Hey Jay! Twangfest Spring 2016, whaddaya say?
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toxcrusadr
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I hope more folks will bring gear - especially speakers - to listen to. Lacking the stereo stores of old, it's really the best way to hear a variety of gear. Most of this stuff hasn't been in the stores for years anyway...where else could you go to hear it?
The smaller Hartleys are called Holton A's. It is a 2 driver system. One 8~9" driver running without a crossover. This driver is called the 220MSG. Also included is a Phillips 0160 tweeter running in parallel with a small cap. They are less dynamic than the big Hartleys (called Concertmaster IV), but sound more more cohesive to me. That 220MSG running fullrange is pretty special.
Hey I forgot to shout out to Chris. He rebuilt the Hartley Concertmaster IV crossovers. His new layout allows for bi-amping!!! Very cool. And they sound fantastic!!!! A big improvement!
Russellc
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That's true, brick and mortar stores are few and far between, but we do have a few in the area. The Tektons I just got used to be marketed like that, but now you buy direct from Tekton, right here in the US of A!
Zu speakers, like Tekton are located in Utah as well and I believe they direct market as well. Was looking at Zu when I saw a comparison of the Zu model I was interested in compared with the Enzo, and oddly bought them sight unseen. It turns out my concerns were for naught, they are surpassing my expectations! (Tekton has a 30 day return policy)
Russellc
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For some reason I thought those were Concertmaster VI but what do I know about Hartleys. 
Maybe I was a little dyslexic that day.
I was thinking, my amateur engineering on those crossovers is hidden inside the cabinets. Now I get why people restore tube amps: there's a lot more visual ohh-ahh factor.
Maybe I was a little dyslexic that day. I was thinking, my amateur engineering on those crossovers is hidden inside the cabinets. Now I get why people restore tube amps: there's a lot more visual ohh-ahh factor.
highwaychile
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Looks like I missed out on a grand time. Maybe next year.
For some reason I thought those were Concertmaster VI but what do I know about Hartleys.
I was thinking, my amateur engineering on those crossovers is hidden inside the cabinets. Now I get why people restore tube amps: there's a lot more visual ohh-ahh factor.
You know Chris, the Concertmaster and the Holton series both went through several iterations. Here is a link where it is talked about a bit by someone who knows more than I do... see post #7.
http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/hartley-horton-a-speakers.262201/
What I can say is that your crossover modifications work wonderfully. I thank you truly!!!
I agree 100%
jaymanaa
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The next time those small Hartly's hit my living room they are staying. I already have the quick crete bought for the tennis shoes. Hey, catfish and turtles have to eat too right?
toxcrusadr
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Audiophilia taken to the next level. 
toxcrusadr
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RussellC..psst...I have found the thing you are looking for, PM sent. 
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Hey folks if anyone is interested in a pair of Kg 4.2's similar to mine, there is a pair on Columbia MO Craigslist under the title 'vintage speakers'. I emailed the seller and he says they have Crites diaphragms, original crossovers, and a small tear in a rubber surround repaired with RTV (mine have a small tear too, repaired the same way). Two hundred clams which is good. I will be glad to email photos I got from the seller but it may be just as fast to go direct. As a favor to Twangfesters, I will be glad to check them out and/or buy for you if you arrange shipping or pickup.
The seller also has CV's, Dahlquist, Advent and others.
After a day or two I may post this in D&S, just giving you folks a shot first.
The seller also has CV's, Dahlquist, Advent and others.
After a day or two I may post this in D&S, just giving you folks a shot first.
jaymanaa
RIP 1961-2018
RussellC..psst...I have found the thing you are looking for, PM sent.
You can say Chicken Suit here, everyone knows anyway Tox. Just get it cleaned this year PLEASE!!!!
I may be a young'un.... but I ain't never seen the fabled Chicken Suit. What splendors await! And Jay, there are makings on the horizon- no need to feed the aquatics.
toxcrusadr
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Well OK but I'd just like to point out that most of the stains are not mine.
moewillis
just to recap, i love recapping
those kappa 8.1's would be a good project if they could be had cheap enough
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