January 17, 2003 Well, Mr. Hobbit, I liked one so much I bought another. One was just enough for movies and normal listening. Two will keep pace with my La Scalas to as loud as I can stand. They can easily be adjusted so that you cannot tell a subwoofer is in the system (until there is a deep pedal or synthesizer note). They blend well with the La Scala's horn-loaded bass. The distortion levels are quite low. The only powered sub I've heard that could compete was Klipsch's RSW-15, but I *think* it had higher distortion. Another plus is the cabinets have been redesigned and are lots more attractive now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.