colterphoto1 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I had my LS industrials apart the other day and took some photos of the AL networks. Didn't know if anyone had ever posted what these 'train wrecks' looked like. I just started over and purchased the A/AA from Bob Crites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted September 8, 2005 Author Share Posted September 8, 2005 Here's a reverse angle. lot o parts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Post a pic of BEC work for camparrison. His look pretty, and sound even better I am told. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Ah, the ALs with the zener diodes. One of the many designs labeled AL. Lets call that version the AAAL. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted September 8, 2005 Author Share Posted September 8, 2005 why is that Bob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Michael no doubt the ALs are train wrecks. Comparatively speaking perhaps the worst crossover Klipsch produced IMO. I am still amazed at the difference in sound quality when I put in my ALK universal A series replacements. It was like a blanket was pulled out of the middle of each squawker horn. The truly sad thing is until you make the change, or are fortunate enough to get a demo, you dont know how much better your La Scalas can sound can sound. Enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Michael, This thread below shows some of us trying to sort through the ALs sometime back. I called that version the AAAL because like the AA it has the zener diodes. Some ALs do not have them. http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/1/433039/ShowPost.aspx#433039 Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 The network from hell. They should have called it the Zobelee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVGuy Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I just replaced my AL crossovers with a pair of Bob's AA/A crossovers and they sound great. I have to say though that they didn't sound bad before I replaced them. Mine were made in 86 so maybe my AL's caps weren't bad or worn out or do they just go bad from getting old? Now, the crossovers Bob made for my Georgians made a world of difference. I highly recommend them for anyone with Georgians. Bernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 If your AL's look like the one in Michael's picture above, then all of the tweeter caps are probably fine (though not of the highest quality). The large 13uF PIO motor run capacitor in the center of the board is borderline. The main problem in this case is the circuit, which is not favored by most. Of the stock networks, the Type A is probably the most popular. With new caps employing a polypropylene dielectric -- you get oodles of rich detail and transparency. One has to go a bit deeper into the pockets to better it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 A few others around here need to give Dean's crossovers he built for me a try these things are really something special. I've used Original type A's and AA's, New Type A's, Type A's with Auricaps & Hovlands, ALK's and I like these new beast's the best. I couldn't tell you exactly what the heck they are but they sure sound great. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 There ya go Craig, talkin' up another forum members work. [] Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Hey that is a change a pace for me isn't it [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 I suppose you like those NOSValves VRDs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Naa I listen to nothing but Chinese made amps [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tofu Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 i've still got stock ALs in my scalas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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