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My first was a pair of '77 walnut Heresies, a graduation present from my parents. I went to Hope High School, and lived next door to Paul and Valerie. I had (older) friends who worked at Klipsch, and fell in love with the sound right away.

One of the photos showed the back of a speaker. The serial # was stamped at the top. Oh well, looks like they sold. They also had road case style recessed handles put in them. Not bad for the price. $500 was fair.

Neither. It looks like they're from 1983, they have a "Y" in the serial #.

Hi MOREpower, I was only referring to that particular single for sale in Boston as being overpriced. The seller is asking $550, and to my eyes it's kind of a "beater". I really don't know what price range to recommend for a nice single. It's all based on what YOU'RE willing to pay and I would think finding a single is quite rare. And decorator versions are rare as well. I would think WA state might be a tough market as far as inventory, but I don't know. Maybe Seattle is fertile Klipsch ground? I lived in the SF Bay Area for many years and Cornwalls (in pairs) would come up fairly often. I bought a pristine pair in Walnut for $700, but that was well over 10 years ago. Prices have gone up a LOT since the pandemic. I have a really nice pair of CII's in Oak now (bought in New England), and felt I got a good deal at $1600. Don't see them come up here (at least on Craigslist) very often. Happy Hunting!

There are 2 links in the posts above yours that can help you, it appears your Cornwall "Decorator" (with 15" woofer) is from 1963-64 (the "B" designation is the year). Not sure where you live but if you're interested there's another C-D-15 for sale near Boston, MA. It's in pretty rough shape and a bit overpriced IMHO.

Hi Vectra, pm sent.

Ooh, great deal! My wife was just in Portland, wish those had been listed sooner. D

Breakdown7, you have a PM.

Dreaming yes, and maybe a little huckster-ish. He used the adjectives "beautiful" and "immaculate" when he replied to me (while the listing contained photos of two VERY questionable, water-stained boxes). He asked me for an offer when that's all there was to go by.

Zen, you have a PM.

Sorry Zen, those weren't jabs. I was hoping you had more intel. I DID write to the guy. No response so far.

Hey Zentiques, how do you know about the price and finish? Did you talk to the guy? Wonder why they're aren't real pictures for them? D

If he kept all the original parts it should be a pretty simple swap out, although I haven't done it myself. If you like the offering price and he'll give you the old parts to boot, I'd say go for it. I have CIIs and love the sound. Good luck!

18.5 years for me. And this is my 135th post. Don't know if I can keep up this blistering pace!

Now THAT'S a great price! Can't quite tell about cabinet condition from the photos, but at that price one could do some refinishing. No affiliation. Darrell https://utica.craigslist.org/ele/d/sauquoit-klipsch-cornwall-speakers/7769113038.html