Klipsch forum members post here..

[Clarence]

on the weekends, when the forum is ALWAYS down!!

[Filmboydoug]

Good grief. At least I wont be drooling over the cornscala threads.

[Clarence]

Its unreal! every friday night, just like clockwork... :no:

[doucanoe]

Danged if your not right Clarence. There is no one home over there tonight.

RC

[mentalmonkey]

Here Here! (I'm 'Dave in Abq' at Klipsch). Now I don't get to read more about all the upgrades and goodies everyone is doing. :yes:

[Clarence]

not till monday, anyways....

[silversport]

I just found this out...frustrating...will meagain get those K'Horns right...how will I make it through the weekend??? ;)
Bill

[Kegger]

I'm also a klipsch forum member myself but pretty much since Craig (Nosvalves)
turned me onto AK I pretty much stay here and gave up my other forums.

[Clarence]

I just found this out...frustrating...will meagain get those K'Horns right...how will I make it through the weekend??? ;)
Bill

lmao at bill..... what should we do??

HOW ABOUT

ANYTHING BUT READ THAT HORRID THREAD!!!

[Deang]

Is it just me, or does it seem like every time they do an upgrade it quickly gets as bad or worse than it was. I don't think it's the software either. I think it's because they don't spend a penny more on the hardware than they have to -- just like the speakers.:)

[mhardy6647]

Polk audio uses the same forum s/w, or engine, or kernel, or whatever they call it, that AK does. I think this one is a perfectly fine, easy, and flexible interface.

The Klipsch forum also looks and works a little bit differently on each of the three computers I regularly use (e.g., flagging unread posts/forums with new posts), even though cookies are enabled the same on the three machines AFAIK.
Just thought I'd mention that.

[fini]

I forget who said it in what thread, but the server for the Klipsch forum is only 8 GB. Oh, and I can't post pictures from my Mac, and I can't log on with my PC. If they want my BEST effort, they've gotta make it a little more user-friendly...

[VOT]

Maybe it is because everybody over there always posts about how great their old lines are and swap info on trading in the used markets instead of buying their new stuff. And maybe it is because there is very little said about their amp line by enthusiasts who, instead, seek other brands, microbrew tube units, and vintage electronics (to go along with their prized Heritage speakers, of course). I guess they (rightly) may not want to put much effort in condoning the audio subculture. Maybe somebody with time and knowledge (and equipment!) should just hijack the whole forum and its users.

[Clarence]

Maybe it is because everybody over there always posts about how great their old lines are and swap info on trading in the used markets instead of buying their new stuff. And maybe it is because there is very little said about their amp line by enthusiasts who, instead, seek other brands, microbrew tube units, and vintage electronics (to go along with their prized Heritage speakers, of course). I guess they (rightly) may not want to put much effort in condoning the audio subculture. Maybe somebody with time and knowledge (and equipment!) should just hijack the whole forum and its users.

1. I proudly support Klipsch by purchasing my Heritage speakers brand new, from an authorized dealer.
2. I am proud of the open, uncensored flow of information regarding preowned heritage and other equipment the Klipsch forum provides. I have never seen a user banned or a thread locked without a damn good reason, and surely never for swapping price info or used equipment on the forum.
3. I truely belive Klipsch will make the forum thing right, its just INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING when its SNAFU.

C

[Cleve]

I was posting at the Klipsch forum about 7 months before I found AK and joined.

I seriously doubt it's any kind of Machevellian plot by Klipsch to discourage people from buying/talking vintage. It's just buggy forum software. Even AK has had some problems in the past - our new server *seems* to have corrected those issues - knock on wood.

For any company to receive "real time" feedback on their product line is just invaluable. Think of the money some company's spend on surveys and focus groups - Klipsch is getting that for the price of a server and the bandwidth.

[picky]

Do you guys ever get the notion that maybe Klipsch is a lot smaller that we all thought? I wonder when they're gonna upgrade that forum server from Win 3.x? :D

[Filmboydoug]

They recently upgraded from a TRS 80 to a Commodore 64.

[Celt]

They recently upgraded from a TRS 80 to a Commodore 64.
But forgot to install a new 9 volt battery... :lmao:

[www.records]

It is the worst server I have ever encountered on an audio site. And it hasn't improved since they supposedly upgraded servers.

A good friend emailed me today wanting me to send him a link to the klipsch site. He is interested in aquiring a pair of vintage heritage speakers. I sent it to him, and he emailed me back about an hour later saying he could get the site to work. I told him that it happens nearly every weekend and would have to wait til Monday. His response was "what kind of rinky dink site are they running?"

Not a good thing for Klipsch. It sure doesn't seem like a priority problem to them.

[www.records]

could = couldn't

[mhardy6647]

erm, uhh.... it's easy to edit your post, there www.records :-)

[blackwatch26]

They recently upgraded from a TRS 80 to a Commodore 64.

Doug, When did they upgrade from the Sinclar?

"Oh, and I can't post pictures from my Mac, and I can't log on with my PC. If they want my BEST effort, they've gotta make it a little more user-friendly..."

fini, Hmm, So your the reason!!!

Rick

[daddydlb]

I have been to the Klipsch site for info only. I commend them for providing the info on all their out of production models. Most manufacturers do not provide all the specs that they do. They should not let their server go down, it is bad for business. I will tolerate inconveniences only for so long, then my loyalty starts to lessen.

