6foot8 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Guys, I just bought a new KPT 884 SW and am wondering if the cabinet is strong enough to support the weight of an 80lb amp that I would like to sit on top. Thanks, Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Guys, I just bought a new KPT 884 SW and am wondering if the cabinet is strong enough to support the weight of an 80lb amp that I would like to sit on top. Thanks, Eric Is this in the same room as your full Jubilee setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Is this in the same room as your full Jubilee setup? Furthermore... is that your head that seems to be higher than the tweeter on the Jubes? (yikes... guess there's no calling YOU punk!) [] As for the weight... I don't know of the cabinet of which you speak but I'd have to think if the weight will be supported by the vertical sides then you'd have few issues... I'll let others who know of the cabinet speak up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6foot8 Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Yes it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Say Eric... Do you run a passive in your Jubes? Have you ever thought of moving the K69 driver down to your 402 and biamping to see what it sounds like in that format? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6foot8 Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Yes it is my head...glad the picture is blurry 'cause I'm ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6foot8 Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 No passives on my setup. I am really very satisfied with the sound as is. I cross the 1133 on the 402 just under 3k. That seems to control the "beaminess" I was sensing around 3-3.5k. I had tried a higher crossover points 5-6.8k but always needed to much equalization in the 3-3.5k region so I went back to the recommended crossover points. I think the HF driver sounded a little better a 5k then at 3k but the overall compromises are minimimized at 3k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I should think so. Most of the pro gear is 9 or 11 ply, the cabinet is only 23" deep so there is a lot of strength to that top panel. If in doubt, another panel to spread the weight from to back would help. But I'd wonder about placing any amplifier directly on a LF speaker cabinet, the vibrations could not be a good thing. Please reconsider if space allows. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6foot8 Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 Thanks Michael...I appreciate you taking the time to get me an answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Don't high-end amps usually sound their best either on the floor or on something equally solid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhendrix Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Guys, I just bought a new KPT 884 SW and am wondering if the cabinet is strong enough to support the weight of an 80lb amp that I would like to sit on top. Thanks, Eric Eric, Are you using the Jubs and 884 in a HT application? If so, what are you doing for center channel? My Jubs are on the way . . .[][Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6foot8 Posted July 17, 2007 Author Share Posted July 17, 2007 No just 2 channel stereo. I have a big screen in the room but it's not part of the setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Trey Cannon Posted July 17, 2007 Klipsch Employees Share Posted July 17, 2007 You will have no problem, other than shaking the amp a bit. The cabinet will take much more weight than the amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6foot8 Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 Thanks Trey. That sub is truely amazing! I am making a grille for the front to keep my little cat out of the box. Does Klipsch offer a factory grille option I could purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I just looked that up. That thing looks like a monster!!! I'd love to hear one. Maybe you will fill us in on how it mates with your Jubes?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Thanks Trey. That sub is truely amazing! I am making a grille for the front to keep my little cat out of the box. Does Klipsch offer a factory grille option I could purchase? could probably flip it upside down (naw) sorry, there are no grilles available for commercial products not intended for use in the audience area. Like the Jubilee bins, these usually reside behind a screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6foot8 Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 Thanks Michael, I'll take some pictures when I get done with the grille. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy W Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 The 884 ROCKS! Yes it will hold the amp. I'm building a pair of half-size (think LaScala) 884's to go with my KI-362's See the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jwc Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 6foot8 I'm excitied you are posting again. You are the only one I'm aware of with the 3 way jub setup. Your input to the forum is needed. I have your K69-510 tweeter with some Klipsch MWM's bass bins I hope to get setup in a new house. I don't have the 402's (yet). Do you have the 1133 XO'ed at 400Hz? jc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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