Chris Elm Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Going to look at some Cornwall's tomorrow. I would like to get some advice from y'all as to what I can do while I am there. What kinds of things should I look for? I know the trick about covering the two sets of horns to hear audible differences to check if they are working. Anything else? Should I check under the hood? Also, anyone ever tried to transport these in a family sedan before? They will not have boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Going to look at some Cornwall's tomorrow. I would like to get some advice from y'all as to what I can do while I am there. What kinds of things should I look for? I know the trick about covering the two sets of horns to hear audible differences to check if they are working. Anything else? Should I check under the hood? Also, anyone ever tried to transport these in a family sedan before? They will not have boxes. You can listen and make sure all components work. Hopefully, they will be driven by some very good hi-fi equipment, so you can really hear what they'll do. If so, negotiate price, and if you like the price, take them and go. If you cannot hear them crank like crazy, open up the backs and look to make sure the Klipsch drivers are in there - K-33, etc. If you can't hear them at all (because no amp/receiver, or whatever), be suspicious unless you have good reason to trust. I've carried them in a sedan before. I forgot how. I think they'll both fit in the back sit of larger sedans. They'll still bounce against each other, so bring sheets to wad up in between them and other things that might scratch them. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Know what a K33 should look like or open the backs to inspect for drivers. K55 and K77 should also reside in there and be in working order. Diaphrams are $22 for K77 and prob around $50 for the K55 if they don't work. I stuff sock or towel into mid horn to have good listen to tweeter. Cabinet condition also counts toward value. Oiled Walnut is most common. Post photos here and we'll give you a ballpark figure Take some nice blankies to keep em warm and cuddly on the way home. btw, most guys don't go 'look' at CW's. Once they've heard em, they just buy em. I've bought 3 pairs without ever hearing a note. HAVE FUN! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Also, anyone ever tried to transport these in a family sedan before? They will not have boxes.Have you ever seen a Cornnwall before? You'll have to put one in the trunk and the other in your back seat. They are pretty big. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Elm Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 They are Oiled Walnut, which I know is common but works well for me because I just bought some Walnut Heresies to revamp my home theater. He wants $800 (fairly firm I think) for them and says they are a 9/10 cosmetically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 That's a good price, they should have nice even finish, NO PLANT RINGS and no major scratches or veneer chips to qualify for 9/10. Send us a couple photos if you can get em. Dimensions are in the Product finder. basically 3' x 2' x 15" or so. Pretty Durn big! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Chris, Good luck and I hope it works out. The oiled walnut should look good. These are fairly bullet proof speakers. Loud bass is good to see if there are any rattles or damaged woofers. Bad diaphragms will be readily apparent when listening. I would check to see if the cabinets have ever been opened (look at the screw heads). If they have, make sure you get a satisfactory answer. I have a Volvo S70 sedan. One fit in the backseat and the other on the trunk (barely). Good luck, -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Maybe take some music that you know intimately (no fini, not like that). Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggerIsBetter Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 What year? They are around 95lbs each and have some fairly sharp edges. Bring some good furntiure pads to protect the speakers and your car... Make sure the dust caps are intact and the woofer move in and out freely, i.e. without grinding... I would bring a cordless screw driver (phillips head) and take of the backs real quick and look to see if some goofball (i.e. like us) has been messing around in there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrestonTom Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 re: "I would bring a cordless screw driver (phillips head) and take of the backs real quick and look to see if some goofball (i.e. like us) has been messing around in there.... " If these are Cornwall 2s then you will not be able to simply take off the back. Really, if these were your speakers, would you let some unknown person pop them open. I know that I would not. If they have already been opened up (you can tell by looking the screws and the possible discontinuities in the finish etc), you should ask questions -Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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