rvnye Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 Hi! I'm looking at a pair of cherry La Scalas with the following serial numbers: 100099518350003 & 04 Can anyone tell me how old they are? Thanks, Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/161759-klipsch-heritage-codes/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Budman Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 30 yrs old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvnye Posted April 17, 2020 Author Share Posted April 17, 2020 I didn't think the sn conformed to the Klipsch format. They should only be a couple years old. Just wanted to confirm. I will ask dealer to send photo. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 2 hours ago, rvnye said: I didn't think the sn conformed to the Klipsch format. They should only be a couple years old. Just wanted to confirm. I will ask dealer to send photo. Thanks! It would have helped to say that you were looking at LaScala IIs. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang_flht Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 For me : Here an image of La Scala II Cherry from 2007, the number is 1000995, this label with the old numbering : yours the new with the 1000995 before 1000995_18_35_0003 & 04 1000995 = Part Model La Scala II Cherry 18 = Year 2018 35 = 35th week of 2018 >>> from Monday August 27 to Sunday September 2, 2018 0003 and 0004 = serial numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug E Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 (edited) Hello, A new question here that relates I believe. After reviewing the info for decoding Klipsch serial numbers on this forum I am entirely confused as to why it appears such an esoteric formula. Could one of the wizards here please tell me what this La Scala serial number is telling me?! I am very new to Klipsch and appreciate the help understanding this cataloging system. LSBR = La Scala / Birch 28WO77 = ? Thank you, Doug Edited April 20, 2020 by Doug E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusk2k9 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 51 minutes ago, Doug E said: LSBR = La Scala / Birch 28WO77 = ? Based on the below: Your speakers are from 1981, which means they likely have AL crossovers. Most will tell you they prefer the earlier AA or the AL-3 or newer crossovers. From https://critesspeakers.com/: KLIPSCH S/N FORMATS DATESDESCRIPTIONEXAMPLE 1946-1947###001 (ending #021) 1948-1961†####0121 (starting #0121 1962-1983##letter####20Y1234 1984-1989YY WW ####89281234 1990-1997DOY Y2Y1 ####135791234 1998-2000YY WW ####00281234 1962-1983 Letter format A = 1962 F = 1967 K = 1972 R = 1977 X = 1982 B = 1963 G = 1968 L = 1973 S = 1978 Y = 1983 C = 1964 H = 1969 M = 1974 T = 1979 D = 1965 I = 1970 N = 1975 U = 1980 E = 1966 J = 1971 P = 1976 W = 1981 NOTES 1946-1961 dates can only be found in log book (eng. Library) DOY = day of the year YY = year (i.e. 99,00…) Y2Y1 = 2nd digit of year, 1st digit of year WW = week of the year Date code on drivers (1994) Example - 9429 = 1994, 29th week of the year / YYWW † Klipschorns of this vintage had the s/n hammer stamped into the tailboard, woofer access door or inside the woofer chamber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug E Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Thank you very much for the info Opus! These speakers are in excellent condition. I do not know the crossover number yet or the details of the many upgrades I know are out there somewhere. I do have two tube amps I would like to try them with though! Any thoughts on an offer price I should offer on these original, working unmodified units? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusk2k9 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Photos and location will determine a lot. You can PM or email me photos at opusk2k9@gmail.com Then, I would have a better idea of value Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewritinfool Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Based on the below: Your speakers are from 1981, which means they likely have AL crossovers. Most will tell you they prefer the earlier AA or the AL-3 or newer crossovers. From https://critesspeakers.com/: KLIPSCH S/N FORMATS DATESDESCRIPTIONEXAMPLE 1946-1947###001 (ending #021) 1948-1961†####0121 (starting #0121 1962-1983##letter####20Y1234 1984-1989YY WW ####89281234 1990-1997DOY Y2Y1 ####135791234 1998-2000YY WW ####00281234 1962-1983 Letter format A = 1962 F = 1967 K = 1972 R = 1977 X = 1982 B = 1963 G = 1968 L = 1973 S = 1978 Y = 1983 C = 1964 H = 1969 M = 1974 T = 1979 D = 1965 I = 1970 N = 1975 U = 1980 E = 1966 J = 1971 P = 1976 W = 1981 NOTES 1946-1961 dates can only be found in log book (eng. Library) DOY = day of the year YY = year (i.e. 99,00…) Y2Y1 = 2nd digit of year, 1st digit of year WW = week of the year Date code on drivers (1994) Example - 9429 = 1994, 29th week of the year / YYWW † Klipschorns of this vintage had the s/n hammer stamped into the tailboard, woofer access door or inside the woofer chamber.That info is wrong, at least for F. My Klipschorns are from 1968 and they are “F”. Not G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 W code will have Type AA networks. AL started with X. I have one of each. 28W077 was the 27,077th La Scala made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewritinfool Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 See this post for a correct SN breakdown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusk2k9 Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 49 minutes ago, JohnA said: W code will have Type AA networks. AL started with X. I have one of each. 28W077 was the 27,077th La Scala made. Yes, he confirmed they have AA. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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