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I'm sure folks have experience with upgrading all of the internal wiring of the Cornwall line. I feel like I'm playing with fire if it's not replaced after 32 years....What do folks recommend for brand, type, gauge, etc.?? Thanks.
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One lower left, one upper right on the front facing edge.
The other interesting thing is the difference in the colors of the plywood. Could these be differing wood species on the sides or? (I doubt it, but, you never know what those crazy factory folks might have done....) I thinks it's rather striking, and I'll looking forward to sanding it down and taking a look.
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Hi all,
Today I wanted to verify what I had heard yesterday when I picked up the very rough pair of Cornwalls, just to make sure I hadn't made some dumb connection mistake. However, I did verify that only the mid range driver is working on both. Checked all the wiring to and from the crossovers to each of the three drivers in each cabinet, everything looks good. So, my dreadfully uniformed deduction is that each crossover is bad (which is not a big surprise). However, don't have a multimeter (which I should invest in....), and I wouldn't know where to read, or what the values should be if they are faulty. Is this a proper supposition, and can someone tell me what I should be seeing at a specific terminal point when I do get a multimeter? (ordering one tonight from my friends at Amazon....) Thanks.
I was planning on replacing the crossovers anyway, but this is another in a series of many learning experiences for me....
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Picked up a pair of very rough shape 1982 Cornwall's today from out in the middle of nowhere Indiana....200 miles, each way.....But, scored them for a song, so I think the drive was probably worth it overall. Cabinets look awful (CBR), some mice made a nest in one of them and trashed most of the paper liner, the crossovers don't look so great, one of the mid range horn drivers looks like there is a plastic piece on it, which is cracked in two places, etc, etc. I will post pictures when I recover tomorrow from the drive, but this will be a fun project for me this summer (in addition to yard work of course). No doubt I'll be asking lots of questions....thanks in advance.
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Hi all, I'm looking at these as an easy and (hopefully) effective way of tightening up my CW II cabs. Perhaps 4 of each of these along each surface, tying sides to back to top to bottom....(of course not using bolts and nuts, but you get the idea) Any thoughts yea or nay? This way (maybe) I can avoid measuring and cutting, gluing and screwing, etc, etc. Thanks.
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A friend of mine is considering purchasing a pair of late 80's Cornwall II's to add to his already existing system of early 80's Cornwall I's, maybe put them in an HT config (I don't know, but it's just him....). Are there any obvious or discernible issues with "mixing" these two models of the same speaker? Timing, frequency matching, etc? I have no idea, so that's why I'm here....
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Meaning, has anyone (or a group of anyones...) put together a list of all of the Heritage speaker models, with corresponding woods, components, etc, with their estimated value/resale value (understanding market fluctuations), as of the date of the estimate, with corresponding grades of "Mint, near mint...etc" or "A, A1, A2, B,...."due to scratches, missing cabinetry, stock components, etc, etc. Sort of like a Kelly Blue Book for the Heritage Line. And no, I'm not volunteering.... Just wondering. I mean, they do it for cars and golf balls for crying out loud.....
Oh yea, and it has nothing to do whatsoever with "how it sounds"...
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OK, so it's not 2 channel, but I wanted to comment here on putting my 1988 CW II's into a 5.1 config to watch the movie "Gravity" on BRD. With two Def Tech Subs split, and KG 1.5's as surrounds, KV-3 Center, all I can say is Wow, wow, wow. Fantastic. The CW's just brought so much "force" to the sound effects, it was very, very, impressive.
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I'll ask this here first, then also ask for a link where I could do it myself next time......thanks.
Advertised as Heresy II - H WO SRB 90023188, and H WO SRB 90023189
Also a Klipsch Subwoofer - KG SW Wal Oil 011298486
Thanks very much,
Jim
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Good idea? Bad idea? How about spikes, or is sitting on the carpeted floor preferred?
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Hi folks, have a few items here to sell. All have been very well taken care of and never abused. PM me if interested. Thanks.
(1) Original pair of crossovers for Klipsch KG 5.5’s. Tested and working great. All wiring is excellent. All connectors are excellent. Shipped to your door for $60.00 for the pair.
(2) Two original tweeter diaphragms for Klipsch tweeters (They were removed from two pairs of KG 5.5’s, and two KV-3 centers) (all use the same diaphragm). They are all tested and working great, and will be shipped in an individual custom hard case box designed to protect them.
These include the following tweeters: K-76, K-63, K-74, K-75, K-76, K-79, K-83, K-84, K-85, K-88, K-90, K63, K74, K75, K76, K83, K84, K85, K88, K90. Shipped to your door for $28 per pair/$15 each. (two pair have been sold)
Photos are attached.
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Hi folks,
I am now the proud owner of a pair of 1988 Oiled Oak Cornwall II's. Consecutive serial #'s. Couldn't be happier. Purchased them from a great gentleman on this forum who was kind enough to meet me somewhere in between our respective locations. I will start with a few basic questions, and in the future ramp up to more technical details. I will tell you that I am very new to the Klipsch Heritage line, but not a complete moron....
