AudioAddictions Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 I just acquired a pair of 1957 Klipschorn with almost consecutive serial numbers. Everything is original. Cabinet’s have the normal wear and tear for the age but nothing too bad. I am having a hard time finding anywhere to find information on what the value today might be. Or the quality of the drivers, horns and crossovers. I have tried to upload photos but says too large any help would be extremely appreciated. Thank you for your time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wuzzzer Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 33 minutes ago, AudioAddictions said: I just acquired a pair of 1957 Klipschorn with almost consecutive serial numbers. Everything is original. Cabinet’s have the normal wear and tear for the age but nothing too bad. I am having a hard time finding anywhere to find information on what the value today might be. Or the quality of the drivers, horns and crossovers. I have tried to upload photos but says too large any help would be extremely appreciated. Thank you for your time Welcome! There are several apps that you can use to re-size pictures to be small enough in file size to be able to post them on here. In the years that I've been on here I've seen prices range from about $500 up to about $3,000 for vintage Klipschorns depending on condition of the cabinets and components. Pictures will definitely help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 1 hour ago, AudioAddictions said: I just acquired a pair of 1957 Klipschorn with almost consecutive serial numbers. Everything is original. Cabinet’s have the normal wear and tear for the age but nothing too bad. I am having a hard time finding anywhere to find information on what the value today might be. Or the quality of the drivers, horns and crossovers. I have tried to upload photos but says too large any help would be extremely appreciated. Thank you for your time Do they look like these speakers --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 or do they look like these speakers --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 On 12/30/2020 at 4:18 PM, AudioAddictions said: I am having a hard time finding anywhere to find information on what the value today might be. That might be easy.... did you purchase them, inherit them, find them on the side of the road? If you purchased them, then that right there will give you an idea of their worth given it's what you paid. Are you flipping them? (why else would you care about the value of something you might have just purchased....and if inherited, the sentimental value would ostensibly be priceless) I always find it intriguing when someone recently "acquires" something and THEN makes haste to try to find out what they're worth. Tell us more about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Welcome. I’m intrigued by the fact that a “pair” of ‘57 speakers has almost consecutive serial numbers, as stereo was not yet well established. As has been suggested, value can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, depending on many variables such as cabinet type, component manufacturers, squawker horn, and location. Where are the speakers located? Until someone opens the bass bins, it’s impossible to know the manufacturer(s) of the woofers. It’s possible that two different woofers exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Serial numbers, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 I don't know if this relates to our OP 'AudioAddictions' or not....but I just saw the following AND the listing has evidently been flagged (deleted?) The link did not work for me, he's not yet returned/responded. My radar says he's trying to flip whatever they are and came here to find a value. Just a suspicion mind you. Klipsch 1957 Klipschorn Vintage Speakers - electronics ... https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/ele/d/phoenix-klipsch-1957-klipschorn-vintage/... Now available for the serious listener are a Magnificent, Beautiful, Extremely Rare pair of “1957” Klipschorns with their original Wood Horns. In fact, they are 100% original and non-molested. I’m choosing to let another fellow music enthusiast take home and cherish and enjoy some of the rarest and sweetest sounding vintage Klipschorns available in the state of Az. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 On 12/30/2020 at 4:18 PM, AudioAddictions said: I just acquired a pair of 1957 Klipschorn with almost consecutive serial numbers. Everything is original. Cabinet’s have the normal wear and tear for the age but nothing too bad. I am having a hard time finding anywhere to find information on what the value today might be. Or the quality of the drivers, horns and crossovers. I have tried to upload photos but says too large any help would be extremely appreciated. Thank you for your time @JRH tried to reach you , he is the Historian , what are the Serial numbers of these 2 ---1957 khorns --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 These are obviously the same speakers: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/eld/d/phoenix-klipsch-1957-klipschorns/7256435804.html Apparently the OP wants to hang on to them for a long, long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanksjim1 Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 sorry guys, couldn't resist... (nothing wrong with trying to make a buck IMO, but if he was on the level, he may have found a willing buyer HERE on the forum): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 If these are them, they both shipped to Bill Case of San Antonio May 14, 1958. The 1957 date is on the mid horn, which was frequently earlier than the system ship. They are not quite "un-molested", as the SAHF midrange has been replaced with a K-55. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanksjim1 Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 I wonder if the Stephens Trusonic woofers are still in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Or an E-V15 WK, an exceptional woofer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMcD Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Good to see you Larry C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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