Motoguy Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 I bought a pair of Belles back in early 80s. Ebony finish. Was told special order that went south! I have not ever seen or heard about that finish on Belle speakers. The tag on the back says BK MEL. Serial #s are 8512929 and 30. Not sure what the “MEL” stands for. They were and still are a very slick looking set of speakers. Thanks for any info.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 There’s stickied threads at the top of this section that’ll give you that info. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82 Cornwalls Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 1985 MEL Macassar Ebony Lacquer Rare Spec Order 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoguy Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Thanks for info. Was pretty sure the E was for ebony, but no clue on the rest. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoguy Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 As a newbie, I have no idea what stickied threads are or how to access them. When it comes to tech, I have a very slow learning curve. Actually not sure there’s any curve at all! Thanks again for info on the Belles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 12 hours ago, Motoguy said: I bought a pair of Belles back in early 80s. Ebony finish. Was told special order that went south! I have not ever seen or heard about that finish on Belle speakers. The tag on the back says BK MEL. Serial #s are 8512929 and 30. Not sure what the “MEL” stands for. They were and still are a very slick looking set of speakers. Thanks for any info.. We would enjoy viewing pictures of your Belles. (downsize your picture files for easier attachment to the forum) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoguy Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Will see if I can figure out that whole “downsizing” thing! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoguy Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Was reading another thread about Belles. Picture of those shows speakers raised up off the floor as are mine. My philosophy was to get them slightly above nearby furniture. One comment indicated this would be detrimental to sound quality. The stands I have mine on are made of 3/4 material, glued and screwed. Super solid.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TasDom Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Those are very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 If you like the way they sound that's all that really matters. You can easily go down a rabbit hole if you start chasing better or improved. Beautiful cabinets! And a log home as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 3 hours ago, Motoguy said: As a newbie, I have no idea what stickied threads are or how to access them. When it comes to tech, I have a very slow learning curve. Actually not sure there’s any curve at all! Thanks again for info on the Belles. No problem. At the top of this forum section you’ll see a thread titled “Want to know when your Klipsch speakers were made? Click here!” and others that will give you all the technical data that you might want regarding your Belles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motoguy Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Thanks, I did click around a bit and came across all the details relating to the info tag on back of case.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 @Motoguy , Your Ebony Belles look really good. you might want to add your pictures to this thread, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 On 2/25/2024 at 5:25 AM, 83 LSIs said: 1985 MEL Macassar Ebony Lacquer Rare Spec Order c'mon that means Mel built'em But seriously I think it is Madagascar Ebony Lacquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82 Cornwalls Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 7 hours ago, babadono said: But seriously I think it is Madagascar Ebony Lacquer. More proof to confirm why I generally don't ask people on the internet what they think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woofers and Tweeters Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 I'll give $1.50...$2 if you'll deliver them to me. Those look great. I love my Belle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 45 minutes ago, 83 LSIs said: More proof to confirm why I generally don't ask people on the internet what they think. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 8 hours ago, babadono said: c'mon that means Mel built'em But seriously I think it is Madagascar Ebony Lacquer. Actually, it is Macassar Ebony https://www.wood-database.com/macassar-ebony/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 4 hours ago, 83 LSIs said: More proof to confirm why I generally don't ask people on the internet what they think. 3 hours ago, Marvel said: Actually, it is Macassar Ebony https://www.wood-database.com/macassar-ebony/ I stand corrected...apologies to any and all I have offended. I will still continue to THINK however 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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