Dr. Dave Posted January 16, 2001 Share Posted January 16, 2001 I've had my Cornwalls since about 1984...I think (too many days of altered states back then to be sure). The sticker on the back says: Cornwall; Model CWO; Serial Number 31X933 (note: the third letter or digit is barely legible - it could be a "V" or even a "4"); Tested by: Jeannie Lamb. Can someone help me out with a date of manufacture? FYI, they are walnut finish, and except for one small nick on the corner of one of the base-pieces, they are in superb condition! They have the bamboo covers. And they sound v. sweet, indeed. Anyone know what they might be worth on the "open market'? Oh, they are NOT for sale! Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Pidass Posted January 16, 2001 Share Posted January 16, 2001 Dr. Dave: It's my understanding your Cornwalls are manufactured in 1982. The alpha character in the serial number denotes the year of manufacture and is as follows: 1962 A 1963 B 1964 C 1965 D 1966 E 1967 F 1968 G 1969 H 1970 I 1971 J 1972 K 1973 L 1974 M 1975 N 1976 P 1977 R 1978 S 1979 T 1980 U 1981 W 1982 X 1983 Y You will note that the letter V was not used and therefore I suspect it to be an X ('82) or a Y ('83). After 1983 usually the first two numbers of the serial number represent the year produced. Not sure of their value. I paid $1750 Canadian for new ones back in 1981. They are Not nor will they EVER be for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale A B Posted January 16, 2001 Share Posted January 16, 2001 Sounds like a nice looking set! Check under the "updating old speakers" section on the Bulletin Board, titled "Cornwall serial #'s". That should get you the birthdate of your Corns. As for value, you can expect someone to pay around $1000. Not sure if the bamboo grills would add any value - depends on scarcity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Dave Posted January 16, 2001 Author Share Posted January 16, 2001 Stu, thanks for the "decoder." 1982 would be about right (the letter looks a lot more like an x than a Y). DA, thanks for your input on the matter of value (monetary only). Of course I have no interest in selling these speakers, either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKlipsch Posted February 4, 2001 Share Posted February 4, 2001 Does this same code apply to Klipschorns and Belle's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCturboT Posted February 4, 2001 Share Posted February 4, 2001 MacKlipsch, You are correct,it is for all Klipsch speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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