louis Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 Look on audiogon for local pick up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudret Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 No such deals here in Montreal. I've been looking for a pair for several monts, even placed ads in the newspaper, still nothing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBusa Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 What happens to the Khorn to make it have less ouput? He said it was possibly a faulty crossover? The ones I looked at locally also have the same issue according to the owner. Is this an expensive fix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painful Reality Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 ---------------- On 10/11/2003 3:05:36 PM Kudret wrote: No such deals here in Montreal. I've been looking for a pair for several monts, even placed ads in the newspaper, still nothing.. ---------------- Where are you located in Montreal? Like you, I don't see too much K-Horns and Cornwalls around in Quebec City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudret Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 Jeff, I am in Pointe-Claire but I work downtown at Concordia. I got lucky with my '84 Cornwalls though. I got them through an ad in the local newspaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painful Reality Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 ---------------- On 10/11/2003 10:05:29 PM Kudret wrote: Jeff, I am in Pointe-Claire but I work downtown at Concordia. I got lucky with my '84 Cornwalls though. I got them through an ad in the local newspaper. ---------------- I lived in Lachine until 4 years ago when I got back to Quebec City. I should try to get your the SET bug at some time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudret Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 >I lived in Lachine until 4 years ago when I got back to Quebec City.< Jeff, Wow. I was in Dorval at the time. > I should try to get your the SET bug at some time...< Kelly already did that. I just ordered a pair of Welbornelabs DRD 2A3s and Erik has kindly offered to buld them for me, hence my inquiries for a preamp w/ phono in the preamp thread. Did we hijack this thread or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painful Reality Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 Did we hijack this thread or what? ---------------- I've seen worst! You were in Dorval? I worked in Dorval for Atlas Copco at the time! It was located at the Rond Point Dorval (when you leave highway 20 to go to the airport). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudret Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 Yea, I think I remeber seeing the sign "Atlas ..." on Cote-de-Liese. What a small world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 There are any number of things that could causing the problem, but most of them aren't expensive. Well, unless I do the work -- cuz I'm slow as hell and I charge by the hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazman Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Thank you louis! Those Khorns are now sitting in my listening room and doing very well. I picked them up on Sunday with the help of my 15 year old son and the generous loan of my neighers four door, half bed Ford. I don't seem to be able to detect the diminished output of one of the speakers so far. What I did find was one of the bananna crossover connections only partially connected during the initial wipe down of the inside of the upper cabinet, speaker backs, and sides. So far, so good. A more technical approach to output levels to come. I have both speakers located well in the corners of my room, approx 8 1/2 feet apart center to center, and about the same distance to where I sit by a few inches. The room is about about 13 ft wide where the Khorns are located ranging of up to 20 wide in places and 27 ft long, ceiling over 18 ft high. What is the difference between Belles and Khorns? From what I have heard so far, two things have changed from what I was hearing. More low frequency output from the Khorns, but that was to be expected. A taller soundstage, which I'm sure is due to the greater height of the Khorns. The Belles upper and mid horns were right at ear level when seated. Overall I also think the sound is a bit larger, maybe a bit more detail, but that is a rather vague statement which only some more time with the Khorns and reconnecting the Belles for a listen in a few weeks will make clear. As far as the cosmetics, there's nothing I could not live with, without doing one bit of restoration. The veneer of the upper frequency cabinets show some splitting which appears to be more due to drying out than abuse. You can not see these surfaces from listening position. There is also split damage to the front edge of one of those UF cabinets, and the edge veneer strip on one is starting to pull away in spots. Again this looks to be the result of a very dry environment and no oil being applied to the wood. This is the "Best Buy" I think I've ever made of audio equipment. The 2A3 Moondogs, CarySLP90L, VPI Scout, and Rega Planet have never sounded better. Klipsch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 I went from Belle's to Khorns not to long ago and as you said the immediate difference was in the bass response. The better top end is most likely attributed to the larger K-400 midhorn. I am now running 3 La Scala's along with them - Woo Hoo! Very good price and within driving distance it does not get much better than that. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 ---------------- On 10/23/2003 11:46:59 AM jazman wrote: Thank you louis! Those Khorns are now sitting in my listening room and doing very well. ---------------- jazman, Congratulations!!! Nice move on those K-Horns. Wes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazman Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Frzninvt, K-400 Midhorn? Do you mean K-55? (I'm not a Klipsch driver expert.) The Khorns were purchased as a "2 Channel" only component. Belles and LaScalas definitely are close to Khorns in sound quality. These Khorns were less than I paid for my '75 Belles which I considered a great buy as the second owner. There is much to enjoy. Shapeshifter, Thanks. You've got mail. Klipsch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 The K400 is the horn lens and the K-55V is the midrange driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazman Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Duh, Yeah, I realized what you were saying after my quick post. Agreed, quite a size difference. While on the size issue, Khorns are BIG(Tall). I used to think my Belles and Cornwalls were large speakers until having these Khorns in place. Woah Nellie! One other note, I do not feel the need for a sub woofer with these speakers. Great, clean, low frequency response with my 3.5 wpc Moondogs. Klipsch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 jazman- I see you make reference to oiling the veneer. Make sure they are not a lacquer finish if you intend to oil them. HDBRbuilder told me to NEVER EVER oil a lac finish. It actually softens the lacquer. What are the model #'s? Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazman Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Ben, This year Khorn 1993 has a different SN for HF and LF cabinets. KB FB HF XXXXXXXXor KB FB LF XXXXXXXX So I guess that means Birch and an FB finish. I could assume that is a Black lacquer finish which would require a furniture wax. I have no immediate plans to launch a restore project, and the room where I have them will not be subject to floor or baseboard heaters. So far I've only wiped the top cabinets finish with a Pledge cloth. I'm sure there are better products available. What would you suggest? Klipsch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAR69 Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 I just wish these had shown up in Atlanta. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Way to go jazzman, that was a heck of a score. Bigger, is a great word to use to describe the sound of the Khorn in comparison to other Heritage. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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