refried Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 I recently acquired a pair or RB K-horns, the former owner had no use for them and put up an ad for a free set of large speakers, I couldn't resist and they were real. They've darkened over time and may have been oiled in the past but they haven't had any care in a long time. What's best to use on these, Danish oil? a feed and wax, or just wax? I originally wanted to veneer them but I like the unfinished look for now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Oh wow... very nice! Congratulations. From the looks of that one photo, they do not look as though they have ever been oiled... thank god. Oiling will forever change that raw birch natural finish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panelhead Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Try Howard’s Feed - N - Wax. Use it on all my wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 nice...decorators/C in the description like KD-BR or KD-FR??? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnKuthe Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 SWEET!! How do they SOUND? :-) John Kuthe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refried Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the replies, Looks like I'm going to go with the Howard's Feed and Wax, I didn't want to oil them because I've gotten used to the unfinished look and now like it. I plan on adding a top and sides to the top section and will look for a nice piece of birch to match. I still have to build a false wall for one but they sound incredible, They replaced a pair of Dahlquist DQ-20's and a M&K subwoofer that I was very happy with and being powered by a Sansui G-8700DB that I've had for over 35 years. It has never sounded better. I have an AU-555A I thought about using since I've barely hit 1 watt on the power meters but the big G sounds great and will stay. One label has faded (but is still readable) but the other was covered by a piece of paper taped over it protecting it from the sun. Edited August 5, 2018 by refried added picture 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Free? What a score. Lucky guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Warren Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Looks like the bottoms have seen water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refried Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) 36 minutes ago, John Warren said: Looks like the bottoms have seen water. They were on a tile floor, I think the housekeeper got a little wild with the mop. There's no other signs of water anywhere else, but there is a chip or two also missing, they may still get a nice veneer to improve the WAF. Edited August 5, 2018 by refried added picture 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panelhead Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 They are looking much better. Glad they sound so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Fantastic luck, you are obviously meant to have KHorns! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnKuthe Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 10 hours ago, refried said: Thanks for the replies, Looks like I'm going to go with the Howard's Feed and Wax, I didn't want to oil them because I've gotten used to the unfinished look and now like it. I plan on adding a top and sides to the top section and will look for a nice piece of birch to match. I still have to build a false wall for one but they sound incredible, They replaced a pair of Dahlquist DQ-20's and a M&K subwoofer that I was very happy with and being powered by a Sansui G-8700DB that I've had for over 35 years. It has never sounded better. I have an AU-555A I thought about using since I've barely hit 1 watt on the power meters but the big G sounds great and will stay. One label has faded (but is still readable) but the other was covered by a piece of paper taped over it protecting it from the sun. Yep, like my La Scalas, efficient as all getout! And I've got a McIntosh MC2105 driving my La Scalas! I can practically launch this HOUSE into the stratosphere! :-) John Kuthe... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 On 8/4/2018 at 2:22 PM, refried said: former owner had no use for them and put up an ad for a free 21 hours ago, John Warren said: Looks like the bottoms have seen water ? How could someone complain For free.... I have seen used klipsch products... Look like they been to battle.... $800-1200 price range... So what part of the country did you Score the klipschorns ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 For free is very hard to pass up. JJK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Proper care for Raw Birch Klipschorns To answer your question.. I will properly care for your klipschorn decorators.... Just tell me when to pick them up ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refried Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 1 hour ago, dirtmudd said: So what part of the country did you Score the klipschorns ? I found them in northwest Washington on San Juan Island. The owner asked the caretaker to bring them to the dump, the caretaker thought they may have some value because they might be antiques and put them up for free. They were advertised as a free set of large speakers and I spotted them that night after them being posted for 7 hours, but I figured they were long gone and sent a message anyway. The next morning she replied saying I could pick them up that day. Luckily the ferry schedule was cooperative and I was home by 5, having to only waste an hour in Friday Harbor with the tourists. Living on the islands you get used to the ferry not working with your schedule. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 1 minute ago, refried said: I found them in northwest Washington on San Juan Island. The owner asked the caretaker to bring them to the dump, the caretaker thought they may have some value because they might be antiques and put them up for free. They were advertised as a free set of large speakers and I spotted them that night after them being posted for 7 hours, but I figured they were long gone and sent a message anyway. The next morning she replied saying I could pick them up that day. Luckily the ferry schedule was cooperative and I was home by 5, having to only waste an hour in Friday Harbor with the tourists. Living on the islands you get used to the ferry not working with your schedule. Great story ! For free the ferry could of been The titanic ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
refried Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 total cost $30.00 Ferry fare, 5 hours and a 20 mile drive. Even had time to get a burger and stop at the lavender store for my girlfriend (she didn't buy the story about them disappearing into the corners, but after hearing them they can stay).We're staying in this place temporarily while we look for something else to buy or build, having a room with corners will now be important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finallygotmyheresies Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Congrats! I really like the look of the Heritage decorator models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woralph Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Congrats dude! They look really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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