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In Reply to: RE: considering a la scala clone posted by gluca on March 17, 2012 at 10:21:37
I recently purchased a pair of k-33 clones from Bob Crites - the cw 1526. These are the cast frame version (better). There is a stamped frame version as well for slightly less money. To call these a clone is actually wrong as they are actually better than the original. $295 per pair shipping included.
........I was a vegetarian for 15 minutes... until the main course.
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"These are the cast frame version (better)."
Better how?
Note that PWK himself thought little of cast frames.
PWK thought little of anything that cost more $$$ even if it was slightly better. He would routinely change drivers, crossover parts, etc...without fanfare to keep the product moving out the door.
........I was a vegetarian for 15 minutes... until the main course.
"PWK thought little of anything that cost more $$$ even if it was slightly better. He would routinely change drivers, crossover parts, etc...without fanfare to keep the product moving out the door."
Yeah, I know all that. But the question I asked was how is the cast Crites woofer better than the stamped one. I wonder if it's simply a matter of perception especially given the non rigorous use of the woofer.
Well when they first arrived we put them into a friends V1 Cornwalls.
I thought they played somewhat deeper with "tauter" bass. My friend was gaga for them, and seemed to think they had somehow transformed his old speakers (he bought a pair). Also, there are many on the Klipsch forum that believe the same after a/b'ing them. There are certainly some physical differences between the cast snd stamped baskets that could read like a Viagra ad - Bigger, Stiffer, Thicker, Heavier. I talked to Bob Crites and he said they do play a few hz lower.
........I was a vegetarian for 15 minutes... until the main course.
Tom,
The cast woofer plays a little deeper & has more control, even though the actual specs are the same. I could never get a definitive reason from Crites why this is so, but the proof is in the hearing & not in the specs, if you get my drift.
Cheers,
John
PWK was a tightwad (I admired this in him).The cast frame Crites driver has specs similar to a much older version of the K33 (reputed to be better), contact BEC for details.
Edits: 03/17/12
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