Shock-Late Posted August 27, 2001 Share Posted August 27, 2001 The "rear" mounted tweeter is something that has always been "wrong" for me in the heritage line. Theorically it should cause diffractions and resonances, considering the depht of the cut-out; just like building a little box around the tweeter! Anyway, what's true theorically can't always be heard, so i was wondering if flush mounting the tweeters really made an improvement; i don't want to make my scalas look like junk by doing "woodwork", if it doesn't help at the end...anybody ever tried this mod? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Klappenberger Posted August 27, 2001 Share Posted August 27, 2001 The later Belle Klipsch has the tweeter mounted flush using brackets, from the back, in an oversized hole. It's behind grill cloth so you can't see it. Klipsch obviously thought it was worth doing. AL K. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Bey Posted August 27, 2001 Share Posted August 27, 2001 yeah, talk about a diffraction baffle! Some people worry about even their flush mounts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted August 27, 2001 Share Posted August 27, 2001 I recently bought a pair of NOS Klipschorn tweeters as one of my 20+ year old tweeters was sounding pretty raggy (worn diaphram? - I am working up the courage to replace now that I have a spare set). Anyway, I disconnected the old ones and hooked up the new ones laying on top of my Khorns - they sounded so good I mounted them vertically on boards and now use them on top of my Khorns ... I also locate them at the further edge of each Khorn and turn them almost straight forward - sound excellent!!! HT-1 Klipsch Heritage System (music oriented) Klipschorns w/ ALK crossover upgrades 4 Klipsch LaScalas (surround & rears) Heresy components in custom cabinet /monitor stand (center) Panasonic 32 Monitor W/ component video input 3 Sony CX400 CD changers Sony CX-200 CD Changer MSB Technology Digital Director w/ jitter reduction Nirvis DXS digital controller (auto selection of whatever changer is playing) Nirvis Slink-e computer interface Nirvis jukebox software (downloads net cd info, album covers& lyrics- programs & controls changers searchable for songs, artists, albums). Nirvis CDJ (CD Jukebox Software) Monster 5000 Power Center Sony Viao Laptop Computer Sony S530D DVD Player Sony 798HF VCR Sony XA1ES CD player Sherwood HX-PRO dual cassette deck Dynaco PAS4 stereo preamp W/ Tesla Tube upgrades (also outputs to HT2) Technics SL3300 DD Turntable w/ Shure cartridges Outlaw 1050 6.1 A/V Receiver (Dynaco inputs directly to amp section) Perpetual Technologies P1A Digital Correction Engine (jitter reduction, 16 to 24 bit conversion, future speaker frequency correction, and room acoustic correction ) Perpetual Technologies P3A DAC ( plus 44.1k to 96k CD upsampling) Klipsch KSW-15 sub (for DVD LFEs ) Klipsch LF-10 sub Phillips Pronto TS2000 Programmable Remote Scientific American Explorer 2000 Home Communications Terminal X10 computerized lighting controls Radio Shack Wireless Remote Control Extender Cables: Onix , MSB, Monster, AR., Iced Purple, RS Gold Monster Bi-wire speaker cables.(Khorns) HT#2 Klipsch THX System (movie oriented) 4 Klipsch KT-LCR THX Speakers 4 Klipsch RS-3s (side & rear surround) 2 Klipsch KT-DS THX Surrounds 10 Linaem Tweeters Outlaw 1050 6.1 A/V Receiver (Dynaco inputs directly to amp section) Monster 3000 Power Center Sony X111 ES CD Player Sony 775HF VCR Sony STR-G3 (supplemental amplification for extra speakers) Toshiba 61 High Definition TV Sony NS700 Progressive Scan DVD Toshiba 4205 DVD/ CD Changer Klipsch SW-12II Sub Klipsch LF-10 sub Sony AV2100 remote Scientific American Explorer 2000 Home Communications Terminal X10 Computerized Lighting Vibrapods (vibration isolation) RS Gold , Monster, Iced Purple, AR Cables Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted August 27, 2001 Share Posted August 27, 2001 I flush mounted a pair of my La Scala tweeters and it did improve the sound. I got more detail and clarity, less harshness in the highs. The brackets (one for each side) are available from Klipsch, but are a simple "Z" with 90 degree bends and a 3/4" (19 mm) offset to hold the tweeter flush with the front of the cabinet. The 4 screw holes that hold the tweeter to the cabinet are used with the brackets and wood screws hold the brackets to the inside of the cabinet. John This message has been edited by John Albright on 08-29-2001 at 08:16 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elso Kwak Posted August 29, 2001 Share Posted August 29, 2001 I placed the tweeter all the way back in the corner and somewhat higher on top of the speaker. Sounds better to me. ------------------ ELSO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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