[Kamakiri]

We had our issues in the past, no doubt.......but now that we're on this dual xeon processor rig, it will handle just about anything the members can do :)

Our bad load times used to be weekends, but there was always somebody around (usually Grumpy) to reboot the server and set things right.

[j.4knee]

I agree with deang they are not spending a nickel more on the forum than what they can get away with. It is d@mn frustrating. Every weekend it is one problem after another. Almost makes you wonder if they just shut it down on the weekends. They do cool stuff like host the pilgrimages but then sluff on their best marketing research tool, which is the forum. I just don't get it the main website is flawless it is up all the time but the forum is more problematic than any site I visit. I am sure they get a little irked in the updates and mods forum when we voice our somewhat negative opinions on their Heritage squawkers and networks. I think after the pilgrimage I might just take a hiatus from the forum for the summer. Maybe I’ll get some of my projects completed.

[fini]

Not me, man. I'm staying in Hope until the get this stuff worked out. Surely they'll get tired of me dancing like a banana, and finally address the forum problem... :banana:

[kuisis]

I'm at the edge of my seat wondering where Duke Spinner is and Jeff Matthews. Can't wait till morning! Kidding aside it gives the people with thousands of posts time to give their eyes a rest.

[rcarlton]

Did Meagain finally listen to her speakers :music: ? Seems she has a collection that rivals Colters.

[rcarlton]

Duke Spinner did show up again, briefly. Had some obscure comment about how life sucks :tears: .

[silversport]

Not me, man. I'm staying in Hope until the get this stuff worked out. Surely they'll get tired of me dancing like a banana, and finally address the forum problem... :banana:


"Peanut Butter Jelly Time!"...sorry...just couldn't resist...Bill :D

[steamer01]

LOL,and I was beginning to think it was my computer.
Greg

[chops2]

Nah, I just think their software AND hardware sucks. Apparently so does the upkeep, or the lack there of! :thumbsdn:

[j.4knee]

Looks like the Klipsch forum is back up! I did notice Amy is getting a little miffed, I guess I can't blame her for that I am sure on some level she is just as frustrated as we are. My personal belief is old Freddy K does not want to pony up the cash to get a new server but it is his sand box so whadddaya gonna do?

[chops2]

"Wow, thanks for posting that, Clarence. Now I know how you guys REALLY feel!"

Yeah, it sounds like Amy's getting a little "miffed" alright. Poor kid. :pity:

[jt1stcav]

Well, while the Klipsch Forums were down (again), I did get other projects completed. Sure, Amy's a little miffed when all she reads are complaints about their server crashing. I just feel sorry for those forum members who have ongoing modifications and other projects and require the assistance of other more knowledgable members, only to put everything on hold until the Klipsch Webmaster can reboot the system.

I wish they kept their old IdealBB host and server...they hardly ever had any mishaps IIRC.

[Den Mother]

You are all busted! So here's where you hang out to talk Klipsch trash :)

--The Miffed One

[fropiler]

You are all busted! So here's where you hang out to talk Klipsch trash :)

--The Miffed One

I love it when this happens. :lurk:

[chops2]

You are all busted! So here's where you hang out to talk Klipsch trash :)

--The Miffed One

I don't know what you're talking about. I'm just sitting here diggin' my stereo, ma. :wave:

[Clarence]

he he welcome to the forum amy!

:banana:

[chops2]

Well, the Klipsch site just crashed again. Imagine that! :boring:

[Clarence]

:rolleyes: he he he.....

I'm really starting to like it here....

[meagain]

It's down again!

(hi guys) LOL

[rcarlton]

Talk about irony. I wonder if the new server came in and they are swapping it out?

[grumpy]

Your all welcome here unless your like that annoying guy NOS Valves :banana: :banana: :banana:

[rcarlton]

Meagain,
Have you made graphs of your K-horns using RoomEQ Wizard? My tweeters seem "hot" to me on my k-horns. I posted a graph on the two channel forum about a week ago. They look very much like yours. Running stock crossovers.

There are times I feel like I am hearing ringing in my ears with some female vocals. Watching NBA basketball on TNT-HD and ESPN-HD seems to start the ringing in my ears. I have been looking closely at room treatments and the Behringer DSP-1124.

[meagain]

rcarlton - Yes, I saw your charts.

I hear we just don't like horn speakers. Who knew! :smoke:

Hi Dean!

[chops2]

Eventhough Klipsch's site is down again, my Cornwalls are still playin'! :music: :D


Dean? Where's Dean? I don't see Dean. :stupid:

[Filmboydoug]

Well, the Klipsch site just crashed again. Imagine that! :boring:

Hey, lets be fair. It only crashes on days that end with a Y.

[fini]

Well, I guess I'll go see if Bonds can jack #714 tonight... :banana:

[Clarence]

this thread has legs.......

:zoom:

[MarkBK]

It's down again!

(hi guys) LOL
Ya really did it this time Lisa...if you hadn't started that thread........ :nono:

[meagain]

:dunno: :lmao:

[gonzp]

I saw that thread today, for the first time. I started reading and than, 2 hours later I was on page 19. Meagain is doing an awful lot of legwork for future Klipschheads :thmbsp:

[chops2]

I now have three 511B horns on the way along with three of the Selenium ADF25-25 adapters to mount the K-55V drivers. :banana: :banana: :banana:

[steamer01]

Hey guys,just got off work and discovered the forum is down,imagine that!
Greg

[steamer01]

You are all busted! So here's where you hang out to talk Klipsch trash :)

--The Miffed One
LOL

[steamer01]

I now have three 511B horns on the way along with three of the Selenium ADF25-25 adapters to mount the K-55V drivers. :banana: :banana: :banana:
Hey Chops,
I run the 511's and can say your GONNA love em!!!
Greg

[chops2]

Hey Chops,
I run the 511's and can say your GONNA love em!!!
Greg

From what everyone has been saying about the 511B, I don't doubt that I will like them, especially across the entire front end of the room!

