garyeanderson

I believe that would eliminate most of the frequencies above 600 hertz. That said, I am thinking of selling the mahogany ported big box speakers, I made 4 and am only using 2 at this time. The box volume and port shelf are quite similar to the Cornwall and there are K33 woofers installed.

I don't know. I priced my k-horns so that I would be happy, the buyer would be happy. I am guessing that my prices are low as the response has been pretty good. That said no one local has come to even look so I must be too high for the folks in Massachusetts. Both pairs that have sold have gone to Brooklyn so they must think that their dollars are smaller than the local people. Your dads 1980 khorns are worth what makes folks happy, I don't know where they are located, what they look like (what is a img.heic ) I did not pay a lot for any of these Khorns at the time in dollars, that said two pairs were on craigslist and one pair from ebay. All were located within 50 miles and the pair I got the least money for, cost the most in terms of dollars. All needed work, some a lot of work and all still need some work but all sounded great. This pic was taken yesterday, the first time these corners have not had khorns in them for over 10 years. I love a good rats nest

Yesterday, Max came by and bought the birch front KD-FR Klipschorns. That leaves the "wet walnut" veneered K-horns for the time being. Gil has called and stated that he is all in on those and will be by next Saturday to get them. If that changes I will post a further update. I wish that I had a few more pair as it make me feel good to know that some others will enjoy them and not have to give their first born to listen to some of the best reproducers of sound ever made. Thanks to all that have read and responded. Gary

Back on craigslist https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/ele/d/scituate-klipsch-klipschorn/7336924682.html

How funny is that... I would guess that the buyer didn't even hear them in good corners. I guess my sales pitch needs a tune up.

I saw this and thought that some folks may be interested, it was posted 14 hours ago https://providence.craigslist.org/ele/d/pawtucket-klipsch-horns/7336225156.html Sellers email 392fd3977d4530c6b33be7e00853a12c@sale.craigslist.org I guess if you are in the market, Pawtucket is about an hour away from me so you can see what else is available that is local. For both pairs that I have available for sale, I was quoting prices 10 to 25 percent less. These K-horns in Pawtucket, R.I. look pretty nice but there are some closer pictures which show a bit of veneer chipping. I don't care if you buy the ones in Pawtucket or mine, just trying to help anyone looking for K-horns. I have enjoyed mine for more than ten years and I hope that if someone is looking that they will do the same. I don't know and have not talked to the seller of these K-horns. I have in the past found Lotus Elan cars for those that are looking, I don't sell much but do know a bit and many folks that have Lotus Elans, I just like to help people to have fun doing what I enjoy doing. I don't take money but I do get satisfaction knowing that I have put a smile on some folks faces. Best of luck and above all else "enjoy yourself" Gary I guess this is my idea of a BUMP

As you say, a few dollars. I think a 1/4 sheet of 18 mm Baltic birch "30 x 30" will do so $54 https://www.boulterplywood.com/MultiLayerPlywood_4.htm prices have gone up, (like double in the last couple years) but so have Heresies and all other heritage speakers. I like building so its not a big thing to do.

I plan on bracing a pair of Heresy speakers, but I plan on cutting new half inch plywood backs to brace and leave the originals as they were made so that I don't change/destroy what Klipsch designed. Plywood is still relatively cheap, you can also use a piece of 3/4 and let it stick out the back to stiffen the back too, then use a 1/4 inch round over bit so soften the edges and then use the original backs for transfer the holes for the screws (use longer screws or counter bore for the original ones). just a thought... Gary

I've been away on and off for a week, It has been tough to give folks a window to come and listen. I should be around starting this upcoming Sunday and I hope to show the two pair that are left then. I will then decide if the last pair is available or not (if a pair is sold) at that time. I took a couple pictures this morning of the lacquered birch front k-horns (KD-FR on the tag label). Gary

This topic has the gist of what I did but is a more recent build. The risers are made of Brazilian cherry (left over flooring from a friends new house). I have never used stain, I use wood that I like the color of, its tough to scrape through the stain if its not there to show the scrape, dig or gouge. The risers are not (NOT) the ones in the picture I posted here but they are built in the same manor. I tried to use the same taper cutting jig but it was damaged beyond use so I built another.

After I finished sanding and spraying a couple coats of urethane I papered and taped off the exterior of both cabinets so that the only thing exposed was the motorboard ( there was already overspray on the interior of the cab from the factory) and used a can of spray black lacquer.

I spent some time on Sunday afternoon setting up the birch front K-horns (the ones on the moving dollies in the above photo) so that they can be auditioned. I still need to do some work but the sound wont change.

Laurie called this morning and we had a nice chat. From our conversation, these speakers were his late brothers. It seems that when his brother found something that he liked, he made sure that he had a spare or two, maybe more. I can relate to that line of reasoning. From his description of these speakers, it is something that if you want some nice unmolested original Klipsch products get in touch with him. Laurie sounded genuine and not a trash-talker. This observation is from a 10 minute phone call, I may not get it all right but I rarely get it all wrong. Call him yourself if you don't believe me. I have his number...

