Mike82 Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 After 23 years of marriage and no kids, my wife and I are adopting two young boys. They've been with us for a while and I forgot how active boys are. Anyway, in order to maintain my sanity, I'm going to make my music room into a playroom for them. The downside of this development is that I have to sell my Khorns. They are oiled 1985 walnut, w/ALK crossover. I am the second owner. They are in 8+/10 condition and sound great. I've caulked the mid and tweeter horns, woofer basket and rewired the speaker. I'm offering them here first. $2200. pick-up only. If you're paranoid, I can provide photos of the Khorns in a few days Mike Masztal michael.masztal@hartfordlife.com m.masztal@comcast.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Congrats on the boys. Do you know what speakers you are going to use after you sell these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Kelly, Here's your chance! Mike congratulations! Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike82 Posted January 12, 2004 Author Share Posted January 12, 2004 Paul: Not sure. It depends on which room I will be using for the new music room. For sure, it will be a hi-eff speaker since I want to stay with my SET amps. Maybe L-S, CW, Heresy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie dave Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Mike, I can't speak for Smilin, but he wants a set of Khorns pretty bad. Give him a shout and ask him if he can live with OW Khorns and Zebrawood Cornwalls. I don't think there are many Zwood Khorns around. He'll pull the trigger faster than anyone in that eight page thread if he is interested. And bless you for taking in two boys and giving them a great home. You are special people for sharing that much love with those who truly need it! Really smilin now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Do the Khorns really take up that much room that it can't be a playroom by day and a stereo listening room by night? Yes boys are active and they're likely going to put a few dings and scratches in them, but I don't think that's going to make a bit of difference in the sound quality. I'd take beat up and dinged Khorns over no Khorns any day. Wonderful what you are doing for the kids. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike82 Posted January 12, 2004 Author Share Posted January 12, 2004 Greg: Believe me, I thought about that, but when I saw how active a 7 and 9 year old boys are, the chances of my stuff getting smashed is pretty good. My gear is on a Grand Prix Audio stand, so it's in the open. I can see the 7 yo throwing his Transformer/Hot Wheel/GI Joe/fill in the blank and obliterating one of the 300B or knocking the CD t-port off the stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Well it's too bad both the kids and the stereo can't survive in the same household. I'm sure it is difficult to think about selling your stuff. I have respect for your priorities. If it were me, I would just have to find a way to keep my horns! Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Mike; Great to hear about you growing family. Children are only a secondary blessing to a loving spouse. Suggestions: 1. http://www.loveandlogic.com/ After 21 years of marrige, 4 kids ages 8-20, 3 dogs and 3 cats...I know more about kids than audio The love and logic program is great parenting skills and it has made my marrige more satisfying as well. My wife and I are a unified voice no child gets between us. 2. Keep the K horns cage the amps toys are not made to be thrown balls are made to be thrown and only outside ping pong ball fights with grandpa are a rare exception Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillmbil Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Sorry to hear about the Khorns, Congratulations on the kids. There is nothing better than kids running around the house. I am sure you are doing the right thing. Although, maybe the living room can accomadate them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike82 Posted January 12, 2004 Author Share Posted January 12, 2004 Greg: The only thing I'm selling is the Khorns. All the electronics are staying and moving to my bedroom. I just need a different speaker for the time. A-Flynn: Thanks for the advice. I'll check out the website. The kids (brothers) came out of lousy environment. It's taking a lot of work getting them settled in- new school, church, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louis Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 who built crossover i sent you email louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 The best suggestion I can make is do not be their friend. Be a consultative parent. Choices with consequences; the consequences must be well known and enforced every time without fail. You have a very rewarding path a head. You and your wife are saints. My 2 oldest came out so well they help enforce the consequences with the younger 2. never a day off for a parent. ============== Keep the KHORNS or trade for Industrial LaScalas they can take a beating. HEHE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile homeless Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Mike, you want to trade? heh... kh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Bey Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 crying out loud. My khorns survived FOUR kids. The wife was actually the biggest damage-wrecker with her potted plants sitting atop the speakers. Cage the amps. Keep the horns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie dave Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Mike, Smilin responded in the "Khorns in Cali" thread. After dealing with the axxhole on the EBay auction, he doesn't want anything to do with remote transactions where he can't lay his hands on the speakers. I don't blame him, and I'll try to find him a set closer to Chicago. In the meantime, I'll make sure everyone that comes here Friday gets a chance to look at your thread. Hopefully someone will bite, or you get a forum member to spring for them shortly. When do you get to formalize the adoption? As you already know, one of the best approaches both of you can take is a consistent, pattern-based upbringing. Mom and Dad raised seven of us, and we knew the groundrules. We didn't always observe them, but we definitely knew what they were. Also let them know that no matter what they do wrong or bad, that you two are the first ones they should tell, because you love them. Thanks again for showing us what is truly the most treasured gift in life - holding someone and saying you love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike82 Posted January 13, 2004 Author Share Posted January 13, 2004 Sheltie and Audio-Flynn: Don't worry. Both my wife and I were cops before going to grad school, and I am ex-military, so slack discipline "ain't gonna happen." We've found the right buttons to push when it comes to dealing with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbflash Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Mike, You want to trade? I have a pair of Lascala's,Cornwalls,Heresy's,KLF20's and 3 KLF-C7's. I want to buy a pair in May (Xmas wiped me out). I think it is awesome what you and your wife did. I wish that there were more people like you who would take kids who need help into their homes. Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabien Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Please call I am looking for a nice pair .They must look good and sound great and be in walnut. Call me about your K-horns, Fabien Eldridge 931-432-6666 home mobile 931-260-3457 I live in Cookeville ,Tn. 38506 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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