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Last post 11-04-2009 9:50 AM by DTLongo. 38 replies.
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  • 11-02-2009 12:28 AM In reply to

    • DTLongo
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    Re: ALK crossover upgrade with photos

    16 - the new left Khorn.jpg
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    #16 -  my new 2003/2009 left Khorn


    Tom in Delmar, MD. 2003 Klipschorn mains, 2004 Belle Klipsch center and Velodyne S1500R servo subwoofer. Khorns upgraded in October 2009 with ALK Trachorns + ES-400T and ES-5800 crossovers. An Outlaw Model 970 tuner/preamp/processor feeds the three channels to an Outlaw Model 7075 75 wpc power amp through a Teac graphic equalizer for the right and left channels. HT in another room anchored by a Pioneer 50" plasma supported by a Harman-Kardon AVR-235 receiver, classic Large Advent mains, center channel is a (remarkably good!) RadioShack Minimus-7, sides and rears are Klipsch RS-35's plus a JBL B380 subwoofer modified with a dual-voice-coil Memphis 15" speaker to run off the main amp's subwoofer output through a separate old amplifier. A compact JBL PS100 sub behind the TV adds bottom to the center channel.

  • 11-02-2009 12:30 AM In reply to

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    Re: ALK crossover upgrade with photos

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    #17 - closeup of grille showing Trachorn and tweeter outlines more clearly.  Compare with photos #2 and 3.  On installation one can choose to position the tweeter inboard or outboard by inverting the mounting board.  Since my speakers are fairly widely separated I chose inboard.  AL K. says that the vertical positioning of the tweeter increases its horizontal dispersion somewhat and that "that's the way it should be mounted."  


    Tom in Delmar, MD. 2003 Klipschorn mains, 2004 Belle Klipsch center and Velodyne S1500R servo subwoofer. Khorns upgraded in October 2009 with ALK Trachorns + ES-400T and ES-5800 crossovers. An Outlaw Model 970 tuner/preamp/processor feeds the three channels to an Outlaw Model 7075 75 wpc power amp through a Teac graphic equalizer for the right and left channels. HT in another room anchored by a Pioneer 50" plasma supported by a Harman-Kardon AVR-235 receiver, classic Large Advent mains, center channel is a (remarkably good!) RadioShack Minimus-7, sides and rears are Klipsch RS-35's plus a JBL B380 subwoofer modified with a dual-voice-coil Memphis 15" speaker to run off the main amp's subwoofer output through a separate old amplifier. A compact JBL PS100 sub behind the TV adds bottom to the center channel.

  • 11-02-2009 12:36 AM In reply to

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    Re: ALK crossover upgrade with photos

    18 - Al working on the right speaker.jpg
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    #18 -  Al working on the right Khorn


    Tom in Delmar, MD. 2003 Klipschorn mains, 2004 Belle Klipsch center and Velodyne S1500R servo subwoofer. Khorns upgraded in October 2009 with ALK Trachorns + ES-400T and ES-5800 crossovers. An Outlaw Model 970 tuner/preamp/processor feeds the three channels to an Outlaw Model 7075 75 wpc power amp through a Teac graphic equalizer for the right and left channels. HT in another room anchored by a Pioneer 50" plasma supported by a Harman-Kardon AVR-235 receiver, classic Large Advent mains, center channel is a (remarkably good!) RadioShack Minimus-7, sides and rears are Klipsch RS-35's plus a JBL B380 subwoofer modified with a dual-voice-coil Memphis 15" speaker to run off the main amp's subwoofer output through a separate old amplifier. A compact JBL PS100 sub behind the TV adds bottom to the center channel.

  • 11-02-2009 12:38 AM In reply to

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    Re: ALK crossover upgrade with photos

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    #19 - bypassing the stock AK-4 crossover


    Tom in Delmar, MD. 2003 Klipschorn mains, 2004 Belle Klipsch center and Velodyne S1500R servo subwoofer. Khorns upgraded in October 2009 with ALK Trachorns + ES-400T and ES-5800 crossovers. An Outlaw Model 970 tuner/preamp/processor feeds the three channels to an Outlaw Model 7075 75 wpc power amp through a Teac graphic equalizer for the right and left channels. HT in another room anchored by a Pioneer 50" plasma supported by a Harman-Kardon AVR-235 receiver, classic Large Advent mains, center channel is a (remarkably good!) RadioShack Minimus-7, sides and rears are Klipsch RS-35's plus a JBL B380 subwoofer modified with a dual-voice-coil Memphis 15" speaker to run off the main amp's subwoofer output through a separate old amplifier. A compact JBL PS100 sub behind the TV adds bottom to the center channel.

  • 11-02-2009 12:40 AM In reply to

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    Re: ALK crossover upgrade with photos

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    #20 - the old stock squawker horns and mounting panel.  Does anyone have any suggestions of what I can do with these? 


