richieb Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 The search for Heritage is over, 5 hours north of KC, 5 hours back, 1976 WO Cornwalls have found their last home. Overall the cabinets are in very good condition, drivers are perfect. Veneer matches nicely, risers nearly perfect. For going on 30, I couldn't ask for much more. Soundstage is huge, much more so than the Fortes, really no comparison. Everything is a bit brighter, more forward, but not fatigueing. Forum threads have talked of excessive mid-range, boomy bass, too much top end. I find none of this. Obviously front end equipment can make these differences. Cayin TA-30 tube integrated is an excellent piece; I have spoken to a couple of Forum members who have both the Cayin and Scott, and prefer the Cayin. Bass is deep, tight, no bloat at all. Bass is as tight as my last Triangles with twin 6.5 in. bass drivers. I'm sure some of this can be attributed to the Pioneer Elite PD-93 Reference CD, an early 90's 47 lb. brute of a unit. All copper chassis, dual Burr-Brown 1702, 20- bit DAC's, external-mounted R-core transformers, this baby is built. Musical Concepts in St. Louis then added their own magic with Schottky rectifiers, BlackGate caps and several analog stage mods. Very pure, solid, nearly vinyl in sound. Electronic Specialists line conditioner plugged into a hospital grade Hubbell cryoed duplex, Kimber double-run of copper 4TC and cryoed copper inter-connects. With the Fortes, the music is the star. With the Cornwalls, they take center stage, they make the music. There are no speakers, just a huge soundstage, you are there. Brings back memories of my 1976 LaScalas. These Corns are here to stay. I would have to say I am back in the fold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschguy Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Richie, Congrats on your purchase. Cornwalls are quite a well balanced speaker that gives very good long term satisfaction. People may nitpick at them, but bullcrap, they sound good. I have had mine over ten years and I am as happy with them as the day I got them (and believe me, I used to get tired my other speakers too). Many others on this board feel the same way. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Over 20 years here. Love 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 I truly love mine. I am also having an affair with a pair of LaScalas. Please don't tell my Cornwalls this. They are very jealous breed and may just file for a separation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 CORNWALLS RULE. I may get other speakers in my lifetime, but I will always have Cornwalls. The third round pick in the Heritage draft, who became a superstar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klipschaholik Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 I couldn't agree more. I've had mine for six years now and just recently acquired a pair of lascalas. One pair at one end of the room and the other pair at the other end. Wouldn't want them fighting each other. I really like the scalas, but I'll always have the corns, my first klipsch speakers and my last, when its all over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 Enjoy! I have Cornwalls in my second system. Second only to my Khorns. You are correct, the front end equipment is critical with Corns. They like to have more power than you think they would need. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted April 20, 2004 Share Posted April 20, 2004 My Cornwalls have been in my family, shared by several family members, since 1979. And as long as I enjoy them, they're not going anywhere! Take the time to really listen and enjoy your Cornwalls as much as I do with mine! And welcome to the Heritage owners club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Anderson Posted April 21, 2004 Share Posted April 21, 2004 Congrats - I've enjoyed my 1976 raw birch Cornwalls since gee whiz...1976. I thought that nothing could replace them until walnut K-horns arrived last November. Now they will go to my 21 year old son, when, if ever he moves out..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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