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Those are beautiful, but wouldn't fit in with my "rustic" interior.....
I don't know what others experiences have been, but the more research and contacts I make about veneering, the more I am beginning to think that it's actually cheaper and (certainly) less stressful to let an expert do it who has all the tools, space, etc. I love to work on my speakers, but going through all of that is out of my comfort zone....I'm having someone come over this evening to look at a pair of Cornwall's that are in desperate need of new veneer, and I will report as to the estimate, etc.
I found the only tools I really used for my veneering project was the veneer planer, a sharp heavy duty boxcutter, and an iron. This is not including the veneer itself and the veneer glue, or the preparing stages with the wood filler and sanding down. It's certainly nerve racking the first time around, I certainly was. After getting the first piece laid on, most of my worries went away as its much simpler than i expected. It was, however, very handy to have a helping hand during the process. Just my .02. I am very interested to hear what estimate you're given for redoing your project!
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Really like the binding posts on the back, can you share the source? thanks
They were much more than I expected. Found them at Parts-Express. Here is the link http://www.parts-express.com/supreme-power-speaker-terminal-banana-binding-post--260-314
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"Y's" would be 1983, I believe, Therefore, they would be II's. I would have loved to watch you veneer the cabs! I really want to learn how to do that someday.
Very pretty indeed (as BOXX would say).
Here is as close as you can get! after the first 12 pictures the rest is a workup of the veneering process and the rest of refinish work. Veneering is much easier than you'd think! That is, paperback veneering is. I have not tried veneering with real wood veneer. But the method I used was quite simple. http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/johnstms92/slideshow/Cornwall%20progress
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It looks like there are marks on the black baffle, but it is smudges from the camera, sorry for the poor pictures
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Watertown, WI
Greetings Gents (and ladies), I have up for sale my pair of Cornwalls which I completely redid other than the heart of the cabinet and the midrange.
Work done on this pair,
1) Stripped old paint, sanded, used woodfiller on any chips/dents and then sanded over smooth, veneered over the original raw birch with a Macassar Ebony veneer, stained the back panels and risers in ebony, repainted front baffle, 7 coats of high gloss polyurethane all around.
2) Crites Woofers and tweeters
3) ALK Universal crossovers to spec with this exact setup
4) Upgraded all internal speaker wire with 10 gauge silver plated cable (re-soldered).
5) Upgraded speaker terminals with heavy duty 5-way binding posts
6) Grills are original, 1 is in good to excellent condition with little to almost no blemishes and Klipsch badge is new. 2nd is in good condition with a few blemishes and snags on the cloth, and the Klipsch badge has a couple smudges but only visible up close.
7) Put on new Valcro strips to hold the grills.
You can see pictures of this project here (It runs from finish to beginnig > http://s1185.photobucket.com/user/johnstms92/slideshow/Cornwall%20progress
I believe that covers all the updates done to this set, things of note would be some imperfections to the finish. After I had veneered one of the sides of one speaker, I didn't realize I had gotten some of the veneer glue onto the finish, so when I put on the first coat of polyurethane, it made the spot where glue got on visible... A disappointment, but not too hideous. I can get pictures of this upon request. There is also a very small ding in one corner on top near the back of one speaker, as well as another very small ding on the top front of the other speaker. Not visible from 5 feet away, but I want to make all/any imperfections known to prespective buyers.
I believe these are originally Cornwall ll's? However I cannot be sure. The previous owner tried to remove the Original Klipsch stickers on the back which provide its exact make and year, but I have the serial numbers of both still legible on the top rear and they appear to be consecutive (35Y409 & 35Y410) I tried to preserve what was left of the stickers, but in the process of staining them some stain seeped over the stickers.
Alot of time and money was put into refinishing and upgrading this set of Cornwalls and I really don't want to sell, but these have just been collecting dust for the past year or so after I found delight in my B&W 803N's. It pains me to see them sit, and I have too many speakers, too much audio gear, and am planning on getting married next summer, so I must thin the heard a bit.
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1300$1200- If asking price is met, I will offer the original K-33 woofers and original Crossovers for an additional $100.NOT willing to Ship. but will help load speakers, and might consider delivering within 60 miles for a little extra, but local pickup is preferred.
LOCATED in Watertown, WI - Between Milwaukee & Madison
I'm willing to negotiate a little on price, but not much. I'm happy to hold onto these for a while longer if they don't sell right away.
Let me know if you have any questions, and I'll be happy to answer them.
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So sorry for not keeping this thread updated. The subwoofer sold in February. Thanks to all who were interested.
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are these still available? I am interested please PM me
Thanks
Dave
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Having owned and used m-85 m-80 m-65 m-60 and an m-45. All those yamaha amps from the mid 80's are a great value and put out just an amazing sound. Someone need to ****** that thing up.
Couldn't agree more. Will never, NEVER quit kicking myself in the tail for selling my MX-2000.... I hope to find one again some day. Still for sale until this Sunday at 2PM then I am out of town until the 18th, so it will sit in storage until then.
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Yep, still sitting unused in a corner out of harms way. Will be gone again again December 18th, so it will have to continue to sit in storage if not sold by Sunday before 2PM. Get it while it's hot or put it on layaway!
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Still for sale! Price drop to $350 until Sunday!
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Resurrection! Bump for the Holidays
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Price dropped to $350
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Thanks guys! These were my first Restoration job. they were pretty beat up when I got them and spray painted flat black. The finish is actualy Maccassar Ebony, not quite zebrawood. Zebrawood is a lighter shade. I think they turned out great, but being my first time restoration, I learned alot.. Anyways, I'm not quite done with them yet.
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bump. Make me an offer. Hoping to sell by next Saturday
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Need to sell this by next Saturday. Price dropped to $450.
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I was surprised at the 500 watts at first as well, but it is definately plenty of power for the sub.
What are you replacing it with ???
I'm building a pair of 15" sonotube subwoofers finally with these woofers.
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one with the grill
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found specs for it online.
Specifications
Dimensions: 22"H x 20"W x 20"D
Frequency Response: 13-125Hz
Driver Compliment: One 18" cast basket woofer with polymer laminate cone
Built-in Amplifier: 500 watts RMS
Controls: volume, Phase, Low pass, High pass
Low Pass Crossover: 36dB/octave, continuously variable (50 - 100Hz)
High Pass Crossover 12dB/octave selectable (50 or 100Hz)
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I have for sale a foundation destroying Def Tech 18" sub, model is the Powerfield 18, 500w rms plate amplifier with phase/gain/x-over controls, advertised clean down to 13hz though I have not tested this. This sub is in mint condition. I cannot find a blemish on it. The grill is also in mint condition. I purchased this recently, but I have decided I just have too many subwoofer projects at the moment and this one needs to go. It's in Black satin, not the piano gloss finnish. Its finnish is identical to my black satin kg 5.5's Grain texture and all, you'd guess they were built to go together. Price is $450. Won't ship due to size and weight. Located in Watertown WI, right in between Madison and Milwaukee.
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Price dropped to $400 for this very rare tuner.
Unique Cornwalls with Upgrades
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Bump for the weekend gents!