Seadog Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) double post Edited June 16, 2016 by Seadog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ave Bona Cornwall Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Someone has already mentioned it, but I'll repeat it. There was a transition year for cornwalls, where the 1's and II's characteristics blended. The year was 1985. This is what you have. So, the tag says Cornwall and the SN says CII, and it may have screw connectors rather than binding posts. I don't know if it uses the I or II drivers, but i'd suspect II; you'd have to check with someone who knows more than me. Regardless, I have both I's and II's, and they're both great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve G Posted June 18, 2016 Author Share Posted June 18, 2016 I was told these were built in February of 1985. Definitely Cornwall II's as you can see in the attachment. I'm receiving on Wednesday and can't wait. Already have new terminated speaker cable so I'll be ready to go. Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzannucci Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 If the horns are mounted on the front, it's a CII - k79 type tweeter and not k-77 rear mounted. Can't rear mount because the back doesn't come off. Simple picture of the front would show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) Someone has already mentioned it, but I'll repeat it. There was a transition year for cornwalls, where the 1's and II's characteristics blended. The year was 1985. This is what you have. So, the tag says Cornwall and the SN says CII, and it may have screw connectors rather than binding posts. I don't know if it uses the I or II drivers, but i'd suspect II; you'd have to check with someone who knows more than me. Regardless, I have both I's and II's, and they're both great. My 84's have CW-I cabinets but CW-II internals. K-33 woofer, k-57-k midrange, k-79 tweeters and B3 crossovers. The drivers mount from the inside and there is access panel in the back.Unofficially these were called CW-1.5's. That was all before they were turned into Cornscalas.... Edited June 23, 2016 by Mighty Favog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) Can there be that much sonic difference between the Cornwall 1 and 2? I have the Cornwall 0, well it's probably a 1. JJK Edited June 23, 2016 by JJKIZAK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 "Can there be that much sonic difference between the Cornwall 1 and 2?" Is this a trick question? (hint: listen to the tweeter) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve G Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 I received the speakers. They sound great but may get a titanium diaphragm upgrade from Bob Crites. The backs cannot be removed. Cabinet is plywood. I believe they are early model Cornwall II's. They are also in absolutely fantastic condition. Previous owner really took care of them as the veneer and cabinet in general look furniture grade throughout. I'm attaching some photos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I received the speakers. They sound great but may get a titanium diaphragm upgrade... Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve G Posted June 25, 2016 Author Share Posted June 25, 2016 I received the speakers. They sound great but may get a titanium diaphragm upgrade... Why? After listening to them I don't think I'll make any modifications. They sound fantastic as they are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Congrats on the Corns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjk1972 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Beautiful pair. I've been planning on modding mine since I got them last year but they're in such great condition and sound so nice that I haven't been able to bring myself to do it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkane Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Some mods are easy to rectify Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rjk1972 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 (edited) Has anyone just done a crossover upgrade or rebuild on 30+ year old Cornwalls? If so which did you use and what were the benefits? Edited June 30, 2016 by Rjk1972 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalcomfort Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Has anyone just done a crossover upgrade or rebuild on 30+ year old Cornwalls? If so which did you use and what were the benefits? When I had mine the first thing I did was order the Crites replacement crossover. Definitely a better sound. Kind of when you give a hot rod a fresh tune up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmytamp Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Steve.G, Congrats on your Cornwall II...enjoy!! Cheers, Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Yes, Dean crossover with Crites CT-125. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luddite Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 This is a little off the subject, but I was wondering about which speaker would give better base response. I have Forte II's, with the 15" passive radiator in back, and am considering a pair of Cornwalls instead. The Cornwall is ported in the front, so I can place it closer to the wall (which I need to do). Will the Cornwalls have better low end than the Forte's? And how much better a speaker is the Cornwall than the Forte? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I don't know about the Forte 11's but you will be surprised on how much bass the Cornwall will put out with 50 good watts. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtr20 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 This is a little off the subject, but I was wondering about which speaker would give better base response. I have Forte II's, with the 15" passive radiator in back, and am considering a pair of Cornwalls instead. The Cornwall is ported in the front, so I can place it closer to the wall (which I need to do). Will the Cornwalls have better low end than the Forte's? And how much better a speaker is the Cornwall than the Forte? I built a pair of cornwall I replicas for a friend of mine and he sold his pair of forte II speakers after the cornwall's were finished. I'm not sure how they compared in bass, but I know he loved the cornwalls a lot more then the forte's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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