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Hello, I am new to the Klipsch community and I have been listening to Klipsch speakers my whole life, love them, and I have something I would like to share with everyone so here is my story. About two years ago I was online looking for a pair of Klipsch speakers. I wanted a pair of La scala or Cornwalls but I didn't have a lot of money at the time and just wanted see what was out there and what the going prices were. Then I found a listing for a pair of Cornwalls that were pretty rough looking and had blown speakers but they were only $500 and for some reason I had to have them, so I bought them. I live in Dayton Ohio and the seller lived in Chicago. He wouldn't ship them so I rented a SUV and headed to the windy city. When I got to the sellers house he greated me and we talked for a bit (really good guy, Klipsch nut) and then he said, well let me show you your speakers. When I turned the corner and saw them the first thing I thought was, I made a huge mistake and it's to late to turn back now. The cabinets looked like they had never been cleaned, covered with a dark film and dirt. The grills were both broken and there were some pretty deep scratches. This guys cat was sleeping inside one of the cabinets and had been using them as a cat scratcher too, they were in bad shape. He helped me load them up and I headed home thinking all the way, I screwed up big time. When I got to my home there were two of my buddies waiting on me to help me unload them and take them in the house. Man did they give me a hard time, laughing and ribbing me about how bad they looked and, You rented a SUV and drove all that way and paid $500 for these, and to make things worse we unscrewed the back panels and they had Radio Shack woofers in them. Everything else was there and all original but Radio Shack woofers, Really. After making the drive there and back and getting razzed about how bad they looked and the RS woofers it was time for a beer and let that day go. The next morning I started working on my diamonds in the rough, taking everything out of them (the RS woofers went right in the trash) and started to clean them up. They had the correct crossovers, tweeters, horns, drivers so things were starting to look up. I started wiping the cabinets down with some Murrphys oil soap in warm water but this stuff wasn't coming off. After getting them as clean as I could they still looked a little dark. I could start to see the gain and the real color of the wood starting to come out but I didn't know what kind of wood it was. It didn't look like any finish on a Klipsch speaker that I had ever seen. I got some very fine sand paper and started sanding them down very lightly, taking my time and being very careful not to go to deep. As I was sanding I suddenly realized these were something different, something very different, and I was right. After doing some research on Klipsch web site I knew I had found some diamonds in the rough and it was all well worth it. The cabinets have consecutive serial numbers and were made in 1973. They are made with Zebra wood and according to Klipsch they are very rare. Only a few pairs were ever made using this type of wood and Klipsch never used it again. In 1973 a lot of groups were protesting about the destruction of the rain forrest and all the trees being cut down. Zebra wood comes from the rain forrest and Klipsch wanted to avoid any bad publisity for importing this exotic type of wood so they stopped using it before they really even started to. I don't know how many they made but I have never seen a pair like it and probably never will. I was able to find a nice clean pair of the correct 15" K-33E woofers along with replacing all the diaphragms in the K-55 and K-77 drivers. I sent the crossovers to Bob Crites to replace the old capacitors and make sure everything was up to spec. I went to a local wood working/ cabinet shop and talked to them about what would be the best way to refinish the cabinets and make that zebra wood pop. They were very helpful and told me what to do and what not to do. It has taken some time and money but it was well worth it. In the sun light the zebra wood looks awesome, very detailed lines and color running through the grain, sometimes I just stand there and look at them. After I got them back together and started listening to them on my 10wpc set tube amp I was amazed. Nothing sounds like a Cornwall powered by a single ended tube amp and nothing looks this good either. So that's my little story about how my diamonds in the rough became to be the crown jewels. I have some pictures of the whole process they went though and I just wanted to share them with everyone. Let me know what you think and thanks for taking the time to read my post.

