TheMusicFreaks

There are two reasons for the proposed trade, WAF, and Lack of space. My instincts tell me that a vertical Cornwall in it's original state, but working properly, will probably not sound as fast or tight as the chorus. If I end up doing the trade, Part of my plan is to do the crites bolt-on mods (all of them eventually), caps, tweets, mids. maybe look into extra batting or other in-cabinet material for possible improvement there... And cosmetically, I'd really like to remove the old grill cloth, and put some cane (or ?) material on it, with the newer klipsch logo at the top center. Then, just add the riser bases... And enjoy!

Yeah, I've been down this road before, As I'm sure most of us have. And yes, trying new stuff out is part of this hobby for sure. Sometimes the hunt is more exciting than the capture. But I've been into this hobby since I was 14 years old... I'm 42 now. So, I've got a pretty solid idea of how this deal will work out. I think I'll be happy with the cornie's, and that will spark a quest for other amplification.

Well, it's actually a trade deal, And I won't be able to hear the Cornwalls with my amp in my room until after the deal is done Because of the logistics of getting my speakers to him, and getting his back to my house. That's what makes it scary. If I could A/B test, there'd be no worries.

That seems to be the popular opinion Schu, And the Cornwall looks like it would sound as described. Having a pair of Cornwalls powered by mcintosh in my home will allow me to check one more thing off my "bucket list"!

Yeah, shodrewken... You're right. I'm gonna go for it! I'll keep you guys posted. I appreciate all the info from you guys. Thank You.

Jweber & Silversport, thanks for your advice. I have the chorus 1's, ported in the front, no passive radiator in the back. Right now, my setup is: NAD 3120 integrated amplifier (Hot Rod version of the NAD 3020) & Klipsch Chorus. It's a very smooth sounding combo, And I don't feel as if I'm lacking anything sound quality wise. I've had all kinds of amps and receivers In my system, and I've done A/B comparisons with all of them against the little 20 watt per channel NAD, and as of yet, nothing has de-throned this little monster. I've tried Harman/Kardon "twin" 430 & 730, Marantz 2230, 1060, 2250, 2240, Creek 4240, Adcom 535 (with 555 pre), and Linn LK-1 (with matching power amp?)... They ALL sound great in their own way, But I'm a vinyl junkie, and the combination of this simple NAD amp section, with this "Giant Killer" phono stage built-in, is absolutely magical with klipsch speakers. In some cases for example, the marantz 1060 integrated amp sounded amazing with klipsch, (A little better than the NAD, in my opinion)... But the phono stage in the marantz was the deal breaker for me, because the phono section in the NAD beat it by a lot. I listen to vinyl mostly, and the phono stage in this little NAD amp is absolutely awesome. The H/K twin receivers also sounded great, and seemed as if they were made to go with klipsch... But again, the phono stage in the H/K receivers were not as good as the marantz was! For once in this seemingly never ending quest for audio nirvana, I'm content with my system. (as content as I've been, anyway) But, here is my dilemma... The Cornwalls that I'm able to trade for look absolutely amazing! I know that the sound is more important than the look, but if I do the trade deal, and get these Cornwalls, my next step would be to replace my beloved NAD 3120 with (affordable) vintage McIntosh amplification like a 6100 or a 4100. (As soon as my budget allows). I've never owned a pair of Cornwall, Or any McIntosh gear, and putting this setup together would be a childhood dream of mine. There's just something so magical about classic McIntosh with Klipsch heritage series speakers. It's retro Americana that sounds astounding while looking like a million bucks in your living room! But am I sacrificing sound that I'm content with, just for the aesthetics? I guess, worst case scenario, I could always sell the Cornwalls if I don't like them, and go back to Chorus or Forte, which I'm familiar with, so it's not really a big deal. But my gut feeling tells me I will not be dissspointed... I think?

Hello All. I have a chance to trade my chorus 1's for a pair of Cornwall verticals. I love the way my chorus sound... but I've always wanted a pair of Cornwall. Plus... These are 1970 models and they are in good condition. Being that I have no complaints on my chorus, without hearing the Cornwalls I'm a little scared to do the trade, because I might not like the sound of them in comparison to the speakers I currently have. Any insights or info on early 70's Cornwall verticals would be much appreciated.

