hightone Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 I should be getting my first pair of k-horn sometime this week. I have a few questions. They are early 80's vintage. What crossover would be in this vintage? I know it has the cast horn lens. What is the prefered network? Also The room is 21' x 12'4". How tough is it going to be to set these up in this room and get good sound? Thanks, Joel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Probably the Type AA. You'll probably want to update the caps -- and you'll be good to go. If you have money laying around, you can give it to me and I'll build you something pretty. Congrats on the Klipschorns, they're lots of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgarib Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 DeanG, How easy is it to update the caps? I have a '71 pair, and just recently bought it. They sound great as is, but I'm sure they need a little bit of TLC. Pictures if possible? Also, is it something that requires hardware talent, because I have none! -F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodog Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 ---------------- On 2/13/2005 11:18:01 PM hightone wrote: Also The room is 21' x 12'4". How tough is it going to be to set these up in this room and get good sound? Thanks, Joel ---------------- Definitely put them across the long wall. You'll be glad you did! When Khorns perform their disappearing act it is quite stunning! Woo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hightone Posted February 14, 2005 Author Share Posted February 14, 2005 ---------------- On 2/14/2005 12:44:29 AM Woodog wrote: ---------------- On 2/13/2005 11:18:01 PM hightone wrote: Also The room is 21' x 12'4". How tough is it going to be to set these up in this room and get good sound? Thanks, Joel ---------------- Definitely put them across the long wall. You'll be glad you did! When Khorns perform their disappearing act it is quite stunning! Woo ---------------- Where would the sweet spot be if they were on the long wall? I think I could make it work. The short wall would be easier. I just am not sure the room is deep enough for the lnog wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yaffstone Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 I just upgraded the caps on my newly acquired '74 k-horns. It took about 15 minutes per side. Two screws to remove the x-overs and then typically two screws per motor run cap. Then carefully unsolder and resolder the new units in. If you take more time than I did, you can do a nice job of mounting. I got metalized polypropolyne caps from Allied Electronics. $29.00 total for both speakers. It made a HUGE difference in sound. Much more crisp and detailed from how they started out. I did a side by side comparison after the first one was done and was shocked to find the original units sounded muddy in comparison to the new caps. If the x-overs are type AA you will need two 2uF and one 13uF cap for each speaker. I could not find a 13uF single unit so I went with a 10 and a 3 wired in parallel. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 The sweet spot will probably be at the opposite wall in the center. With a center speaker not much change. The subwoofer will change it a ton and even out some of the nodes moving the spot closer to the center of the room. If your chair is in the center of the room your feet might put a hole in the center speaker when you get one. I don't think you will be allowed to put a chair in the center of the room since other factors are involved possibly. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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