Hello, I have a pair of RF52ii's for sale, they are in like new condition, I'm the original owner, they lived in a smoke free environment and have no blemishes or marks of any sort. I have the original boxes and packing materials so shipping is no problem! I just moved and they are still boxed, so I don't have images right now, but can unbox them if images are requested. They are currently located in Lexington, KY and could be picked up or easily shipped directly to you. They are about 40lbs each in their boxes and will ship from 40515. Asking price is $375, these speakers are like new condition. I also have a RC-52II Center channel speaker for sale for $225

This deal includes Klipsch Reference Series 5 speakers total + Klipsch Subwoofer, Denon Receiver (AVR-11713), Panamax Surge Protector (M5100-PM), Logitech Universal Remote Harmony 900 Series, Surround Speaker Floor Stand (Pair), Subwoofer Mat, and Speaker Wire. Everything is in perfect flawless/immaculate condition. The original packaging and boxes included with all of the equipment. Please text for any questions @ 424-653-7906 For anyone that knows the Klipsch Reference series this set sounds amazing! Crisp, clear and extremely clean with great highs and lows. This has engaging and powerful sound with excellent bass response. The RF-62ii for music lovers will be blown away by the exceptional soundstaging and imaging; just wait to hear your favorite track on this setup!! Klipsch is a sort of legend in American home audio. During the 66 years the Indianapolis-based company has been in business, it has managed to build an immensely popular brand, a loyal following of enthusiasts, and a massive product portfolio and the Reference series is a top line product. The Reference series combines Klipsch’s engineering expertise, unique horn-loaded tweeters and high-quality cabinetry into a loudspeaker that promises to deliver Klipsch’s legendary sound — and look good doing it, too What makes the RF-62 II system such a treat to listen to is the way they effortlessly evoke an emotional response. Marketing folks throw the “emotion” term around all the time in reference to audio equipment, but for once, its use is justified. These speakers grab a hold of you with rock-solid bass, wide-open midrange, tasty, detailed highs and a remarkably wide and seamless soundstage. Those looking to outfit their home theaters with a system that is as musical as it is powerful should find an excellent match in the highly recommended Klipsch RF-62 II. Klipsch RF 62 II Speaker Set: $2999.99 Denon AVR-1713: $299.99 Panamax M5100-PM: $299.99 Logitech Harmony 900: $299.99 Speaker Stands: $199.99 (Pair) ------------------------------------------- $4100 Retail Price Not Including Tax! (Over $4600 with Tax) Yours for only $2400!! OVER $2200 in savings!!! Klipsch Reference RF-62 II The Klipsch Reference Series RF-62 II floor-standing loudspeaker delivers high-performance sound using Klipsch's advanced technologies and world-class materials. The Klipsch Reference RF-62 II employs dual 6.5-inch woofers and a 1.0-inch titanium diaphragm compression driver loaded with a square Tractrix Horn, inside a bass reflex enclosure. The Klipsch Reference Series floor-standing loudspeaker will bring out the power, detail, and emotion in your music, movies, or video games. Highlights: frequency