Corvette6769 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Is there a common consensus here among Klipsch gurus as to a period during which the best Klipschorn were produced? What I mean is, I understand that with things manufactured over a period of years that the components and materials change. Sometimes this is to upgrade as new technologies and suppliers become available and other times less desirable changes to more economic components and materials due to market pressures. In an effort to avoid buying a used pair and having to upgrade components, I am wondering are there certain years that the Klipschorn was at its out of the box best? Likewise, are there certain years or components to avoid? .<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I can't tell you why...but I hear a lot of people like 1976. Maybe that is just because they have them, maybe there is an actual reason. I am sure the 76-ers will jump in and tell you why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I would imagine that as long as the bass bin is good and sealed that the other main factor would be the crossover. If you have older khorns the crossover should be revamped or replaced. The difference in my BEC rebuilt crossovers in my Belles was stunning. If you have old crossovers Have you seen the latest Khorns? They are beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I think Seti is right about the crossovers. Mid 70's are pretty popular, but they all need crossover updates anyway, so it's hard for me to make a case for them being better. If a turn-key purchase is desired, go very recent or new in vintage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Andy (HDBRBuilder) has responded to this question before but the new forum search feature is about as useful as teets on a boar hog. I would say that they are all good, and you can tweek them to your heart's content to meet your specific listening habits and requirements. I think Andy said mid 70's to '80 were some of the best construction years. The '80 model will have the "AA" networks with the desireable solder terminal K-55V's. That said I would take just about any year, I have '77's and '88's and like them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-MAN Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I've heard that the 70's era is preferred. This is mainly due to the horns are 100% marine grade plywood, i.e., no MDF in them at all. The horns also use the smaller throat opening slot (since '62). The crossovers are also well regarded. Historically, that era can be regarded as the "golden age" of Khorns, IMO. I remember seeing Khorns in ALOT of high-end audio stores at the time. DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I can't tell you why...but I hear a lot of people like 1976. Maybe that is just because they have them, maybe there is an actual reason. I am sure the 76-ers will jump in and tell you why. Sure enough, there's nothing quite like a 1976. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I can't tell you why...but I hear a lot of people like 1976. Maybe that is just because they have them, maybe there is an actual reason. I am sure the 76-ers will jump in and tell you why. Sure enough, there's nothing quite like a 1976. It was the red, white and blue limited edition that was all the rage, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinr Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 1948 - 2005. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave in ABQ Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 The best year for Klipschorns.......... The year that yours were bought! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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djk Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 78~82, do a search if you want details, I've answered this more than twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 I'm partial to 1977. There is none of that snobby air that comes with 76ers.[] Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieHeartKlipsch Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Blindman you have convinced me[] J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Blindman you have convinced me[] J. Julie, I'd have thought you'd agree that Parrot made a pretty convincing argument! I always like what he says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBrennan Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Mid 70s models have a reputation because that's when the baby-boomers were starting to have enough money to buy things like Klipsch speakers. These acid, coke, tic and downer addled boomers have since gone on to become tastemakers and have made such imporatant audio advances as discovering audible differences in speaker "cables" and renaming patchcords as "interconnects". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieHeartKlipsch Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Well I guess it's because Blindman said it more colorfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 Well I guess it's because Blindman said it more colorfully. OK. I guess you haven't figured out yet that Parrot has a huge crush on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted November 3, 2005 Share Posted November 3, 2005 1948 - 2005. Amen brother! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvette6769 Posted November 28, 2005 Author Share Posted November 28, 2005 78~82, do a search if you want details, I've answered this more than twice. Thank you for your reply, however after 3+ hours of searching, the only post of yours on the subject I see is: http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/453339/ShowPost.aspx What is the second post where you give details? Also, I understood the alnico K-77 tweeters to be superior to the ferrite K-77-M tweeter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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