The pair of fir raw (photo above) left yesterday. So one gone and one or two to go. I have given prices over the phone, I think they are fair and the first buyer did too. The other folks I have spoken with seem to think that my prices are reasonable. If any of you want a price call me and I'll give you them, I kind of think, it keeps the tire kickers out of the air. In the last year and a half, I have not seen many K-horns on the market, I look mostly in the New England, New York, New Jersey area. There seems to be a pent up demand and inflation also seems to be on the rise. It is likely that I'll be selling the Corn Clone bass bin cabinets and heresy's but for now I need some space back. My tinnitus seems to be worse and the way I listen to music does not help it. Gary

So far have had 3 calls and Chris is coming up from NYC to look at the Raw fir KC-FR Khorns (the picture posted above). Adam was also interested but has issues with size and placement. John called at 4:30 yesterday afternoon and said he would like to take a look but didn't like todays weather so may be able to make it next Sunday. The third pair may have to go too if there is enough interest.

Just put these on craigslist, maybe it belongs in for sale but I think it will get better exposure here. Two of three pairs are going to leave my house. I can help with delivery with in reason or much more money if further than 50 miles. I still have too much stuff so with the coming of summer more will go. https://boston.craigslist.org/sob/ele/d/scituate-klipsch-klipschorn/7336924682.html The ad on craigslist expired and the mail to renew the ad is lost some place in google mail land. This is unfortunate as I still have two pairs left. Anyhow if you are interested in looking at them give me a call at 781 206-0129 Thanks to all Gary

The Belle's are stacked inverted on ported Peavey MB-1 cabinets (currently loaded with EVM15's), I have too much stuff so some sacrifices are made. Gary

The MWM will roll off nearer to 500 (possibly lower), I'm a heathen and just let my center roll off on it's own. I Only use one of the Heresy speakers in the photo, and is used in the center channel, Volume is set lower than the MWM. The other Heresy and the H700's are just there as storage space is always tight. I sure some one will be along to answer your question that is better informed than me, I am just in this hobby for fun of it... Gary

I stand corrected, I guess I should have noticed the motorboard is recessed As for the heresy, I messed up - it happened to be in the same directory that I copied the other photos to. I'll get my coat...

No water stains but these were spattered with some kind of oil (maybe bacon fat). Anyhow, they are now presentable and after trying some cheap no name type of caps I ended up re-soldering the original caps (never remover them) and they sound pretty nice, they may sound better with new, but that can wait for a while.

https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/ele/d/salem-1984-klipsch-cornwall-and-veneer/7266681229.html They still show up from time to time locally. Sold mine for $800 and mine were CWL - I'm not in the market anymore The ad from craigslist... 1984 Klipsch Cornwall I and veneer - $750 (Salem, MA) There are multi-items to this listing which I prefer to try to sell together for maximum value for both you and me. Cash only, pick-up by you but I will help get it into your vehicle. This are available to try out in a backroom of the house with a separate entrance. Mask required. To summarize what I write below, this listing is for: 1) 1984 Cornwall I speakers with cabinets that are in fair condition but need a few more wood filler repairs to make them a good base for veneering 2) Figured Walnut Veneer sufficient to cover the speakers and already cut for to create a waterfall, bookmatched look 3) New linen grill cloth 4) Crossovers rebuilt with Crites caps 5) Old grill cloth which is still in pretty good shape but the frames are not 6) If it sweetens the deal, then a 4/5 full gallon of heatlock glue for attaching the veneer 7) I can also give you the old riser stands, but they are very beat up and definitely should be replaced vs repaired. However, you can use them for sizing the new ones. New stands would be very easy to build from stock solid wood. A few years ago I purchased a beat up pair of 1984 Klipsch Cornwall I, painted black. I've stripped the black paint on the outside and have made most, but not all repairs to the dinged up edges and corners with wood putty. A couple of places need more attention. I repaired the crossovers using the Crites crossover kit. This was necessary due to problems and the speakers sound great and they are set up in backroom so you can try them out. So, original parts for the tweeter, mid-range, and woofer, but rebuilt crossovers. I purchased several sheets of figured walnut veneer with the intent of making this look similar to a new set of Cornwall III with the Black Walnut. I'm included a picture of the veneer and another of where I was trying to go with this. I also purchased some lambswool linen fabric to replace the grill fabric and I was going to make new grill frames as the old ones are weak or damaged near the ports at the bottom. I only have one grill badge as shown in one of the pictures.

I knew the day was coming when I brought the FH-1's into the living room. I guess yesterday I must have bumped into the FH-1 that flanks the entry into the kitchen. I guess I could have gotten some help but I didn't want to wait or bother anyone so it was back to plan A The risers don't look right - Oh Well...

My Friend was rummaging around in his uncle's attic and came across this issue of QST There a couple of nice articles, one on building a 300w input transmitter and the other antenna's The back cover

Spring clamps used to secure glue blocks to the cab while the glue dries. I dug into the fancy plywood for this cab. The cherry ribbon stripe mahogany was on the inner door of the Silvertone hifi I found on the side of the road back in February. I left the factory lacquered finish in place, I didn't even sand with 600 paper I just shot a coat of satin lacquer right over the old and it looks pretty good. Lacquer still wet.

This is the middle draw, the blind dovetails didn't work out for this one and I had to rabbit the ends of 2 of the sides. I used 3 two-inch spring clamps per glue block. Yesterday was a nice day so the spray gun came out, it was near 70 degrees and real windy, no runs and no bugs, what could be better? This cab ended up at just under a cubic foot, the one above was closer to one and a third, both on the small side but that's as big as the parts allowed.