wuzzzer Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I delivered a Panasonic SA-XR45 to forum member juniper8 today and we jammed out to his beautiful Cornwalls! I was shocked to see how big they are! They seem almost twice as wide as my fortes. I brought along some music I listen to often and was very impressed by the bass they have! To my ears the bass from my fortes is tighter, but the Cornwalls gave a much more impactful bass output. You could feel the bass hit you. Must be the difference of a ported 15" woofer versus a sealed 12" woofer? Nothing like having a couple cold brewskis while listening to Pink Floyd at concert-level volume! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 so, would you trade your Fortes for a pair of Cornwalls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodrewken Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Oh yeah man I love me some CW's! Glad you finally got a chance to listen to them. They are something else, and yes the bass seems to have more of a presence fo sho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 It wasn't a fair comparison - stock Cornwalls from 1980 versus modifed/refreshed forte IIs. The Cornwalls have all original components including the crossover components. I really liked the sound of the Cornwalls, it was a very Klipsch-like sound. I loved the bass of them. I'd like to hear a pair that have refreshed crossovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 If I didn't have the K-horns I would have Cornwalls all over the place. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juniper8 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Wuzzer that was fun!!! And thanks again!!! Always like a new piece gear, and very nice to meet a forum member!!! I think the Cornwalls and the XR will be a good match, although I think the oppo may be a little bit electronic sounding with it. I think after I dial it in a little bit, I will finally replace those caps. One note about the Corns, the bass does tighten up a bit when the risers are installed. Thanks once more!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokarz Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I'd like to hear a pair that have refreshed crossovers. my have crites x-overs. come for a listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Wuzzer that was fun!!! And thanks again!!! Always like a new piece gear, and very nice to meet a forum member!!! I think the Cornwalls and the XR will be a good match, although I think the oppo may be a little bit electronic sounding with it. I think after I dial it in a little bit, I will finally replace those caps. One note about the Corns, the bass does tighten up a bit when the risers are installed. Thanks once more!!! I think you'll find a whole new level of bass, once you replace the Caps! [] Thanks for sharing the experience. It's always a good thing when two or more forum members get together. Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REN Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 if you think cornwalls sound good you should hear some cornscals they have a much larger sound stage [H] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy81 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I love the cornwall bass. A pair of cornwalls led me on the path to eventually change out my Khorns and build a set of DBBs (JC's design based on the cornwall, but double woofers). Years ago I had four cornwalls in my HT as side and rear effects speakers. Just goofing around I used them as mains as a comparrison to my Khorns. I was so impressed with the direct firing bass sound that I eventually got away from the folded horn to four direct firing woofers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockhound Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 HA I did this last night as well. Went to a fellow forum members house and auditioned some Fortes. I have cornwalls and love the bass they produce...BUT I have a small listening room (12x12) so I've been thinking of getting some Forte's or Chorus and letting someone with a larger room enjoy the cornies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 It was a lot of fun. I still can't believe the size of them. I showed a co-worker this picture today and he just lauged at how big they are: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Nice! I echo Dennie's sentiments........ Always great to see members get together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted April 5, 2011 Moderators Share Posted April 5, 2011 It was a lot of fun. I still can't believe the size of them. I showed a co-worker this picture today and he just lauged at how big they are: Nice pic Wuzzzer [] Those exact ones are mine. [] There not that big there in my bedroom ! [] And they sound goooood Thanks klipsch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted April 5, 2011 Moderators Share Posted April 5, 2011 if you think cornwalls sound good you should hear some cornscals they have a much larger sound stage If you think the Cornscalas sound good you should hear the big boys they have a much larger sound stage. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 It was a lot of fun. I still can't believe the size of them. I showed a co-worker this picture today and he just lauged at how big they are: Nice pic Wuzzzer Those exact ones are mine. There not that big there in my bedroom ! And they sound goooood Thanks klipsch Gee, I hope you were able to remove the two guys, or that would just be weird!!! Dennie [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted April 5, 2011 Moderators Share Posted April 5, 2011 Gee, I hope you were able to remove the two guys, or that would just be weird!!! Dennie I am weird, but not that weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.