NOSValves Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 John (Audioreality) ask me to post these up for him he has web TV and it doesn't seem to work uploading to the forum. I think there 1957 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundthought Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 Thanks Craig. Well, here they are folks. Big and purty. Both units were released in '58, yet the bass bins were built in '57. Notice the difference in cans used between the two crossovers. I found that kinda strange, but I beleive it's indicative of the times. And no.....this isn't their "final" resting place. It's merely an "assimilation zone". Regards, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnysal Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 they are pretty and appear to be in great condition. what happened to the tweeter (I did not see it mounted in the photos)? tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Landau Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 I thought that it was mounted vertically, on the left side of the horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundthought Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 Hello, Yeah, they should be mounted to the left side of the center strut. (In the horn) The tweeters that came with these were Radio Shack replacements. Yuk. I couldn't bear seeing them in there so out they came....with a quickness. Ha Ha I'm planning on getting a proper set for them, hopefully. I've been rolling tweeters in there for the last couple of days. So far, the tweeters from my Quartets have proven to sound the best. Though, I broke one yesterday while putting the grille on. Snapped the input mount clean off. So now, I've got one from my Chorus II and one from my Quartets. (found out Monday that one of the tweeters was blown in my Chorus II) Can't win them all. They are something. I'm having alot of fun with them. Regards, John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBusa Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 Nice khorns john! They look like they're almost sitting on top of each other though. A lot of you guys were all over me because my room is supposedly too small for khorns etc etc etc. I have seen at least two owners of other Khorns in the last couple days that have theirs far closer together than mine. What gives? Rag on these guys too would ya????! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 BigBusa, John says he's going to move them somewhere more fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 Thanks for the pics John (& Craig). Those wood horns are something to behold. And they are the second set this week we have had the pleasure to see! How many Khorns were made with wooden horns? Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 I'm still having trouble believing I'm going to get those KHorns in Colorado, but if/when I do I'll post a bunch of picturs. they look to be quite original. I've gotten hold of a decent digital camera, so I can spam the net with pics of my new babies. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundthought Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 Rick- I believe they made around 1500 units with wooden squakers. Tom- Exciting, isn't it? Your gonna love them. I had waited 2 weeks to pick up mine. During that whole time, I was a nervous wreak. I couldn't believe I was finally getting Khorns. Unreal. Now they are home and i'm still "wowed" by their presence. Every morning last week when I was getting breakfast for the kids, I would just sit in front of them with my coffee and smile big. That's love, my friend. Ha Ha Good luck with your aquisition, Tom. I hope it works out for you. Regards, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted November 8, 2003 Author Share Posted November 8, 2003 John, Common tell the truth you always have that sh!t eating grin on your face for one reason or the other. Your entire house is like a 70s Hi Fi Museum Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted November 8, 2003 Author Share Posted November 8, 2003 John, Common tell the truth you always have that sh!t eating grin on your face for one reason or the other. Your entire house is like a 70s Hi Fi Museum Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundthought Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 Ha Ha. ....it's true. Whether i'm hualing a 60Lbs Marantz into place or stacking speakers to the ceiling, i'm always smiling. Straining and breaking my back, but smiling none-the-less. I have hopes that my "workout by heavy audio gear" will bring my frail 100Lbs body up to a level of female acceptance. Here's to hoping. Regards, Little John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cornell Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 John if it helps i have 1 Alinco tweeter here that needs a diaphram! I really wouldnt see why a K-77 wouldnt work? Tom im 115 miles from your K-horns what day are you coming out to Colo springs wouldnt mind stopping by! If you want the K-55-V and K-77 alinco, they need diaphrams let me know! Or maybe if john can find another tweeter, ill send it his way! E-mail me Regards Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRBILL Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 ---------------- On 11/7/2003 3:34:03 PM 3dzapper wrote: Thanks for the pics John (& Craig). Those wood horns are something to behold. And they are the second set this week we have had the pleasure to see! How many Khorns were made with wooden horns? Rick ---------------- I gave my son my Klipschorn of this same vintage. It is in storage since his laScala's arrived (space issues). With the exception of the sides, the mid-range horn isn't wood in this series. It is a resin impregnated woven fiber of some sort. It was quite an engineering feat and demonstrates remarkable craftsmanship. It is inert, tonally. To my ears, this was the best of the lot. The cast aluminum and the polymer mids have some issues, as we have all discovered! On our particular unit, the crossover chokes are on wooden bobins and wound with cotton covered wire! It is the "theatre" model --bare bones, no grilles, you see it all. Women are really drawn to it ---but we have managed to wrestle the ax out of their hands in every case! I'll see if I can get a picture posted in the near future. FATHER BILL+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 DR Bill; You are quite cool. The Catholic pastor that married me and baptised my kids was Father Bill Pettit. You may be a little cooler than him. Wooden horns have to be sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael hurd Posted November 8, 2003 Share Posted November 8, 2003 With the exception of the sides, the mid-range horn isn't wood in this series. It is a resin impregnated woven fiber of some sort. It was quite an engineering feat and demonstrates remarkable craftsmanship. It is inert, tonally. To my ears, this was the best of the lot. The cast aluminum and the polymer mids have some issues, as we have all discovered! On our particular unit, the crossover chokes are on wooden bobins and wound with cotton covered wire! It is the "theatre" model --bare bones, no grilles, you see it all. Women are really drawn to it ---but we have managed to wrestle the ax out of their hands in every case! I'll see if I can get a picture posted in the near future. I think that I read that paul had used a type of bakelite to make some of the early horns. I could br wrong, but that seems to be what I remember from his biograpy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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