response 35-24,000 Hz (±3dB) power handling: up to 125 watts RMS (500 watts peak) sensitivity 97 dB 8-ohm impedance Tractrix® horn with 1" titanium dome tweeter dual 6-1/2" Cerametallic™ woofers bass-reflex (ported) design black ash woodgrain vinyl finish dual binding posts for bi-amping or bi-wiring 12-3/4"W x 40-1/16"H x 15-3/8"D Klipsch Reference RS-52 II The Klipsch Reference Series RS-52 II is a surround loudspeaker which delivers high-performance sound using Klipsch's advanced technologies and world-class materials. The RS-52 II employs dual 5.25-inch woofers, dual Tractrix horn-loaded 1-inch titanium tweeters and WDST (Wide Dispersion Surround Technology). The Klipsch Reference Series surround loudspeaker will bring out the power, detail, and emotion in your music, movies, or video games. Highlights: Wide Dispersion Surround Technology™ enables both direct and ambient sound in just about any position frequency response 58-24,000 Hz (±3dB) power handling: up to 100 watts RMS (400 watts peak) sensitivity 95 dB 8-ohm impedance dual Tractrix® horns with 1" titanium dome tweeters dual 5-1/4" Cerametallic™ woofers bass-reflex (ported) design matte black vinyl finish keyhole bracket for easy wall-mounting threaded inserts for optional wall-mount bracket weight: 14.7 lbs. 14-1/4"W x 13"H x 8-3/8"D Klipsch Reference RC-62 II Realistic home theater sound starts with the center channel Klipsch's RC-62 II delivers all the subtleties and dynamics required for a riveting home theater experience. Using patented Klipsch speaker technology, it fleshes out the front soundstage, ensuring that you hear every word, every detail of your favorite movies. Whether you place this speaker above or below your TV's screen, you can use the included feet to tilt and aim the speaker precisely at your listening position for the best possible sound.II Highlights: frequency response 57-24,000 Hz (±3dB) power handling: up to 150 watts RMS (600 watts peak) sensitivity 98 dB 8-ohm impedance Tractrix® horn with 1" titanium dome tweeter dual 6-1/2" Cerametallic™ woofers bass-reflex design via dual front-firing ports video-shielded to prevent distortion with tube TVs includes feet to tilt the speaker up or down towards your listening area black ash woodgrain vinyl finish 23-1/2"W x 8"H x 12-3/16"D Klipsch Reference SW-110 Strong, accurate bass for large rooms Whether you're watching movies or listening to music, you'll enjoy deep, intense bass with the SW-110. This powerful, high-output subwoofer uses a 200-watt amplifier to drive a strong-yet-light 10" woofer that's designed for quick, precise movement. The front slot port helps minimize turbulence for clean sound. And since the port is in the front, you won't hear unwanted "boominess" from sound reverberating off your walls and floor. That means you can place this sub just about anywhere and enjoy punchy low-frequency effects. Highlights: front slot port for reduced turbulence and flexible installation 200-watt RMS BASH® digital hybrid amplifier 10" front-firing woven fiberglass driver frequency response 28-120 Hz (±3dB) variable 50-150 Hz crossover phase switch auto on/off line level/LFE (low frequency effects) input speaker-level inputs compatible with the Klipsch WA-2 wireless audio adapter kit for an easy connection to a sound system 12-3/8"W x 14-3/8"H x 20-7/16"D

