KungFuNat Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 as happy as i am with my bob crites C2 crossover upgrades, i would be interested in taking the crossovers to the "next level" if possible.... from what bob lead me to believe, there was no benefit of doing anything more.... so you guys are saying a "cost no object" cornwall 2 upgrade would run over $300? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisc Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 yes more than three bills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Egads, this stupid thread was almost off the page and you bumped it with a Cornwall II question! You should be happy, because what Bob sent you is much better than what you had in there before. Bob won't agree with me, but the "next step" would be to replace the motor run capacitors with some Auricaps, Kimbers, or if you can afford them -- some nice film and foils. About a $100 in parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 I agree with part of what Dean said. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 LOL.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 You should be happy, because what Bob sent you is much better than what you had in there before. Bob won't agree with me, but the "next step" would be to replace the motor run capacitors with some Auricaps, Kimbers, or if you can afford them -- some nice film and foils. About a $100 in parts. I agree 150% with what Dean said with first hand experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawson's Ridge Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Chris, got a kick out of your exchange with Dean. I have been considering an upgrade of my Chorus I speakers but now I am somewhat confused. I e-mailed Klipsch about the merits of upgrading. Got a thorough reply. Essentially, Klipsch said they had no evidence that an upgrade would result in improved sound. They did say, however, that some people may sense an improvement but that it would be merely subjective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I would love to hear what reference Klipsch is using as a base to say that replacing your old stale parts with even inexpensive new ones wouldn't be an improvement. How old are Chorus I's now 20 years or so? I think they just send back the pre-programmed answer without reference to age. I mean would they come back with the same answer for 35 years old Heritage speakers? I know the speakers Trey brought to the mixer for the Pilgrimage had all new caps installed in them....... Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Those of us who work on crossovers a lot may disagree and argue a lot on what components to use to rebuild old crossovers and to build completely new ones. I think we might come dangerously close to agreement though on one thing. If those old crossovers are at least twenty years old, the caps are likely bad. Replacing them with good caps is a good thing to do and easily a noticeable improvement in sound. Now when we talk about the Chorus I and II, Forte I and II, and Cornwall II, and Heresy II, I would not wait even close to the twenty years to do a replacement. The quality of the original parts in those crossovers was not so good even when new. Bob Crites 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Those of us who work on crossovers a lot may disagree and argue a lot on what components to use to rebuild old crossovers and to build completely new ones. I think we might come dangerously close to agreement though on one thing. If those old crossovers are at least twenty years old, the caps are likely bad. Replacing them with good caps is a good thing to do and easily a noticeable improvement in sound. Now when we talk about the Chorus I and II, Forte I and II, and Cornwall II, and Heresy II, I would not wait even close to the twenty years to do a replacement. The quality of the original parts in those crossovers was not so good even when new. Bob Crites Geezz what the heck is the world coming to now I agree 150% with Bob[8-)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 "Klipsch said they had no evidence that an upgrade would result in improved sound." Good grief. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Is there such a thing as "good" grief LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 You're right -- here, let's try this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mike3377 Posted December 1, 2020 Share Posted December 1, 2020 Best place to get Klipsch Chorus ii upgraded cross-overs? Mray3377@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
001 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 you didnt need to revive a 5 year old thread for that question... but the simple answer is any place that sells capacitors & pick what meets your budget if you can install them yourself, otherwise there are a couple members on here that can upgrade yours from stock, best to start a new thread. & welcome to the forum, but nobody is going to reply to a gmail email when they can answer your question here, or on a new thread you start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickFL Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 I decided to leave the crossover alone and to first install Crites TI tweeter diaphrams in my Chorus II speakers. I was so happy with that alone that i will wait on the crossover rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcbiz Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 I got the titanium diaphragms for my Chorus II speakers, as well as the Crites Chorus II crossovers. The sound is much better. However, it does not approach the upgrade of the ALK crossovers. As it turns out, ALK is not developing crossovers for the Chorus II. Is it possible to get the same ALK quality elsewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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