BTW Greg, what speakers are you running your 511B's with and what driver are you using? Just curious. :D

[steamer01]

From what everyone has been saying about the 511B, I don't doubt that I will like them, especially across the entire front end of the room!

BTW Greg, what speakers are you running your 511B's with and what driver are you using? Just curious. :D

Charles,
I got some Scala bass bins courtesy of Colt and the drivers for the 511's are the 902's.UNFRICKEN BELIEVABLE!!!!BTW I run the 902's from 400hz to 20k in a 2way configuration with no noticable loss in the highs on axis,and very little off axis.Reflections probably help there.
I think Meagin need to audtion this setup LOL.
Greg

[steamer01]

Also I might add the highs are all there just not as bright as the K-77,not in my face like before.
Greg

[Den Mother]

Sigh. I got in this morning to discover the horror (and 20 email notifications from various forum members, in case I hadn't noticed :) ) I can't wait until the new server gets here.

[steamer01]

So what do you think of this forum?I really like it and need to spend more time here.But I am a Klipsh FANATIC so I gravitate to there.
Greg

EDIT:Amy that question was for Chops,and I dont feel busted!LOL

[steamer01]

Sigh. I got in this morning to discover the horror (and 20 email notifications from various forum members, in case I hadn't noticed :) ) I can't wait until the new server gets here.
Amy,
Hi just for the record I DON'T blame you.I know your in a tough spot and feel sorry for you.I know I wouldnt want to be in your shoes!!!
Keep POSITIVE!!!
Greg

[Wardsweb]

Sigh. I got in this morning to discover the horror (and 20 email notifications from various forum members, in case I hadn't noticed :) ) I can't wait until the new server gets here.
Been there, done that...I know it's frustrating and no fun. We finally made it to our Dual Xenon mega memory server and have never looked back. Be comforted in the knowledge it will get better and the sun will shine again over a the Klipsch Forums.

[meagain]

Steamer - Are you saying you have the 'Scala bass bins and the 511 and that's it? The 511b does double duty for squawk/tweet? The only thing I know about the Altec horns is people like them and I should buy them if spotted at a garage sale.

[whell]

I love it. We should start referring to the Klipsch forum as simply "AK North". :D

[Den Mother]

I know you guys don't blame me. It is frustrating.
We are in the middle of a complete web redesign, so that's taken a lot of the focus off the forum. We have one web designer and the web master (he has one "helper") and that's it for this huge project. We have way too many products to organize! Once it's completed, I'll make sure more focus is placed on the forum, and we can get it to where it needs to be. If the server doesn't fix these problems, then we'll start evaluating different software again.

[chops2]

Charles,
I got some Scala bass bins courtesy of Colt and the drivers for the 511's are the 902's.UNFRICKEN BELIEVABLE!!!!BTW I run the 902's from 400hz to 20k in a 2way configuration with no noticable loss in the highs on axis,and very little off axis.Reflections probably help there.
I think Meagin need to audtion this setup LOL.
Greg

Greg,

For now, I can't afford the 902's, so the K-55's will have to do. Besides, I have Bob's (BEC) CT125 tweeters which I'm very happy with. Very smooth and extended.

Charles

[Wardsweb]

I know you guys don't blame me. It is frustrating.
We are in the middle of a complete web redesign, so that's taken a lot of the focus off the forum. We have one web designer and the web master (he has one "helper") and that's it for this huge project. We have way too many products to organize! Once it's completed, I'll make sure more focus is placed on the forum, and we can get it to where it needs to be. If the server doesn't fix these problems, then we'll start evaluating different software again.
Tell those guys to get to work. I'm the sole technical guy behind the scenes here, several other forums, personal, commercial and e-commerce sites. Be it, graphics, web design, layout, code, software, server or anything else behind the scenes...one man can get it done and I have a day job. So your team should have no problem.

[Filmboydoug]

We are in the middle of a complete web redesign,

Wow, I didn't realize that. That kind of surprises me cuz the rest of the website is as the best in the industry imo. I cant go to another speaker manufacturer site and read for hours on end. :thmbsp:

[Den Mother]

Wardsweb-
LOL, I'll be sure to let them know that!
I'm sure it would be a lot easier for them if everything was their decision. When you've got about 50 people with special requests and different ideas, it makes things a little more difficult. Everyone's an expert.

:whip:

I'm liking these smilies :)

[steamer01]

Steamer - Are you saying you have the 'Scala bass bins and the 511 and that's it? The 511b does double duty for squawk/tweet? The only thing I know about the Altec horns is people like them and I should buy them if spotted at a garage sale.

