Worth noting that there are huge differences between the various Kan I versions, e.g. the first ones were built into proper LS3/5A cabs liberated from IIRC Chartwell bankruptcy stock, these also had Scanspeak tweeters rather than the more usual Hiquphon. I get the impression this first generation is seen as the best by many who have heard them against later variants. My guess is the Kan II was an attempt to ‘fix’ later Kan Is that hadn’t really survived the change to an MDF rather than ply cab and the change of tweeter. I certainly much prefer the Kan II to the Mk Is I’ve personally tried against them, but I’ve never had access to the early LS3/5A cab and Scanspeak tweeter type. There are differences in MkIIs too, mainly the ‘KuStone’ cabinet damping of later pairs. I’ve less of an opinion on this, I’ve owned both but not at the same time, so not enough information really.
PS I can’t remember if the Mk I changed cab and tweeter at the same time, I suspect not (i.e. they ran out of cabs first).
