Why not pose your questions to a Klipsch dealer?
That’s what they’re for.
That’s what they’re for.
Klipsch Service, is like calling the Federal Government.....What a joke
Paul would roll over in his grave if he ever called Klipsch Comany on the phone......They really don't need one, because they wouldn't answer it anyway.....I have been trying to talk to someone at Klipsch for two months.....No good, the answering system doesn't work, the e-mails never get answered, the questions never get answered......Is there anybody working in the office....."NO".....I own Klipsch Horns, LaScala's, Cornwalls, and would probably own more if I could just get some questions answered from Klipsch............But first you have to wake somebody up there so they will answer the phone.............W
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I am very familiar with the Heritage line, since the beginning. I might be able to answer your questions. There is also the Klipsch Forum community, which at one time, I belonged. No need to panic, my friend. With what is going on in this world of ours, audio issues, is really, little stuff. Enjoy, stay safe and be well. MrD. |
Will, can you post a picture of the crossover ? Understand, in the early days of the Klipsch " center ", audio was monophonic, so it was easy to run it, with a separate mono amp. When stereo was introduced, a summed L & R signal needed to be introduced to the center channel amplifier / speaker, which might be the design of that particular crossover. Anyway, the photo will help me. Thx MrD. |
You may want to give Bob Crites ( or his son Mike) a call-email he'd probably know and have any parts you may need. I know they are responding to emails as i just received new parts from them last week for my La Scala's. https://critesspeakers.com/ |
Whats frustrating is it would take the right person to tell you in five minutes what I needed to know.....But I would bet I will never use this brand new speaker, because I will never find out how to connect it.........I'll try and take a picture of the crossover , which is at least four times bigger than the stock one...........and if anyone is interested in it e-mail me |
Don’t know if they’ll be easier to contact, but- one of these guys may have some info, regarding that special, center channel crossover: http://www.klipschupgrades.com/belleupgrades3.shtml or: https://critesspeakers.com/crossovers.html A couple papers by Paul Klipsch, on center channel derivation: https://www.rfcafe.com/references/electronics-world/wide-stage-stereo-electronics-world-march-1960.htm and: http://assets.klipsch.com/files/Dope_611120_v2n13.pdf Note that Klipsch had built a Stereo 2-3 Control Box (connected via output transformer taps), to derive the third/center channel. It's just conceivable, that's what you have. |
You my be right that I am expecting people to service things they sell, or at least be somewhat connected to answer questions, but I have thousands of dollars tied up it things that need some kind of service....But I think maybe I should get rid of the problem , by selling the problem......And forget the idea of improving my system this way.....So I think that selling my new Belle Klipsch speaker is the answer.......I sold all my Atma Sphere stuff when servicing it became a problem.....Now its no problem...... |
The crossover says Klipsch? It has a model number? Those thing would help. A LOT of companies, had special speakers, crossovers, and other options, from other aftermarket, manufactures. Some of these options are RARE, few people ever bought them, or the ones that did, kept them. You bought them with no instructions... I'd make sure it was a Klipsch, XO first... Just because it was made by them, does’t mean they can still support it either. They may not have staff, that has the know how. Just a thought.. In any case, Information is key, Model number, or any INFORMATION, would be a good place to start. Just trying to help... Regards |
Sir : I have worked in electronics for over fifty years, I have owned just about everything Klipsch has made including K-Horns, LaScala's, Cornwalls, Heresies, Belles and several others.......I am aware how Klipsch does things.....At one time I had the instructions for this project but I lose them.....One of the problems with these forums is it becomes about the person and not the problem......Like I said in the beginning, if someone at Klipsch would answer the phone that knew something , then the problem would get solved........The Belle Klipsch was used a lot for center channel so somebody at Klipsch knows how to hook them up.............When I talked to a tech at Klipsch years ago I was told I needed a pre-amp with a center channel output.....That would of course would work, but there are other ways...... |
"At one time I had the instructions for this project but I lose them.....One of the problems with these forums is it becomes about the person and not the problem...." The, "person" had the instructions and lost them, which seems to be the only reason a, "problem" exists. That you can’t wait until Klipsch is again fully staffed and operational, is a different (and sad) issue. |
Sir: I have been in the audio repair industry for over fifty years, I have always felt that the service tech needs to connect with his customers so he doesn't waste their time making repairs that don't rectify the problem.....Keeping in mind that I was working for very large and specialized service centers in Washington, DC......And nothing in this industry is ramping up , but what they charge for service.......And that's where I've been, doing quality repairs for a fair price, and answering the phone if someone has a question ............ |
mrdecibel If I could figure out how to use forums it would be good, but they seem to be laid out in a order to confuse people like myself.....I wish I could use a forum for more information, but sadly I cannot........I have also found that google is so complex that it has become very hard to use........... |
All Klipsch crossovers are marked as to what they are. What does yours say it is? If it is not a Klipsch crossover why would you expect support anyway? mrdecibel gave you good advice and you did not follow it. If forums and google are to complex (though you did manage to use this one to complain on) you have no business digging into your speakers especially since you seem to not follow the advice of people trying to help. |
Well that shows what you know about me or Klipsch speakers.....This is a one of a kind speaker ,that was build as a center channel and that's all.....And about me , you know nothing, so don't make stupid remarks.....Try and fix the problem instead of making a problem.........Google will vincent and maybe you will learn something..........Maybe I could google your name and find out who you are......I like that, who are you ??? |
It always seems that people can't stay on the subject, but venture into personalities , the color of peoples cars, and anything but the topic of the discussion .....There is so much information one could shear with his partners in a hobby, so much help could be passed on, but its better to find fault with the person and shear nothing but problems........I think I have spent enough time on this discussion, and will thanks all the people that brought something to the table.......And I hope a few have learned something........THANKS |