Tangent 400 Score!!
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ThanatosOfOn
Klipsch Fanboy.
IIRC, there is a technical drawing of the cabinets, complete with dimensions and cutouts of the Tangent 400 floating around on the Klipsch forums, or at least there was one a few years ago.
something similar to the Tangent; an extended 3way version of the "CS1.5" using the CT125 (or D220ti)tweeter, D250-X midrange and CW1228 woofers would be a interesting budget alternative to the cornscala. i see many foreign builders that want klipschsound but are put off by the size of the thing, shipping costs (+declaration fees etc.). instead they usually go for a RF82, that dont come close to the midrange of a 3way.
sorry a bit offtopic
sorry a bit offtopic
Just buy a pair of the Crites titanium diaphragms. At $52 + S&H, you can't go wrong. They'll push your treble out to 20kHz. Rebuilding with new diaphragms is dead simple: http://www.critesspeakers.com/replacing_the_diaphragm_on_.html
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moray james
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FastCat: take a look at dave's page for correct tested cabinet design. You can play with cabinet volume up to 20% without a huge difference. A little smaller a tad less bass a little larger a tad more bass. Hope this is of interest. Best regards Moray James.
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Way to dredge up the past. This is my first post here but I have lurked and procured much info for quite a while. I only wanted to say that I have a pair of the Tangent T-4000's. I bought them new as a closeout item at the Army Post Exchange in Landstuhl Germany in 94. I got them for $375 for the pair which at the time was nearly 50% off. They have been my main speaker ever since. To this day I still stand in awe of their might. They can attain ear splitting volume levels and have done so quite regularly for over 20 years. I have recently changed the caps in the xover and will soon get some titanium tweeter diaphragms as well Bob's mid range. The upgrades to the xover brought them a focus they have never had without diminishing any of the qualities that I love about them. As has been mentioned above, if you come across a pair of these don't hesitate to get them. They are incredible. I am wondering if anyone here has done any mods to improve the cabs at all. I have not tried my hand at cab building and don't know a lot about the science of it. Can these even be improved? Thanks to all who openly share their knowledge with others here.
HH-Bham
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Welcome to AK. This is a wonderful place with many helpful, nice folks.
I'm a bargain shopper and fixer-upper. I bought an ugly pair of Tangent 500s this summer. Similar to yours but instead of ports they have a passive radiator woofer mounted below the woofer. I'm very pleased with them, but I don't think I paid enough for them ($150) to be a full member of this forum.
From all I've read, you've covered the upgrade basics -- up to adding bracing to the cabinets.
The only complaint I have read (as you have too, evidently) is that the cabinets are weaker than normal Klipsch and that can lead to vibration at higher SPL. I've not noticed anything. Some day I will add some bracing. There is a thread here on AK about someone doing it. Search for it. simply 1x1 or 2x2 glued to the corners. I also read that a horizontal brace below the drivers is good. I think you'll find that bracing thread under "Tangent 500."
But see this thread, where there is some question whether the 4000/5000 tangents may have more bracing than the 400/500. Pull one of your woofers and see if there is bracing. If there is, please post a picture for me.
I could have had my Tangents for $125 as I found a bad tweeter during inspection, but the guy was selling for his son, who was in the service (who must have bought second hand). So I paid the full price advertised. Which leads me to say: thank you for your service.
I'm a bargain shopper and fixer-upper. I bought an ugly pair of Tangent 500s this summer. Similar to yours but instead of ports they have a passive radiator woofer mounted below the woofer. I'm very pleased with them, but I don't think I paid enough for them ($150) to be a full member of this forum.
From all I've read, you've covered the upgrade basics -- up to adding bracing to the cabinets.
The only complaint I have read (as you have too, evidently) is that the cabinets are weaker than normal Klipsch and that can lead to vibration at higher SPL. I've not noticed anything. Some day I will add some bracing. There is a thread here on AK about someone doing it. Search for it. simply 1x1 or 2x2 glued to the corners. I also read that a horizontal brace below the drivers is good. I think you'll find that bracing thread under "Tangent 500."
But see this thread, where there is some question whether the 4000/5000 tangents may have more bracing than the 400/500. Pull one of your woofers and see if there is bracing. If there is, please post a picture for me.
I could have had my Tangents for $125 as I found a bad tweeter during inspection, but the guy was selling for his son, who was in the service (who must have bought second hand). So I paid the full price advertised. Which leads me to say: thank you for your service.
HH-Bham
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Slestak, I found this:
The 5000s are similar to your 4000s but not ported and including a passive woofer. I'd think the bracing procedure would work for you as well. It is a lot of work.
The 5000s are similar to your 4000s but not ported and including a passive woofer. I'd think the bracing procedure would work for you as well. It is a lot of work.