Meagin,
YES,I followed the thread on the Behringer and wanted to post that you should run a 511b/902 combo but didnt want to throw more in the mix.
I will say this.My first impression of this setup was the highs are rolled off BUT I listened to music for awhile and realised they were not.The highs are there just not as in my face bright!Some might say a loss of detail...I think you had that impression when adjusting the Behringer.
This is all crazy in case you have not figured that out and full of compromises...as the good Doc says,LOL.
IMHO the Altec 511b/902 combo just walks all over the stock mid/high horns in your K-horns and my Scala's.I guess this is my preference...remember its your ears and from what I read yours are very SENSITIVE! LOL
Another thought on loss of detail is with the Behringer in the mix you now have another pair of interconnects,4 more connections and a component in the signal chain.This is significant...believe me as I have a recent expierience with that.I changed my signal path to the recommended by BagEnd(my dedicated sub system).
An explanation here:Normaly
My signal goes from my CDP to the active x-over then to my amps except the lows which pass thru the BagEnd inregrator/x-over which further divides the bass signal at @70hz to the 2 amps that power the bass bins and BagEnd subs.
Now I changed that signal path and went thru the BagEnd integrater first then on to my active x-over.In effect I did the same thing as you putting the Behringer in the signal path.My result was loss of detail bigtime.That lasted about 1 hr then I put it back.I had it right the first time(my goal was to have the shortest circuit path for the 400hz on up range).BTW the bass was better but not good enough to outwiegh the loss in the mids.
I think you should just not make any adjustments and LISTEN to music and hear what your system is doing,get used to it,relise that it can rarely be perfect,appriciate what it does well and accept what it doesnt do well(unless its absolutely obnoxious..duh).Make small changes along the way.You cant believe how much I chased my tail going to my present setup,trying to get it perfect.Once I realized I needed to quit F@&$in with it and just listen I was able to appreciate it.I know this theme is familiar but wanted to repeat it because it works!
You should to look at my system profile on the Klipsch forum .
Greg

[kuisis]

Now if we could only have a good old fashioned flame war between Ryan and Craig for old time sake.......

[fini]

Amy,
You know you could ask for tech help from the forum membership (not me...I'm worthless in that regard). Seriously, there are some smart cookies among us, folks ready and willing! Me, I'm a smart banana... :banana:

[Den Mother]

Wow, I didn't realize that. That kind of surprises me cuz the rest of the website is as the best in the industry imo. I cant go to another speaker manufacturer site and read for hours on end. :thmbsp:

Thanks for saying so! We get a lot of feedback that it's not very "user friendly" for people who have no idea about our products (or audio, for that matter). The website has always been pretty easy for us, and for people who know what they are looking for. I think we just take it for granted.

I've seen the snapshots of the proposal for the redesign, and I must say it looks pretty cool.

Oh, and Wardsweb: They are having to redesign the entire admin tool along with the consumer website and dealer website, so the project isn't as small as you may think.

[meagain]

Amy - I can't imagine you get that type of feedback re the main site. It's pretty clear - click on "products", etc. It's also very pretty. It's a great site actually.
Are they part-timers? :)

So - what does "thread was being aborted" mean? That's a new one for me. Software or server?

Amy - any ETA when it'll be back up?

[mhardy6647]

Amy (I assume that's Amy!), good to see you here! This forum s/w seems to be user friendly and fairly adaptable maintainable (you'd have to ask Luther Ward about that, I guess!). The same s/w is used by other commercial interests (e.g., Polk Audio, with whom you might be familiar).

FWIW, I go by my full name at the Klipsch forums (and post only infrequently).

[steamer01]

Thanks for saying so! We get a lot of feedback that it's not very "user friendly" for people who have no idea about our products (or audio, for that matter). The website has always been pretty easy for us, and for people who know what they are looking for. I think we just take it for granted.

I've seen the snapshots of the proposal for the redesign, and I must say it looks pretty cool.

Oh, and Wardsweb: They are having to redesign the entire admin tool along with the consumer website and dealer website, so the project isn't as small as you may think.
Amy,
Sounds very promising and look forward to the NEW forum.
Greg

[Wardsweb]

...Oh, and Wardsweb: They are having to redesign the entire admin tool along with the consumer website and dealer website, so the project isn't as small as you may think.
My comment was somewhat tongue in cheek. I totally understand the amount of work involved in a redesign. It can be harder than starting a new site from scratch. As for design by committee, thats tough, but usual for any corporate site. Although, I think my toughest was for the Alamo Heroes Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. These are the little old ladies that run The Alamo. They can't decide on what color napkins to use for their monthly luncheon, let alone a complex website. :yes: :no: :sigh: I think my task of doing a redesign for a group of auto dealerships will be easier. :D

[Den Mother]

Amy - I can't imagine you get that type of feedback re the main site. It's pretty clear - click on "products", etc. It's also very pretty. It's a great site actually.
Are they part-timers? :)

So - what does "thread was being aborted" mean? That's a new one for me. Software or server?

Amy - any ETA when it'll be back up?

Hey meagain!

Yeah, we get that feedback. Mostly it's people with questions on Reference vs Synergy. People that are not familiar with Klipsch have no idea what the difference is, and it causes confusion. Trust me, there are a lot of newbies out there :)

Our hard drive for the forum server is full again--that's the problem. It's the crazy search index--it takes up a ridiculous amount of space, and quickly. We're going to make more room as soon as we can. Hopefully, the new server is HUGE.

