Rjk1972 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 So I just grabbed a pair of 1985 Cornwall off of eBay for 599. Took a chance and grabbed them even though the seller only had a couple of pics and stated that they were Cornwall 2s even though the drivers weren't front mounted. After doing some research here and on other sites I'm thinking they're what I have seen described as 1.5s The description according to the seller is CWO with "Special Description R" and Cloth 3. Seriel numbers are 8542657 & 8542658 Can anyone tell me more about them. What are the special descriptions? I have not seen those mentioned before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 If you have them now, post a pic or 2. Yes, someone here will let you know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 That's a really good deal for Corns if they're in good condition. Only 2 pics on ad so it's hard to tell. I'm sure others will chime in with more info but here's the pics from the listing......congrats! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjk1972 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 If you have them now, post a pic or 2. Yes, someone here will let you know. I have to drive to Boston to get them so I'm planning on picking them up this Friday. I'll post pics then. Just really curious if someone here has an idea about what they are. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Well, if the rest checks out, the pics' posted here look pretty decent. Not bad! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjk1972 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 That's a really good deal for Corns if they're in good condition. Only 2 pics on ad so it's hard to tell. I'm sure others will chime in with more info but here's the pics from the listing......congrats! That's them. Yeah it looked like a good deal. They're described as being in excellent condition and the pics looked good. He also has the original boxes so despite the confusion about the model I decided to take a shot. I figure between being able to sell them if I don't want them and eBay's buyer protection I should be good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 That is probably the case alright. Meanwhile it would be nice if seller took a couple of photos of tops,side and rear, especially the labels. Since you live that far away. Do not want to peace seller off but... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjk1972 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 Yeah it would. I have messaged back and forth with the seller. He seems to be an OK guy and stated he is the original owner and bought them in October of 1985. He was told they were Cornwall 2s and stated that he even had to wait a bit to actually get the speakers "because of the change over" the original boxes are included. So they have a good background. I'm just hoping for the best. I was originally waiting for a pair of Cornwall 2 or Chorus 2 to pop up locally but have been waiting for almost a year now. Just got impatient. Figure I'll through some new crossovers in and either like these a lot or maybe go a cornscalla route with them or flip them after I grab a pair of Chorus 2 or Cornwall 2. After a quick comparison to make sure I like them better of course. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Looking at the drivers they appear to be original Cornwalls, but I'm no expert. Congrats on the find, sounds like a great deal either way! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Morbius Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Great speakers, man! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I dont see a single thing wrong with those units... nice score. now spend some money on the XO's. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) congrats and welcome to the forum looks to be made on the 42nd week of 1985. one of the very last pair of cornwall 1's made because they switched over to the 2nd generation of the cornwall 2 ( they made a cornwall 11 back in the 60's ) late 1985 Edited August 3, 2015 by Budman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 After you have a chance to burn your ears in good, then if you like, then think about X-Overs,etc., IMLO Hope the deal goes smooth for you... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjk1972 Posted August 3, 2015 Author Share Posted August 3, 2015 congrats looks to be made on the 42nd week of 1985. one of the very last pair of cornwall 1's made because they switched over to the 2nd generation of the cornwall 2 ( they made a cornwall 11 back in the 60's ) late 1985 Thanks everyone. Budman, any idea what "special description R" is? I looked up CWO here and found that it is an oiled walnut veneer but can't find anything about "special description" anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 They look nice in the pics. Does the seller have a good Ebay rating, that's usually a good sign….congrats. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) congrats looks to be made on the 42nd week of 1985. one of the very last pair of cornwall 1's made because they switched over to the 2nd generation of the cornwall 2 ( they made a cornwall 11 back in the 60's ) late 1985 Thanks everyone. Budman, any idea what "special description R" is? I looked up CWO here and found that it is an oiled walnut veneer but can't find anything about "special description" anywhere yes CWO stands for Cornwall Walnut Oil 1983 was the last year they stamped the serial number in to the wood on the rear and 84 was the first year the serial number started with the year they were built the R i'm not sure at this time depends on where it is on the speaker. the R could stand for the riser on the bottom if its on the label. i don't follow any cornwalls into the 80's. i likem in the 70's back then the builder and helpers would stamp their first letter of their first name into the wood on the rear side edge and the letters USA on the other side my 79's have the letter A stamped into the wood for our own member here Andy ( HDBRBuilder ) Edited August 3, 2015 by Budman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidt Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Congrats! On my bucket list! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjk1972 Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 So I guess the question I have now would be about the differences between the midrange drivers. I assume these have the K52 drivers since they were made in 85. Any opinions on how they stack up compared to the K55v and are they interchangeable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Nice looking Cornwalls. I have Heresys with the K52 drivers. They are doing rear duty in my 5.1 HT with three Corns (all with K55Vs). They seem to blend just fine. I sometimes listen to those Heresys in 2 channel, and they sound great with the K52s. I think you have a very nice pair of Cornwalls. I personally prefer Cornwalls to Cornwall IIs (I owned a pair of IIs for a long time - sold them when I got Khorns). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Twins to the ones i have in my living room. Congrats…they’re good speakers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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