clairej Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 (edited) I’m new to the forum! I’m helping my parents downsize to a smaller place and Dad is ready to part with the Klipschorns he bought in the late 70s - he recalled it was 1978. I don’t know much about vintage speakers, but I’m happy to provide pics and look for any identifying info on the units. The speakers are in Shreveport, LA. I’m still researching pricing, but we’re taking offers. Thanks! UPDATE 26 April 2024: The Klipschorn Hive Mind has spoken and says that they are from 1980. The speakers are still available and still in Shreveport, LA. I still don't know how to price them, so feel free to make your case if you would like to make an offer. My music producer friend in Austin said he would expect them to go for $16k - note that he's not asking to buy them, but has generously offered to store them at his house if needed. 🤣 I'm trying to do some research on pricing, but finding it difficult. IMG_1432.HEIC Edited April 26 by clairej 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted June 16, 2021 Share Posted June 16, 2021 Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Nice looking. If you would post a pic of one of the tags it will show what model and the sn will indicate the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 On 6/16/2021 at 4:57 PM, clairej said: I’m new to the forum! I’m helping my parents downsize to a smaller place and Dad is ready to part with the Klipschorns he bought in the late 70s - he recalled it was 1978. I don’t know much about vintage speakers, but I’m happy to provide pics and look for any identifying info on the units. The speakers are in Shreveport, LA. I’m still researching pricing, but we’re taking offers. Thanks! IMG_1432.HEIC 1.67 MB · 6 downloads welcome to the forum , what is the ASKING PRICE ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntran85 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Hi, what’s the asking price? Are you willing to ship to the uk? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clairej Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) Hi, I haven’t seen any tags on them anywhere, but there are numbers pressed into the wood on the back. 16U075 with maybe J6 stamped underneath - hard to tell, since it looked like the stamp slipped 161555 is stamped onto the metal horn on this unit. 16U074 with an OJ stamped underneath 161556 is stamped onto the back of the metal horn on this unit. I still need to research asking price. I feel like I’ve seen everything from $1,000 to $4,000 USD based on a few minutes of googling. Based on the appearance of the wood, I think this is an oak veneer model. Maybe the oak is less desirable than walnut in the current market. I have no idea, and would love to learn more if there is a resource or good thread for that which you know of. As far as shipping, I have used UShip in the US to ship large items, but I have no experience with international freight shipping. I have no idea what would be involved, but if an international purchaser wanted to pay for the cost of shipping, my Dad would probably be open to having someone crate them up, etc., and pick up for international delivery. Edited June 22, 2021 by clairej Attaching photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clairej Posted June 22, 2021 Author Share Posted June 22, 2021 Here is the stamp on the back of the metal horn on the 16U075 unit. 161555 is stamped onto the metal horn on this unit. It’s completely embarrassing how challenging it is for me to get these photos sized down and uploaded in here. This 2mb limit it killing me. The newbie status is definitely appropriate. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 the letter U stands for 1980 does the label say something like KB-BR or KC-BR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clairej Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 21 hours ago, Budman said: the only letter that means anything is the U in the serial number which stands for 1980 does the label say something like KB-BR or KC-BR I didn’t see a paper label anywhere on either of the two speakers. It wouldn’t be on the bottom, would it? If they were inside the back somewhere that it should be obvious, I sure don’t see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntran85 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 On 6/22/2021 at 8:52 PM, clairej said: Hi, I haven’t seen any tags on them anywhere, but there are numbers pressed into the wood on the back. 16U075 with maybe J6 stamped underneath - hard to tell, since it looked like the stamp slipped 161555 is stamped onto the metal horn on this unit. 16U074 with an OJ stamped underneath 161556 is stamped onto the back of the metal horn on this unit. I still need to research asking price. I feel like I’ve seen everything from $1,000 to $4,000 USD based on a few minutes of googling. Based on the appearance of the wood, I think this is an oak veneer model. Maybe the oak is less desirable than walnut in the current market. I have no idea, and would love to learn more if there is a resource or good thread for that which you know of. As far as shipping, I have used UShip in the US to ship large items, but I have no experience with international freight shipping. I have no idea what would be involved, but if an international purchaser wanted to pay for the cost of shipping, my Dad would probably be open to having someone crate them up, etc., and pick up for international delivery. Thanks Claire, I would be happy to pay for shipping to the uk if your dad is willing to get some quotes together? Then we can discuss a reasonable price between us for the speakers themselves. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted June 24, 2021 Share Posted June 24, 2021 On 6/16/2021 at 4:57 PM, clairej said: I’m new to the forum! I’m helping my parents downsize to a smaller place and Dad is ready to part with the Klipschorns he bought in the late 70s - he recalled it was 1978. I don’t know much about vintage speakers, but I’m happy to provide pics and look for any identifying info on the units. The speakers are in Shreveport, LA. I’m still researching pricing, but we’re taking offers. Thanks! IMG_1432.HEIC 1.67 MB · 118 downloads these khorns were manufactured in 1980 - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytn3591 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 How can I contact you? I cannot send you a pm. My email is andytn3591@gmail.com. 714-732-3998. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted July 4, 2021 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Raw Birch, for sure. Customer varnished. Very nice pair! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-js- Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 Hi. Are these still available? Very interested and willing to come have a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oicu812 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 On 6/22/2021 at 4:47 PM, Budman said: the letter U stands for 1980 does the label say something like KB-BR or KC-BR Please try the image hosting below in my signature. Unlimited sizes, and it works a treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1966 Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Pm sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan W Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 I take it these went? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-js- Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 10 hours ago, Alan W said: I take it these went? IDK. I inquired too but have heard nothing but crickets. it appears that the poster dropped us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan W Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 oh really! how often to Khorns come up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clairej Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 Hi Everyone, these speakers are still available. My poor Dad sadly got very sick shortly after we put up the post and ultimately passed away due to complications of Lewy body dementia. I was so glad to be fully involved in caring for him during his illness and am so glad we got to spend that time together as a family. Now that we are all getting our feet back under us again, I'm trying to help Mom find someone who is ready for these speakers to be a part of their lives for the next 40 years. 💗 The speakers are still in Shreveport, Louisiana. I've had recommendations for potential buyers to find a mover through UShip, so feel free to ping me with any questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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