Replacement crossovers for Klipsch
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SET12
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I think I'd go with Crites before Klipsch, then again I'd build my own because IMO you can surpass the Crites which IMO is just comparable to the stock or slightly better.
Another option is ALK crossovers which are more electrically correct, schematics are available to DIY your own with even subjectively better parts.
For the most part its about how much performance you want.
Another option is ALK crossovers which are more electrically correct, schematics are available to DIY your own with even subjectively better parts.
For the most part its about how much performance you want.
LAB3
AK Member
I have Crites in my Cornwalls we purchased new. They play like new again and I don't have to worry about frying a tweeter.
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[/URL] Stock 1979 Type B
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[/URL] Bob Crites Type B no worries about oil leaking from the "caps" :thmbsp:
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[/URL] Stock 1979 Type B[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/43284454@N04/6017984696/]
[/URL] Bob Crites Type B no worries about oil leaking from the "caps" :thmbsp:
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Coytee
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I think one of your considerations should be how do you listen?
Meaning... if you opt for something like Al K's extreme slope crossovers (which I had), you can probably get more volume out of your speakers and keep them sounding better because of the smaller overlap between the drivers.
On the other hand, if you are one who listens at nice background levels so you don't wake the sleeping children upstairs and never shake the walls, then perhaps some of the more simple crossovers would fit since they might allow the sound to blend together (because of more overlap) quicker.
I'm not an expert on this stuff...this is my simpleton understanding of the basic difference.
I will say this... I was part of a crowd that was at the Klipsch engineering facility once prior to one of their corp. gatherings and were treated to some 'experiments'. One of the things we did was compare something like a 12db slope crossover to somethign like a 24 (or was it 48 db?) slope.
It was pretty clear that the steeper the crossover the more clarity was in the sound. It was the first time in my life that I ever wanted to use (and finally understand the use of) the phrase "it was like a veil was lifted from the vocals"
In fairness, I don't know that I could walk into a room and tell you which slope was being used but side by side? It was pretty evident....steeper slopes rule.
Meaning... if you opt for something like Al K's extreme slope crossovers (which I had), you can probably get more volume out of your speakers and keep them sounding better because of the smaller overlap between the drivers.
On the other hand, if you are one who listens at nice background levels so you don't wake the sleeping children upstairs and never shake the walls, then perhaps some of the more simple crossovers would fit since they might allow the sound to blend together (because of more overlap) quicker.
I'm not an expert on this stuff...this is my simpleton understanding of the basic difference.
I will say this... I was part of a crowd that was at the Klipsch engineering facility once prior to one of their corp. gatherings and were treated to some 'experiments'. One of the things we did was compare something like a 12db slope crossover to somethign like a 24 (or was it 48 db?) slope.
It was pretty clear that the steeper the crossover the more clarity was in the sound. It was the first time in my life that I ever wanted to use (and finally understand the use of) the phrase "it was like a veil was lifted from the vocals"
In fairness, I don't know that I could walk into a room and tell you which slope was being used but side by side? It was pretty evident....steeper slopes rule.
SET12
Super Member
There is some contradiction to the above.
Dr. Bruce Edgar a horn expert in his own right. In his experiments with groups of people it was found they preferred the simpler first order networks or just plain simpler networks. Till this day he keeps the networks simple in design.
Personally I would agree, "its the volume you do your listening at". Higher order networks obtain greater control of the drivers under stress. But there can be a cost! Often a leanness to my ears!
But at the same time I have heard very good high order networks. But quality can be very expensive. The simple DIY stock replacement networks I use cost me $2500 in parts alone.
Not all drivers necessarily need high order networks, case in point being the Titanium mid I'm currently using, which has awesome control and is not even a contest in preference vs the stock mid for my Forte.
At 80-90db levels at my chair 14ft X 18ft room, I have a lot body and authority if you were listening to my system you might ask if I was using a sub or tone controls, but I use neither. Nor do I need anything more than 10 watts and I can reach 100db at my chair with no stress at all.
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