Thumpelstiltskin Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 Here's an ad from a news-paper in Colorado. The dimensions are the same as Cornwalls. The price is listed as $750 each, but it's probably for the pair. This ad started on 5/11/2005. "2 Klipsch spkrs, 38x25x15, $750/each, obo. after 5: (303)989-7421, (720)635-5543" Good luck, Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 I called earlier. They're walnut oil Cornwalls. Not sure if CI or CII - recent death in sellers family (reason for sale) so I didn't want to be too pushy up front. I'm going to call back later. I'm happy with my Fortes. I don't need em but I'll be going to Denver soon anyway and......... Somebody talk me out of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted May 11, 2005 Share Posted May 11, 2005 "I'm happy with my Fortes." As PWK would say, Bullsh.. Otherwise, we wouldn't be having this conversation...hehe. "Somebody talk me out of this" Hard to do, unless they really are $1500 for the pair, then pass. 750 per pair in good condition? Can't talk you out of that. Nice avatar there, Thump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpelstiltskin Posted May 11, 2005 Author Share Posted May 11, 2005 Geez Sputnik......do you find yourself singing "I've been everywhere, man" very often? (lol) Did you call back? What happened? Don't let anyone talk you out of replacing Fortes with Cornwalls. I love the Fortes, but the original Cornwalls would be a major upgrade IMO. Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 ---------------- On 5/11/2005 11:23:52 PM Thumpelstiltskin wrote: .................Did you call back? What happened? Don't let anyone talk you out of replacing Fortes with Cornwalls. I love the Fortes, but the original Cornwalls would be a major upgrade IMO. Rick. ---------------- Yeah, I called back. Thanks for posting the ad by the way. It's sort a delicate time for the sellers family but they said that they are in good condition and they looked very nice in the pics that they sent. Walnut with cane grills. Cornwall IIs bought in 1985 or 1986 with sequential serial numbers. The price is $750 for the pair and my brother can pick them up. Nothing is final but I'm going to call back tomorrow. I honestly can't imagine anything better than what I have now but the majority opinion here certainly favors the Cornwall. Maybe I just don't know what I'm missing or maybe I should leave well enough alone - the Fortes would have to go. If all goes well, I'll certainly owe you one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 well done Sputnik! If you thought you liked Fortes, you're going to LOVE your Cornwalls. For $750 you can't go wrong. Let us know how the audition goes! Pick your best tunes for the first listening session. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Buy 'em. If you do not like them, you can sell them easily for that price.....makes it more worth the gamble (which in this case, IMO, is minimal). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Well, I went ahead and did it. Money order went out today. I won't see them til late June. Here is a pic the seller sent - it's sort of blurry but if you step back and cross your eyes, they come into focus. Our room size is marginal for these (18x24), but it'll be fun checking them out. I like the walnut and cane. Thanks for the input - it pushed me over. Special thanks to the man with the towel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 18 x 24 is plenty of breathing room for these Mighty Cornwalls. Use a wide stance if possible on the long wall. I'd say maybe 12-15 feet apart, pulled in from the corners, toed in slightly- for starters... Have fun, you're going to love them. THey look pretty nice from the photos, best I can tell. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpelstiltskin Posted May 12, 2005 Author Share Posted May 12, 2005 ---------------- On 5/12/2005 9:12:56 PM sputnik wrote: Well, I went ahead and did it. Money order went out today. I won't see them til late June. Here is a pic the seller sent - it's sort of blurry but if you step back and cross your eyes, they come into focus. Our room size is marginal for these (18x24), but it'll be fun checking them out. I like the walnut and cane. Thanks for the input - it pushed me over. Special thanks to the man with the towel. http://forums.klipsch.com/idealbb/files/cocorns1.jpg"> ---------------- You are welcome, and those are some fine looking speakers! The cane grills look really nice. I bet you'll be selling the Fortes next month. Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 Crap!, I'm late. And I was going to try and talk you out of it. $750 for those is a hellofadeal. Congrats, and curses at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandi Posted May 13, 2005 Share Posted May 13, 2005 congrats, use the Fortes as surrounds. I think it sounds pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Wow, those are nice! You don't know what you have there until you get them hooked up for the first time. Those are easily worth $1K, I love the cane grillwork on the darker wood shade's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Just heading over to Missoula for the weekend to attend my niece's graduation. Just wanted to check the forum this morning to see if BSA is still harrassing me in the "best insult" thread . Thanks again for the input on the Cornwalls sounds like they're going to work out well in our room. Gilbert, if for some strange reason they don't work for the room, I'll let you know. I talked to the gentleman that was the original owner. Apparently he had several other pairs of Klipsch in his house that he sold and/or gave away. Probably Heresies - he wasn't sure. Anyway, he used the Cornwalls in his dining room and chose the finish to match their teak funiture. He said that he only played the "classics" on these. Doesn't sound like these have ever been abused. Can't wait to see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 ---------------- On 5/14/2005 8:45:01 AM sputnik wrote: Gilbert, if for some strange reason they don't work for the room, I'll let you know. ---------------- Witnesses, I have witnesses here. You all heard my boy Spud.....Dibs, I got dibs! Sputnik, you won't like'em, I'm sure of it, so just hand them over now.. Seriously, you are going to fall in love. Those are the cats meow, and you stole them at that price. What a deal, WHAT A DEAL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Just a quick footnote. My brother picked up the Cornwalls Saturday morning. He said they were 10/10 cosmetically. He is a critical, detail oriented, perfectionist and he could not find any flaws. He took them home, hooked them up, and was so impressed that he listened to them until 1:30 in the morning and then through the next day. I might change my work schedule to get down to Denver next week just so that they don't grow roots in his livingroom. I might have to give him my Fortes. When Thumplestiltskin posts, all should listen. Rick, thanks for posting these ads. It seems like it could be frustrating for you from time to time but I'm sure everyone appreciates what you do (especially me). I just have one question for you. Do you think that you would look better in the blue short sleeve polo shirt or the rugby shirt avaiable at this fine boutique? Send me a PM and let me know which one, the size, and the shipping address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Rick has turned many of us on to a fine purchase. Keep reading and posting Rick- it's all good! Michael btw, nice gesture with the 'fine botique' wear! Didja notice they took the old junk away the the polo shirts are a NEW ITEM! GO AMY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpelstiltskin Posted May 16, 2005 Author Share Posted May 16, 2005 Sputnik, That is so cool that the Cornwalls are in that kind of condition, especially after buying them "sight-unseen". I can't wait to hear what you think after comparing them to your Fortes. I'm glad when someone gets a good deal from one of my posts. It doesn't bother me at all to post these ads, but I'm sure some folks get tired of seeing them all the time. Most of the ads aren't useful to anyone, and of the ones that are, it's only helpful to the buyer. That's why I always try to put the model, price and location in the header..... so nobody has to waste their time on the details if the deal is too far away, too high priced, or not what they're looking for. That's really nice of you to offer to send me a shirt, and while I don't want to discourage you from buying something from the Klipsch "boutique", you certainly don't have to get me anything. I mean, what would I do with an extra-large, long sleeved, Klipsch baseball Tee shirt anyway? Rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 I too enjoy hooking folks up with Klipsch speakers and make every effort to bring what I find to the forum. Thanks Rick, I read all your FS posts! My best one so far is Kenratboy's Chorus II's for $100 right in his hometown. Not bad considering I am over 2000 miles away. I think I have led or pushed at least four people into Khorn's so far, its all good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Gilbert you KILL me. Yes we all witnessed. You got dibbs! How many Cornwalls will YOU be satisfied with? I'll have 7 in the house shortly, with 6 LS and probably 30 other speakers. I'm gonna have to move to a bigger place again soon, I tell ya! My house is starting to look like that guys' mom's on the 'My Mom is Insane' thread! Michael DId you see the slabs of wood in that photo with the Corns? This guy apparently loves wood, bet those are beauties! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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