Frzninvt Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 As the topic title states, trying to see what differences if any there are from the 1959 initial version to the '62's. I was told that early versions '59-'61 were rear ported and they did sound as good as later versions. Mine have the really old rectangular clear plastic engraved (not cursive) logos mounted at the bottom center is this the way they came? The horns in mine are also vertically placed were all the early versions like this or were these ordered special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 Frz, email Trey, he will get you all the info you want and desire, Hw is a great guy and has the answers, or will check the archives for you, as he did for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good2BHome Posted February 17, 2004 Share Posted February 17, 2004 Frzninvt, Do you have pictures of the interior and exterior you can post? Mike aka Good2BHome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted February 18, 2004 Author Share Posted February 18, 2004 Here you go! The front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted February 18, 2004 Author Share Posted February 18, 2004 The innards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted February 18, 2004 Author Share Posted February 18, 2004 Name Plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted February 18, 2004 Author Share Posted February 18, 2004 Bobbinized Coils on the X'Over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Can you tell the crossover points from the network? Thanks, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted February 18, 2004 Author Share Posted February 18, 2004 Crossover is a K 1000/5000, and has "C 22" stamped on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good2BHome Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Frzninvt Thanks for the pictures! You mentioned the crossovers were labeled "C22" is that all stamped on the metal strip? Would you share the serial numbers of your Cornwalls? I'm tring to broaden my knowledge of older Cornwalls. I've owned 4 pairs of Cornwalls over the years from a 1990 model to a 1975 model(CDBR). I currently have 2 pairs of 1980's, 1 CWO and 1 CBR. Thanks Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted February 18, 2004 Author Share Posted February 18, 2004 C.W.O - 15 3A26 & C.W.O - 15 3A27 I am trying to do the same thing. These babies are old so I am trying to see if anyone has an even older pair. I sold my '78 La Scala's to get these, after having them awhile I like them better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 ---------------- On 2/17/2004 3:17:17 PM Frzninvt wrote: As the topic title states, trying to see what differences if any there are from the 1959 initial version to the '62's. I was told that early versions '59-'61 were rear ported and they did sound as good as later versions. Mine have the really old rectangular clear plastic engraved (not cursive) logos mounted at the bottom center is this the way they came? The horns in mine are also vertically placed were all the early versions like this or were these ordered special. ---------------- I'd suggest considering the woofer model as well as the other factors. As I recall, the woofer change after E-V discontinued the 15WK made quite a difference in the sound, and could have caused Klipsch to make cabinet and crossover changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good2BHome Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Frzninvt, Besides the Forum, I've been tracking Cornwall sales on eBay since October, 2001 and yours are the oldest ones I know of!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khorn58 Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 I have a solo 60 Cornwall with the rear port. To me it sounds better than the later vert cornwalls I have a 62,67.It does have the clear non script klipsch logo mounted on the botom. load with the ev 15wk. It also has a diffrent smaller mid horn than later. horns are mounted vertical. I also have a PKW signed 62 Cornwall which looks about the same as later vert Cornwalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good2BHome Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 khorn58, Very nice picture!! It is a tease though. Do you have other pictures that you would share?? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khorn58 Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 pic or inside 60 Cornwall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khorn58 Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 pic of rear port 60 Cornwall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Khorn58, From the picture, I don't yet understand the rear porting. Can you post another pic, perhaps from an angle, or maybe describe the porting? Thanks. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good2BHome Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 khorn58, WOW! Great pictures!! Many questions about the interior and back pictures. The board that runs across the center. Is it a brace for the motorboard? In other words is the motorboard one piece and this 3/4"? x 4"? board is glued, screwed or nailed to it. Is the board attached to the sides also? The back appears to be made of 3 or more pieces. How thick are the pieces? They look like they might be 2 pieces of 3/4" plywood seperate by ?? How is the back constructed? Does the label have a serial number? That's enough for now. Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheltie dave Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 Mike and Chris, with these photos, it is obvious the shorthorn mutated directly into the Cornwall. The rear port is actually the non-sealed center gap that runs the vertical(in this photo) length of the enclosure. If you look close, you will note three shadow supports that are internal to the black fine mesh screen. It is not the conventional round or rectangular ports that we are used to in newer speakers. If the chamber frame splits the enclosure in half, then the only "porting" that matters is the woofer half, obviously. On the shorthorn, there is no seperation - it is all one enclosure - so Shorty can get somewhat chesty or boomy. Make me wonder if these parts are interchangable; dropping them in a Cornwall would probably make a very robust speaker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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