Arky Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 This IS NOT intended to be a flame post. Search function doesn't work. I own deang'd rf-7's which I like very much. There is a pair of 85 Cornwall's for sale fairly local to me. I have never heard the Cornwall. Small town in Arkansas & no heritage dealer. My understanding is this wouldn't be a good match in multi-channel configuration. So use would be for a 2nd system. Would you smart 2 channel guys tell me what I will hear before I take the drive tommorrow. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I won't tell you what to expect sound-wise, but they will be different. And you will grin. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homemadeheresy Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I have never heard the rf-7s, but I will say that the Cornwall is a highly efficient speaker that'll knock your socks off [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted July 25, 2006 Share Posted July 25, 2006 I won't tell you what to expect sound-wise, but they will be different. And you will grin. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heideana Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Having moved from RF-7's to Cornwall III's, I'd say the CW's are warmer sounding to me. On the other hand, the RF's are great for HT...you'll grin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 I knew I could count on colter & who @ least. These are owned by some dr. They are sitting in his garage. He doesn't have any electronics at the moment. I guess I will just go buy the damn things regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jheis Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 DO it! I've had mine for about 25 years & I've never regreted the purchase for a second. However, I'd take along a boombox or some other source (don't need much power) just so you can make sure everything is working. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfandbark Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Buy them! Then you can tell us about sonic signatures. Buy Buy Buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Robin Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Start out by saying things like those are a lot bigger than I thought they would be. Those are huge compared to my other speakers. Try to work the price down. Later Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I've got a lot of listening time in on both. The RF's have a very smooth presentation with very fast bass. The Cornwalls have a more forward midrange and a very formidable bass. I think the Cornwall is wonderful for jazz. I'd prefer the RF, I think, for rock unless the recording is mixed VERY well. Most of the rock recordings I've heard are very compressed and they come out very hot in the midrange. The Cornwall, more than the RF,will mercilessly reveal the shortcomings of poor recordings and glorify instantly the good ones. Cornwalls like tubes, too [] Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I'The Cornwall, more than the RF,will mercilessly reveal the shortcomings of poor recordings and glorify instantly the good ones. Cornwalls like tubes, too [] Chris CAN I GET AN AMEN!!![Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 Thanks guys Meeting the seller at the hospital where he works in the morning so no testing just a leap of faith. He says all components original & working. 9 of 10 cosmetically. What is a pair of burned out drivered 85 cornwalls worth anyhow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Arky, I'm not sure of your question, this sounds like a near mint pair of CW's. What is a pair of CW's worth with burned out drivers? Do you mean like if you had a worst case scenario as to actual condition of the CW's? Has the seller named an asking price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 Dee you are correct - worst case scenario. Seller states near mint condition. My burned out comment was tongue in cheek - I hope. Seller traded the original owner a pair of professional spks for these CW's awhile back. Current owner used the CW's until 2 months ago when he stored in the garage for selling. Selling price was $800 2 months ago. He quoted me $600 a couple weeks ago. I offered $500 yesterday & he accepted. Pick up scheduled for tommorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Robin Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 At that price load them up and run Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted July 26, 2006 Moderators Share Posted July 26, 2006 At that price i would not be able to sleep tonight, good luck. Probably nothing wrong with them you will be very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 There should be smoke comming from your wallet as you get the money out!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted July 26, 2006 Author Share Posted July 26, 2006 OK I'm convinced. Will do the deal in the morning if they aren't beat up. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerwoodKhorns Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Dee you are correct - worst case scenario. Seller states near mint condition. My burned out comment was tongue in cheek - I hope. Seller traded the original owner a pair of professional spks for these CW's awhile back. Current owner used the CW's until 2 months ago when he stored in the garage for selling. Selling price was $800 2 months ago. He quoted me $600 a couple weeks ago. I offered $500 yesterday & he accepted. Pick up scheduled for tommorrow morning. $500 for nice cornwalls, let alone 9/10. Why are you even wasting time with this thread, GO GET 'EM!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuNat Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 i find the RF series to be a little too sterile. not that sterile is a bad thing, i just like the punch you in the chest "wall of sound" dynamics of the cornwalls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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