popbumper Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Hi everyone, back after a LONG hiatus (nearly twenty years, good GRIEF). For those who were here long ago, my K-stack crossover was introduced circa 2005, and there were plenty of Klipsch fans who showed great interest in the network, which was purchased for many different sets of speakers, including Chorus, Forte, Academy, Cornwall, and others. To those who are still enjoying these networks, cheers....I just set up my long in storage Forte's, and they sound absolutely delightful. Having had some major changes in my life, including two relocations, I'm thinking on reissuing a new K-stack network, though in honesty I have not yet begun to investigate the logistics. Without even spending much time researching, it is clear that prices for ALL things have increased substantially; a quick review of Parts Express alone revealed that cap prices are DUMB (and back in 2005, I thought they were high 😆. At any rate, I'm only thinking on this topic....I had considered a K-Stack II in a completely different form factor, but I'm also assuming that across nearly twenty years, the vast majority of classic Klipsch fans have upgraded, likely to Crites crossovers (and/or otherwise, I simply would not know. Regardless, hope this message finds everyone well - if you've had dealings with me in the past, please say hello, and to the other folks here, enjoy these fine speakers, no matter what "flavor" you have chosen. Cheers!! Chris PS - I really need to take some current photos of the early K-stack, though I'd literally have to open my speaker to do so. I don't have a "dummy" unit, nor do I have any raw PCB's left! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Welcome back... I was not around back then and by no means am I a newcomer. Is it still your same username/avatar? Or did you have to get a new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Looks like you have posted some items for sale in the intervening years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Welcome back. You should probably read the sticky’s at the top of this section. I am possibly interested in high quality replacement PCBs, and I have an idea or two. Things have really died down. 1) The economy 2) Cost of parts and labor (as you found) 3) The fact that the network updating business has been dominated by four of us over the last 20 years. I sometimes wonder how much is actually left to do - coupled with the fact that younger people don’t have much interest in this. Those that do are pursuing HT or vintage on the cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 1 hour ago, popbumper said: I'm also assuming that across nearly twenty years, the vast majority of classic Klipsch fans have upgraded, likely to Crites crossovers not really , Crites use aftermarket components , the klipsch original sound is altered . Klipsch now offer a superior product since 2021 - klipsch capacitors and related crossover parts sold directly to forum members , including repair services to restore older networks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 You should stop. You often seem out of touch. The parts are high quality, they just happen to be the wrong parts for a vintage Klipsch rebuild. My personal take is that their networks just don’t sound that great. Actually, most business goes to Crites. Accessible customer support Online shopping Overnight shipping Payment plans Free returns Nothing Jim or me offer can satisfy the appetite for instant gratification. I certainly have no desire to build junk so I can compete with what amounts to a small factory. I’m out in the wilds quite a bit, and there is no end to the complaints of poor customer support and lack of real support for the vintage stuff - and almost everyone is absolutely tired of the K-77 tweeter. I am incapable of building an argument to continue its use. Sorry, 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Randy, Please stop editing your posts after someone responds to your original statements. Not cool. Dean 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 23 hours ago, Deang said: Actually, most business goes to Crites. it's possible , but then again , some on the Forum deal with JEM , some deal with you , some deal with Solen , some deal with Sonicraft , some deal with ERSE , some deal with PE ,some deal with Mouser , some deal with Digikey , and so on and so on , to say Crites does most of the business is simply not true , the more competitors there are , the more the pie gets smaller , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Welcome back Chris! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Dean , lotsa Forum members leave positive remarks about klipsch CS , I think you're generalising . as far as the K-77 , the John Allen cups are pretty good diaphragms , but even better , the K-771 with a smaller lens could work as a replacement for Heritage speakers , the only problem is the current AL-5 lens is too large . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 5 hours ago, Deang said: Randy, Please stop editing your posts after someone responds to your original statements. Not cool. Dean Dean, surely you realize someone with 70,000+ posts May be wrong on occasion, just maybe - 😉 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 15 hours ago, popbumper said: back after a LONG hiatus (nearly twenty years, good GRIEF) Welcome back and good grief is right!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avguytx Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 On 10/12/2023 at 11:28 PM, richieb said: Dean, surely you realize someone with 70,000+ posts May be wrong on occasion, just maybe - 😉 It's mostly junk posting here... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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