[steamer01]

My comment was somewhat tongue in cheek. I totally understand the amount of work involved in a redesign. It can be harder than starting a new site from scratch. As for design by committee, thats tough, but usual for any corporate site. Although, I think my toughest was for the Alamo Heroes Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. These are the little old ladies that run The Alamo. They can't decide on what color napkins to use for their monthly luncheon, let alone a complex website. :yes: :no: :sigh: I think my task of doing a redesign for a group of auto dealerships will be easier. :D
LMAO!!!
Im glad I work in a powerplant!except for about 4 this morning when I coulnd find any toothpick for my eyelids.
Greg

[Den Mother]

Amy (I assume that's Amy!), good to see you here! This forum s/w seems to be user friendly and fairly adaptable maintainable (you'd have to ask Luther Ward about that, I guess!). The same s/w is used by other commercial interests (e.g., Polk Audio, with whom you might be familiar).

FWIW, I go by my full name at the Klipsch forums (and post only infrequently).

I do like this forum (especially the smilies! ah...the little things), but I'm not sure the "language" matches our website, or whatever the technical term is. Looks like it's php.

[Wardsweb]

Besides my day job as operations manager for a network security firm, my web business, and personal sites, I'm an audio fanatic. This includes DIY. I just moved the Cornwalls out of the living room and move in some DIY speakers. I still need to veneer them but this shows you the 511B horns the guys are talking about in this thread.

http://audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15235

[Den Mother]

My comment was somewhat tongue in cheek. I totally understand the amount of work involved in a redesign. It can be harder than starting a new site from scratch. As for design by committee, thats tough, but usual for any corporate site. Although, I think my toughest was for the Alamo Heroes Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. These are the little old ladies that run The Alamo. They can't decide on what color napkins to use for their monthly luncheon, let alone a complex website. :yes: :no: :sigh: I think my task of doing a redesign for a group of auto dealerships will be easier. :D

Understood--I know nothing about it, really, except that it's hard to come to a decision on what it's going to look like and how it will work! That seems to be the hardest part.

[meagain]

Amy - It sounds like your Webmaster hasn't come into the office yet? :)

I wonder if the search was tweeked, if it wouldn't be so cumbersome to the system. I.e.; when you search on something - It pulls up every post of a thread which could be a 20 page thread. That never made sense to me as it's useless cuz it only shows a snapshot of each post and when you click on it to read - it only brings you to the first post of the thread anyway.

What about pictures? I would think that's a problem? Doesn't that suck up space?

[chops2]

"You should to look at my system profile on the Klipsch forum .
Greg"

I would if the dang site was up! LOL :D

BTW, very nice rig there Wardsweb! :thmbsp:

[steamer01]

Hey Wardsweb,
What did you ever do with those BASSMAXX subs?
I want some real bad!I think they would pair up with my Scala bass bins real nice and hey 110db/1 watt gotta like that!!!!
Greg

[steamer01]

"You should to look at my system profile on the Klipsch forum .
Greg"

I would if the dang site was up! LOL :D

BTW, very nice rig there Wardsweb! :thmbsp:
Have FAITH!!
Greg

[gonzp]

Luther, Would you be so kind as to point me in the direction of your acrylic dustcover maker? I purchased the SOTA that was in David's room at the fest, and, I would like to have a custom cover made for it. Thanks PDG

[steamer01]

Btw,nice lookin 511's
Greg

[Den Mother]

Amy - It sounds like your Webmaster hasn't come into the office yet? :)

I wonder if the search was tweeked, if it wouldn't be so cumbersome to the system. I.e.; when you search on something - It pulls up every post of a thread which could be a 20 page thread. That never made sense to me as it's useless cuz it only shows a snapshot of each post and when you click on it to read - it only brings you to the first post of the thread anyway.

What about pictures? I would think that's a problem? Doesn't that suck up space?

He's here, he's got a lot on his plate.
The pictures aren't causing near the problems that the search index is. He gave me the space breakdown a couple weeks ago when I offered to delete some enormous thread with lots of pics, and it basically made me think, well, that won't help!

[Wardsweb]

Hey Wardsweb,
What did you ever do with those BASSMAXX subs?
I want some real bad!I think they would pair up with my Scala bass bins real nice and hey 110db/1 watt gotta like that!!!!
Greg
The BassMaxx B1 subs sold on Ebay to a guy in Laredo Texas. He drove to San Antonio and picked them up. Thank goodness too, as shipping would have been a pain. I loved those bass horns, just to big after the den remodel. The bass was open, airy, very fast and you could shake the house, literally. :banana:

[meagain]

Wardsweb - Those speakers look very nice. Balanced and not overly big. Horns all nice and built in. I'm curious as to how they sound compared to Klipschorns, etc.

[Den Mother]

It's back up! For now!!
:banana:

[Wardsweb]

Luther, Would you be so kind as to point me in the direction of your acrylic dustcover maker? I purchased the SOTA that was in David's room at the fest, and, I would like to have a custom cover made for it. Thanks PDG
The place is JMK Displays (http://www.jmkdisplays.com/). They do nice work, but can be slow if there is a backlog of work. Ask when you call and tell them I sent you.

http://wardsweb.org/audio/clearaudio/jmk_displays.jpg

[steamer01]

The BassMaxx B1 subs sold on Ebay to a guy in Laredo Texas. He drove to San Antonio and picked them up. Thank goodness too, as shipping would have been a pain. I loved those bass horns, just to big after the den remodel. The bass was open, airy, very fast and you could shake the house, literally. :banana:
I saw an older post by you on the Klipsch forum in the subwoofer area and just knew those are my dream subs,man they cost alot for a pair...I check ebay everyday hoping lol I run across a pair.
Greg

[gonzp]

Thanks Luther, I appreciate it. :thmbsp:

[meagain]

Meagin,
Some might say a loss of detail...I think you had that impression when adjusting the Behringer.

