Sonic Reaper Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Finally got my new Cornwall IIIs. Carrying them upstairs was an unexpected chore. I thought each speaker was supposed to weigh approximately 90 pounds. I must be getting too old because they felt like they weighted closer to 120 pounds each. I wonder if I have the first serial numbers for March 2006 because the consecutive serial numbers are 06130001 and 06130002. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> I plan on disassembling my existing stereo system and assembling the new stereo system this weekend. I had several new stereo components and a Lovan Matrix 5 shelf audio rack sitting unpacked in closets for months waiting for the arrival of my Cornwalls before I began the task of assembling and rearranging my home stereo system. I will finally get the opportunity to unpack and listen to my new Anthem P2 power amp, and my new Denon 2910 DVD/CD player through Cornwalls! I even built a small library of 33 SACDs and DVD audios for the day I finally received my Cornwalls. Now I need to find a center channel speaker that would be a good match for Cornwall IIIs. Will the RC-64 be good center for Cornwall IIIs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Why not another cornwall for the center? Perhaps an older vertical cornwalls on its side? Other options I would consider before any of the reference stuff would be an academy, KLF-C7, and even a single heresy (a heresy III would be a very good match actually). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meagain Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Congratulations! How about some pictures? I've never seen a Cherry Cornwall, let alone a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic Reaper Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 Thanks for the recommendations DrWho. The vertical Cornwalls do look like the best match for a center. I only hope I have better luck finding a single vertcal Cornwall on Ebay or Audiogon within a 4 hour drive, in good shape and for a reasonable price than I did finding a used pair of Cornwalls or Klipschorns. What would be a reasonable price for vertical Cornwalls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorjen Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Geez Sonic Reaper, you should know better. Never start a thread like this before your pictures are ready to post along with it. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 C'mon, let's see 'em......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyjoe72 Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Sounds like you have a busy time ahead of you. It must have been murder having all that stuff laying around waiting for the speakers. Congrats. toodles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 "...(a heresy III would be a very good match actually.) I imagine so, since it uses the same drivers and horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 That was fast, they just started building them last week or the week before. I was going to place my order on 3/18 but my Belle Klipsch did not sell. You very well could have the first pair to roll off the production floor- how nice is that! I have yet to see a photo of them with the grill off, at $3500 a pair you would think Klipsch would have a photo of the speaker with the front grill removed. I was told it was a possible 60-90 wait once production started, I still want a pair but I need to sell my Belle's and a Velodyne subwoofer to raise the $3K I need to purchase a pair. I want to know how they sound once you get them up and running and spend some time with them. Pictures, pictures, pictures, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic Reaper Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 Thirty minutes after I read your post requesting pictures, I had pulled one Cornwall III out of its box and took several pictures. Then I found I had not installed the digital camera software on my laptop. Forty five minutes later I had two photos ready to post but found the forum was down and would not accept photos or new postings. I have never posted photos on this forum before so I send my apologies in advance if they do not automatically resize in your browser. Pictures may not be the best given the lighting I was working with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted March 30, 2006 Moderators Share Posted March 30, 2006 There is no way i could wait like you, i would have to at least hook them up to something you have more patience than me. I bet they look good though with that cherry wood and a perfect finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic Reaper Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 Another picture with a better view of Cherry veneer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chops Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Thirty minutes after I read your post requesting pictures, I had pulled one Cornwall III out of its box and took several pictures. Then I found I had not installed the digital camera software on my laptop. Forty five minutes later I had two photos ready to post but found the forum was down and would not accept photos or new postings. I have never posted photos on this forum before so I send my apologies in advance if they do not automatically resize in your browser. Pictures may not be the best given the lighting I was working with. Oooo... Nice. However they look slightly smaller than my '79 CWs. Hmm... Odd. [:^)] Any chance of seeing one with the grill off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwc Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Nice. Can't see the BUTT joints (or maybe the CW3 doesn't have them). Yes, How about an up close picture w/o the grill. Infact, could you measure from the top of the port opening to the bottom of the woofer....please....please...please. jc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschguy Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Alright, I can't take. How do they sound!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnysal Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 very nice! please post one more pic with the grill off. regards, tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meagain Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 In the close-up pic, there looks to be a thin trim strip on the face. I see a horizontal ridge where the face edge meets the lid. Is this a separate piece? Is it not merely veneered? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 where are you in Ohio ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggerIsBetter Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Give me a call when your ready to cut a big hole in the fronts, and a small hole in the back, to drop a K401 in those babies. [] With the price of the used ones going up, $3500 is starting to not sound so bad.....they look great, congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm56 Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Congrats there SR; lovely new Cornwalls. I bet they sound fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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