Cabinet maintenance: What type of oil should I use on the cabinets? I like the current color, but would be happy with a touch darker as well. (Is Scott's Liquid Gold appropriate?)
Grill: anything needed on the grills other than a soft brush to keep the dust off? (they are really in beautiful shape)
BTW, do most folks listen with grills on or off? Does it matter?
Anything needed as far as maintenance to the horns/drivers/etc?
At some point I do plan on upgrading and replacing the crossovers and tweeter diaphragms, as well as the mid horn diaphragms. I read somewhere that Klipsch will sell an entire titanium tweeter that can be used in the CWII's....is this true, and if so, could someone provide the contact info.
That's about it for now. I will thank you in advance for all of your helpful, experienced information. More to come. Photo attached.
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I have never listened to a set of any Klipsch Heritage speaker, and I would very much like to....I've got the bug now, and have been trying to get my hands on some Cornwall's, somehow, someway.....however, I would also like to hear any other set of Heritage as well.
If anyone in the mid to northern Indiana, southern Michigan area would be so kind as to make some time, I'll bring you a very nice bottle of red wine....I live in the South Bend IN area, and can be relatively flexible with my schedule if need be. Let me know via PM. Thanks very much.
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Hello, I am desperately trying to find resources to box and ship a pair of Cornwalls. Very few places have the capability to package such a large and heavy unit. If anyone can suggest an idea, or a trusted resource, please let me know!! Thanks very much.
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I need to replace one of the drivers in a KV3 center, and upon first glance, it looked pretty easy, but there seems to be a type of metal frame around the driver mounted in the baffle, and it is very solidly in place....I have no idea how to get it out...any suggestions? Thanks. Jim
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Hi all,
Recently refurbished my KG 5.5's with new crossovers and tweeters, and am building a listening/HT setup. Amp is an Emotiva XPA-5, Oppo BDP-103, and an as yet to be determined preamp/processor....
Parameters: 70% two channel, 30% TV sports, TV and movies.
Music: classic rock, funk/soul, blues, jazz, Pavarotti...
Would like suggestions for a sub to go well with the speakers, preferably under $1500. Thanks for your help.
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Tried some of the links on this forum and none of them worked....outdated? Maybe someone has a parts list for the 5.5 crossover?
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Have finished installing new Crites Ti tweeters, and am wondering if there's any benefit to installed precision flared ports like the ones in the link from Parts Express? If so, which one?? Thanks.
http://www.parts-express.com/Search.aspx?keyword=flared%20port%20kit&sitesearch=true
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Hi all,
I need 4 acoustic isolation wedges for my (4) KG 5.5's similar to this, but larger to fit the dimensions of the bottom of the 5.5's...
which are:
Width 12.25”
Depth 17.5”
Weight 69lbs
Everything I've found so far is too small. Any suggestions?? Thanks!
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Hello all,
I'm pretty new to this forum, but have owned Klipsch for quite a while. I have two pairs of KG 5.5's that I would like to fully upgrade. I have already ordered the titanium tweeter diaphragms from Bob Crites, and they should arrive soon. I am also considering new crossovers, but will install the diaphragms first and see how they sound.
Unfortunately (and I will freely admit) I am not the greatest DIY guy in the world. Ask me about computers and I'm all over it, but wiring and building is not my forte....
So, what I'm asking for is some advice and hopefully a point to an illustrated, step by step presentation of how to get into, improve, and button up these speakers. I've not even opened them yet, so I don't know what to expect....They have not been stressed at all, and are in quite pristine condition, but while I have a few bucks, I would like to upgrade them for the long haul...
Some additional info: I'm going to be using these in a HT/music setup, so I will be purchasing a Yamaha Aventage receiver, as well as an Emotiva XPA-5 amp.
Music tastes are classic rock, soul/funk, jazz, Pavarotti and others....
A few questions based on some reading I've done....
1. Replace the crossovers with Crites? Highly recommended?
2. Shall I install some damping foam inside the cabinets? - How?
3. Do the cabinets need bracing? Is this necessary?
4. Anything else?
Again, if someone could point me to a site where I could see some of this, and learn more, that would be awesome.
Thanks so much for all of your help.
Jim
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I have two KV3 Center channel speakers. Can these be used together somehow in a 5.1 or 7.1 setup and if so, how to wire them? Thanks for any help.
Joe Bonamassa tics + cash for trade?
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Not sure what kind of interest for this I'll get here, if at all, but worth a shot.
I have two pairs of fantastic tickets for Joe Bonamassa, April 23 at the Murat Theater in Indianapolis, 8pm (Wed night)
One pair is third row, dead center. The other pair is first row, dead center. I am definitely going to the show with one of these pairs.
The other pair I would like to trade (with some cash) for a decent to nice pair of Heresy's. (or something else????) I am in the South Bend, IN area, and am willing to arrange a road trip if someone in the general vicinity has an interest. Please PM me if interested, or post a question here. Thanks very much. Jim