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  1. RTally

    KLH 23 in So Carolina

    I found these KLH Model 23 speakers in Chapin, S. Carolina. No affiliation. $200, recapped and properly redoped, but cabinets need a little work. These would be perfect for those who want vintage speakers, but don't want to have to rebuild/restore them. Ad has been up a month, but recently...
  2. shnaggle

    KLH Model 6 vs New Large Advent (NLA)?

    In the process of restoring a pair of Model 6’s, and wondering how they compare with the NLA’s. I had a pair of OLA’s, but the mid/upper ends of my newly-recapped 6’s don’t sound like what I remember the OLA’s sounded like (but then, those didn’t get a recap). A single NLA speaker I used as a...
  3. Drakevinyl

    KLH 23 are they worth it?

    Found a pair of KLH Model 23 speakers on marketplace for $100, seller says they’ll take around $75 for them. Seller doesn’t know if they work as they’ve been sitting for years and can’t test them. The surrounds look okay but given the age and how long they’ve been sitting they’ll probably need...
  4. Hafizullah

    KLH classic Model 5 inside wiring — req. for advice

    I've got a pair of old Model 5s that I'll be restoring. Not impressed with the interior wiring and in addition to recapping (and maybe replacing the iron-core inductors with air-core), I think I'll replace the interior wiring with 16awg OFC or OCC, and prolly be silver-soldering the leads...
  5. C

    KLH Model 25 turntable

    Trying to help a friend with a KLH model 25 turntable. Everything seems to be working properly except the rubber wheel (see pic) that makes contact with the drive: A: does not move freely, and B: has round burn spot(from the drive, I suspect) Can the wheel be found and replaced? I’m a musician...
  6. TupeloJohn

    KLH Model 6 terminal question

    I have a pair of KLH model 6 speakers I was putting new caps in and I took the hot lead terrminal lead apart and the insolater slipped from my fingers and now its MIA. I went to Lowes in hopes of finding a plastic washer but then found a rubber grommet that fits the hole perfect. Is this a...
  7. D

    KLH Model 12

    So, Ive gotten my hands on a pair of 1968 klh model 12 speakers. I got them in working condition but unrestored. Used them for about a year until it became apparent that they had deteriorated a bit. Im awaiting the parts for a full restore of the boxes, my only remaining issue is that one of the...
    • Dean Visser
    • Thread
    • klh model 12 repair replace vintage woofer
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  8. mrswakka

    “New” KLH Model 17s

    We got another pair of KLH speakers the other day. Drove to Las Vegas to pick them up. A couple hours each way. They had been for sale for a couple weeks. My husband called the owner and offered him half of what he was asking, and since nobody had ever called once about them he agreed. They...
  9. Francis55

    KLH Model 5 Vintage Speakers

    Hey all, I just picked up some vintage KLH Model 5 Speakers for about $30. On one only the woofer works, both midranges and the tweeter have nothing. On the other all drivers work except the tweeter. The cabinets are battered, but overall all elements are intact, albeit showing their age...
    • Francis55
    • Thread
    • klh klh model 5 speakers klh speakers
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
  10. J

    KLH 1980-90 Any Acoustic suspension models

    Been researching out of curiosity if any of the post 1980 - pre China Mfg models were acoustic suspension?
    • JerStC
    • Thread
    • acoustic suspension speakers klh kloss
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. A

    Luxman R-1070 - can’t believe I scored one

    Hello AK Gurus! I scored a Luxman 1070 at an auction for $350, untested. They don’t show up that often, so I couldn’t pass it up. It arrived. All lights worked, pots, glass, all clean. Didn’t play last night and I went to bed doing some research. This morning I took the jumpers out of an...
    • awat
    • Thread
    • amp matching klh luxman r-1050 luxman r-1070
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Solid State
  12. T

    KLH 17's masquerading as 6's?

