svberger Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Have a chance to pick up a pair locally that look great, are completely stock, for $750. I used to have a pair and sold them a few years ago, and I've regretted it ever since. I'm really tempted, but I won't be able to update the crossovers or anything else. Just no time, and not much talent. Without updating, are they worth getting, or should I leave them be for somebody else and wait until updated ones become available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 11 hours ago, svberger said: Have a chance to pick up a pair locally that look great, are completely stock, for $750. I used to have a pair and sold them a few years ago, and I've regretted it ever since. I'm really tempted, but I won't be able to update the crossovers or anything else. Just no time, and not much talent. Without updating, are they worth getting, or should I leave them be for somebody else and wait until updated ones become available? whats wrong with a stock CWII? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 nothing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Seems like a good price if they're in decent shape and they really shouldn't need any immediate work. Down the line you'd probably want to send the crossovers in for a re-cap but unless there is something wrong with the speakers you could probably get by for quite some time before doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svberger Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 55 minutes ago, Schu said: whats wrong with a stock CWII? Thanks. I would agree,but obviously there are a lot of opinions(yeah I know, everyone has one) that encourage opening them up and making them new and better. I tend to think the opposite, but thought before I jumped on them I'd get some input. Turns out I'm second in line for them so we'll see. If I am able to acquire, I'll post some pics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 Changes should be made to address a problem identified, not for fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 The early Cornwall had the drivers soldered to the internal speaker wire, the later models did not. Even when new the later Cornwall had a problem with the image drifting. Soldering the wire to the drivers will fix this, but Bob Crites says a lot of people ruin the tweeter while doing this, and thanks me for the replacement diaphragm business he gets from these people. If the ESR is high on the original caps (over 0.5Ω), they will benefit from being replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalcomfort Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 If in good shape buy them, one of my favorite Klipsch speakers. Enjoy them before you start messing with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzannucci Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 11 hours ago, djk said: The early Cornwall had the drivers soldered to the internal speaker wire, the later models did not. Even when new the later Cornwall had a problem with the image drifting. Soldering the wire to the drivers will fix this, but Bob Crites says a lot of people ruin the tweeter while doing this, and thanks me for the replacement diaphragm business he gets from these people. If the ESR is high on the original caps (over 0.5Ω), they will benefit from being replaced. Good Job . You are correct about solder vs connectors that is little known. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 20 hours ago, svberger said: Turns out I'm second in line for them so we'll see. If I am able to acquire, I'll post some pics. Well this sucks, second in line on a good deal usually leaves one empty handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 leaves the thread empty handed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svberger Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) 16 hours ago, jjptkd said: Well this sucks, second in line on a good deal usually leaves one empty handed. Not this time Edited May 25, 2017 by svberger 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHusky79 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Congrats! Enjoy the sound.Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Right on! How do they sound? Can you post a picture with the grills off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha220 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Gorgeous! Congrats, too! Did you snag them for $750, just great. Definitely post a pic w/o grills. How do they sound -- they look perfect in your room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff. Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Congratulations! Cornwall's, the ii's especially, are a game changer. It may take weeks to get that smile off your face! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svberger Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, jjptkd said: Right on! How do they sound? Can you post a picture with the grills off? 2 hours ago, Alpha220 said: Gorgeous! Congrats, too! Did you snag them for $750, just great. Definitely post a pic w/o grills. How do they sound -- they look perfect in your room. Yes $750. They sound great. I haven't checked, but the seller claims they might been modded by the last owner 10 years ago. Certainly not experiencing anything close to the rolled off sound described with drifting caps. Here's one without the grilles: Edited May 25, 2017 by svberger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svberger Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 2 hours ago, geoff. said: Congratulations! Cornwall's, the ii's especially, are a game changer. It may take weeks to get that smile off your face! I believe you. Hopefully next week they'll be paired up with a pair of Dynaco MKIII's that I purchased recently. Seems like a dream match that will keep me smiling a bit longer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svberger Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 (edited) Pulled them out about 2.5 feet from the wall, and moved my rack away a little from the right speaker as I do what little experimentation I can with them. I've been advised that getting them into the room and away from the walls might produce better results. Edited May 25, 2017 by svberger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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