IMHO the Altec 511b/902 combo just walks all over the stock mid/high horns in your K-horns and my Scala's.

I guess this is my preference...remember its your ears and from what I read yours are very SENSITIVE! LOL

Another thought on loss of detail is with the Behringer in the mix you now have another pair of interconnects,4 more connections and a component in the signal chain.This is significant...believe me as I have a recent expierience with that.I changed my signal path to the recommended by BagEnd(my dedicated sub system).Greg

Yes, toning down the tweeter section is creating a loss of detail but I think I had a breakthrough yesterday with tweaking it via the GEQ vs. the PEQ. There's this teensy tiny area where I think I can take down the harshness and still retain decent detail. It's just tedious/tricky to find that little 'sweet spot'.

Yes - I think my ears are pretty picky. It's a curse!

When the Behringer is hooked up, I can't tell that it's in the system. I really think it's not adding/changing anything or if it is, I can't hear it. I DO have to upgrade ALL my cables here (IC's & speakwire). I have rat shack IC's and a 20+ year old monster type speakerwire.

[steamer01]

Yes, toning down the tweeter section is creating a loss of detail but I think I had a breakthrough yesterday with tweaking it via the GEQ vs. the PEQ. There's this teensy tiny area where I think I can take down the harshness and still retain decent detail. It's just tedious/tricky to find that little 'sweet spot'.

Yes - I think my ears are pretty picky. It's a curse!

When the Behringer is hooked up, I can't tell that it's in the system. I really think it's not adding/changing anything or if it is, I can't hear it. I DO have to upgrade ALL my cables here (IC's & speakwire). I have rat shack IC's and a 20+ year old monster type speakerwire.
I wish someone on the forum could hear my system,I say that because the resolution of this setup is incredible and I can hear a noticable difference anytime I change anything...and its not minor.
You should be able to upgrade your IC's and speaks for cheap,dont buy into the $$$cables believe me been there done that.There is a diff but its so small as to not warrant the pricetag.A bang for the buck thing,90% of the sound for $20 vs.$500.
Greg

[chops2]

Luther, would it be possible for you (in your spare time of course) to take a closeup picture of that JBL 077 tweeter sometime and explain it to me?

From other not so good pictures I've seen of it, it looks like a V-shaped chunk of glass or something in there. I'm just curious to see a good shot of it and have someone explain to me what I'm looking at, because I cannot figure it out.

Thanks,
Charles

[Wardsweb]

Luther, would it be possible for you (in your spare time of course) to take a closeup picture of that JBL 077 tweeter sometime and explain it to me?

From other not so good pictures I've seen of it, it looks like a V-shaped chunk of glass or something in there. I'm just curious to see a good shot of it and have someone explain to me what I'm looking at, because I cannot figure it out.

Thanks,
Charles
Simple answer is it is an acrylic defraction lens. For a good read, check out: L65 Jubal Brochure (http://www.lansingheritage.org/html/jbl/specs/home-speakers/1975-l65.htm)

[BECtoo]

Post #1 on this forum.

Bob

[Wardsweb]

Post #1 on this forum.

Bob
Welcome Bob :thmbsp:

[NOSValves]

Your all welcome here unless your like that annoying guy NOS Valves :banana: :banana: :banana:

That's it take my banner off this lame site..........;)

[chops2]

Post #1 on this forum.

Bob

Hi Bob!

I hope you don't think any less of me for wanting to try these Ford Escort cylinder heads (511B) with my CWs. :D

[gonzp]

Hi Bob, and welcome to AK

[BECtoo]

Chops2,

Sure nothing wrong with trying them. I got mine from an Altec fan who used them to prop doors open. After testing them, I found they worked nice for that.

Bob

[meagain]

Bob - I'm curious as to why you don't care for them. What about the sound bothers you. Or is different from say - the 400.

[chops2]

Bob - I'm curious as to why you don't care for them. What about the sound bothers you. Or is different from say - the 400.

This is a good question. I remember reading something about it the other day, but I can't remember exactly. I think Bob listened to them crossed over at 600Hz though and not lower. I'm not 100% sure though. :scratch2:

[BECtoo]

I don't dislike them in particular except that they are big, ugly and hard to work with. I just don't thnk they are better in any way than a K-400. I do think they are much better than the K-600 in an original Cornwall.

Bob

[chops2]

except that they are big, ugly and hard to work with.
Bob

For a minute there, I thought you were referring to me! :nutz:

[chops2]

And once again, the Klipsch site has taken another dump. :grumpy:

[BECtoo]

For a minute there, I thought you were referring to me! :nutz:

Actually I put that in for Fini to give him something to work with.

Bob

[Den Mother]

And once again, the Klipsch site has taken another dump. :grumpy:
Really? Seems to be fine right now.

[j.4knee]

Its been sputtering. Amy I think your server is finally being called to the great cyber rest home. But if its up what r you doin here..hmmmm oooh do tell us all the juicy details :scratch2:

[Den Mother]

I just wanted to check in to see who was slammin on us late at night :)

I can tell you that I raised a ruckus yesterday about our server problems, and we've been moved to the front of the install list when it gets here, maybe even as early as next week. And with the price tag that accompanied it, I think it will work just SWELL ;)

[gonzp]

Den Mother, is an appropriate and fitting name!!!