    I have a pair of speakers I got from my grandparents. As far as I know they purchased them new in the early '80s. On the back they claim to be KLH Model 6's: I did some reading around here and got pretty excited, as those have a great reputation. They don't sound awesome though - voices are...
  13. T

    Putting together my first system

    Hello! I'm just starting to figure out a starting home audio setup and would love some advice. I'm unsure where this belongs. I'd like thoughts on the whole setup - speakers, receiver, and anything else I'm missing. I'm very new to hi-fi, or medium-fi for that matter - we've been listening to...
  14. L

    Can anyone help ID these KLH Reference three-way speakers

    I have searched the interwebs high and low and can't find anything like these. There is no model number or wattage or other info on the back, just the front "Reference" nameplate. I almost wonder if they're custom speakers in a KLH cabinet? Klh Reference 1 by lusciousmane posted May 10, 2021 at...
    • lusciousmane
    • Thread
    • klh model 5 model 9 monitor speaker vintage
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. O

    New (old) system troubleshooting

    I'm having trouble with a new system I'm building from scratch and would very much appreciate the expert advice of other members. I thought it would be fun to create a new system for my office with all vintage components. For reference, my main system at home is a mix of contemporary and older...
  16. A

    KLH 12 Recap Help

    Hello Klh Yogis, I picked up a pair of KLH 12’s and I’m ready to recap them. I’ve recapped 5’s, 6’s, and 17’s so I’m pretty okay with the process. Does anyone know the Caps that I’ll need, and any other information to help make these sing? At the moment they sound like crap - and it’s...
    • awat
    • Thread
    • klh model 12 model 5 recap
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Speakers
  17. B

    Did something on KLH Model 5 —help

    Hi, thought I was finishing up a successful Model 5 recap, 1st one was great and sounds terrific. On the second one the cover was complete and begat to reassemble...cover back in, sealed, replace putty on midrange, reinstalled mid range all good. Put the tweeter in (I know it worked prior, after...
    • BernieH
    • Thread
    • klh klh model 5 model 5 recap
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Speakers
  18. R

    KLH Model 17's-buy or not?

    Came across these things on Ebay. Heard these KLH's are pretty great, but are they worth that price? Do they even look to be in good-sounding shape? Seller says they "work flawlessly", but that leaves the sound quality pretty subjective...
  19. J

    KLH 24 Tweeters are good - still no sound

    Just to preface this by saying i am new to the stereo game and this will be my first(ish) repair. I have a pair of 1966 KLH 24 speakers. The subwoofer works and sounds good, the tweeters however, are not producing a sound. I already checked on the multimeter and they were reading 6.7 Ohms. I...
  20. IminClovisCA

    Member for awhile but now a subscriber.

    Hi All, Glad to have access to Barter Town now. Have been using Audiokarma for years doing research on my audio gear from the past...mostly late '70's to early 80's. Most recently have hooked up with a local guy that sells LP's and classic audio gear. Have started working on some of them for...
    • IminClovisCA
    • Thread
    • electrovoice jensen klh lafayette linear power rtr the fisher
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Introductions
  21. BigRiver

    KLH Model 23 or Acoustic Research ar5

    I have the chance to refurbish these sets of speakers and would like to hear from anyone that has experience with one or ideally both. They will be fed with both/either or, solid state (rebuilt Sansui au-999) and or tube (rebuilt Sherwood s5000). I have been through the ar3 rebuild threads...
    • BigRiver
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar5 klh klh model 20 speaker rebuild thread
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Speakers
  22. Pippin826

    KLH Model 20 System

    Found a KLH Model 20 turntable/receiver with the speakers for $125. They are apparently in "working" condition but they are pretty rough cosmetically (specifically the speakers). Do you guys think this will be worth the time and cost of cleaning them up? Any insight appreciated, Thanks!
  23. K

    Uh oh. Bought another pair of KLH (Model 17)

    This could become a trend. Recently, I posted that I rediscovered my KLH model 6 speakers which had been relegated to a closet for a decade or two. I was so impressed when I hooked them up to a good source (even without replacing capacitors) that I decided to try to find another pair for my...
    • KeithTr
    • Thread
    • klh klh 17 klh 6 restoration
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Speakers
  24. K

    Classic Story and a Question re KLH Model Six (6)

    Nearly 50 years ago, after hanging with a friend in his father's man cave (yes, they existed back then) with McIntosh Tube components and Klipsch Corner Speakers (the big ones) - I decided to build a Dynaco system and bought a pair of KLH Model 6 speakers with the proceeds from a few weeks...
    • KeithTr
    • Thread
    • dynaco klh klh model 6
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: Speakers
  25. J RR

    Wavy Veneer, KLH Speakers

    Hey all! Just found some FREE KLH 6 speakers -- right!? Anyway, caps and new resistors on order. I've got cloth sealant, and getting some thin weatherstripping to seal the woofer. One issue I haven't found a solution to: Wavy veneer. Likely from moisture damage. It's not super awful, but...
    • J RR
    • Thread
    • klh restore six speakers veneer wood
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Speakers
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