jimmytamp Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Dear all, Just to give an update... Finally my 1981 Cornwalls that I got from ebay are arrived. They came in extremely well packaged. They have travelled from US all the way down to here in the sandpit, almost half of the globe. Both are still in their original crossovers & drivers. Some scratches & dings on the veneer on both speaker but it's not so visible from seating position. I've been using 2-ch of RF62 for the last 6 years & these are my 1st Cornwalls ever. My set up are Denon 2809 receiver which goes through the VTA SP12 pre-amp & Latino's ST120 amp. Mostly I listen to jazz & classic using AppleTV (Flac), all using only 2-ch fronts. I placed those Cornwall right next to the wall on the side and around 60cm from the rear wall with toe-in about 45 deegrees to my listening position. Distance are around 3.5m between the CWs and 3m from each to my seating position. Compare to the RF62, at the same volume level & tone control set up, these Cornwall bring up more details, bass and wider sound stage. The bass is huge as to my taste and it's not boomy. The last two days i've been listening for at least 4-6 consecutive hours and it wasn't fatiguing. When i played Norah Jones' "Seven Year", the sounds of the hands on the strings can be heard in more details. Roberta Flack's voice was heard just like she sing up in front of me. The sound of Coltrane's sax also much more details & I could hear some of his breaths in between the passages. So far I love the way those 2 CWs sounding & I will do some upgrades on the crossover as well as the driver, but not in the near future. Thanks to all who gave me some helps on the info re: those "beasts". Warmest regards from the Sandpit, Jimmy PS: Herewith I attached pictures of the CWs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 those looked to be stained and not veneered... but I can't really tell glad you like them, now it's time to fiddle around with them and make them EVEN BETTER! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmytamp Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hi Schu, Thanks, yes the upgrades will be my next project. Re: the veneer, here some picts. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbox Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I wouldn't do a thing. sit on it for a bit see how they sound. then decide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Congrats Jimmy…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmytamp Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Thanks, All... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmytamp Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 I wouldn't do a thing. sit on it for a bit see how they sound. then decide. Hi Turbox, That's what I thought as well...it will be in future.. Cheers, Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted July 25, 2014 Moderators Share Posted July 25, 2014 Very nice, love the cane grills, glad you like the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmytamp Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Very nice, love the cane grills, glad you like the sound. Thanks, dtel... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eq_shadimar Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Congratulations on the Cornwalls. They are some great speakers. Laters, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmytamp Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Congratulations on the Cornwalls. They are some great speakers. Laters, Jeff Thanks, Jeff... Cheers, Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Very nice indeed... Enjoy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmytamp Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Very nice indeed... Enjoy.... Thanks, Boxx.. Cheers, Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Compare to the RF62, at the same volume level & tone control set up, these Cornwall bring up more details, bass and wider sound stage. The bass is huge as to my taste and it's not boomy. Congrats on the new speakers. The Cornwalls are big speakers, lol. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmytamp Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Compare to the RF62, at the same volume level & tone control set up, these Cornwall bring up more details, bass and wider sound stage. The bass is huge as to my taste and it's not boomy. Congrats on the new speakers. The Cornwalls are big speakers, lol. Enjoy! Thanks, derrickdj1. They are not big, just fat!!...lol Cheers, Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Congrats! I have the same year and love them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmytamp Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share Posted August 2, 2014 Congrats! I have the same year and love them . Thanks, "reference_head"... Cheers, Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORE KLIPSCH PLEASE Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Congrats on the Cornwalls. I had a set for 2 years or so and I did like them, sold them to a friend of mine that wanted them really bad. Your system looks very nice. Take care Mark... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmytamp Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Congrats on the Cornwalls. I had a set for 2 years or so and I did like them, sold them to a friend of mine that wanted them really bad. Your system looks very nice. Take care Mark... Thanks, Mark.. Cheers, Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Hustle Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Congratulations on the Conrwalls, Of all the Klipsch gear I have purchased so far, my favorite was the cornwall purchase. My only recommendation would be to get the risers for underneath them, It only raises them 2 inches or so but I think they make a big difference not being directly on the floor. Enjoy the sound sir , may you have many more purchases to come Charlie Edited August 9, 2014 by Charlie Hustle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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