Are internal component upgrades worth it.

Crites still very alive, Bob passed some years ago. Just saw they now offering the ALK crossover, this a steep slope crossover, original and continuing design shallow slope.

@paqua123 One can modify Klipsch Heritage speakers in so many ways, drivers, crossovers, parts used in crossovers, baffles, cabinets, horns. You can get great refinement, far more natural timbre, get them to image very nicely, and keep the inherent qualities of a horn speaker. If you are willing to experiment with the Cornwalls these are keepers IMO. I'll never go back to box speakers after experiencing horns without the downsides of unnatural timbre and poor imaging.

I agree partnering amps important. Your Luxman is very nice SS amp, but you should try to audition tube amp, push pull with EL34 power tubes and/or 300B SET, both have unique presentations. Again, Cornwalls very nice even in stock form, can be improved quite substantially if one is willing to experiment.

Thank you ill check out his site!

Thanks SNS. I just need to grow a pair and see what's out there :)

Really depends. The greatest value IMHO Is what you personally learn from the exercise, but financially, no. If you don’t like how your speakers are sounding or think you can upgrade for peanuts it’s not worth it.

There are some cases where it’s a bargain. Replacing tweeter caps in Focals and Wharferdales and budget B&W speakers is often worth it, especially if you can find a good sounding, budget cap, like Mundorf MKP (Yeah, others hate them but comapred to Solens I think they are great).

If you feel the need to get your hands dirty, and I wish you would, consider instead building a kit from Madiscound, Meniscus, Parts Express or Solen. You’ll have more fun, feel less frustrated and waste less money.

Whatever you do, consider hanging out at DIYaudio where a lot of excellent and helpful builders are.

Of course, my normal advice is make sure your room has the proper acoustics for your speakers.  A poorly treated room will make all speakers sound mediocre and in need of an upgrade.  A well treated room will make a lot of speakers sound great.