K T Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Hi. New to the forum posting wise. Have looked around previously and found great information. I recently grabbed a pair of Khorns after using Klf-30’s for about 19 years and am looking for a single Belle to use as a center channel. Or... someone who may be interested in splitting a Belle purchase with. I live in the Houston area. Appreciate any help or leads with this. Really enjoying the Klipschorns! Thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Yep. In quest for the holy grail. Good luck with it! Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusk2k9 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scallywagger77 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 You might consider posting the finish of your Klipschorns (probably walnut) to narrow things down a little. Also, date of birth, try to match by generation as the components changed over the years. Crossover Networks, Tweeters, Midrange Drivers all need to match. Woofers not so much but maybe to some people. If your Klipschorns are 1980 to 1982 I might split a pair with you. Maybe a little bigger range but AA Networks and K55 Midrange Driver would be a must for me. Larry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 2 hours ago, K T said: looking for a single Belle to use as a center channel. I track Heritage speakers. Oddly, even though the Belle was designed as a center channel there are very few singles out there. Most of the ones I've seen are pairs. 13 minutes ago, scallywagger77 said: If your Klipschorns are 1980 to 1982 I might split a pair with you. I was going to suggest a La Scala as a center, but if you and @scallywagger77 can split a pair of Khorns you both would end up with an unbeatable front sound stage. I've heard of several L/C/R Khorn setups, they are not as uncommon as one might think. Good luck to all finding what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K T Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Thanks for the replies. My horns are a 1990 oiled oak with the ak-3 and k-55-m. Currently using one of a pair of Cornwall ii as the center. Which does sound good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K T Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 A single La Scala is a little too deep for my setup. I have thought of it, but.... Thanks. Kamron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 5 hours ago, wvu80 said: I track Heritage speakers. Oddly, even though the Belle was designed as a center channel there are very few singles out there. Most of the ones I've seen are pairs. I was going to suggest a La Scala as a center, but if you and @scallywagger77 can split a pair of Khorns i don't think scallywagger was talking about splitting a set of k-horns think he was talking about splitting a set of Belle's to match k-horns 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scallywagger77 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 That is correct Russ, but on a Cornwall budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan from WA Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Been looking myself, may be interested in splitting a pair with ya but im in WA. Figured id toss it out there anyway Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 7 hours ago, scallywagger77 said: but on a Cornwall budget, Champagne taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 May I say that there is NOTHING wrong with premium beer and better? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindman Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I have one that I would be willing to sell to you. I live north of DFW. I could meet you 1/2 way? 2005 Klipsch Belle BK AB3 MAH 17 (mahogany) S/N BK3MA1705150001 AB3 X-OVER, ???, K-55-M, K-77-1 It is currently placed inside an armoire cabinet Therefore I can only take a photo of the front. Edited to add: If you look closely at the photo you will see that it also has a plate glass top. BELLE.pdf 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindman Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I purchased it from a forum member in 2010 . Here is a copy of that transaction. BELLE.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, blindman said: I have one that I would be willing to sell to you. I live north of DFW. I could meet you 1/2 way? 2005 Klipsch Belle BK AB3 MAH 17 (mahogany) S/N BK3MA1705150001 AB3 X-OVER, ???, K-55-M, K-77-1 It is currently placed inside an armoire cabinet Therefore I can only take a photo of the front. BELLE.pdf VERY NICE. Hopefully this goes through.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindman Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 I really should have dusted before I took that first photograph? The white stuff at the bottom of the bass bin in the first photo is/was dust. Here it is after I cleaned it up a bit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, blindman said: I really should have dusted before I took that photograph? The white stuff at the bottom of the bass bin in the first photo is/was dust. Beautiful! With or without flash.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindman Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Just now, Westcoastdrums said: Beautiful! With or without flash.... Yep. (I don't think Klipsch made any ugly Belles?) I am not a professional photographer so I am finding it frustrating to take a photograph that conveys the actual beauty of this speaker. The flash created "hot spots" in the photo and washed out the depth of the bass bin enclosure fabric. If it wasn't so darn heavy (and if I had a helper) I would take it outdoors to photograph it under "natural lighting". For the sake of comparison, the armoire is honey pine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusk2k9 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 1 minute ago, blindman said: Yep. (I don't think Klipsch made any ugly Belles?) I am not a professional photographer so I am finding it frustrating to take a photograph that conveys the actual beauty of this speaker. The flash created "hot spots" in the photo and washed out the depth of the bass bin enclosure fabric. If it wasn't so darn heavy (and if I had a helper) I would take it outdoors to photograph it under "natural lighting". For the sake of comparison, the armoire is honey pine. I love the mahogany finish (I have RB-5, KLF-30, KLF-C7 in mahogany). It is difficult to photograph how pretty they are, the veneer is almost luminescent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 2 minutes ago, blindman said: Yep. (I don't think Klipsch made any ugly Belles?) I am not a professional photographer so I am finding it frustrating to take a photograph that conveys the actual beauty of this speaker. The flash created "hot spots" in the photo and washed out the depth of the bass bin enclosure fabric. If it wasn't so darn heavy (and if I had a helper) I would take it outdoors to photograph it under "natural lighting". For the sake of comparison, the armoire is honey pine. You have a VERY NICE speaker there. I can tell. I am sure others can too. Surely the sides look as nice as the front, if they didn't, I am sure you would let us know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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