BigBusa Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 I'm psyched! A local guy has a pair of 1984 oak k-horns that he purchased new. He hasn't used them for a few years but said that he thought one crossover might have a problem. That's not a big deal to me. I'm sure I could find a replacement easy enough. I'm going to look at them this weekend! He didn't mention a price and I didn't ask. He did say that he got them new and on sale for $1000 each back in 1984. He said that the tops come off for transporting. The mid and tweeter section seperate from the bass cabinet? Is this true? Imagine k-horns in the front and cornwalls in the rear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawk92 Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 Congrats. You certainly won't be disappointed in the sound from the big beauties. Local purchase is best because you can audition them and be able to take them home with you and not leave the freight companies any opportunity to harm them. Tops do come off, as well as the side grills. If you check out the 2-ch forum, there are several recent posts about moving K-horns and you should get some good info there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtkinney Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 Ditto what jhawk said, you are going to love them. I found mine locally and even though they weren't in a corner when we checked them out I was amazed at the sound. I moved them in 2 trips to keep from disassembling them since the seller was only about 20 minutes away. I can't imagine k-horns and cornwalls, since I have never heard cornwalls, but my k-horns and LaScalas sure sound good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnm Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 Hey BigBusa Congratulations! You are going to love them ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prodj101 Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 no trying to reain on your parade, but how would you ever get 2 brand new khorns for 2 grand? they are something like 8 grand a pair new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrop Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 Congrats and good luck. Prodj, check out the small speaker chart thread, thats what they used to sell for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex336 Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 Get them fast!! Depending on the price of course. I have Cornwall I's that I will Never part with--but would grab a pair of Local Klipschorns in a second for 2 grand--I would beg--borrow, get a loan--anything--but I would grab them. You are a lucky guy--go get em.....Johnny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted May 23, 2003 Share Posted May 23, 2003 prodj101, I seriously doubt that they cost 8 grand when they were new in 1984. *edit* This is cut and pasted from jim's small speaker thread. "K-B-BRL Brazilian Rosewood Laquer 1,975.00" This is off of an 80's price list. Peace, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBusa Posted May 24, 2003 Author Share Posted May 24, 2003 I didn't say I was buying them new for $1000 each. I said the owner bought them new in 1984 for $1000 each. He said he got them both on sale for a total of $2000. I'm expecting he's going to sell them to me for much less than what he paid for them almost 20 years ago. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skonopa Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 ---------------- On 5/24/2003 9:04:35 AM BigBusa wrote: I'm expecting he's going to sell them to me for much less than what he paid for them almost 20 years ago. We'll see. ---------------- Please do tell - inquiring minds want to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 Right on, lucky you. I would love to find someone local that has a pair. just want to hear them to see what all the hub-bub is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 I won't say Congrats, but enjoy the experience, then I hope I can say congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted May 24, 2003 Share Posted May 24, 2003 Good luck with your audition this weekend, BigB. I'd love to own a pair of Khorns myself someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBusa Posted May 27, 2003 Author Share Posted May 27, 2003 Update: Not wanting to seem overly anxious I didn't call him this past weekend. I spoke to his answering machine tonight though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted May 27, 2003 Share Posted May 27, 2003 Way to go BigBusa! Congratulations Now you are a hard core Klipscher Just dont use any BASH ProMedia style amps with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBusa Posted May 28, 2003 Author Share Posted May 28, 2003 Thanks Ear but I still haven't heard back from him yet. I guess the hunt is 1/2 the fun though. I got offered some McIntosh gear tonight! An MC2205 amp, an MR78 tuner and a C32 preamp. If I can put this all together this will be heaven for me ...McIntosh gear and Khorn speakers. I don't think it gets much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 Oh, the elf-man may differ a little on that one...he also has killer systems that don't contain Mac and Klipsch. But you are right, McIntosh and Klipsch Heritage horn speakers are a fantastic combo indeed...highly recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cornell Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 Big busa, honestly the hell with the mcintosh gear right now, get the k-horns LOL! Youll find out, that most systems sound good on them! Regards Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted May 28, 2003 Share Posted May 28, 2003 Differ I do not,McIntosh and Klipsch are a match made in heavens.On this I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnm Posted May 29, 2003 Share Posted May 29, 2003 BigBusa WELL ?????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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