edster00 Posted July 20, 2001 Share Posted July 20, 2001 I have been hunting for a pair of K-horns for quite some time, looking for the right combo of location (close enough to drive to pick-up) and price (LOL). I have talked to folks in California, Texas, Arkansas (nearly driveable), and Tennessee (certainly driveable but way too much $$). I happened to have a few minutes to kill on my lunch hour the other day and I happened to go into a local high-end hi-fi store (I had been there once before but they ignored me...no "howdy do" or "can I help you" (maybe 'cause I was wearing a Klipsch tee shirt?). Lo and Belold a pair of K-horns!!! 1978 models in Rosewood!! Beautiful!! "These babies are expensive" the owner told me, "Rosewood doubles their blue book value". Well to make a long story short (yea, right my wife would say...too late) we came to a deal and they are coming home next Tuesday! Finally found them ~3 miles from my home! Now to build a false corner or enclose one of the cabinets... ------------------ Ed W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted July 20, 2001 Share Posted July 20, 2001 Wow Edster! Khorns in Rosewood! I am truly jealous, someday I will trade up to some Khorns from my Belle's if I kind find them in my area and for the right price as you did. I am more than certain you will enjoy! ------------------ Sony KP-43T70 43" Television Denon AVR 3300 A/V Receiver (LF/RF) (LWE-I's w/Motion Feedback - Walnut) Yamaha M-80 Auto Class A Amplifier (LF/RF) (Belle's - Oak Clear/Cane Grills) DBX BX-2 2/3/4 Channel Power Amplifier (RR/ARR/LR/ALR) (Heresy II's (Walnut/Cane) & ESS Mini Monitors (Walnut)) DBX MPA-150 Mono Split Spectrum Amplifier © (KV-4 - Black) Klipsch KSW-15 Powered Subwoofer (2) Nakamichi DVD-10 DVD/LCD/CD Player Nakamichi MB-10 Music Bank CD Changer Technics SL-DL5 DDLinear Tracking Turntable JVC HR-S7500U SVHS Video Cassette Recorder VC3 Deluxe Video Clarifier DBX 400XG Program Route Selector DBX 120X-DS Subharmonic Synthesizer/Crossover DBX 3BX-DS 3-Band Dynamic Range Controller (2) (1-LC) (1-RC) DBX 14/10 14-Band Computerized Equalizer/RTA Analyzer/SPL Meter Panamax 1000+ Surge Protector/Line Conditioner Sega Dreamcast w/3 Controllers & VMU's/S-Video Output Bedroom Yamaha RX-900U Receiver Panasonic DVD-A120U DVD/CD Player Sony SLV-740HF Hi-Fi VCR BBE - ARS Audio Recovery System A/D/S L300E Mini Speakers GE 20" Television Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Phillips Posted July 20, 2001 Share Posted July 20, 2001 The Ht room at Klipsch has the Horns in Rosewood and they are beautiful.If that's the store in Atlanta that I've been to,they don't think much of Klipsch.Well except for charging you for them.They had a price book too. Same type story here;One Sunday night I looked at the Market spot on audioreview site and found a pair of 1977 K-Horns for CHEAP($1000 obo)I almost didn't look there.The post had been there since Friday before!The very next Friday my wife and I were on our way to get them,6 hrs round trip. I'm real happy for ya!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boa12 Posted July 20, 2001 Share Posted July 20, 2001 someday i hope to have k-horn fronts making my cornwalls true rear surrounds & the klf can fill in the gaps on my 9.1 sys. i hope (from shawshank redemption) steve, did u get corns for rear surrounds yet or is my memory fooling me? ------------------ Klipsch KLF 30 (front), KLF C-7, Cornwall I (rear) Velodyne HGS-18 sub woofer Monsterbass 400 sub interconnect & Monster CX-2 biwire & Z-12 cable Marantz SR-8000 receiver Sony DVP-C650D 5-disk cd/dvd player Sony Trinitron 27" stereo tv Toshiba hi-fi stereo vcr Technics dual cassette deck Scientific Atlanta Explorer 2000 digital cable box Boa's Listenin Lounge: Klipsch RF-3 (front), RC-3, cheap little Technics (rear) Monster MCX Biwires Sony STR-DE935 a/v receiver Kenwood KR-9600 AM/FM stereo receiver (vintage 1975) Russound AB-2 receiver switch to RF-3 Teac PD-D1200 5-disk cd changer Technics SL-1950 turntable/AT LS500 cartridge Sega Genesis game player Sub: None yet rock on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oosting Posted July 20, 2001 Share Posted July 20, 2001 Oh god! Rosewood! They will look good with or without the lights on! Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornEd Posted July 22, 2001 Share Posted July 22, 2001 Ed W, congratulations on making the (dx)+(($x$)/$)=Khorns equation work! Keep a good eye on the Rosewood and treat your ears to your very own ultimate vintage Klipsch Sound. HornEd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted July 22, 2001 Share Posted July 22, 2001 Welcome to Khorn Central....please post pics of those Rosewood delights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake2 Posted July 22, 2001 Share Posted July 22, 2001 Congratulations, Ed!! That's exciting. Rosewood will be beautiful. And to find them in your backyard. Reminds me of an old book, "Acres of Diamonds..." Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Adams Posted July 23, 2001 Share Posted July 23, 2001 I too wanna say congrats Ed. From the first time I heard a pair of Klipschorns, I have always had this notion of one day owning a pair and I'm sure it will happen. For now, I'm building for the future and if gpstrackman and I can strike a deal, a pair of Cornwalls will join my Heresy's. After that, the only missing piece of my HT puzzle will be a pair of K-Horns. Tom Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edster00 Posted July 23, 2001 Author Share Posted July 23, 2001 The K-horns are being delivered tomorrow evening. I will be taking photos to share. They do have a couple of dings in the front, the horizontal strips on the top end. Do you think I will be able to find some Rosewood veneer to replace the dinged up areas? Maybe I need to call Klipsch... ------------------ Ed W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornEd Posted July 23, 2001 Share Posted July 23, 2001 Ed, more likely you should have it done by a restoration specialist with access to a variety of rosewood hues and graining. It sounds like a relatively easy fix for someone who knows how and has the right stuff. I would still call Klipsch and see what they say... but likely close matching will make a great difference in the finished job. They are no doubt your ear treasure too long in coming. Celebrate them as eye treasures as well! HornEd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted July 23, 2001 Share Posted July 23, 2001 I found my horns on www.audioreview.com. They were listed for $1700 firm. I offered $1500. and got them. Had to rent a small truck and drive about 1 and a half hours into Mass. They are great. I'd love to see them in Rosewood. Mine look great in walnut but Rosewood must be spectacular. I had 2 very small dings which I filled with some walnut filler that can in a small tin ...virtually unnoticable even when I put the track spotlight up full on the Khorns. Welcome to the club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edster00 Posted July 25, 2001 Author Share Posted July 25, 2001 Well I moved my K-horns into their new home last evening. I spent a few hours listening to them and they are just awesome. Sooo much more bass than the Belles, and I don't have them in good corners. Each speaker has one side open until I am able to finish off the basement. I find it hard to believe the bass can improve much but I have been told that it will. Incredible. Here are a couple of photos. I am kind of surprised that they don't match better (the wood grain), but I am not complaining ! ------------------ Ed W This message has been edited by edster00 on 07-25-2001 at 05:08 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discorules Posted July 25, 2001 Share Posted July 25, 2001 quote: Originally posted by edster00: Well I moved my K-horns into their new home last evening. I spent a few hours listening to them and they are just awesome. Sooo much more bass than the Belles, and I don't have them in good corners. Each speaker has one side open until I am able to finish off the basement. I find it hard to believe the bass can improve much but I have been told that it will. Incredible. Here are a couple of photos. I am kind of surprised that they don't match better (the wood grain), but I am not complaining ! Simply beautiful. You've reached audio nirvana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Blorry Posted July 25, 2001 Share Posted July 25, 2001 Ed! Those things are gorgeous! I have never seen a pair of K-Horns in that finish. Wow! You done good, boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larder54 Posted July 26, 2001 Share Posted July 26, 2001 Hey Ed, let me add congratulations from a longtime Klipsch owner(26 years). They are beautiful. Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawk92 Posted July 26, 2001 Share Posted July 26, 2001 Edster- Congrats on a beautiful pair of speakers. All these great comments about Horns makes me want a pair, but there is no way I could get them to work in the current house. Maybe some day, when I have the time and money... BTW, were those your Forte IIs on eBay last week? They were in beautiful shape, and if I had room in my current HT system, I'd have bid on those. The thought of having 4 Forte IIs is quite impressive. Again, maybe in my next location. jhawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edster00 Posted July 26, 2001 Author Share Posted July 26, 2001 jhawk, Yep those were mine. I picked them up from my former next-door neighbor when he moved . Thanks all for the nice comments about the Khorns, I fell asleep last night listening to 'em. My wife came downstairs to see what I was doing down there so late and she woke me up to go to bed! ------------------ Ed W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake2 Posted July 26, 2001 Share Posted July 26, 2001 quote: Originally posted by jhawk92: The thought of having 4 Forte IIs is quite impressive. jhawk jhawk - For a very brief moment in time, I'll approach HornEd nirvana. This weekend I'm going to heat up 2 Chorus, an Academy and 4 Forte's in my HT. Then, somethings gonna have to go on the auction block... Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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