beemer Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 (Sorry for the double post - trying a different forum with a bit more exposure) I recently stumbled upon what might be a very interesting find. A friend has had a pair of Klipsch speakers in storage for a number of years and may be willing to part with them. I have not seen these speakers (as they are stored 2 hours drive away from here) so cannot be sure what model they are (he is not sure either). From the descriptions my friend has given me, they would seem to be a set of vintage Cornwalls from about the early 70's. He has described them as a short, fat, BIG 3 way ported speaker, but his description of the port does not fit with any of the Cornwalls I have ever seen pictures of. To be specific, they are a typical (top to bottom) tweeter, midrange, woofer configuration, but are ported (round, 2 1/2 - 3") to the side of the woofer instead of the three rectangular ports on the base of the cabinet. Are these indeed Cornwalls or is there some model of Klipsch that fits this description better from this vintage? (Been thru the classic section of this website and haven't seen anything that matches any closer.) Next question; if these are Cornwalls in good working order, any suggestions on what (if any) mods might be recommended or necessary for running with more modern receivers/amps, or just general improvement. I wouldn't mind getting some idea of what I might have to put into these for a good restoration and to keep the wife happy. Thanks. ------------------ System: Technics SA-DA8 Sony CDP-C435 CD Sony DVP-NS300 DVD Hitachi UX617 VHS Klipsch KG4's Fronts Klipsch KG2.2's Surrounds Klipsch SC-1 Center Yamaha YST-SW100 sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eq_shadimar Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 Ask your friend for the dimensions. It should be easy to determine what they are from that. When you find out what they are post them here. It almost sounds like a ported Heresy but the dimensions will tell. Laters, ------------------ ...wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world... My Home Theater Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Phillips Posted March 17, 2002 Share Posted March 17, 2002 Just so you will know Cornwalls are 35 3/4H X 25 1/2 w X 15 1/2 deep.They are over 100 lbs. They were the only speaker in the '70s that was ported,but my info may not be complete enough. His discription may be the Cornwall II from the '70s and they could be layed on their sides,maybe why your friend said they were fat and short. ------------------ Steve & Becky's HT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemer Posted March 18, 2002 Author Share Posted March 18, 2002 When we talked, I quoted the dimensions of the Cornwalls from the Klipsch website. I waw told they were pretty close to what these speakers are - he also made a point of how HEAVY they were, which certainly describes a Cornwall. My wife has actually seen these speakers, albiet years ago. From her memory, she indicated they looked a lot more like pictures of CWs I found on the web than any other Klipsch speaker. I just don't get the weird porting. In response to eq_shadimar, a ported Heresy? I was given to understand that Heresys were (are) sealed units. Were there exceptions to this rule?? ------------------ System: Technics SA-DA8 Sony CDP-C435 CD Sony DVP-NS300 DVD Hitachi UX617 VHS Klipsch KG4's Fronts Klipsch KG2.2's Surrounds Klipsch SC-1 Center Yamaha YST-SW100 sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eq_shadimar Posted March 18, 2002 Share Posted March 18, 2002 Klipsch made several different versions of the Heresys for both home and pro applications. There are some pro versions that are ported. However I have re-read your post and noticed that you stated that the ports are by the woofer. On the ported Heresys the ports are by the tweeter so that is not what you friend has. He could have a set of professional Klipsch speakers or possibly some Chorus speakers. Also are there any stickers or markings on the back of the speakers that he can give you? The type of finish would help too. Most older Klipsch have the serial numbers stamped into the wood on the back of the speakers. Let us know if you can get and more information. Laters, ------------------ ...wake up to find out that you are the eyes of the world... My Home Theater Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beemer Posted March 20, 2002 Author Share Posted March 20, 2002 Thanks for the sugestions hand help guys, but the whole thing has fallen thru. Without telling my friend, another family member disposed of the speakers some time ago. (Still don't know what they were for sure) Oh well, maybe someday... "if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is..." ------------------ System: Technics SA-DA8 Sony CDP-C435 CD Sony DVP-NS300 DVD Hitachi UX617 VHS Klipsch KG4's Fronts Klipsch KG2.2's Surrounds Klipsch SC-1 Center Yamaha YST-SW100 sub This message has been edited by beemer on 03-20-2002 at 01:35 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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