capo72 Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 I mentioned in a post a while back about how much I loved the Cornwalls my uncle bought new in 1977. When I was a kid he would show them off to me every time I was over. Ever since then I knew when the time came for new speakers for me it would be Klipsch. I'm buying RF-7's, RC-7, RB-75's, and R-5800-W for my 7.1 system. But I have always lusted after those Cornwalls. Well my aunt and uncle split up about a year ago and he left the Cornwalls behind (too big). My aunt finally wanted to get rid of them, and she knows how much I love them, so she gave them to me. She wouldn't even take any money for them. They are oiled walnut. They are in pretty decent shape. They have a couple dings and wear spots, but overall pretty good. I got some flaking on one edge when I was moving them, I think they really need oil. Any suggestions on what oil to use? Is it possible to darken them up a little with oil? I would like to get a closer match to my entertainment center. Also are these grills tweed? Thanx for any info. I'll attach a couple pics. Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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capo72 Posted May 3, 2005 Author Share Posted May 3, 2005 My aunt also threw in this JVC 5.0 reciever. It was too complicated for her to work, so she wanted to get rid of it. She just wanted me to wire up some new components for her, in the simplest manner possible to operate. What a great weekend it was. Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Frzninvt Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Nice Corns! The price was certainly right! "0" How sweet is that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 You did well! See it pays to be good to your aunties! Good condition and very interesting grille materials. They fit your wall space exactly as well. Plus a bonus JVC receiver. Bet she fed ya dinner too! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capo72 Posted May 3, 2005 Author Share Posted May 3, 2005 What is this grill material? Also what should I use to oil them? Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 lucky dog! boiled linseed oil, see threads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 I normally use Scott's "Liquid Gold" with very nice results on my Klipsch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott0527 Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 I love how many people get rid of their Heritage because they're too big to deal with! Good for us Heritage fans! Congratualtions. I second the Boiled Linseed Oil, but do search the archives so you use it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 That grille material doesn't look like original Klipsch stock to me. Anyone? Trey? But it does look spectacular Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eq_shadimar Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 That grill cloth looks like the brown grill cloth on my HWL Heresy from the same era so I think it is probably orginal. Laters, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 It's original, it's brown and it was not that common but I have seen it before. It looks real nice with certain veneers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capo72 Posted May 3, 2005 Author Share Posted May 3, 2005 I'll try to take a close-up pic of the grill material tonight. These are attached with velcro. Is that original? Also the poles are not marked for polarity. I don't know if it somehow came off or what. I assumed the right one is + and left -. The serial #'s are barely visible, so maybe the back sides sat toward a window and faded at some point. I was thinking of making some new grills, just to preserve these babies. I have a 1 yr. old daughter, a 6 yr. old son, and a German Shepard to worry about. Just break out the nice grills when guests come over. After rereading that last sentence I sound like a real geek. This is an incureable sickness isn't it? Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyjoe72 Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 YEAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!Free!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Yes. The velcro and grills are original. Very nice looking corns. I third the BLO. Its what they used at the factory. Don't use too much as it can get a little sticky. Also, be careful with the used rags as they can self-ignite if thrown in a pile. Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krustyoldsarge Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhaples Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 Jeremy, I guess it pays to show an intrest at a young age. Look what it got you! Nice Corn's! Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olorin Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 capo, that is awesome. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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