klipsch kid Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Hi, I just got a set of old la scala speakers. they are very weird. they open up from the top , not the bottom. the seriel number has a m for the letter. can anyone tell me how old they are? they have AA crossovers with big metal cans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrop Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 71 or72? 80's letter isU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myhamish Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 Here's a copy of the Klipsch Serial Number Formats. I hope this helps. Hamish DATES DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE 1946-1947 ### 001 (ending #021) 1948-1961 #### 0121 (starting #0121) 1962-1983 ##letter#### 20Y1234 1984-1989(?) YY WW #### 89281234 1990-1997(?) DOY Y2Y1 #### 135791234 1998-2000 YY WW #### 00281234 1962-1983 Letter format A = 1962 F = 1967 K = 1972 R = 1977 X = 1982 B = 1963 G = 1968 L = 1973 S = 1978 Y = 1983 C = 1964 H = 1969 M = 1974 T = 1979 D = 1965 I = 1970 N = 1975 U = 1980 E = 1966 J = 1971 P = 1976 W = 1981 NOTES 1946-1961 dates can only be found in log book (eng. Library) DOY= day of the year YY=year (i.e. 99,00) Y2Y1=2nd digit of year, 1st digit of year WW=week of the year Date code on drivers (1994) Example - 9429 = 1994, 29th week of the year / YYWW Klipschorns of this vintage had the s/n hammer stamped into the tailboard, woofer access door or inside the woofer chamber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 I believe they are '74s. edit: Never mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipsch kid Posted August 2, 2003 Author Share Posted August 2, 2003 what? I don't understand. these la scala speakers open up from the top. they look like they are all original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 The complete S/N or a photo would be helpful for identification. Open from the top? Sounds like they have been modified unless they are the 2-piece industrial versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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