[Clarence]

Kudos Amy! :banana:

[j.4knee]

I just wanted to check in to see who was slammin on us late at night :)

I can tell you that I raised a ruckus yesterday about our server problems, and we've been moved to the front of the install list when it gets here, maybe even as early as next week. And with the price tag that accompanied it, I think it will work just SWELL ;)

Sweeeet! Amy U da MA... er um U da Du... oh well Amy good on you. Thanks! :D :thmbsp:

[bully]

I don't have any Klipsch, but have liked the ones I've heard.
When I was in highschool there was a girl whose father had a pair of big Klipschhorns and we were able to party there on occasion. Whew, those things would flutter our bellbottom pants! That was around 1967-68. Hey, I should have married that girl ... and hope we inherited those big guys.
:tresbon:

[Clarence]

5:43 PM friday, Klipsch forum is down.

Edit: Somebody tripped the server on there way out, its 5:00 Central !!!!!

[NOSValves]

5:43 PM friday, Klipsch forum is down.

Edit: Somebody tripped the server on there way out, its 5:00 Central !!!!!

Clarence,

Amy shuts it down every Friday because on the weekends is when all the trouble surfaces. While the cats away the mice will play.........

[j.4knee]

I was just there and it was working fine.

[Clarence]

meh.

[PaulParrot]

It's Friday evening, so the Klipsch Forum must be down again.

I actually did get through a little while ago, but it's mostly painfully slow and going to page time-out.

[Filmboydoug]

Dammit Paul I know what you mean. All damn day I have been planning on going thru JW's double bass binn cornscala thread, and I am stuck between pages 7 and 8.

[silversport]

ugh!...Bill

[BECtoo]

Is it Friday again all ready?

Bob

[Filmboydoug]

Bob, that new woof you are having Eminence whip up for you, am I correct in assuming it is a 4 ohm?

[meagain]

Unreal. :sigh:

Though I like this place! Even Mr. Parrott is a Hyacinth. Nice touch P! :smoke:

[BECtoo]

Bob, that new woof you are having Eminence whip up for you, am I correct in assuming it is a 4 ohm?

Yes, it is a 4 ohm.

Bob

[Filmboydoug]

T/S numbers coming anytime soon? Much different than your 1526? Should I shut up and be patient?

[BECtoo]

T/S numbers coming anytime soon? Much different than your 1526? Should I shut up and be patient?

I hoped the new woofer would be just like the CW1526 but with a stronger cast frame. Turns out the T/S numbers are enough different between the two that I haven't decided whether or not to have it produced. Have asked John W to look at the numbers for me. The new woofer will cost more because of the cast frame. It better also be at least as good as far as performance goes.

Bob

[PaulParrot]

Hey, come on guys. You're talking about speakers. I thought this was a place to argue about double blind tests, jazz vs. real music, SET vs. real amps, and patch cords.

[Clarence]

:banana: :smoke: :music: :yes:

[sputnik]

Hmmm, I was just up in the Vintage Solid State Forum and I thought I smelled something a bit odd and yet familiar down here. So, the Klipsch forum is down again, eh?

I'm happy with my old NAD gear too. Every time I change something, I end up going back.

[silversport]

...then that smell might be you... :D (jeeze, you left a whole big enough to drive a semi through)...just teasin'...Bill

[Filmboydoug]

and thats not the case of miller lite talkin.

You drink miller lite? Gross.

[Clarence]

Used to be a Captain and Diet guy. Liquor makes me mean.

I've tried every beer under the sun. Most are too filling to drink at the rate I do. It like grabbing a bottle of water. I just like it.

If I drank regular (read: tasteful) beer, I'd weigh 300 lbs.


:beer:

[gonzp]

You drink miller lite? Gross.

:beer: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :beer:

[Den Mother]

Was the forum down on Friday? I checked on it a few times over the weekend, and didn't see any problems.
We're restarting it right now, in case anyone stumbles on here while we're doing it. The new server has arrived, and we will be starting the migration soon. Fingers crossed!

[Filmboydoug]

Amy, I dont think it actually went down, but it was sloooooow.

[chops2]

Honestly, I didn't notice if the site was running slow or not.

[Filmboydoug]

Thats because that new sub was pounding your brain. :banana: :music:

[gonzp]

Good news and bad news? I could not log on again today :thumbsdn: I wonder if they are migrating to the new server? :thmbsp:

[chops2]

Thats because that new sub was pounding your brain. :banana: :music:

Well yeah, that might be true. LOL :D

[jt1stcav]

That's it take my banner off this lame site..........;)
Dammit...Grumpy DID remove Craig's banner...WTF? :sigh:

[Kegger]

I believe (But not sure) there was some differences between Craig and something
that lead to the disruption, but I for one hope cooler heads pervail and he's back!

[jcmjrt]

Dammit...Grumpy DID remove Craig's banner...WTF? :sigh:

When did this happen!? I certainly missed the fireworks....

and I also hope that "cooler heads prevail". Craig has been an asset.

[Kegger]

When did this happen!? I certainly missed the fireworks....

and I also hope that "cooler heads prevail". Craig has been an asset.


Agreed Craig is a big part of this community, and an asset would surely be lost without him.

I know he's on vacation at the moment and hope when he's back things can be sorted out. :thmbsp:

[silversport]

...well I have not been able to hit the "enter" key as I have SBC-Yahoo (att-Yahoo) and it would ALWAYS jumble or remove whatever I had written...today it is having none of that...return key works for this IE user...Bill

[silversport]

...I am pretty sure that the remove my banner from this lame site was a joke...I don't recall any fireworks...(I think I am in that thread somewhere...)...Bill

[grumpy]

It was removed at his request. NOS will always be welcome here and missed.

