Are the Klipschorns mainly for Classical music ??


I recently purchased a pair of Klipschorns. I also purchased a pair of Cornwalls. It seems that the Cornwalls are crisp and clean and a shade boxy while the Klipschorns are a very open sound. I have found the Klipschorns to be very good for classical music and some Satriani and Eric Johnson. I find that classic rock leaves alot to be desired because the recordings seem to be less than what I expected. I would like to hear comments from Klipschorn owners as well as Cornwall owners......thanks
allsmiles

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Allsmiles,

The statement "you have not hear Klipsch until you've heard them with upgraded crossovers" is 110% dead on. I've heard my Klipsch KLF-20's and Klipsch Chorus II's with their original crossovers and then after I upgraded them. No doubt about it, completely transforms the speakers and takes them to an absolutely new level.

It took me two evenings per pair and it was the best time and money I have spent to date with my audio system.

You will also hear a dramatic improvement by upgrading the crossovers in those Carver speakers.

Mike
Allsmiles,

I upgraded the crossover networks myself. I was a crypto tech in the Air Force for 10 years and in electronics school, had to learn how to troubleshoot down to the component level. The crossover networks are fairly simple, they just are made with 2 cent parts/pieces of junk.

I just replace the capacitors, resistors and inductors. This yields a tremendous jump in performance across the entire frequency spectrum. My upgrade is the same as Dean G. The approach is simple and is focused on getting the most impact from the most offensive/inferior parts. Keeps costs very effective and reasonable.

I have replaced the diaphrams in my KLF-20's and will do the same to the Chorus II's very soon. I replaced them with the titanium versions. I will also get around to one day dampening the horns.

Mike
Glassaud,

Excellent combination between the 30's and SET's! I use a completely restored EICO hf-81 integrated tube amp with my 20's and Chorus II's.

I upgraded the crossover networks in both pairs of spekaers and the difference is incredible. I do all the upgrade work myself and stand by my work. I offer a complete money back gauruntee if you don't like it. However, no one to this day has ever been even slightly unhappy.

Mike