Dylanl Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I was not looking for them but found a pair close and bought them. I will be listening to them tonight. I hope I like them but they are up against some tough competition ( Klipschorn & Altec Model 19). In the end one pair has to go because I do not have the room for all of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 If they are WO you DO NOT want to keep them you want to sell them to me....please please!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 If two please were not enough please, Please, PLEASE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martindemon Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 ---------------- On 6/23/2005 2:47:34 PM Dylanl wrote: I was not looking for them but found a pair close and bought them. I will be listening to them tonight. I hope I like them but they are up against some tough competition ( Klipschorn & Altec Model 19). In the end one pair has to go because I do not have the room for all of them. ---------------- Where are you from? (edited) Pittsburg? That's not so far from me That would depend on the price and specs (which crossover? which drivers? ... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martindemon Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 I don't think that you would sell your Klipschorn but if that's the case, I would also be interrested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 I have not even listened to them yet but if I decide they are not what I want I will post them here 1st. I live a little south of Pittsburgh. The Speakers are Walnut with AA crossovers and Alnico drivers. The serial numbers are 2S838 & 2S839. I think they are 78. Can someone confirm that? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Rich, How's about we split them? We're both close enough to Pitt. ROAD TRIP!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmikid Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Tough choice! Keep wonderful speakers or make a fellow forum member happy! . Fortunately I can't ship them to Holland yet, so you have only two on their knees yet (and more to come!). Maybe decide to keep them for now, before you have evreybody drooling! BTW, I might be able to ship things soon in a container of a friend who imports stuff. Beware, Klipsch owners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmikid Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Woooo!!! I told you, three posts while I was typing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 I will let you what I think of them later tonight. I will get them up and running while the NBA game is on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgeraci Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Depending on what crossovers you have in your Klipschorns (or how new they are), you may want to audition your Belles using your K-horn crossovers - before deciding what to keep. Because....earlier this year I picked up '76 Walnut Belles almost identical to the ones you just picked up. Was not that impressed with my Belles (with 'ole AA cans) until I put freshened crossovers in them. Just a thought. Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdave Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Where do you live, a little south of pittsburgh... I live in North Huntingdon... If it is close to there, i'd love to hear them in action.. as well as the klipschorns and altecs dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 ---------------- On 6/23/2005 4:08:48 PM kingdave wrote: Where do you live, a little south of pittsburgh... I live in North Huntingdon... If it is close to there, i'd love to hear them in action.. as well as the klipschorns and altecs dave ---------------- Pittsburgh, PA 15317. Email me at Artvandelay1@verizon.net If you are close you can come anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Caps are shot in both your Altecs and Belles -- so you'll be comparing poop to poop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 ---------------- On 6/23/2005 4:51:57 PM DeanG wrote: Caps are shot in both your Altecs and Belles -- so you'll be comparing poop to poop. ---------------- When are you going to offer to do some work on these crossovers for me then?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 So far not real impressed with the Belles. The 299B Nos valves rebuild seems to sound the best so far. This speaker seems to be lacking in bass and overall depth. I have a pair of ALK's running in my Khorns maybe I should throw them in the Belles?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgeraci Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 ---------------- On 6/23/2005 9:28:24 PM Dylanl wrote: So far not real impressed with the Belles. The 299B Nos valves rebuild seems to sound the best so far. This speaker seems to be lacking in bass and overall depth. I have a pair of ALK's running in my Khorns maybe I should throw them in the Belles?? ---------------- Yes, I would try them with the ALKs. And throw the Belles as close as you can to the corners of the room. Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted June 23, 2005 Author Share Posted June 23, 2005 ---------------- On 6/23/2005 9:50:41 PM cjgeraci wrote: ---------------- On 6/23/2005 9:28:24 PM Dylanl wrote: So far not real impressed with the Belles. The 299B Nos valves rebuild seems to sound the best so far. This speaker seems to be lacking in bass and overall depth. I have a pair of ALK's running in my Khorns maybe I should throw them in the Belles?? ---------------- Yes, I would try them with the ALKs. And throw the Belles as close as you can to the corners of the room. Carl. ---------------- Thanks I will try that and get back to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted June 24, 2005 Share Posted June 24, 2005 ---------------- On 6/23/2005 3:28:05 PM Dylanl wrote: ......The Speakers are Walnut with AA crossovers and Alnico drivers. The serial numbers are 2S838 & 2S839. I think they are 78. Can someone confirm that? Thanks ---------------- They are 1978 models as you stated. I have a pair of 1976 Belle Klipsch too. They are very nice speakers, however, you've been spoiled by the bass of Klipschorns, and those Belles can never equal those. Most people migrate from Belles to Klipschorns, your progression is vastly different. Also, the placement of Belles is crucial for good results! BTW - As HT Fronts, mine perform very well with their original crossovers. Wes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted June 24, 2005 Author Share Posted June 24, 2005 Here is a picture of the 1st one. Can you see the ding on the left side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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