78Khorn Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 Well, after reading all the ALK threads on the forum, I ordered ALK type A crossovers from Al today. I figured it was time to improve the AA crossovers on my Khorns after 27 years. They should show up about the same time as the Heresy's I have on order for my surround channel. Can't wait to hear the difference the type A's will make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted January 18, 2005 Share Posted January 18, 2005 You're in for an ear opening!!! Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy81 Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 I would be very interested in your opinion of the changes. I recently acquired a set of Khorns and immediately put on my ALK networks on them, so I cannot compare a before vs. after. However, your ears have been used to the original sound. Let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78Khorn Posted February 20, 2005 Author Share Posted February 20, 2005 The ALK's have shipped. I should see them in a couple of days and I will let you all know what I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardhead Posted February 20, 2005 Share Posted February 20, 2005 I'll go out on a limb and predict the first words out of your mouth: "WOW!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 That is assuming you will be able to speak initially. I just kind of stuttered a bit for a few minutes when I got mine in and tested them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodog Posted February 21, 2005 Share Posted February 21, 2005 They are pretty awesome! I really liked the smoothness of the ALK over the AA's. Forrest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78Khorn Posted February 27, 2005 Author Share Posted February 27, 2005 I hooked up the new ALK's in my K-horns with them set at the as arrived X-4 squawker tap setting. The increased bass and the tightness of the bass as compared to my 27 year old AA's was unbelivable. I listened to them for about an hour playing a few different music selections and decided I needed to try changing the squawker tap settings to increase the upper end volume a little as well as improve the presence of the vocals. I was listening to Diana Krall in particular as my reference point. I changed the taps up one setting to 2-5 and it accomplished exactly what I was looking for. The soundstage and presence was excellent (better than my AA's), the upper end volume better balanced with the bass, and the base was still noticably improved over the AA's and tight. I then hooked up the crossovers using bi-wire and believe that the presence of the mid and upper end improved a little more. I'm not energetic enough to change back and forth to and from bi-wire to ensure the improvement is real, but I'm satisfied enough that I heard a difference that I'm leaving them hooked up that way. (can't hurt) After I've had more listening time with a wider variey of music I'll provide one more update. Al K, I'm a happy customer! 78 Khorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Klappenberger Posted February 28, 2005 Share Posted February 28, 2005 Don't loose the bi-wire straps. They don't cost much but getting replacements will be a pain in the posterior if you even need them again. Al K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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