[jt1stcav]

Well, it's good to know that Craig's still welcome if he so chooses...thanks for the reply, grumpy.

[silversport]

...the forum is down again??? On Wednesday??? Are they doing the upgrade today???
Bill

[MitsuMan]

...the forum is down again??? On Wednesday??? Are they doing the upgrade today???
Bill


ya, I just joined today..............maybe I broke it? :D

[PaulParrot]

Yes, MitsuMan, it's probably your fault. :nono: :banana:

[stpatrick]

Frustration is an understatement when it comes to the frequent problems we having logging onto the Klipsch forum. Seems like a nice group of folks over here; maybe we also stay and get to know them a bit.

Lots of familiar handles attached to the posts!

[PaulParrot]

You bet, AudioKarma guys are a great bunch.

[Den Mother]

I knew I'd find everyone over here :yippy:
I know we received our new servers late last week (yes, "servers" plural... they will piggy back each other in case one goes down...) Last I heard the forum was going to be migrated sometime this week, so I'll bet it's going on now. The webmaster didn't think there would be a disruption, but he couldn't be 100% positive. I'm sure that's what's going on. :banana:

[PaulParrot]

So it wasn't MitsuMan's fault?

[Den Mother]

Not positive yet... I just emailed our IT department to see if the migration is the culprit. He's not off the hook yet :D

[rcarlton]

Good to hear they have the new servers!! Now get them working!

[Den Mother]

We will...just a matter of time...

[VOT]

You bet, AudioKarma guys are a great bunch.
So Klipsch can send the new server back? :yes: :no:

[Wardsweb]

Well as a temporary measure, you are now posting in the new Klipsch Klubhouse on Audiokarma. I thought you guys and gals needed a home away from home to hangout in. Enjoy

[j.4knee]

Well hmmmmm......... a mid week siesta at Klipsch caused by a probable upgrade in "ServerS" with two S's and this moved to a new location at AK, anyone check the planetary alignment? Me thinks the new Klipsch Klubhouse should be permanent :thmbsp:

[blackwatch26]

I second J4's motion.

Anybody near Reno interested in Forte IIs very low BIN!
http://cgi.ebay.com/KLIPSCH-HORN-LOADED-FORTE-2-SPEAKERS-NEAR-MINT_W0QQitemZ9734534683QQcategoryZ61378QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem

Rick

[Wardsweb]

You do realize now, you don't have to post only in this thread? You may start any in your new Klipsch forum.

[Soundthought]

Hey...
Hello.
Wow...

Long time no post...4 me.

WebTV sux and is not compatable with the Klipsch forum.
Unfortunate for me,, as I have posted there for years.
Heart and soul, for the most part.

Albeit, content has varied based upon my ummmmmm.... my physical condition, time of day, level of libation intake, ect...

Ha ha
J/K mostly..


Anywhooo....
I haven't read but a little of this thread, and i'm definately seeing alot of familiar ..... er.....faces. :)

Looks like I may have found a new place to hang.
How cool!
Haven't been 'round these parts, in a long time.
This place has grown, since my last visit.
Then again...so have I. :)

So.......
As a Klipsch type thread,
Love my '57 khorns and, side by side, RF7 HT everyday.

Though, still love my Maggies, Kappa 9s, Polks, EPI, Dynaco, Pioneer, Rectilinear, Yamaha, B&W, Celestion, Paradigm, Bergatoni, ADS, Mission, EV, JBL, Nakamichi and the rest of the many that I listen to at random.

Live, love, and enjoy good sounds.

Regards,
John

[Clarence]

thank you WardsWeb, you generosity is duly noted.

C

[Clarence]

meh. :nono:

[Kamakiri]

Well as a temporary measure, you are now posting in the new Klipsch Klubhouse on Audiokarma. I thought you guys and gals needed a home away from home to hangout in. Enjoy

Capital idea Luther! :thmbsp:

[silversport]

...thank you sir...Bill

[pmsummer]

Wow. Is it the weekend already?

[Wardsweb]

Wow. Is it the weekend already?
Oh man, that's just cold :lmao:

(gotta be in the Klipsch know to get it)

[scooterdog]

Well well...looky what I found. So were spreading our passion I Love It!

[picky]

Hey Scooter: Your info still says you're from "San Francisco Bay area". Now, THAT'S kinda old, ain't it? :D

The good news: Klipsch installed a new web server last week. The forum is still up and it's the weekend. Everyone cross their fingers! :yippy:

[scooterdog]

Hey Scooter: Your info still says you're from "San Francisco Bay area". Now, THAT'S kinda old, ain't it? :D

The good news: Klipsch installed a new web server last week. The forum is still up and it's the weekend. Everyone cross their fingers! :yippy:


:sigh:

I guess I should update my profile considering I have been living in Twin Falls now for 2 years...lol

[Maron Horonzakz]

Fee Fi Fo Fumm this smells like a Klipsch site.

[Cleve]

Holy crap - look at all these Klipsch forum alumii gathered here. Welcome, guys.

Was it down again? Appears to be up and running - at least today. :)

[silversport]

Nope...I think some are just coming here for a bit of a different flavor to their speakers...
Bill

[kuisis]

I actually come for the karma, could use all i can get!