Windstorm Posted April 17, 2001 Share Posted April 17, 2001 I am in the process of installing 16 gauge wire for my 4.00's, and have decided to solder it directly to the speaker, getting rid of the miniplug altogether. I have a sat opened up as I write this, and have noticed that the only thing between the tweeter and midrange driver is a 2.2uF capacitor. Seeing how Klipsch boasts an "improved crossover network" in the 4.1, I was wondering if anyone knows what the 4.1's use? Maybe if it is just a different cap I can change it myself... instant upgrade? ------------------ Caring is the first step toward disappointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paragon Posted April 17, 2001 Share Posted April 17, 2001 I don't know much about speakers and crossovers.. New 4.1: http://www.gamersdepot.com/hardware/speakers/klipsch/promedia_41/speaker_guts.htm Old v.2-400: http://www.gamersdepot.com/rev_graphics2/klipsch/sattelite_2.jpg //You could just change the crossovers if ya get one with the same specs as the 4.1s - really just a matter of soldering it in.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windstorm Posted April 17, 2001 Author Share Posted April 17, 2001 Ahh yes, thanks for the links. It looks lika a significant difference - the 4.00 have just a single cap, the new ones.. a cap, a coil (transformer??) and some other components... now we see where part of the extra $50 went. Now for the inevitable question... Klipsch people, can we get our hands on those crossover boards for a small fee? Having seen the inside of the sat, it doesn't seem too difficult to change... ------------------ Caring is the first step toward disappointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapgt Posted April 17, 2001 Share Posted April 17, 2001 Just on a side note, when building your own audio equipment, especially with respect to amps and crossovers, you need to be skilled in soldering as it is very easy to degrade the signal through cold solder joints or other such problems. That's just something you might want to think about before you think about screwing around with the crossover network. -snap- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windstorm Posted April 17, 2001 Author Share Posted April 17, 2001 Ahh yes, thanks for the links. It looks lika a significant difference - the 4.00 have just a single cap, the new ones.. a cap, a coil (transformer??) and some other components... now we see where part of the extra $50 went. Now for the inevitable question... Klipsch people, can we get our hands on those crossover boards for a small fee? Having seen the inside of the sat, it doesn't seem too difficult to change... ------------------ Caring is the first step toward disappointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windstorm Posted April 17, 2001 Author Share Posted April 17, 2001 Grrr....Can't delete post... Yes I know soldering audio equipment is a pain in the ***... but I've done it before. Just finishe soldering wire directly to the speakers... time to enjoy my reward. ------------------ Caring is the first step toward disappointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapgt Posted April 18, 2001 Share Posted April 18, 2001 My point wasn't that soldering audio equipment is a pain in the ***. It was that when soldering audio equipment you have to make sure that you use the right type of solder, the wires (if you are using any) are the right kind, audio equipment is especially sensitive to all sorts of externalities, and by adding components in close proximity to the existing crossover could introduce noise into your system. In other words, there are a lot of places where things can go wrong, and you can end up degrading the overall performance of your speakers rather than increasing. Just something for you to think about and to help you to see if it the added benefits of a new crossover would be worth the risk involved. Anyway, good luck if you do decide to upgrade the crossover. -snap- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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