MWS55 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I have owned this speaker for a number of years, and was wondering if you could give me any information about it. It works. Thank you very much. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanksjim1 Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Very nice example of one of the rarest Klipsch models... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 I believe @JRH once said there were around 20 made?? Perhaps he will chime in. Great condition. Worlds first sound bar lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted January 29, 2021 Share Posted January 29, 2021 Yes, one of the rarest, as only 48 were recorded. #12 shows it shipped on Nov. 9, 1956. However, several other units reflect factory updates at later dates. Not sure if #12 just didn't get an update in the logbook. The signatories are Portus Gilley and Lloyd McClellan, two of PWK's earliest employees. Both will be pictured in the upcoming 75th anniversary coffee table book this spring. I refer to this model as the world's first consumer video monitor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWS55 Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 (edited) Thank you all very much for the information. Very nice seeing the literature as well. As I may be moving within the next year, I will be ready to pass it on to another owner. Any idea on what a fair asking price might be? I see no screws in the back to remove a panel to see what is inside, but I do know that it plays. It is quite heavy, but is on rollers. Edited January 31, 2021 by MWS55 grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted January 30, 2021 Share Posted January 30, 2021 You said, "they". Do you have 2 Shorthorn Model Ts? I was once looking for a Shorthorn Model S, because Model Ts were/are unobtanium. The last time I saw a Model S sell it went over $400. I'm sure you ought to get that and possibly $600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWS55 Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 Thanks John. And no, I only have one. Post has been corrected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahaSHO Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 On 1/29/2021 at 7:32 AM, JRH said: Yes, one of the rarest, as only 48 were recorded. #12 shows it shipped on Nov. 9, 1956. However, several other units reflect factory updates at later dates. Not sure if #12 just didn't get an update in the logbook. The signatories are Portus Gilley and Lloyd McClellan, two of PWK's earliest employees. Both will be pictured in the upcoming 75th anniversary coffee table book this spring. I refer to this model as the world's first consumer video monitor! The original sound bar. 😛 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svberger Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Are these the real deal, and are they worth picking up? https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/ele/d/walnut-creek-klipsch-shorthorn-speakers/7453072829.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grindstone Posted March 4, 2022 Share Posted March 4, 2022 Well, this is the web, soooo....my guess is a DIY-guy saw Rebel 3 plans in a magazine or Cohen's book and put a Univ load in it (and tried to "ape" PWK's Shorthorn face/cosmetics). Entirely ready to be declared incorrect by The Historian (or anyone else), though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanksjim1 Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 cabinets look like the real deal to me ....probably sold as unfinished mahogany without drivers...that's probably the "kit" the seller refers to...these particular University brand components probably sound as good as the Klipsch offered "Ortho" drivers with the exception of the Stephens woofer option...very similar components were used in the University S8 "Classic" (except the S8 mid-horn being the "Cobreflex") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 These were made in the spirit of a Klipsch Shorthorn and offer a passing resemblance, but, other than that, there is nothing Klipsch about these. Not even the cabinets. But, if they sound good and you like the price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svberger Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 1 hour ago, mungkiman said: These were made in the spirit of a Klipsch Shorthorn and offer a passing resemblance, but, other than that, there is nothing Klipsch about these. Not even the cabinets. But, if they sound good and you like the price... They're local and look interesting, and seemed kind of rare. But I don't need another pair of speakers, unless a nice pair of Khorns show up in the same area. But thought I'd try to get the skinny on these as I've never seen a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieCH Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Hello everyone, first time poster here. I have a single speaker that belonged to my grandfather. I believe it’s a 1950s “T Shorthorn” kit. I’ve done some looking around the internet and I can’t seem to find images that resemble exactly what I have here. Strangely, it’s stamped or stenciled, “Klipssh”. Yes, misspelled. It has the T Shorthorn logo/graphic and below that it says something I can’t make out and below that says, “Assembly Kit”. Can anyone tell me what I have here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted January 3, 2023 Moderators Share Posted January 3, 2023 2 hours ago, StevieCH said: Hello everyone, first time poster here. I have a single speaker that belonged to my grandfather. I believe it’s a 1950s “T Shorthorn” kit. I’ve done some looking around the internet and I can’t seem to find images that resemble exactly what I have here. Strangely, it’s stamped or stenciled, “Klipssh”. Yes, misspelled. It has the T Shorthorn logo/graphic and below that it says something I can’t make out and below that says, “Assembly Kit”. Can anyone tell me what I have here? Jim @JRH probably can, it would help him if you post some photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRH Posted January 3, 2023 Share Posted January 3, 2023 Yes, a pic would help! There is no clear evidence in the logbook about kits being offered. The standard "S" model was offered in kit form, but w/o serial numbers, and no entry into the logbook. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted February 21, 2023 Share Posted February 21, 2023 pictures are VIP , if you cant take a picture , ask someone to take pictures for you using a cell phone , the bigger the picture , the better , what is essential are the Tags of the speaker and the drivers serial numbers . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraigTB Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 I’ve got something very similar in which i’m having a hard time discerning EXACTLY what I have here. Seems to be a Klipsch Kit from 1956 marking w/ Klipsh Crossover and Hi-End University Speakers. Everything is in great shape and sounds awesome. I’ve just struggled on the research. Has University C15W of a Beast University Type Mid T University SaHF It has some Klipsh tags, but nothing thorough. I understand this is a Kit though. I’ve had this for a while and anything you Klipsh geniuses can give me on this ismost appreciated! Here are some Pics Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted December 25, 2023 Moderators Share Posted December 25, 2023 2 hours ago, CraigTB said: I’ve got something very similar in which i’m having a hard time discerning EXACTLY what I have here. Seems to be a Klipsch Kit from 1956 marking w/ Klipsh Crossover and Hi-End University Speakers. Everything is in great shape and sounds awesome. I’ve just struggled on the research. Has University C15W of a Beast University Type Mid T University SaHF It has some Klipsh tags, but nothing thorough. I understand this is a Kit though. I’ve had this for a while and anything you Klipsh geniuses can give me on this ismost appreciated! Here are some Pics Thanks! Welcome to the forum, I’m sure with the Museum Curator, Jim Hunter @JRH returns from the holidays he will be all over this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanksjim1 Posted December 25, 2023 Share Posted December 25, 2023 Here are a few pieces of period brochures that might shed a little light on the Shorthorns. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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