Large Klipsch Heresy build started.

[kenmcculloch]

Just started the build last week. I lucked into 1.25" birch plywood at estate sale so I am using it for top/bottom/sides. Using 3/4" mdf glued/stapled to 3/8" baltic birch ply for front and 3/4" mdf for back. I will veneer top/bot/sides and front with cherry veneer and use solid wood on all corners and front frame. This sucker is heavy already with no speakers! 42" tall, 15.5" wide and 14.5" deep.

I'll use the K-22EP 12" woofer, PE 8 x 12.5" mid horn with K-61 compression driver, K-79k Klipsch tweeter and stock Klipsch Heresy/Tangent xover.

[jhoak]

Re: Large Klipsch Heresy build started.

Looks to me like they're going to be Tangent 400s on steroids.

Are you going to vent them?

[mzisserson]

Re: Large Klipsch Heresy build started.

Man, build like this give me a woodie... Awesome.

[greywarden]

Re: xyristx

nosyRaskorak must really like your build lol

[kenmcculloch]

Re: xyristx

Thanks guys. Yes, this will be similar to the Tangent. In fact, I boughts some NOS Tangent xovers (same as Heresy) and plan to use those. I will vent the speaker. Looks like it will get down to about 41 f3. These suckers are so heavy I may need a forklift to move them. Here's a pick with cherry veneer on one without the solid cherry front and top trim.

I have a stick of cocobolo I might use on the 1/2" top corner trim to dress it up a bit.

[kenmcculloch]

Re: xyristx

Boy I screwed up the photos!!!! Sorry

[kenmcculloch]

Re: xyristx

Update. Got the cabinets built and veneered in cherry with solid cherry corners and all holes cut and recessed. Had a flush trim router bit catch and gouge the front top trim and I can't fix it so I'll have to built a cap to go on top. Probably will add a base to make it look like furniture. 42.5" tall x 16 x 16. Heavy!!! It has been raining here all weekend and the cherry veneer really absorbs moisture.

More later.

[kenmcculloch]

Re: xyristx

Update. Got 3 coats of wipe on poly satin on these puppies so won't be long before they're ready. Built grill frames then one broke when my golf bag fell on it!!! My luck. 45" tall including built in riser and top cap.

[greywarden]

Re: xyristx

That's really nice looking! Great job!

[kenmcculloch]

Re: xyristx

Thanks. Pic on Sept 25 with 5 coats of wipe on poly.

I had grill frame cut out and bumped into my golf back which of course fell on the grill frame and snapped it!! The workshop devil strikes again!!!!

[ROTECH]

Re: xyristx

Wow, those are great looking. They look like they belong in the heyday of audio and antiques.

[kenmcculloch]

Re: xyristx

Thanks. Got the speakers in tonight and they sound great in garage ut will move inside tomorrow and listen if I can move them!

[6thplanet]

Re: xyristx

Those look awesome!! Just sitting there they look loud and proud, good job man! :applause:

[kenmcculloch]

Re: xyristx

Thanks. Here's a pic in my friends dart room. Man they sound great. The mid/high are clear and accurate. The bass is smooth and loud. Glad I put all the time in on these puppies.

[ROTECH]

Re: xyristx

Kudos. I likey.