ssh Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 To be delivered tomorrow to a friend's house to be run with Macs and a LaS center. Carpet will be laid in the new listening room in the morning, & Custom Audio from Little Rock will be there in the afternoon with speakers (and I think, a new Mac for the Khorns-the LaS is stuck with the "old" Mac.) I'm invited. Do you think I'll show up?[][][] SSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Wow didn't know Custom Audio could be so helpful. My last couple experiences their over the years drove me to audiogon and ebay. It is good to see a pair Anniversary Khorns in town. Have a good time be sure to take some pics. Very cool indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 Seti, We're 120 mi. south of you. I'm sure they're making a couple of dollars. SSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Seti, We're 120 mi. south of you. I'm sure they're making a couple of dollars. SSH Close enough lol. Have a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 sounds like a real good time, rare, really rare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 congrats. I don't have a full understanding as to what all the premium upgrades are with the 60's, but the sound is more than just false corners and AK-4's can account for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Although he has Khorns & several LaS,he's only seen Anniversary pictures that were given to him on a Hope visit to the museum.I think he would have slept better tonight if I hadn't seen them in Hope at the pilgrimage, and tonight, described the blackgrandpiano finish to him, after he told me he was getting them tomorrow. SSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j-malotky Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 WOW, very nice. Your friend is a lucky guy. Take some pics to share with us. JM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I don't have a full understanding as to what all the premium upgrades are with the 60's, but the sound is more than just false corners and AK-4's can account for. It must be those nice polypropylene caps they put in the networks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted August 17, 2007 Moderators Share Posted August 17, 2007 congrats. I don't have a full understanding as to what all the premium upgrades are with the 60's, but the sound is more than just false corners and AK-4's can account for. They just sound better cuz they are so darn pretty![] Oh yes, I almost forgot....tell your friend congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbflash Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 PLEASE take pictures! i need new carpet. [:|] i would love to see a picture of these speakers in a real room setup. you and your friend are very lucky and should have a great day. danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 "It must be those nice polypropylene caps they put in the networks.:)" I need to take some photo's...I don't think these have polypropylene caps in the signal path...it would be good to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I took these pics in Hope. Caged Uncaged It looks like klipsch quality control caught the dead midrange on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 "It must be those nice polypropylene caps they put in the networks.:)" I need to take some photo's...I don't think these have polypropylene caps in the signal path...it would be good to know. http://www.partsexpress.com/dayton-metallized-capacitors.cfm Those are made by the same people that make caps for Bennic and Dayton Audio. The AK-4 definitely uses Mylars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted August 18, 2007 Author Share Posted August 18, 2007 I'll have to wait until Sunday to see/hear/take pics. Carpet guys didn't show, & he has family stuff going on. New Mac 275 for the Khorns, & center Las gets the 240 he's been using on the other Khorns. New HDTV, but I don't know what, yet. The new room is 27x 25. SSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Dean whats you take on the caps on these .........these are AL-4's but they use the same caps as in the one piece AK-4s. Seti posted a picture of the top section of the two piece AK-4's used in the 60's. I personally wouldn't call Dayton caps premium grade.........the term used in the literature for the 60's crossover network. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Those are metallized polyesters. I would consider Daytons a good step up. While some of use wouldn't consider them "premium grade" when compared to other polypropylene types, they can be considered "premium grade" because of the polypropylene film -- which is superior to polyester. Entry level caps are typically built using recylced polypropylene, and the film layer is much thinner then what you find with the better caps. There are a couple of entry level brands that use virgin film, but the film layer is still relatively thin when compared to the costlier brands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 What a treat, to be able to share a friend's enjoyment of an awesome new sound system. We listened to twenty or so classic rock, blues, kinda country (Allison Moorer), and classical cuts. The Anniversary Khorns are 25' apart, with a 1980 LaScala center. Another pr of Khorns will be in an adjacent bedroom, which is about the same room size. As those who have heard any new Heritage speakers know, the soundstage seems exponentially increased. I listen to Khorns 13 ft apart, so hearing the Anniversary edition at 25 ft, with a LaS center was...well...heavenly. The sonics will be much improved after carpet is installed, but this was a FUN hour-and-a-half. I'll try to attach pics. SSH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 What a treat, to be able to share a friend's enjoyment of an awesome new sound system. We listened to twenty or so classic rock, blues, kinda country (Allison Moorer), and classical cuts. The Anniversary Khorns are 25' apart, with a 1980 LaScala center. Another pr of Khorns will be in an adjacent bedroom, which is about the same room size. As those who have heard any new Heritage speakers know, the soundstage seems exponentially increased. I listen to Khorns 13 ft apart, so hearing the Anniversary edition at 25 ft, with a LaS center was...well...heavenly. The sonics will be much improved after carpet is installed, but this was a FUN hour-and-a-half. I'll try to attach pics. SSH OK a spare pair of KHORNS!!!! I am so jealous. Let us know how it sounds with the carpet down. I know how a live room can be a bit of a bummer. Do you have a pic of the khorns is action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssh Posted August 19, 2007 Author Share Posted August 19, 2007 Well, I've tried with little success, but will try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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