Taking the opportunity to start a new thread Showcase you're system as it stands now Nothing stoping you from posting regular updates as new equipment is installed My system as it stands now ( I do apologise that the turntable was not ready for these photos )

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I have the following for sale: 3 Faital HF140 drivers Brand new, never installed (one was mounted on a Faital horn for measuring only, and I will include the horn) SOLD 3 Bob Crites "A" crossovers for sale BNIB never installed SOLD 3 La Scala AA crossovers with Dayton Electrolytic caps One is completed and the other 2 only have some of the caps replaced $60 each or all 3 for $150 All of the used parts work fine, and were removed due to the mods I am currently doing. I will ship in the USA, but you will pay the paypal fees. tia, Ron

An acquaintance of mine contacted me asking if I knew anyone that might be interested in purchasing a pair of RT-10D. I've never owned any of the RT Series and have only heard one demo a LONG time ago. I want to see how they compare to my RSW-15 so I decided to buy them. My schedule has been crazy busy lately but as soon as I have some time, I will do some comparisons between Dual RT10D and a Single RSW15. Do you think that would be a fair comparison? To me, it's hard to tell because you have (1) Active 15" & (1) Passive 15" in the RSW-15 vs (2) Active 10" & (4) Passive 10" in the RT-10D. What are your thoughts on which might come out on top? RSW-15 Specs: 600 RMS / 2400 Peak Down to 19Hz 121dB Surface Area: 352 RT-10D Specs: 700 RMS / 1600 Peak Down to 22Hz 119dB with Single RT-10D 122dB with Dual RT-10D Surface Area of single RT-10D: 235.5 Surface Area of Dual RT-10D: 471 The RT-10D is designed to be in a corner so I'm thinking about leaving my RSW-15 behind the bottom right door of the False Wall and placing the RT-10D behind the false wall in the corners. Here is my prediction.....the RSW-15 will beat a single RT-10D but Dual RT-10D will beat RSW-15. Now when I say beat, I'm probably just talking shear impact. The RSW-15 is very musical but I've heard the same about the RT-10D series as well. Guess that's part of the fun finding out through experimentation. Visually, the finish on the RT-10D is absolutely gorgeous! Very deep, dark cherry wood color. Although they have a small profile, they are quite heavy for their size. The foam surrounds are very tight and thick. Unfortunately, everyone is in bed so I'll have to wait till tomorrow night to fire them up! This should be a fun comparison! Below are some pics for your enjoyment.

Hi this is my first post so go easy on me I have just bought a pair of heresy III which I like a lot,with them having 99db sens is there such thing as using an amp with too much power ? the power amp I have is audio research vs110 which is 100 watt per side, is this too much ? i know at low volume there will be just a few watts or so being used so is the extra power a waste ?,i only play music at a lowish volume I notice a lot of heresy owners use SET amps with them are these low power amps as good as they say... oracle delphi mk4 morche up4 audio technica oc9 DNM 3c/twin audio research vs110 klipcsh heresy 3 (on steel stands) thanks

This is a beautiful pair of Medium Oak Oil Finish Klipsch Chorus I speakers. Originally sold for $1758. We are selling these for $870.00 The pair is from 1989 with consecutive serial numbers - 8912545 & 8912546. The grills are in excellent condition. The cabinets are in great shape as well; has some minor scratches. See the photos. These speakers were paired with an NAD receiver and later with a B&K Surround system with excellent sound reproduction quality. SENSITIVITY: 101dB @ 1watt/1meter POWER HANDLING: 100 watts maximum continuous (1000 watts peak) DIMENSIONS: 39" (99.06cm) x 18.5" (46.99cm) x 15.5" (39.37cm) WEIGHT: 89 lbs. (40.4kg) Item location: Chandler, Arizona; United States NO SHIPPING offered on this item. Payment: PayPal within 48 hrs of sale Speaker is for LOCAL PICK-UP only.

One owner, excellent condition RF52's, with the original shipping boxes! I cannot find any marks or blemishes on any of the surfaces of these speakers, they are in outstanding condition. These are not RF52II's. These are the original, older and slightly more affordable RF's. I used these as surrounds and ended up with RF52's as mains, they are nearly identical, I can tell no sonic differences, and aesthetics are incredibly minor. I bought the speakers as I had the money and they upgraded the line before I had completed the system! I have the original boxes and packaging materials so they will be safe to ship - buyer pays shipping. I am currently in Winston-Salem, NC, however I will be moving in a few months to Lexington, KY and making some what regular trips up there - if that influences any one's purchasing decisions. Click here for more images Please let me know if you have any questions! These were originally $329 Each - a total of $658 Retail. Buy the pair for $300!

No need to introduce this networks. If you are into Klipsch sound, this is the best upgrade money can buy. Can be used for for most 3-way Heritage Klipsch speakers or other horn based projects. Perfect for Cornscala builders. Bought these for my Cornscalas . They are brand new. Plenty of info on-line: http://www.alkeng.com/klipsch.html Selling because of the change in direction. As Al stated on his site: "There will be a price increase on most networks starting with the following batch." Would prefer local pick up. Avoid long waiting list. Price drop: $610 shipped to continental USA

Up for sale out of Worcester, MA. 01610 is a set of WF-34 Floorstanders and a WC-24 Center. Both are from the Icon Wood series and in great condition overall. WF-34 - $220 WF-34 - $220 WC-24 - $220 All Three for $600