radiob Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 I noticed on audiogon there are a set of walnut cornwall 2s near me for local pickup{70 miles} any way, it has been 14 years since I have heard a set. Question, is the 2 the cornwall with the cool reflex opening at the bottom front of the speaker? How will they compare to my Chorus2, will it only add some sweet horn loaded bass? Is the horn loaded base from the cornwall2 the same rock hard bass drum tightness as the klipsch horn? Would I get a klipschorn bass sound from them, or would I be closer to the khorn with the belle. I have never heard a set of belles, but have always admired there look. I have had k-horns a couple of times before in the past, room will not allow now.Is the chorus 2 the one I should keep. I know there are a lot of favorits and preferences hear, but I want fact, not opinion, who has heard all 4 sets of speakers? If I dont need to change then I wont right now, but if Im missing out in the slightest way, there outa here.I move through gear like most people change shorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Cornwall bass is not horn-loaded at all. It's a direct-radiating cone driver in a ported cabinet. If you have Chorus II I don't know if you'd be gaining a lot by going to Cornwalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiob Posted July 17, 2004 Author Share Posted July 17, 2004 Tom, what is your opinion of the belle? I have been craving the horn loaded bass lately,that hard wood hit.With the equipment I have now, THe khorns have to sound sweet,but I have no corners. In the past with my khorns I had always used SS, now I "have the right stuff" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 Chorus II's rock. Very different sounding bass than the Belle. The Belle would be loud, tight, well defined. The Chorus II's by comparison are deeper and sound like the bass knob is tweaked up a bit, almost bloated, but still nice. I can see changing from Chorus II's to Belles. The bass from Chorus II's and Cornwalls is similar, except I would describe the Cornwall as being a better balance between the mid and bass. The Cornwall is probably a bit leaner, although not lacking in bass. Chorus II's have a smoother sounding midrange in my opinion. You can listen to Chorus II's very loud with just about any power and the midrange will not cut through you like the Cornwall will. Khorn bass is accurate, well defined, low, and huge. Khorns really shine when placed in good corners in a room that's not too full of stuff (like my living room)! The Khorn is the best of these 4 without a doubt. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.