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For Sale - Original Cornwalls - Nicely Upgraded

Last post 08-14-2008 11:20 PM by xxalanrussellxx. 11 replies.
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  • 04-12-2007 8:17 PM

    • omni
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    For Sale - Original Cornwalls - Nicely Upgraded

    For sale a very nice pair of Klipsch Cornwalls. These are the original model, serial numbers 21T275 and 21T288. Functionally speaking, they are excellent with the following upgrades:

    - ALK Engineering designed "B series” crossovers with premium parts by Hovland, Jensen and Solen Châteauroux

    - upgraded tweeters from Bob Crites (CT125)

    - hookup wire from crossovers to binding posts is Kimber Kable 8TC, 16 individual strands of hyper pure copper in a large-format braid

    - midrange horns have been wrapped with weather-strip cord to damp undesireable resonance.

    Cosmetically speaking, these speakers are in decent condition:

    - tops and sides are very good, no scratches or spots to speak of

    - one speaker has a couple of nicks along the bottom edge, not too obtrusive and if stained might all but disappear

    - all velcro and adhesive has been removed, then the front inset baffles were sanded and repainted

    - original cane grills show their age with a few minor tears. The lower corner of one cover back is broken, but the problem does not show on the front cloth. And if children or pets make covers a necessity, they can be refastened in a jiffy with a little velcro

    These upgraded classics are well worth the asking price of $900. If you’re in the market for vintage Klipsch heritage speakers, you owe it to yourself to check these out.

    Pictures available on request. Pickup in the Boston area preferred else you arrange shipping.

    Cheers,
    Richard

     


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  • 04-12-2007 9:20 PM In reply to

    • Budman
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    Re: For Sale - Original Cornwalls - Nicely Upgraded

    hey Richard, welcome to the forum. the most important thing to me when looking to buy speakers is what is the wood type.


    Russ
  • 04-12-2007 10:36 PM In reply to

    • omni
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    Re: For Sale - Original Cornwalls - Nicely Upgraded

    Hi Russ- this pair is finished in walnut lacquer and are in good shape. What's inside is important too, so I added a close-up of the crossover. Hope this helps.  Richard

  • 04-12-2007 10:39 PM In reply to

    Re: For Sale - Original Cornwalls - Nicely Upgraded

    some pic's for the cabs would be nice.

     

    60th Anniversary Klipschorn; 50th Anniversary Bridge mono pair of Mcintosh MC-2000, C-1000C/C-1000T, MDA-1000, MS-300; ,Sigma Retro, M-2.2, AVS2000, HTPS7000; 5000VA BPT. Enough parts to build a pair of MCM Grand 4’s, if Roy would sell me a pair of unmounted K-150’s and K-402’s.
  • 04-13-2007 7:47 AM In reply to

    • omni
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    Re: For Sale - Original Cornwalls - Nicely Upgraded

    Speakerfritz - I can post only one picture at a time, so I posted one of the left speaker here and one of the crossover above. I have a few more hi-rez photos which I would be happy to send to anyone who privately sends me his email address.
  • 04-13-2007 8:06 AM In reply to

    Re: For Sale - Original Cornwalls - Nicely Upgraded

    Is the autoformer for the crossover mounted on the original board?  I don't see it in the photo.


    60th Anniversary Klipschorn; 50th Anniversary Bridge mono pair of Mcintosh MC-2000, C-1000C/C-1000T, MDA-1000, MS-300; ,Sigma Retro, M-2.2, AVS2000, HTPS7000; 5000VA BPT. Enough parts to build a pair of MCM Grand 4’s, if Roy would sell me a pair of unmounted K-150’s and K-402’s.
  • 04-13-2007 10:34 AM In reply to

    • omni
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    Re: For Sale - Original Cornwalls - Nicely Upgraded

    What you see is all there is, the sensitivity is effectively locked at 4 ohms. But not to worry, these really reward high-quality tube or solid-state watts. In fact, the only reason I'm parting with them is I've gone on to a 45 SE amp (1.5W) and Beauhorns (105 dB at 8 ohms), and just don't have room for these wonderful speakers anymore.
  • 06-12-2007 11:25 PM In reply to

    • omni
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    Re: For Sale - Original Cornwalls - Nicely Upgraded

    These classics are still available and I'm willing to consider reasonable offers. If you're genuinely interested, please email me thru the contact button above.

    Thanks and happy listening,
    Richard

  • 06-13-2007 12:03 AM In reply to

    Re: For Sale - Original Cornwalls - Nicely Upgraded

    Those are wonderful speakers. Decorators with new networks and cane grills to boot. Great price. I am glad you are not in the SF area or I would be out 900.00!

     

    Josh 

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  • 06-13-2007 1:00 AM In reply to

    • fini
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    Re: For Sale - Original Cornwalls - Nicely Upgraded

    Yes, nice looking Cornwalls, but they are not walnut. Walnut-stain-on-birch, perhaps.
    Another Agnostic for Jesus
  • 06-13-2007 3:17 AM In reply to

    • pauln
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    Re: For Sale - Original Cornwalls - Nicely Upgraded

    Beauhorns... Virtuoso?
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  • 08-14-2008 11:20 PM In reply to

    Re: For Sale - Original Cornwalls - Nicely Upgraded

    I live near Boston and I am interested in the Cornwall's for sale. Please e-mail more info with pics of the cabinets, Thank You.

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