unclefred

Way back when I worked on an audio shop, it was surprising how many 'broken' speakers brought in simply had a loose pr disconnected wire. Congrats on your find.

While you may need help, It's probably a type of help I'm not licensed to provide.

That's why I did mention them.

I think the 396 has less cabinet volume and only goes down to 60hz +/- 3db ? I'm not sure that's correct.

Audio forums seem to have a lot of tin eared anal retentives trying to convince people they aren't hearing what they hear. Thankfully, not so much here. Maybe it's the nagging fear that they are missing out on what the rest of us enjoy that drives them? Klipsch speakers are very resolving and starkly exhibit the changes in a system, good or bad.

Naim gear is generally first rate. That reads like a great piece of kit.

I bought my primo condition quartets with crites ti tweeters for $250 last month. That should bring down the average.

I'd prefer the Schitt Modi2 Uber. http://schiit.com/products/modi-2

I don't need them but if they were selling here, I'd buy immediately.

Chorus II and Cornwall III are on my want list, but I'd go for a Cornwall II if I ever find a deal. I think I've never seen used Corny III.s.

If that was true, that makes you the sucker that took the bait.

Great deal if I want to drive to San Jose.

Try using your words.

I vote 'no'.

Florida and Texas must have more Klipsch heritage than anyone. At least on epay.

Agreed. M experimentation with my Quartets confirm this. A solid, 4 sided stand enforces the bass responce. When lifted with a cavity, it was reduced. However, with a 'bearded' stand, where the front of the stand is flush with the speaker and extends to the floor, increases bass output by 6db or so.

The maintenance issue is well taken. I pulled the xo from one of my quartets and it looks brand new, but stock. The metal is still shiny. I've seen pics of the same xo's on the web and the transformers and inductors look their age, tarnish, oxidation. So now I wonder if I can figure out if they are original or replaced recently? They sound great butif the caps are 25 years old, they could sound better.

Mine with the Ti upgrade sound great. It may be a break-in issue, or just your sound preference. If you haven't, get them off the ground a bit.

That's the best explanation yet!

I used to have the stomp box, it really did wonders with the guitar signal.

Nice. I have one about 45 miles from me. I better sign up.

I see today they are $359 apiece.

I remember my Dad had a quad setup. A mid fi brand at best, I recall it had buttons for Discrete, Matrix and another I don't remember. I do remember Edgar Winter's 'Frankenstein' swirling around the room.

Congrats on a great deal. Like you, I was a bit apprehensive about my first pair, Quartets, but was quickly hooked in to the dynamic horns.