jdmccall
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...just thought I'd add my 2c regarding k-horn vs. cornwall...
I think potentially, k-horns can kick cornwalls right to the curb...but only potentially. Set-up, room, gear, etc, etc must be spot-on for k-horn to perform up to it's capabilities. Cornwall are much easier to live with and much more forgiving of less-than-perfect...set-up, gear, room, etc.
That said, my only first-hand experience is with cornwall "1's" (I know...they weren't called "cornwall I's") from '85 to '93, and with AK3 klipschorns from '98 thru '03.
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I think the problem is with the shipper. Of course, some blame must go to the seller for using that freight company. And to me, for using that seller. 🤪
The ebay listing had the "FastNFree" guaranteed 3-day delivery, but after sale when I checked tracking, the YRC Freight website said: "COVID-19 – A suspension of all guarantee service failure reimbursements has been issued effective 3/25/2020" So I guess I'm out of luck unless I wanted to push a false advertising angle related to the "fastnfree" thing on ebay...which I don't.
I suppose the speakers will get here eventually. The last tracking update (this morning) said "TRAILER 261251 WAS CLOSED AT SAINT LOUIS MO USA". I interpret this to mean the trailer is loaded and ready to roll, which could mean delivery even today, or on Monday, which is also the latest estimated delivery date.
My biggest concern is all the extra handling of the speakers; moving them from one trailer to another, which just means more chance of damage, and then there's all the time the speakers are sitting out in hot and/or humid conditions. 🥴 Not that I'm a worrier or anything. 😵
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That's probably it. That or the dog ate the shipping papers.
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Oops! I spoke too fast and assumed too much. Delivery now slated for 17th.
Sure it is. 😒
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They have been moved to a different trailer (again!) and projected delivery is still 8/14, so hopefully tomorrow will be the day. 🤞
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Delivery now slated for 8/14. Yeah, right.
Too late to cancel order.
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Hsu has a good looking 15" sealed sub. I was very impressed with their CCB-8 loudspeakers I had, especially at the price. I would definitely consider their subs.
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9 hours ago, garyrc said:
When you get to one of those plateaus Schu mentioned, stop reading audio magazines, audio advertisements, magazines, websites, audio Youtubes, etc. and don't start again until something breaks.
No You Tube videos? Surely you jest!
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If you're ever about 100 miles south of KC, rolling down I49, come on by and we'll fire'em up...if they're here yet, that is.
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1 hour ago, Edgar said:
Or give the Cornwalls to me. I'll come pick them up.
You are closer to them than me. They''re sitting on a trailer somewhere in StL. Supposedly they'll get down in my neck of the woods Thursday but I'll believe it when I see them.
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On 8/10/2020 at 2:09 PM, Fido said:
The question here is when is GOOD good Enough?
When you absolutely can't spend or borrow another dime for something better. Only then.🙂
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55 minutes ago, NADman said:
Go fishing. No cell. No Mp3's.
I'm not a fisherperson and I don't own a cell phone. I used to ride motorcycles before my wife neutered me but that was a long time ago. When I got married I had two motorcycles: a GS1100ES Suzuki and an XL600 Honda. In short order I had nothing but a Schwinn. Now I don't even have that. I do use my lack of motorized entertainment to shame my wife into going along with some of my larger audio purchases, though, so it's not all down side.
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1 hour ago, Schu said:
The chase... that's the addiction.
It's not a problem for me. Although my wife might disagree. 💲💲
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In '07 I used the same two Velodyne subs with LS2's. They really needed the help.
In '98 I didn't have subs but the AK3 k-horns didn't seem to mind.
Way back in '85, my first cornwalls had all the bass a callow young audiofool could want.
But today, I know cornwalls don't really go all that low for a big speaker (although 34Hz ain't too shabby). But my old cornwalls peaked in the 60-70hz range, dropping pretty quickly to the point they were effectively done by 40Hz...in my room.
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Got a pair of CW Fours coming. Got a pair of older Velodyne DLS4000R 12" subs that go solidly down to just below 30Hz. Will they improve the Cornwall's sound or would I be ahead to fuggittabout'em?🤔
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...even as my hearing worsens and even during periods of time (days) I'm not listening to music? It seems crazy. Maybe I'm crazy! I daydream about gear, rooms, set-ups...and maybe haven't tried to actually listen to music, even though I have time and opportunity. Weird!
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7 minutes ago, Shakeydeal said:
I'd be willing to bet his brand new speakers were priced better than any B stock out there. Just my guess.
Oh, I don't need to hear that. Ignorance is bliss, ya know. -Which explains why I'm so happy all the time! 😊
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6 minutes ago, Shakeydeal said:
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I thought anyone interested could ask...but I added the info. Probably best. Thanks!
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28 minutes ago, Shakeydeal said:
If you are talking about the CW IVs that you ordered, he had a fleet of them in every finish just a few weeks ago when I ordered mine. Always best to call.
Shakey
Hmm...I missed them somehow. I was only looking at B-stock so maybe that's how. I dunno. Story of my life: Day late and a dollar short.🤪
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...for sale:
This is an extremely solid and well-made rack the likes of which I suspect would be hard to come by today at anything remotely close to the price. Condition is very good with only a few minor scuffs on vinyl shelves and a few minor scratches on metal frame.
Located southwest Missouri. Local pickup preferred but I'm willing to deliver up to 300 miles from my location
(64772). 30 cents per mile / one-way. Asking $140 plus delivery.
- All welded steel frame
- Vinyl-wrapped 1/2" mdf shelves.
- Casters
- Accepts spikes (not included)
- Top shelf can be levelled
- All shelves can be isolated and are easily removable.
- Dimensions are 36" high by 24" deep by 20" wide
- Weight is around 50 pounds
- Shelf clearances are 9.5" of height and 15.5" of depth. Width is open.
- durable black textured finish
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OK...I've checked out his ebay store. He just didn't have what I was looking for this time...when I was looking for it.
I don't really blame the guys at The Sound Seller for the delay. I don't know who to blame so I guess I won't blame anybody. Maybe there's enough to go around. It doesn't really matter in the overall scheme of things anyway.
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21 minutes ago, Shakeydeal said:
Sorry to say it, and I know you don't want to hear it. Should have called Cory. Live and learn, like you said. Hope it works out and you like 'em.
Shakey
I bought from "The Sound Seller" of Marinette, WI. If you don't mind my asking, what entity did you deal with? Not that it makes any difference to me at this point. Just curious for possible future reference.
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I would think they would image better out from room boundaries (that's "walls" for normal folks😁) Bass would have to be affected (or is that effected?🤔). For better or worse, though? Who knows?
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Day 11 of "FastNFree" 3-day delivery. "Guaranteed" they said. But, the guarantee is off due to Covid-19. That point was not learned until after the sale, of course. "My"🙄 speakers have been sitting in a trailer in St. Louis for 5 of those 11 days. I should have just picked them up there. It's less than 5 hours away...for you or me. Not for YRC Freight. Current projection is for Thursday (8/13) delivery, but their projections aren't worth much since they change daily. Deep breath.......Ah, that's better. All will be well...if it ends well...and soon.
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