IB Slammin Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Oh hell.......this is NOT good. Not good at all. [] That speaker would be a perfect match for the 5 Heresy's I refinished in black for my HT room. Couple that with the fact that my present oiled walnut vertical Conrwalls were a nice addition to our den and this becomes even worse. But the real killer is that when I pulled the Corns out of the den for HT duty and went back to the RB5's in the den, Laura damn near threw a fit! In a fake whimpering voice she says, "Boo hoo, hoo....can't we leave the Cornwalls in here?" KLIPSCH IS EVIL!!!! GET THEE BEHIND ME SATAN!!!!!!!!!!! [] [] Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IB Slammin Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Oh hell.......this is NOT good. Not good at all. [] That speaker would be a perfect match for the 5 Heresy's I refinished in black for my HT room. Couple that with the fact that my present oiled walnut vertical Conrwalls were a nice addition to our den and this becomes even worse. But the real killer is that when I pulled the Corns out of the den for HT duty and went back to the RB5's in the den, Laura damn near threw a fit! In a fake whimpering voice she says, "Boo hoo, hoo....can't we leave the Cornwalls in here?" KLIPSCH IS EVIL!!!! GET THEE BEHIND ME SATAN!!!!!!!!!!! [] [] Tom "Laura damn near threw a fit! In a fake whimpering voice she says, "Boo hoo, hoo....can't we leave the Cornwalls in here?" Our "old hides" are cut from the same cloth. if I make a change, Lynn is the first comment. She knows what this stuff is supposed to sound like. That can be a good thing. OR,.......... Nice to have an ear of PWK(30years) sounds that can contribute to change. Or is it? Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 My wife is the same way. She couldn't tell you jack about audio gear, but if I make a change, she notices that. I recall sampling some KT66 tubes in my MC30's. I rolled those in one afternoon (in leiu of my usual RCA 6L6GC's), and being unimpressed but patient, I just let them play for the day. My wife comes home and walks in the room as the system played, and she asks "what did you do in here?" It was the ONLY change that I made. Although the "better halves" may seem to not care about our audio exploits, they sure do notice things once they get used to them. How many wives ask the question "did you notice anything" (after coming home after a long day of work, and she spit polished some area of the house you haven't even seen yet[]). So absolutely, wives will notice system changes. They may not have a clue as to how that's important, but if you make the change, she WILL notice it - and often appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev313 Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 Thanks, Amy. Will Klipsch do any special requests on the finish or is itjust those three options and nothing else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 I can't imagine how big it is, maybe the size will be posted with the specs. I like the clean simple lines of the cabinet. $3500 bucks better sound way better than my RF7's and maybe it will be a three way. Possibly more suitable than the 7's with lower wattage tube gear......Mmmmmmmmm. .....thanks for the sneak peek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 "maybe it will be a three way" Speedball, where you been? Uh, we've been posting about it for months. There's photos of the uncovered prototype all over the FOrum. Search for Hope Gathering, there should be plenty of listener reviews and engineering talk to drool over. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 Guess I've been in Kansas with Dorthy...yeah, I missed all the chatter. Nice looking speaker for sure. Winning a pair in a draw of some kind would be neat, I've not won anything since the Popeye and Janie show many years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 I never thought I'd see the day...Cornwalls reborn...a version III. Looking forward to the official presentation at selected dealers an on the Klipsch website's Products page next month. And m00n ol' buddy, these new Cornwalls wouldn't be Heritage without their traditional grilles IMO![] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinr Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Very nice, Amy. That new loudspeaker looks okay, too... [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I will be selling my rear effects Belle Klipsch to purchase a pair, my problem is where in the hell am I going to buy them? I have two Reference dealers nearby, my favorite place Alpha Stereo in NY has never seen their rep to ask questions such as this. So once they are available can I buy direct from Klipsch? Since my dealers get NO cooperation from area representatives. What kind of discount off MSRP can I expect to see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boom3 Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 When I saw this I threw a bone into the air, which turned into the space shuttle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschguy Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I will likely purchase a pair of these. That black speaker Amy posted looks very nice (thank you!). I would like to get some new Cornwall sound versus old Cornwall sound opinions from respected forum members here. I have really loved my 1977 Cornwalls. Andy P.S. Amy, I dare you to post a picture with grill removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbajner Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I still like to push for a forum group buy thing. this would get the new speaker sales moving right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmikid Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 I still like to push for a forum group buy thing. this would get the new speaker sales moving right away. Good idea, I vote for a tax free shipping to Holland for this one! [][] Actually I am dead serious![6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave97 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Dang, no Oak Laquer.....I would buy a pair for surrounds if they were available in Oak, to match my 2004 Khorns and Belle Center...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev313 Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Dang, no Oak Laquer.....I would buy a pair for surrounds if they were available in Oak, to match my 2004 Khorns and Belle Center...... Maybe someone will chime in on my question re: custom finishes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m00n Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 And m00n ol' buddy, these new Cornwalls wouldn't be Heritage without their traditional grilles IMO![] Be that as it may, Klipsch should at least offer two grill varities. One that is icky looking (as it is today) and one that has more cosmetic apeal. Something along the RF7 and RC7 grills. I know that when I finally get around to finishing my cornwalls, I will be building some grills that look like the RF7s. How? I dunno yet, but I will. [] I'm tenacious enough to do it. BACK! All you people that want to tar and feater me. Back I say, I have my sward and I'm not afraid to use it. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenc319 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I want two, no I don't, yes I do, yes I do Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-MAN Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Hoo-Haw! Now THAT'S what I mean - that's how you do it! It's about time, but better late than never. DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Great pic. It is pretty amazing to think of these big rascals shipping out of Hope again. Klipsch: more power to ya. Hope you guys sell a ton of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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