cubdog Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 I'm working on buying some Cornwalls and am wondering if anyone can tell me when they were built. The serial numbers are 22t643 and 22t644. Thanks. cubdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonialHoo Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 These should be '79s. Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubdog Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 Thanks Chuck. Does that make them I's or II's? Also can anyone tell me the difference between version I and II? Thanks again. cubdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Cubdog...good to see you over here...they should be Cornwalls (not IIs)...speakers loaded from the back and the back comes off...plywood construction with wood veneer...metal horns...different speaks and crossover...some like them better, some not...sorry, don't have more... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 Hope you get them man. If you have questions about condition, price, etc., please post pix here. If I could own one pair of Klispch (which I did for a decade) it would be Cornwalls. I really like em (see photo at left) Welcome to the madness! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budman Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 michael, if you could own one pair of klipsch speakers it would be k-horns. period, end of story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzp Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Hey cubby, welcome to Klipsch!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkwrench Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 So, where can you find a good history / timeline for this speaker? I see so many variations on ebay, etc... ever since I bought my own pair. For example, I recently saw a pair labeled "cornwall II" that were obviously very old, pre-dating the 80s speaker now commonly known as the C'wall II. I see vertical and horizontal speaker orientations, plywood vs MDF construction. Well, you know what I am talkin about... If you know your serial number, where do you find out its vintage? Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEC Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Well, we have Cornwall IIs made after 1985 that have drivers all mounted from the front and MDF cabinets. The backs are not removable on those "late model" Cornwall IIs. The original Cornwalls have the drivers all mounted from the back of the motorboard and have removable backs. The cabinets are plywood. On the original Cornwalls when the drivers are oriented vertically, they are also sometimes called Cornwall IIs. I have two of those. One is marked Cornwall II and the other just says "Cornwall". Is that confusing enough? Bob Crites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriton Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 But wait! There's more! I have two pairs of CW 2's, and one pair (87's) are made with PLYWOOD and the other pair MDF, both have front mounted drivers and sealed backs...so the confusion goes on and on... K Edited to add...Some folks claim the older CW 1's sound better (esp. alnico magnets, etc...) but then others (like DeanG) will tell you that the CW2's were a superior speaker from the driver performance and crossover standpoint (higher tweeter, lower bass, front mounted driver reducing dissipation, etc.) ... I love my 2's, they absolutely rock. Can't say about CW1's, but I wouldn't kick them out of bed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkwrench Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 Thanks Bob, That conforms to info I have gleaned since I posted my original question. Especially the nebulous early Cornwall IIs that I have seen. I have also learned that serial numbers sometimes contain a letter code for each year of manufacture, A=1962, Y=1983, etc... But is there a website, book, etc... that compiles all of this folklore? Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 michael, if you could own one pair of klipsch speakers it would be k-horns. period, end of story If I had no idea as to my future living arrangments I'd pick CW's, they are well rounded, inexpensive and sound good everywhere. Really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkwrench Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I can't make a valid judgment between Cornwalls and Khorns. My tiny, tiny house has NO usable corners. My CWs took me a while to appreciate but now I don't think I will ever be able to love another speaker. The smoothness of the bass compared to the slam of monitor-style speakers really has me spoiled. I wonder about the CW vs Heresy comparison. I could really use an extra square inch or two in my living room. What is the sacrifice? Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubdog Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 It looks like this deal will not happen. The owner lives 45 miles from me but insists on shipping them at his expense? I questioned this logic a couple of days ago but have not gotten a reply. The seach continues. cubdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 That IS aggravating cubdog...there was a pristine pair of Quartets in Walnut Oil near me...the eBayer INSISTED on shipping them (and I told her we could make the exchange at a place of her choosing and I could pay ahead of time VIA PayPal)...she sold them on eBay for about $70 LESS than I offered AND had to pack them up and ship them... Just wasn't my day I guess. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I'm not a power user on Ebay but I've about 75 transactions and have a perfect rating. In my book, when someone lives 45 minutes away and won't let you come pick them up, something is VERY WRONG. For him to insist on the cost and time and risk of packing them up when he could help you load them and take your money in 15 minutes, there must be a scam in there somewhere. Don't feel badly. Pat yourself on the back for avoiding a bad deal. For you all that want the numbering key, here you go: Klipsch, Dating Cornwalls:1962 A1963 B1964 C1965 D1966 E1967 F1968 G1969 H1970 I1971 J1972 K1973 L1974 M1975 N1976 P1977 R1978 S1979 T1980 U1981 W1982 X1983 Y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 if anyone can tell me when they were built. cubdog All the Heritage line were built in Hope, Arkansas. Most still are, built with TLC by some wonderful and amazingly caring employees. chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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