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Clear oak vs. light oak finish - KG, KV, Forte early 90s


RobertK

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Hi,
I have a pair of Forte IIs, a pair of KG 1.2s and a KV-3 center speaker. They all have the clear oak finish. I am now looking into getting a used pair of KG 2.2s or 2.5s. Does anyone know if the light oak finish is the same as the clear oak finish?
Thanks, Robert
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The clear oak is lighter shade, to me almost white lookin. My clear oaks were on a mid 90s pair of Chorus II and they were much lighter when new then my light oak KG 5.5s. As a matter of fact my wife was so upset with how light they were, because they did not go with our other woodworking trim, which were golden oak; I had to refinish them to keep her happy. I must admit though after all the work was done I do like how they turned out.

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Thanks for the info. My clear oaks have a rich golden hue, but maybe thats because the finish has been aging for 16 years!

Mine also, this is a Oak oil, I can't see a difference in color from the other set of Oak clear in the same room.

Age could have made them a little darker ? I use Linseed oil on them and just wipe off the clear with a damp cloth.....right now they need it there dusty ! [:$]

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