mowntnbkr Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 I posted about these about a year ago, so forgive me. I have a pair of 73 verticals in oiled walnut. They are in great shape for their age, heck they still have the original brochure stapled to the back of one, they are sequential, no tears dents or significant scratches. The only mod are the speaker binding posts. So; rebuild xovers, other mods suggested? I have not listened to them I probably 3 years. Are they worth anything or are they worth upgrading? I have wandered from klipsch for the most part, found myself enjoying the sound of Tannoys for the past 15 years. Although I still have my rf83’s as well and I will probably pass to my kids (for some reason I really enjoy them on my other system). Any input is appreciated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Unfortunately vintage Klipsch isn't worth anything anymore. I'll be happy to dispose of them for you. 😅 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flevoman Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 If you want to sell them, you can use https://www.hifishark.com to get an idea of what the market value is. These are a bit of weird times now. The asking price for vintage speakers is unrealistically high. Nice for the seller, but not every buyer is willing to pay the current high asking prices for vintage speakers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 @mowntnbkrplace an ad on the GARAGE SALE , they will sell , minimum 1500$ , if not 2k$ , oiled walnut in great shape , verticals are very rare nowadays , where are you located , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Recommend you place an ad at USAudiomart, or any of the many Klipsch FaceBook groups. Include lots of photos and a good description of drivers, crossovers, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowntnbkr Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 I’m in Idaho. I could probably sell them down in Boise or over in Seattle. Upgrading wouldn’t diminish their value? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 A new member is looking for Klipsch in Utah. Would leave them as is unless you want to keep them, and even then reluctantly. Pictures sell the item. Klipsch speaks for itself. ☕ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 6 hours ago, mowntnbkr said: I’m in Idaho. I could probably sell them down in Boise or over in Seattle. Upgrading wouldn’t diminish their value? Most of what you'll find is modifying rather than upgrading. My advice would be to not do anything that can't be reversed and keep any original parts you replace. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter P. Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Let the buyer make any modifications. Mods infer butcher work, whether done well or not. While sellers think their mods are great, buyers are always looking for original stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 7 minutes ago, Peter P. said: Let the buyer make any modifications. Mods infer butcher work, whether done well or not. While sellers think their mods are great, buyers are always looking for original stuff. Well, that's just not true. Mods do not "infer" butcher work. Many buyers are looking for plug and play these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 17 minutes ago, Peter P. said: buyers are always looking for original stuff. yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 sell them where you want , even Craigslist , the klipsch Forum is Free , long time Forum members would really go for an original pair of 73 Vertical in mint shape , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff. Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Pictures man, for posterity. ...plus, I can’t be the only one curious as to their looks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idontknow Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 5/12/2022 at 7:49 PM, mowntnbkr said: I posted about these about a year ago, so forgive me. I have a pair of 73 verticals in oiled walnut. They are in great shape for their age, heck they still have the original brochure stapled to the back of one, they are sequential, no tears dents or significant scratches. The only mod are the speaker binding posts. So; rebuild xovers, other mods suggested? I have not listened to them I probably 3 years. Are they worth anything or are they worth upgrading? I have wandered from klipsch for the most part, found myself enjoying the sound of Tannoys for the past 15 years. Although I still have my rf83’s as well and I will probably pass to my kids (for some reason I really enjoy them on my other system). Any input is appreciated. My friend Brett who has my Bob Latino ST70 has the exact same pair with vertical horn and I absolutely loved their sound. I was very impressed with them. They had a robust, powerful soundstage with my amp. I heard stories about the vertical midrange having to do with laying the speakers sideways back in the day but I did some research on the vertical horn and nobody would pass a blind test in fact it’s probably good that the grills can’t be removed. Listeners would spend more time trying to convince themselves they can tell the difference. I think that much of our opinions are based on the idea that we know what gear we are listening to as we see it. Put a sheet in front of everything and there would be a lot less worrying about this stuff. If there were anything that might be possible to change, it would probably be the crossovers. I just had some new Crites crossovers put in my Forte 1’s and they sound absolutely incredible and as good or better than anything currently made. I would take those off your hands if I had the space. I just can’t fit them because they’re too wide. My friend Brett says that model was the best Cornwall made to date in his opinion. Personally I’m sure all the Cornwall’s sound great regardless of their era but yours sound great as well. Open the back up and look at how nice and solid the magnets are on those older speakers. Really nice IMO. Built solid with nice cabinets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowntnbkr Posted May 15, 2022 Author Share Posted May 15, 2022 I will pull them out, open them up and post some pics. I appreciate all the input. I’m not sure they would be classified as mint, however, I think it would be pretty difficult to find a pair in much better shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowntnbkr Posted May 15, 2022 Author Share Posted May 15, 2022 Serial numbers are 3L383 and 3L384. This was the only file that fit. I will try again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idontknow Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 Wow that looks in beautiful shape!. I think you'd be crazy to sell those for something newer. Like I said, those are already amazing speakers! Complete waste of money to sell those and spend thousands more on newer models that most likely sound little to no better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff. Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 There is an ALK B crossover schematic floating around somewhere. I bet it would be worth a try in these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted May 15, 2022 Share Posted May 15, 2022 5 hours ago, mowntnbkr said: pics. great shape , , 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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