KLH Gurus around?

[MarkAnderson]

Jay, they look terrific! And yes, they do sound good, don't they?

 

[jpdylon]

Most excellent Jay. Welcome to the good life

 

[jaymanaa]

The tweeters used in the 32s are CTS-like, and you're are original. the dampening material and gill were removed from the front of yours. I did this to mine as well. I thought they were a little shy on the highs before I did so.

Re-dope the surrounds to seal up the system, and your mids will come back. If there is an air leak (pours cloth surrounds) you'll loose some mid because the cone has no resistance. The sealed cabinet helps the cone retain its stiffness to produce the mids your missing.

Also I replaced the cap with a GE film cap, which made a noticeable difference.

They are really nice bookshelfs when you get them working properly. Now all you need to do is find a KLH 27, or 52 receiver, or an advent 400 and you'd be smokin'

Other good matches are most mid power tube amps (20-40wpc) and early cap coupled SS receivers. I bet a sansui 2000x would be excellent.

Great grab at the price by the way. Here's how mine turned out after I restored them:

I couldn't resist the temptation JP, and took your suggestion. I remembered a music shop that I bought some strings at once had an old KLH receiver for sale. I was so impressed with the speakers last night that I took a chance and went by there today. Yeehaw, they still had it, so I snagged it. It's a very clean Model 52, and I'm listening to it now. I had to give 50 for it, but it sounds great with these speakers. This little set-up is going to knock the Heresy/Trio combo out of shop duty for awhile. Thanks for the tips, Jay

 

[jpdylon]

you got away cheap Jay! I paid 20 for my 27, and it was dead. It was about 20 bucks in caps/parts and 3 hours to repair the entire unit. Then it was another 15 bucks for the service literature to perform all the needed adjustments --and it was still worth it :yes:

The 27/32 combo kicks ass. I would like to hear a 52 to compare.

 

[Urizen]

now I see why the older KLHs have a loyal following. They really are quite amazing.

Glad you like 'em! Great little speakers, they are!

 

[cheon57]

I can't wait! I have 2 pairs of 32's incoming tomorrow. The wife is picking them up in the morning around 8. Pictures and details at 11.

My ears are tingling in anticipation.