rcarlton Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Bob, Looks like the area I have most space is where the large size capacitor was. Locate the inductor near the outside edge of the board (X), and move the 68uF capacitor closer to the center of the board (arrow). Far enough away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Ron, That should be fine. Unless you can measure the effect of nearby parts on an air core inductor, leave as much space as you can. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Swapped out the inductors. Looks like Klipsch used a conductive screw. This picture clearly shows the scorched wood when it got too hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Completed crossover #1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Completed crossover #2. You can see where the inductor was from the wax impression, it got hot...but not enough to melt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 New sonicaps from BEC and a reward; this one's for you, Thanks Bob That was one beautifully lit glass of brew! Looks tasty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 Tasty indeed! and also the one after that. From a minnie keg of Grolsch from the Winn Dixie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrblorry Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Greetings everyone. It has been a long time since I posted to the Klipsch forum, but I am back in the fold. I just added to my Klipsch collection this week by getting a pair of 1977 walnut Cornwalls off ebay, to match my 1977 walnut Heresys. I am very excited. The only thing that doesn't match is the grille cloth; the Heresys having a chocolate fabric and the Corns have a gold/black mesh cloth. I haven't touched either pair of speakers internally, but I know all too well how performance is improved when electrolytic caps are replaced in tube amps. I have two questions: What is the audible benefit of replacing the caps (or the whole crossover for that matter)? I've owned the Heresys for several years, but relegated them to the bedroom, as my main system consisted of KLF30s. Now that I can have a near homogenous heritage rig in the living room, I wanted to upgrade all four of these 29 yr old speakers at once, hopefully to save money and effort. Are most of the components in the Heresy and Cornwall motorboards the same, and can I order four of each part instead of a pair? Sorry for all the questions, but thanks for letting me back in after all this time! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted October 7, 2006 Author Share Posted October 7, 2006 Don't be sorry for asking questions. I tell my 11 year old every morning when she leaves for school to be sure and ask a goood question today. If you don't ask you won't learn. I would suggest re reading this forum, then check with Bob or go to parts express for the right caps for your speakers. I can vouch for Bob, he will set you up right with everything you need. You'll be glad you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcarlton Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 I second what klipschaholik said. If you follow this thread you can see how he guided me along the process. BTW I wonder how many B-3 crossovers nearly caught fire like mine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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