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It has come to the point where I have to get rid of a pair of Klipsch, which really sucks. I use them in my 2-channel system which can be seen in my signature.
I Have owned a pair of Forte I's for almost 2 years now and I replaced the crossovers and tweeter diaphragms to Bob Crites stuff. These have been my main speakers driven by a Scott 299-D for the past year and I LOVE them.
Then, just recently, I came across a pair of Cornwall I's in original condition locally. I ordered the Crites CT-125 for them which haven't arrived yet. I did hook the Cornwalls up to the Scott 299-D, which is where they sit now...and they sound pretty good. Obviously, I haven't spent a lot of time with them, but I don't think they sound as good as my Forte's in the same position. I will swap the tweeters in as soon as I get them...but the Corn's really need the caps replaced. I only grabbed the CT-125's because they were on sale and now I don't have enough to replace the caps, which should have been first...I know.
So, at this point, I'd like to compare Cornwall !'s with the Crites upgrades to the Forte I's with Crites upgrades, but can't. I'm stuck deciding between them in their current state which seems a little unfair to the Cornwall's. In the end, I would like to keep the better pair of the two. I wish I could keep both pairs!
Has anyone compared these two types of Klipsch with the above described upgrades? What were your thoughts on the subject? Did you prefer one to the other and why?
Thanks for any help!
Cory
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Cory,
I assume your question is directed to Marshall, but it appears he has gone (hopefully that's temporary as he's a very valuable resource), so I'll try to answer your question. Yes, the mixed stain is 70% Gunstock and 30% Special Walnut. Following Marshall's advice, I applied the second stain (the mix) right away. If you let it dry, the pores will close up, making it futile to continue. So make sure you've set aside plenty of time to complete the process in one sitting. I let it sit only as long as it took to wipe on the second cabinet, then returned to the first and wiped off, etc. Short and quick allows you to gradually build the depth of color to suit your taste. In the end, I probably applied 4 "coats" (I'd have to check my notes) of the second stain to get what I was looking for. After letting them rest, I then applied the Watco, which really made them pop. I'd encourage you to get your hands on some walnut veneer pieces and practice your technique first.
Good luck! Let us see the results.
Randy
Thanks Randy!
I ended up doing a 50/50 mix of the Gunstock and Special Walnut because I didn't want them quite so red in hue. They still have red in them, just not as much as the Cornwall's in this thread. I definitely like the results. I applied 3 coats using the same approach you did. They seem mostly dry now, but I'll give them the another 12 hours as suggested.
As for the oil...I already have some Tung-Oil that I used to shine up my Forte's a while back. I'm just going to use that. It doesn't have any color, it just puts a really nice shine on them that you can make as heavy or as light as you want. I think this will yield good results. I'll post pictures soon.
Cory
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Second stain wipe is a 70/30 mix of Minwax "Gunstock" and Minwax "Special Walnut". This combination, when oiled, gives that reddish hue that the older Heritage walnut veneer looks like after 30 years.
I'm at this step in the process of my $200 Cornwall's that were painted black. Quick question, does the 70/30 mix above contain 70% "Gunstock" and 30% "Special Walnut"? I just want to make sure I mix properly. Also, how long between the initial stain and the mix stain? Thanks for any help!
BTW, your Cornwall's look great! Awesome step-by-step photofacts as well.
Cory
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When did they stop selling them?
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I have a pair of Cornwall speakers that seem to be made around 1983-84 from the drivers that are inside. I bought them used and the identification stickers have come off sometime in their past. I looked and cannot find a serial number around the back edge or inner lip of the cabinet either. Is there a specific are to look?
I have read in other threads that Klipsch will ask you for the serial numbers to verify the speakers before selling you any badges for them. I only need (1) badge, but would like (2) because the other badge is in bad shape. I'm going to restore the wood finish and new badges would be the finishing touch.
Would I be turned away from buying (2) badges just because I don't have the serial numbers, even though I DO own the pair of speakers? If so, why? I could provide pictures of me with the speakers giving a thumbs-up, if needed.
I have a pair of Heresy's that I can take the logo from since I don't use them, but I don't wanna do that.
Here's the speakers in question...
Thanks for any help!
Cory
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It may be a problem with many tube amplifiers, but shouldn't be a problem with solid state amplifiers.
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Can't make up my mind which Klipsh to keep!
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Dag, you guys sure make it even harder! I'm unemployed at the moment and actually NEED the cash...otherwise this wouldn't even be considered.