runninshine Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Hi guys, I picked these up yesterday. They are BK-WO and they look more like OO, it looks to me that they may have sat by a window for many years. I will sand them down a little and bring some life back to the veneer. These seem to have a little more bass than the LS (with the stock AA's) is that true, or is it just me? I was surprised by how short the squaker horn was compared to the LS & Khorn......do I need to upgrade? Any thoughts are great. [Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet_Hollow Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 These seem to have a little more bass than the LS (with the stock AA's) is that true, or is it just me? I was surprised by how short the squaker horn was compared to the LS & Khorn......do I need to upgrade? It's not just you. The response is certainly different. It's tilted down (house curve-like) and strongly in favor of bass / mid-bass performance. The La Scala and K-Horn are flatter (in favor of midrange performance) with extension down into the sub-bass region.No need to upgrade IMO...simply enjoy them as-is. Beautiful, great sounding speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I would sand with wet 1000 grit and finish restorer from Watco, But don't sand to much. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tromprof Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I would sand with wet 1000 grit and finish restorer from Watco, But don't sand to much. Rick [Y] Be careful when sanding, that veneer is thin. Too heavy a grit paper or a power sander and you will be through iti n a hurry. [:'(] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runninshine Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Is there a way to remove the grils in the bass horn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 They do not simply pull off if that's what you mean. Hard to dust those buggers too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 here http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/p/53686/515745.aspx#515745 as light as the walnut is someone could have sanded them down. they look more like a lacquer finish congrats, they look beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Beauts as is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 beauties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Is there a way to remove the grils in the bass horn? Remove top HF section and th efloor board under it. There are two screws each grill top and bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runninshine Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 Thanks guys,I've been working on one of them and the color of the veneer is coming back to life. I must be sanding through years of coatings of lemon oil or something. The one is looking great! I've always wanted a pair of Belles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinr Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 As a Belle owner, I can say you've let yourself in for a real treat. They're beautiful speakers - both visually and sonically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runninshine Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 I am just about done with one of them and it really looks great. I have questions about the bass horn so I think I will post some questions in the Tech Questions thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugeroost Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 runnin, when you get em where you want em be sure and put some howards feed and wax on em, good stuff, beautiful speakers you got Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runninshine Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 I've been working on the one as you can see. After taking the Belle apart and sanding every piece and treating them with Howards Walnut restore a finish and some Watco rejuvenating oil (recommended by Klisch) the one looks much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 preeeeettty. I may have to do this to my DBB's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormin Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Now your talking! Looking great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Morbius Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Really, really, really nice, I must say! You must show us a pic when you have them both done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Wow...looking good. Watco is what I used on mine to glad you got them now huh? Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary p Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Wow !! If that is not the finest example of reward for hard work, I don't know what is. Absolutely beautiful belles. Well belle. Don't forget the follow up pic when ur done. Congrats on some fine work. U should be proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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