    Tom in Delmar, MD. 2003 Klipschorn mains, 2004 Belle Klipsch center and Velodyne S1500R servo subwoofer. Khorns upgraded in October 2009 with ALK Trachorns + ES-400T and ES-5800 crossovers. An Outlaw Model 970 tuner/preamp/processor feeds the three channels to an Outlaw Model 7075 75 wpc power amp through a Teac graphic equalizer for the right and left channels. HT in another room anchored by a Pioneer 50" plasma supported by a Harman-Kardon AVR-235 receiver, classic Large Advent mains, center channel is a (remarkably good!) RadioShack Minimus-7, sides and rears are Klipsch RS-35's plus a JBL B380 subwoofer modified with a dual-voice-coil Memphis 15" speaker to run off the main amp's subwoofer output through a separate old amplifier. A compact JBL PS100 sub behind the TV adds bottom to the center channel.

  • 11-02-2009 12:48 AM In reply to

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    Re: ALK crossover upgrade with photos

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    #21 - bonus photo.  I just tossed in this stock picture from somewhere in to keep your attention :)   Check back here in a couple of days or so for some  listening impressions of the ugraded Klipschorns after I have more experience with them.  .


    Tom in Delmar, MD. 2003 Klipschorn mains, 2004 Belle Klipsch center and Velodyne S1500R servo subwoofer. Khorns upgraded in October 2009 with ALK Trachorns + ES-400T and ES-5800 crossovers. An Outlaw Model 970 tuner/preamp/processor feeds the three channels to an Outlaw Model 7075 75 wpc power amp through a Teac graphic equalizer for the right and left channels. HT in another room anchored by a Pioneer 50" plasma supported by a Harman-Kardon AVR-235 receiver, classic Large Advent mains, center channel is a (remarkably good!) RadioShack Minimus-7, sides and rears are Klipsch RS-35's plus a JBL B380 subwoofer modified with a dual-voice-coil Memphis 15" speaker to run off the main amp's subwoofer output through a separate old amplifier. A compact JBL PS100 sub behind the TV adds bottom to the center channel.

  • 11-02-2009 2:36 AM In reply to

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    Very nice. Thanks for sharing.

  • 11-02-2009 6:39 AM In reply to

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     Good thing Al's meticulous, or Pookie would've been all over him about his poor workmanship.

  • 11-02-2009 7:34 AM In reply to

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     Here's Tom taking the first picture of the stuff still sitting in my car. I told him two could play the candid camera game!

     

    Al k.

     

  • 11-02-2009 7:42 AM In reply to

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     Tom's picture #19 is actually me taking a picture of the cable Klipsch uses to connect the K33 driver to the AK-4 network. Notice that it has a plastic core that makes the cable seem larger then it really is. I can't see what else it could be for! Anyhow, I cut the plastic core away so the actual copper would all fit into the spade lugs I brought along. The picture I took is below.  BTW. The installation took from 10 AM to about 3:30 PM to do both speakers. 

     

     

  • 11-02-2009 7:53 AM In reply to

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     Tom is not the only Klipsch owner in town with a feline quality control inspector. Here's mine. Daisey, also from the Salisbury shelter.

     

  • 11-02-2009 8:13 AM In reply to

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     Am I the only one who thinks Tom has a man crush on Al? Devil

    The recliner steals away the tinkerer.

    The best place for a helping hand is at the end of your arm.

    KEEP YOUR WORD.

  • 11-02-2009 8:25 AM In reply to

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    Hardly!  And not on Pookie, either :) 

     

    Tom in Delmar, MD. 2003 Klipschorn mains, 2004 Belle Klipsch center and Velodyne S1500R servo subwoofer. Khorns upgraded in October 2009 with ALK Trachorns + ES-400T and ES-5800 crossovers. An Outlaw Model 970 tuner/preamp/processor feeds the three channels to an Outlaw Model 7075 75 wpc power amp through a Teac graphic equalizer for the right and left channels. HT in another room anchored by a Pioneer 50" plasma supported by a Harman-Kardon AVR-235 receiver, classic Large Advent mains, center channel is a (remarkably good!) RadioShack Minimus-7, sides and rears are Klipsch RS-35's plus a JBL B380 subwoofer modified with a dual-voice-coil Memphis 15" speaker to run off the main amp's subwoofer output through a separate old amplifier. A compact JBL PS100 sub behind the TV adds bottom to the center channel.

  • 11-02-2009 11:20 AM In reply to

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    DTLongo:
    Al K. removing the top cover

    You actually let someone with Al's skills even touch a screwdriver? Surprise

    I'll bet it sounds killer!!

    Yes

     

     

  • 11-02-2009 11:42 AM In reply to

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    I guess the ES networks come with the personal install by Al. I only have the ALK universal and Trachorns and Al didn't come to my house.  I feel slighted! :-).  Nice work gents.  Now all you need is a pair of JBL 2470's and you will be all set.

    Parasound HALO A52, A23 amplification, Integra DHC 9.9 Pre/Pro, Panasonic BD-55 Blu Ray. Mains - Khorns W/ALK crossovers, Trachorns with JBL 2470 drivers, Eminence APT-150 tweeters, Center - La Scala W/ALK , Trachorn, JBL mid & APT-150, Side Effects - 4 Cornwalls, Sub - SVS 20-39 PC+ for movies and RSW-15 for music. 7.1 setup. Projector - Sharp Z12000, Dalite HP screen. HTPC for lossles .flac audio. My gear at: http://www.prontoweb.com/klipsch_HT.htm
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