HudsonValleyNoah Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 EDIT: Please see the main thread with the latest version of this info: 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HudsonValleyNoah Posted October 25, 2013 Author Share Posted October 25, 2013 Hi All! Bumping up Groomy's hard work for reference - I don't know where else it's still listed! Noah 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) Very good info! Thanks Taz Edited November 3, 2013 by John W. Henderson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Noah, Do you have the pdf that he created? Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkytype Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Good info!! You might want to add another wood code to your list. Back in 1973 or so I purchased a pair of KB-WR Klipschorns. That's the Type-B (with collar) and the wood was unfinished walnut. After selling those, in 1979, I purchaed a pair of KB-RO, oiled rosewood which were made from Honduran (not Brazilian) veneer. At that time I think Brazil had an export ban on unfinished rosewood material. After a year of almost weekly oiling due to the veneer drying out in splotches, I returned the Klipschorns to Hope and they turned them into the RL (rosewood laquer) model. Still have them and a matching Belle for center channel. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KlipschSince1981 Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 I don't have a picture of my Klipschorn label but the info from it is: TOP SECTION - KB BLS-MAP HF, Serial HF 881 3865 BOTTOM SECTION - KB BLS-MAP LF, Serial LF 881 3868 My question is on the "BLS-MAP" info. I am assuming it is Birch Lacquer stained in Maple but I can not substantiate that anywhere. Can anyone provide additional information on this? Thanks in advance and I will try to get some pictures on here soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Top so I may find it later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Top so I may find it later. Keeping copy on my hard drive for myself and anyone that wants it down the road. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Should be stickied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) This same information is in a .pdf in another post. It is missing some finishes though and can use an update. See here: https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/152264-cornwall-decorator-series-with-factory-bullnose-and-trim/ See post #6 Edited September 17, 2014 by Frzninvt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Garrison Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Thanks for this! My new (to me) Klipschorns (first pair since my wife died and I sold my original pair) are KB-WO h/f and 8640839, so now I know they're 1986 models produced someplace between September 29th and October 5th, which is (really weird twist of fate) the EXACT SAME TIME that I started my job with United Illuminating in New Haven, CT., my pension from which is what allowed me to buy this pair of KHorns. Quick question, which I guess I'll post in another place on this forum just in the hopes that someone sees it... I see that the change from the AK-4 to the AK-5 network was partly to address the "...improvement in low frequency response resulting from the addition of a horizontal wall seal to the top of the low frequency cabinet..." Should I take this to mean that if I add a "pipe-insulation sealer" along the edges of the top of the low frequency cabinet to lock them to the wall that I will mess up the overall response of the KHorns using the AK-2 networks? If it simply winds up with a bit of an emphasis in the low to mid bass relative to not using the pipe insulation, well, nothing succeeds like excess... any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted May 26, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 26, 2015 Bumping this. It's a great thread! Sure do miss me some Groomlake! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Thanks for this! My new (to me) Klipschorns (first pair since my wife died and I sold my original pair) are KB-WO h/f and 8640839, so now I know they're 1986 models produced someplace between September 29th and October 5th, which is (really weird twist of fate) the EXACT SAME TIME that I started my job with United Illuminating in New Haven, CT., my pension from which is what allowed me to buy this pair of KHorns. Quick question, which I guess I'll post in another place on this forum just in the hopes that someone sees it... I see that the change from the AK-4 to the AK-5 network was partly to address the "...improvement in low frequency response resulting from the addition of a horizontal wall seal to the top of the low frequency cabinet..." Should I take this to mean that if I add a "pipe-insulation sealer" along the edges of the top of the low frequency cabinet to lock them to the wall that I will mess up the overall response of the KHorns using the AK-2 networks? If it simply winds up with a bit of an emphasis in the low to mid bass relative to not using the pipe insulation, well, nothing succeeds like excess... any thoughts? Pipe insulation is cheap. Inexpensive to try and if you like it, it's a success. Worst case is you don't like it and are out a few dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 A lot of work went into that document. I used to get a call from him at Tech Support nearly every morning at 0800 sharp, which usually resulted in research in the archives or discussion with Jim Hunter or Trey Cannon. I know Groomy did a lot of research directly with Hope including a visit directly with the guys in the paint shop to learn the exact types of finishes and how they were applied. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) .pdf file of this document, er rather the 'latest' I received directly from Marshal in 2008. This is his V2 of the original document. Looks like a history timeline was added at the end. ZZKLIPSCH_SERIAL_NUMBERSV2.doc Edited May 28, 2015 by colterphoto1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted May 28, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 28, 2015 Like I said....I miss Groomlake! I sure wish he would check in with us. He was so excited about putting this information together for everyone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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