DIY mod to Klipsch k402 horns... MEH

[ellisr63]

This is a project I have been trying to get together for 3 years now, and I finally have most of the pieces. The K402MEH was designed by Chris on the Klipsch Forums, and will be my final speaker. Mine comprises of a k402 horn modified with ports (similar to the Danley). I am using EV DH1As for my build although I might move to a BMS dual driver in the future. The horn will protrude out from the front of the cabinet a few inches, and the cabinet will be made of 1 1/2" thick MDF with a Mahogany veneer. For the bass... I am using 2 4ohm Kappa15c woofers.

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[nile49]

Will be interested to see this come together! The MEH horns are of great interest to me. Would love to hear one!


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[puroagave]

When I read "meh" in the subject header, I thought for a sec you're disappointed with the outcome, I get it know. Good luck with your project!

 

[carlthess40]

Did you make the horn as well ? If so are you selling them.


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[ellisr63]

No I bought the K402 horns,and then had a friend mcut the ports for me. I have 1 more that is cut,but I am waiting to find one more so I can have 5. The one with a cabinet is my current center channel...the one without a cabinet is one of my left and right channels that are cabinetless. I plan on making cabinets for them too...once I get my 6 channel amp made for the front 3 channels.
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[ellisr63]

Right channel is completed now, and I will start assembly of the center channel Monday (cabinet just arrived from my carpenter). Once this one is completed... I am going to try a square version with the horn made out of bendable plywood, and 1/2" MDF.

1st pic is of the right channel with its grill, and the rest are of the center channel cabinet on its side.

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[joeinid]

Looks great. Keep the updates coming.

 

[ellisr63]

Next will hopefully be a square version made out of plywood and mdf...which will be for surrounds or to go on top of some subs and move the current left and right to surrounds.

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[Vds]

Hi,
Wondering how you obtained the k402 horns? Also, does using horns vertically pose and problems with coverage?
Great work!

 

[stereogeek]

Nice work. Can you keep us updated?

 

[ellisr63]

I am hoping to have a prototype made in the next couple of months.

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[ellisr63]

Hi,
Wondering how you obtained the k402 horns? Also, does using horns vertically pose and problems with coverage?
Great work!

I purchased 2 new, and 2 used to mod. I have not noticed any problem with coverage ueing them vertically...my center channel is horizontal, but it is a few inches off the floor.

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