vasubandu Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I just read this from songsimian.com, and I have no idea who he is or if he knows what he is talking about. Klipsch speakers have been in continuous production in the USA for over 60 years, and they’ve been a benchmark of quality throughout the company’s history. Their revolutionary folded horn design sends the sound through a gradually expanding series of chambers, giving you a remarkably large sound in a relatively compact package. These innovators of absolute sound have delivered once again with the Cornwall III. It features a direct-radiating 15” woofer that gives massive power to the bass, while the horn-loaded tweeter and midrange have a low distortion and high sensitivity. First designed to be the center-channel speaker along with Klipschorn towers, it is equally capable of standing on its own, giving you a bigger sound than may seem possible from a single 3-way speaker. I am interested in the part in bold. I have never heard this before and wonder if it is true. I guess that would mean a system with Klipschorn left and right, and Cornwall centers. I have never heard of such a system, but if that was Klipsch's concept, what fun it would be to make it happen. I wonder what he had in mind for the surrounds, Heresy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted January 14, 2018 Moderators Share Posted January 14, 2018 I have seen guys use a LaScala as a Center for the Khorns since they have the same tweeter and midrange horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jirachi Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 https://i.imgur.com/UzswRMC.jpg This is what the literature says ~45 years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vasubandu Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 Wow thanks @Jirachi that was helpful. Are you familiar enough with the history to know if they were used that way very often? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jirachi Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 1 minute ago, vasubandu said: Wow thanks @Jirachi that was helpful. Are you familiar enough with the history to know if they were used that way very often? I have no idea. I got that book from the owner I bought my Cornwalls from. Even the warranty cards are still here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vasubandu Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 I am sure you paid him all that they were worth. I keep following little old ladies around hoping to find that that they have Jubilees at home that they never listen to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 The best front LCR is all 3 matching speakers, but most of the time that's not possible, hard to stand another RF7 in the middle of your TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The History Kid Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 1 hour ago, vasubandu said: I am sure you paid him all that they were worth. I keep following little old ladies around hoping to find that that they have Jubilees at home that they never listen to. Jubilees and old ladies don't seem to match up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 An article reviewing the Cornwall II (first use of the name) is at the end of the thread linked below. You'll see reference to its use as a center channel. It appears to me that the Cornwall before this II had a K-1000 mid and could be used in either orientation. The l is the same for this Cornwall II but it used the K-600 mid. A still later model called the Cornwall was designed to be used upright only. Then there was the Cornwall II with plastic horns. Then the Cornwall III with a K-700 midrange. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vasubandu Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 Well the Cornwall is going to have to wait. Right now, an SVS B4 Plus in San Diego has all of my attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Damn, never heard of that one before, 4-12's weighing in at 190lbs! Specifications: ● Type: Four 12" Drivers Arranged in Dual Push-Pull Configuration ● MFR: 25 Hz - 125 Hz ± 3 dB; Adding Foam Plugs Extends Low Response to 16 Hz at Expense of SPL Output ● Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms ● Power Handling: 2,500 Watts Continuous, 10,000 Watts Peak ● Size: 26" H x 32" W x 25" D ● Weight: 190 Pounds ● MSRP: $3,499 with Crown K1 Power Amplifier and BetterCables Interconnect ($2,499 w/o Power Amp) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 See http://assets.klipsch.com/files/Dope_760600_v15n6.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jirachi Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 10 hours ago, vasubandu said: I am sure you paid him all that they were worth. I keep following little old ladies around hoping to find that that they have Jubilees at home that they never listen to. I got them from a chick actually. Original owner too so there is a small amount of hope for a Jubilee owning female Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Chris A said: See http://assets.klipsch.com/files/Dope_760600_v15n6.pdf "Keep it clean".........amen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vasubandu Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 Now you guys really have me thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Whitlow Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I just read this from songsimian.com, and I have no idea who he is or if he knows what he is talking about. Klipsch speakers have been in continuous production in the USA for over 60 years, and they’ve been a benchmark of quality throughout the company’s history. Their revolutionary folded horn design sends the sound through a gradually expanding series of chambers, giving you a remarkably large sound in a relatively compact package. These innovators of absolute sound have delivered once again with the Cornwall III. It features a direct-radiating 15” woofer that gives massive power to the bass, while the horn-loaded tweeter and midrange have a low distortion and high sensitivity. First designed to be the center-channel speaker along with Klipschorn towers, it is equally capable of standing on its own, giving you a bigger sound than may seem possible from a single 3-way speaker. I am interested in the part in bold. I have never heard this before and wonder if it is true. I guess that would mean a system with Klipschorn left and right, and Cornwall centers. I have never heard of such a system, but if that was Klipsch's concept, what fun it would be to make it happen. I wonder what he had in mind for the surrounds, Heresy?This has nothing to do with Surround. The Heresy was first used as a center channel between Klipschorns. A wide soundstage requires a center to fill in the hole between the R and L speakers. The Cornwall was later developed for this purpose, then later the Belle Klipsch which is essentially a domesticated LaScala.This was three channel stereo. The center was mono and volume balanced between the flanking speakers.And yes in a modern multi channel system Heresys are excellent surround speakers. I use them with LaScalas for front speakers.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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