dbomberger Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 As I get ready to retire, I've been bitten by the Vintage Audio viper. I've owned Heresey speakers, an early and well built THX surround system, but now I want an great 2 channel set-up. I happened upon a pristine set of Cornwalls today, which I think I am in love with. From the way they sounded I think I wouldn't need the subwoofer that I know I would if I went with Heresy. I've heard La Scala but they aren't for me somehow. In any event the Cornwalls in question say model B2 on the tag. Does this indicate that they are the second iteration of the original Cornwalls that would precede the Cornwall II's. These have the two cutouts on the bottom, whereas I see three on some photos of other Cornwalls. Seems like these may be from 1983 according to the serial numbers. Any thoughts! They come with flawless walnut cabinets and grilles. Thanks in advance for any info you might have regarding these. Basically I'm still a Rock n Roll guy and like it loud and deep. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) welcome to the forum. i don't know to much about what crossovers they used but i do know that late 1985 and early 86 was the start of the cornwall 2's 83 was the last year they used a letter in the serial number in this case it was the letter Y = 1983 and then in 84 they started the serial number with the year they were built. 83's should still have the K-55V and the square K-77 tweeeter and the K-33E woofer Edited March 17, 2014 by Budman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Any thoughts... BUY THEM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Schu, don't you have B-2 networks in your corns, i forget what year yours are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 (edited) Yes.. B2 circuit... they were originally B's from the factory but I THANKFULLY decided to follow Deans advice and change to the B2. That was the best upgrade I have ever made in my system upto and including going all analog/vinyl. The Aletheia Audio B2 Jupiter cap upgrade was the best money ever spent yielding the highest quality returns as far as I am concerned. Before B/ After B2 Edited March 17, 2014 by Schu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappydue Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 My corns are walnut and I believe B2's as well. I'd have to double check. I run mine with no sub and have never felt the need to have one with it. Can't go wrong in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Mine came with b2 but I put bobs basic b in them. Is the b2 that I took out a better xo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevenbarnes1 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I added an svs pb 2000 sub to my Cornwall 1's about a month ago & it made a huge difference. It really cleaned up the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 thanks for blogging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 thats funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Well, did you get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbomberger Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Well, did you get them? Yes, and I like them very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Mine came with b2 but I put bobs basic b in them. Is the b2 that I took out a better xo? Yes, I think the B2 sounds better than the B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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