[Douglas Schmidt]

Hi,
I bought a pair of Klipschhorns in 1976 and it recently occurred to me that the 41 year old crossovers might be shot.  I ordered a pair of Crites AA crossovers.  Wow, my babies are back. I thought lack of definition I'd been hearing might be from my 73 year old ears.  Happily it was just the crossovers.
Doug

[JerryM]

That's awesome!  Welcome to AudioCircle, Doug. 

[Phil A]

Welcome to AC!

[Goosepond]

Hi Doug,

You got me by a year. Could you speak a little louder! 

Gene

[TrungT]

Welcome to AC 

[Big Red Machine]

One of my favorite bars in my teens had a high end stereo system using K Horns (in the bar!) and around 2 AM it got quite raucous. Fond memories clouded by drunkenness!

[witchdoctor]

Hi,
I bought a pair of Klipschhorns in 1976 and it recently occurred to me that the 41 year old crossovers might be shot.  I ordered a pair of Crites AA crossovers.  Wow, my babies are back. I thought lack of definition I'd been hearing might be from my 73 year old ears.  Happily it was just the crossovers.
Doug

How much does Crites charge for a new set of ears in case it isn't the crossovers?

[Douglas Schmidt]

I got the crossovers for $324 a pair delivered,  They also recommend a pair of $1 rubber washers that fit in the squawkers.  It turns out I needed them.  The have DIY kits (just capacitors I think) for $96 +$7 shipping for a pair.  They will also rebuild you old crossovers for a little more .  Prices are for AAs.

[rlee8394]

Hi Doug,

Welcome to the Circle! Nice to see you and Diane the other night at Nottingham's.

-Ron

[Emil]

Douglas

Plenty of horn lovers here on AC

When you're ready for some upgrades
http://www.klipschupgrades.com/khornupgrades2.shtml

[Douglas Schmidt]

Ron,
Nice to talk to you as well.   Most of my system electronics are based on recommendations from you, for which I am grateful.
Doug

[ArthurDent]

Greetings & Welcome to AC Doug   

[mresseguie]

Welcome to AC, Doug.

I have seen Klipschorns twice now, but wasn't allowed to listen to them. One pair wasn't hooked up; the other pair was available for seriously interested parties only. (*&^%$#@!)

Michael

[SteveFord]

We do like pictures, you know...

[FullRangeMan]

Welcome again, please dont be shy to post pics

[charmerci]

My older brother who got me into stereo, had me buy a pair. He eventually bought a pair and we had them both downstairs in our parent's house. What fun!

He only has one pair now with a LaScala center channel. He says treating the room makes a huge difference. You can also coat the midrange horn (from the back/outside) with non-drying clay or No-Rez sheets to reduce a bit of resonance (ringing).

[FullRangeMan]

Making a horn in real wood or trick acrylic should solve the duck voice prob.

[Douglas Schmidt]

About 12 years ago Mr Van Alstine recommended I wrap the squawkers and tweeters with cloth electrical tape to mitigate the harshness. It worked. BTW, Ron Lee got me onto the AVA equipment.  I will provide pictures.
Doug

[charmerci]

About 12 years ago Mr Van Alstine recommended I wrap the squawkers and tweeters with cloth electrical tape to mitigate the harshness. It worked. BTW, Ron Lee got me onto the AVA equipment.

Yes, that's where I got the idea from.

[Emil]

About 12 years ago Mr Van Alstine recommended I wrap the squawkers and tweeters with cloth electrical tape to mitigate the harshness. It worked. BTW, Ron Lee got me onto the AVA equipment.  I will provide pictures.
Doug

or Dynamat tape

https://www.amazon.com/Dynamat-13100-DynaTape-Sound-Deadener/dp/B002WP362U/ref=pd_sim_23_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B002WP362U&pd_rd_r=7FJ71104X3PA0C5HDRCM&pd_rd_w=W7X9u&pd_rd_wg=NGw7c&psc=1&refRID=7FJ71104X3PA0C5HDRCM