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HDBR - When you worked at Klipsch, were there speakers laying around that employees could take home to listen to. I've read in some of your posts that you took home LaScala's for the weekend. Was this common practice, or did you have to pull strings to do this. Just curious. Great stories, keep them coming. Dan

HDBR I meant to ask you this on another post, but it fits here. I think you said Klipsch uses plywood with a poplar core, it that the same as saying that the interior plys are made of poplar, not that the interior of the plywood is solid poplar. Hope this question makes sense. Thanks for the help. Dan

Great stories HDBR and Dean, Dean, You have a good way with words in your story, could really visualize what was happening. You had me laughing. Dan

HDBRBuilder, Great story. I always look for your posts to read. Dan

Jim, I own Cornwall II's from 1989. I took a trip to Hope to see if I could talk to PWK. I was lucky enough to talk to Paul and asked him why did they replace the Cornwall with the Chorus. His comment was he wasn't sure. I believe this was about the time he was about to sell the company and perhaps he didn't have much say in the matter. I have never heard the Chorus's though would be interesting to hear. Perhaps the Heritage speakers are those that PWK had more input in. Just a thought. Dan

HDBRBuilder, Thanks for your reply, was very interesting to read. I hope you don't mind us asking you so many questions for your the first person that I have found on this forum that has actually worked on the production line. If you're tired of answering questions let us know. Thanks again, Dan

HDBRBuilder, Enjoyed reading your post. I once went to Hope to see the Klipsch factory. I saw the museum and then asked at the front desk if Paul Klipsch was around to ask a few questions, they told me to come back in an hour. I returned and one of the secretaries took me down to his office. It was unbelievable to finally meet this man sitting across from his desk asking him a bunch of questions that I had thought of on the way down there. He was polite and very interesting to listen to. Something I'll never forget. It was funny seeing K-77 tweeters on his desk acting as paper weights, and there was also a bird house outside his office window shaped like the PWK symbol. Thanks again for the enjoyable posts. Dan

HDBRBuilder, While at Klipsch did you ever get a chance to build a Klipschorn or help out in building one? Really enjoy reading your posts, very interesting. Thanks Dan

John, I have 1989 Cornwall II's which uses a K-34-E woofer which is the same as the K-33 except the front gasket is thinner for front mounting. The midrange is a K-57-K, and the tweeter a K-79-K. The midrange and tweeter are available from Klipsch. The crossover in mine is mounted on a circuit board and is a part of the back speaker terminal connection. I believe this crossover was designed just for this combination of Klipsch Cornwall components. I have the schematic for the crossover if your interested. Dan

Tom, Klipsch sells the K-33 for around $100.00 and that includes shipping. I recently bought one for my Cornwall II's 1989 model. Mine was actually a K-34 but the only difference is the gasket on mine is not as thick because mine mount from the front. I talked to Trey Cannon about this that was the only difference. Dan

HDBRBuilder, Am I understanding this correctly, Klipsch bought the plywood with the various veneers already applied. They didn't build the cabinets out of birch and then apply the particular veneer that was needed? Also if you bought a veneer cabinet were the corners mitered at 45 degrees? Do you know if Klipsch used Birchwood Casey's Tru-Oil to oil the veneered oil cabinets? Thanks for your enjoyable posts, there really great. Dan

Was wondering if anyone took any pictures from the recent trip to Hope for the PWK book signing? Thanks Dan

Has anybody had a chance to read the book Paul Wilbur Klipsch The Life...The Legend. Just curious waiting to place my order for the book through the publisher. Thanks Dan

My understanding is that Klipsch uses a product called Birchwood Casey's Gunstock Tru Oil for there oiled veneer speaker cabinets, this is what they told me but this is a few years back. Dan

Trey, On the Cornwalls that layed on there sides did Klipsch change the location of the vented port so that it was coupled to the floor. I've thaought about doing this for my center channel Cornwall but didn't know if the port needs to be closer to the floor. Thanks Dan

I would love to get an autographed copy of Paul's book also if anyone would be willing to pick me up one. Happy to pay extra to get a copy. Thanks, Dan

Dave, If you go to this website saturdayaudio.com and click on used gear you'll find one of these speakers for sale. This is a audio store in Chicago, IL . Dan

Soundog, Have you ever tried running that Outlaw amp in the 3 channel mode? If yes what was your impression? How did you hear of Outlaw? Thanks Dan

James, I often wondered if you could get anywhere by calling the number that is often listed on CD's if you think there is a quality control issue. I don't know if there's a number on DVD's. The number may be on the actual case. Just a thought maybe you have found a problem with this particular disc that they are not aware of. Perhaps it's worth a try. Dan

Dave, I bet you got those Cornwalls from someone in Elk Grove Village Illinois. I was looking at those also they were the same year as the ones I presently own, was thinking of getting them for the rear surround channels. As PWK would say Keep it Clean Enjoy, Dan

Anyone know of a good place to purchase new vacuum tubes from? Looking for some 7591A and 12AX7 . Thanks for the help. Dan

Al, Is it ok to use Litz wire inductors for the woofer inductor also? If not why only solid wire inductors for the woofer. Thanks Dan

Hi George, I have a pair of Cornwall II's that I purchased brand new in 1989 with serial numbers 8904480 and 8904479. I'll send you the crossover schematic by e-mail let me know if you do in fact receive it. Dan

Hi Jeff, Yes I'm the one that bought your Heresy's. Haven't got them set up yet as surround speakers. Glad you were able to get them from Tweeter. Dan

Hey Jeff, Have you tried the Tweeter store in Mt. Prospect Illinois the last time I was in there they had KLF-20 in black and for a good price. There phone number is 847 259-2600 Dan