eaglesfan723 Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Hello all, new to the forum but I finally got my hands on a pair of Klipschorns 1979 vintage Walnut Oiled with Cain grills off Craigslist for $900 from a really nice lady in Texas who drove them up to Texarkana, Arkansas to meet my family and drop them off. I would be the second owner but they are salesman samples out of Texas so who knows? They where purchased in 1980 by the previous owner. I hooked them up and they sound great but they still have the original AA type crossovers so I am just wondering if I should replace them? I listened to them with a Marantz 2270 and they sounded great but I know they can sound better. I am attaching pictures below. I am soliciting opinions from other Klipschorn owners so let me here from you............... " " mce_src="http://s1136.photobucket.com/albums/n493/eaglesfan723/?action=view¤t=100_1085.jpg' target="_blank">" alt="" border="" hspace="" vspace="" width="" height="" align="" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted November 5, 2011 Moderators Share Posted November 5, 2011 Congratulations.........you lucky dog....900 delivered, you should run out and buy a lotto ticket NOW. [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshnich Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Wow excellent find. I would live with the current crossovers for the time being as you get used to the speakers. I think that given the age, the crossovers will no doubt need to either be rebuilt or replaced. I would introduce yourself over in the 2 channel forum which is where most folks hang out. I would in fact repost your "find" and questions there. Take your time to explore the crossover options as there are a few. Info on the options can be searched for and found in the two channel, technical questions or updates and modifications forums Josh PS welcome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Congrats!! [H] What a great score!!! [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Eaglesfan723, With a steal like that, you get to skip from "new forum member" freshman class(5 years) and go right to sophomore class.[] Welcome back with a big bang. Beautiful score. I have a pair of Heresy II's in oiled walnut and cane grills and just love the combo. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tromprof Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Very nice looking pair, and only $900! I'm sure you know this, but the first thing to do is to get them TIGHT into those corners. Some pipe insulation along the back will help it seal and really improve the sound. Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfan723 Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 Thanks for all the nice comments. Pipe Insulation how does it attach to the back? Also any Ideas on oiling them as in what to use? they need a little TLC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglesfan723 Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 Thanks Bill, I will be looking for some Heresy oiled waknut and cane grills to match! Trying to find out what to use to oil them they need a little tlc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tromprof Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 . Pipe Insulation how does it attach to the back? Use it on the edges of the tail piece. The idea is to have the the insulation fill in any gap between the edges of the tail piece and the wall. This will greatly improve both the bass and overall sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 that's a great score. if that lady has another pair, let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnatnoop Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Thanks for all the nice comments. Pipe Insulation how does it attach to the back? Also any Ideas on oiling them as in what to use? they need a little TLC. Here's a close up, the pipe foam just fits over the factory rubber gasket. Great find on your khorns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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