(Sorry about the double post... I'm new here and I'm just learning)

Budman, some of the pioneer stuff is fantastic. A buddy of mine had a little pioneer SX-780 receiver with his heresys, and it was a very good sounding combo. I also had a pioneer SA-6500-II integrated amp that was pretty impressive for what it was. I was using that amp with a pair of large Advents, and it was pretty good.

Budman, some of the pioneer stuff is fantastic. A buddy of mine had a little pioneer SX-780 receiver with his heresys, and it was a very good sounding combo. I also had a pioneer SA-6500-II integrated amp that was pretty impressive for what it was too.

By the way... I've owned several pairs of heresys, and I've had quartets, fortes, and all of the KG series in the past... So I've got a pretty good handle on em. These chorus are the biggest klipsch speaker I've owned so far, and I have no complaints on them. If the vertical Cornwalls sound anything like the forte or chorus, I'd love it! I think the heresy is an (almost) perfect speaker, except for the lack of bass when compared to the bigger klipsch speakers. (Using a subwoofer is not an option for me). In my opinion, a nice walnut heresy with the cane grills, are absolutely gorgeous! And I always thought, if the heresy dug deeper, It would be perfect! So, I'm guessing that the Cornwall fits that description?

Hey Budman, those look awesome! I'm very tempted to go ahead with the deal and trade out my chorus for the cornies after looking at your pictures. What do you power your cornies with? I was leaning toward an entry level McIntosh Like maybe a 4100 receiver or a 6100 integrated... I've never owned any mc gear, but like these Cornwalls, I've admired them since I was a kid. I have had a lot of vintage marantz, And they do sound warm and smooth with heritage klipsch, So I might look into marantz too. If it's not too much to ask, Could you give me some kinda impression Of the Cornwall vertical sound character ? I know everyone says TUBES, but I can't afford good tube amplification.

Hey Budman, thank you for the info! So, is it just a matter of removing the screws and then it just comes out? If that's the case, I'm good with that! How do you like the Wendell fabric vs the original klipsch cane material? A friend of mine suggested looking around at guitar amplifier fabrics, (Like Marshall and Vox)... They have some very cool "vintage" looking Fabrics available for their retro stuff. That might be a good way to go?

Thanks for the input you guys. Are the chorus 1's very different sounding from the Cornwall verts? It's a little scary to trade a pair of speakers you like, for a pair that you're not sure what they sound like. But I've always wanted a pair of Cornwalls, and this pair seems a bit more desirable because they are verticals. As far as changing the grill cloth goes... I'm not sure if I'm skilled enough to pop those motorboards out myself without making some sort of mistake (either taking them out, or putting them back). And cutting the old cloth out seems like the easier way to do it, but how will that look? I'm so confused here.

Hello all, I'm new here... This is my 1st post. I have a question about a pair of Cornwalls and I hope someone here can chime in With their vast klipsch knowledge and experience. I'm about to trade my chorus (series 1) for a pair of 1970 model Cornwall Verts. I haven't heard them yet, and I'm hoping that I like them better than the chorus. So I'm either going to be pleasantly surprised, or sorry? My question is: What is the best way to remove the old linen type grill cloth, and put new material on? I've looked online, and I can't seem to find a definitive answer. There have been all sorts of stories floating around, and some even conflict each other. Ultimately, I'd like to put cane grills on them, Making them look like newer models with the newer 80's or 90's era klipsch logo. I'm aware that locating authentic klipsch cane material may be near impossible, (If someone has some, I'd buy it!) but I've found similar fabrics from Wendell and other places that come sort of close. Is replacing the grill cloth a difficult task that might cause damage? If there is a "correct" way, I'd really appreciate some insight. (and what do you guys think of trading chorus 1's for Cornwall verts?) I love the way the chorus sounds... But the cornies just look so good! Thanks.