Daddy Dee Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Well, I am not technical enough to track this conversation, but was wondering about the choices for caps in the HII. In terms of values, are they similar to the caps used in Heresy crossovers? How much is determined by the different tweeter and squawker, as compared with Heresy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Very similar Dee. The Heresy uses three 2uF caps, the Heresy II uses three 1.5uF. I've never heard the HII, but my understanding based on what I've read around here is that the top is more in line with the woofer (not as midrange forward). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Thanks Dean. I've got a pair of HII's that have been out of service for a while. They sounded pretty good, but the caps are probably worn out. I'm looking forward to hearing them better than they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 I've never heard the HII, but my understanding based on what I've read around here is that the top is more in line with the woofer (not as midrange forward). Very true Dean. My HIIs seem much smooter sounding to me than Josh's Heresys with the K55. I am sure it has to do with the crossover and that mid driver. His Heresys seem too forward for my tastes. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted June 21, 2006 Author Share Posted June 21, 2006 Very similar Dee. The Heresy uses three 2uF caps, the Heresy II uses three 1.5uF. I've never heard the HII, but my understanding based on what I've read around here is that the top is more in line with the woofer (not as midrange forward). Dean, Your count is a bit off. The Heresy (type E crossover) uses 2 2uF caps. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Heresy II also uses a 2nd order LP section -- so I missed by 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbvideo Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Chris (popbumper) is finishing up his modified KStack network for my Heresy II. I did a side by side comparision and found the upgrade to be quite an improvment over the tired 20 year old network boards. The KStacks really brought the Heresy'd back to life - Thanks Chris!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 Heresys with Type C networks have a 1 uF and a 2 uF cap. Yes, an electrolytic, even with all its faults, is good enough for where it is at. That is why Klipsch used one in the first place. But it will eventually degrade significantly like all electrolytics. And it is still tacky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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