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Old 01-04-2010, 05:31 PM
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Ken , talking about sound 9v and 18v any notable diference , its posible upgrade?
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Old 01-04-2010, 08:01 PM
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Ken , talking about sound 9v and 18v any notable diference , its posible upgrade?
1- The build structure is different.

2- The 18v model takes 2 batteries and they drain together as one.

3- The frequency settings for the boost/cut points have 4 positions INSIDE the bass that can be 'carefully' adjusted by taking the plate off. It can be broken from misuse or careless handling as well. The 9v settings are within this switch system as well. The pre-set when we install or sell the unit is set differently from the 9v 'fixed' settings.
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Old 01-04-2010, 08:17 PM
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....3 - The frequency settings for the boost/cut points have 4 positions INSIDE the bass that can be 'carefully' adjusted by taking the plate off. It can be broken from misuse or careless handling as well....
Am I missing something here? Are you talking about the DIP Switches? If so, there are 6 positions.
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Old 01-04-2010, 08:19 PM
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Question Btw....

BTW - Is anything available from the manufacturer that would detail the frequency ranges for the 6 individual DIP switches?
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Old 01-04-2010, 08:28 PM
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Am I missing something here? Are you talking about the DIP Switches? If so, there are 6 positions.
Ahh, I think I see what you are saying. You must be talking about the 4 setting options within the Bass, Mid, and Treble ranges that are adjusted via the 6 DIP switches. Correct?
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Old 01-04-2010, 08:34 PM
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Here's the information and settings that identify "Original (9V)" and "New (18V)" settings:
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Question Dip Switches

What year did the internal Dip switches become an option on KS bases? And how do they change the sound options?
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