TheEvan Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Sorry to start a topic that's been done to death. I did a search but I'm a search numbskull. I'm well aware of Al's crossovers and Dean's. When I returned to the forum, I thought I read about people replacing their crossovers with fresh ones from Klipsch. True? Available? Brain damage? I've contracted a mild case of upgrade fever. I ordered a blueberry and I'd like to freshen the speakers on the cheap. For now I'll run the blueberry through the amp section of a 70's Luxman integrated I'm using. Wish I could find one of those Marantz 3 channel chip amps. I'd like to find an orphaned LaScala or Belle and do the center channel thing. Later, when I can afford one, I'd love to have a decent tube amp. Something along the lines of the 8b I used to run with my old Paragon E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 The only upgrade available from Klipsch is the AK-4 network and driver upgrade for Klipschorns - and it certainly ain't cheap! Were talking $1800 here at least. There are no other upgrades that I am aware of. Crossover update recommendations would be easier if you mentioned what Klipsch speakers that you have. In addition, the crossover updates will make more of a difference than a source or amplifier change in most instances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 'Cheapest' thing I have are these Type A's I built up for my listening tests. I would take $215 plus shipping for them. Picture shows them with T2A's, which I've since replaced with UT 3636's. I also added a film and foil bypass cap to the tweeter can. BEC sells the same for a bit less, but they ain't as pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvan Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 You're right, Frz, I should have mentioned what I have: '77 Klipschorns with type AA networks. Dean, that A you show isn't the right one, then. Right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 There are actually seven different networks you can run with the Klipschorn that sound good. The Type A is the precursor to the Type AA. The Type A has a bit more tweeter energy than the Type AA, and works best at low to moderate volumes (95db max before I notice pinching/hardening of the sound). If you sit back further than 12 feet, have a larger than average sized room, and/or like to jack on the volume control, then the Type AA does better. I really dig the Type A for most of my listening. My opinion is that there are networks that bring more and better things out of the Klipschorn, but they cost more. At any rate, you can start as simple as just having the caps replaced (less than $100), all the way to state of the art designs that will run you well over a $1000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvan Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 Dang, Dean. I'm a mindless robot and want to be told what to do. The size of my listening room may indeed point toward AA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Landau Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 ---------------- On 5/24/2005 11:04:04 AM TheEvan wrote: Wish I could find one of those Marantz 3 channel chip amps. ---------------- I think that they are made by TEAC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonfyr Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 Dean, I am sure that this has been asked before, but are the banana plug adapters you post modified and made by you by mounting a bulkhead female bananaplug to a metal strip that can be screwed to the terminal strip, or can they be purchased somewhere? A nice convenience... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvan Posted May 24, 2005 Author Share Posted May 24, 2005 Doh! Of course Guy. I thought I knew I meant what I was saying. Teac it is. Any leads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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