In Reply to: RE: JBL123-A/Klipsch 400 speaker build HELP posted by djk on July 28, 2012 at 17:59:09:
Hi djk, not 2 big 2 jail, ha ha, I like that, almost as funny as you're "little girl with guitar music" comment, unless you consider, Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, little girls? not that I am oppossed to said girls with guitars, in fact have you had the privilege of listening to Esperanza Spauling, I believe she could possibly be the best acoustic Jazz bassist on the planet, and I do still listen to Nora jones, from time to time. But yes, 30W is a bit skimpy, thats why I'm eying a Threshold S 200.
The JBL123-As are crossed over at around 6k, using a Urie 535 electronic xover. the Klipsch are crossed over using the Crites upgraded passive crossover,with sonic caps, and custom made cables, by sain line systems (recently reviewed in Stereophile mag. i'm not a techie type, so I can't get too technical. I did have the Klipsch 400s sandblasted, then all the voids were filled with bondo, then sanded. The inside was hand sanded to a very, very smooth finish(not repainted) and the exterior was spray painted to match the bare aluminum on the inside. they are well damped, and there is no "honk" that I or anyone of my hi fi buddies have commented on, but maybe the power amp dept could do with beefing up a little. but overall they are quite close to being "there" I will try to post some pics. Thanks for you helpful suggestions.
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Follow Ups
- RE: JBL123-A/Klipsch 400 speaker build HELP - Cosmickat 21:12:15 07/28/12 (6)
- 6k XO is awful high - badman 17:27:17 07/29/12 (5)
- RE: 6k XO is awful high - Cosmickat 22:02:10 07/29/12 (4)
- You'll get the impression of "More" in 3cu ft - badman 09:15:36 07/30/12 (1)
- RE: You'll get the impression of "More" in 3cu ft - Cosmickat 12:17:33 08/01/12 (0)
- RE: 6k XO is awful high - Cosmickat 08:43:38 07/30/12 (1)
- Ah, that's a better point - badman 09:09:47 07/30/12 (0)