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Project is completed. Fisher Receiver and braced Cornwalls. WO!

Mike: NO BACKER BOARDS OR OEM CLOTH IS AVAILABLE per Klipsh just now on the 800 line! They are too old, won't do a special, etc. It's a different company now. I hope they let this post.... ALL others reading this, please HELP!!

OK .... OK. So I am a little slow in starting my project. Well it is moving ahead now. 1. Refinishing of 19T072 and 19T073 (RB-WS) using a water base stripper and 400 steel wool CAREFULLY beginning. End result will either be a natural wood wiping stain .. or if not acceptable results - clad. 2. Internal bracing and port lenght modifications from Speakerbuilder article previously listed is underway. Advise if you too want scans. 3. All internal wiring is being replaced with heavy guage oxygen free wire. STANDARD CROSSOVER is being retained. New bananas jacks on the back are being added. 4. Fisher 500C just finished being rebuilt with Fisher Doctor parts and guidance. We will see soon. 5. SMALL tear in woofer was successfully repaired with carefully applied liquid rubber adhesive (thanks). My question and need for help is as follows: WHERE CAN I BUY FROM KLIPSCH OR WHOM EVER A PAIR OF SPEAKER CLOTHS AND BACKER BOARD(S)? LMK and thanks for all your previous help...hifiguy

My project sidetracked from January this year (see old posts) now starting again. SMALL tear near the surround on one woofer. Repair? If so, how? Replace? If so WHICH manufacturer (these are keepers). Thanks all.

OK .... I got a scanner. Who wants the article now? Any suggestions on woofer replacement and refinishing the RB cabinets?

On the issue of sharing (posting) the older Speaker Builder Article on Cornwall "IMPROVEMENTS".... as long as .. 1. I can get a scanner to catch the mag. images 2. As long as no copyrights are infringed on ... no problem. First I need a source to a good scanner and then council. Any takers on advice? Ready to ...share / try.

Thanks ALL for your responses and INFO! Speakers are on their way via UPS (really JUST over the size limit but I got a GREAT UPS guy to adjust). Shipping via old Cornwall boxes I had when we got a set for my son also used about 5 or six years ago. GLAD I kept them! Both Cornwalls and an about to be refurbished Fisher 500C are on their way now. Cornwall mods (structural, port path, and woofer replacements)and Fisher fixes will probably be done in late December pending the Holiday concerns elsewhere..... maybe January. I'll let you know.... Crossovers are still on my wait and see list.

Just got two pre '85 Cornwalls on Ebay. 191072 & 191073 oiled walnut. I am going to try to drive them with a refurbished 500C (trying to see what this tube thing is about). The speakers need grilles - from PWK or DIY? What is with the "new" ALK crossovers and why? Costs? I have the older Speakerbuilder article on reinforcing the Cornwalls internally and the port path modification. I have not SEEN them in person yet but expect a woofer replacement - maybe with Eminence. My need for education is showing. Costs? Thanks.