Klipsch Cornwall IV Loudspeaker Review !
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- Опубліковано 28 січ 2021
- Klipsch speakers are very well known but we are not talking about ANY klipsch loudspeaker today. Today we are here with perhaps one of Klipsch's best speakers along with other klipsch heritage line like the heresey III, forte III, La Scala, and klipschorn.
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Steve a few reviewers have come to the conclusion that KEF LS50 Meta compare to the old version is rather a side step then that huge leap forward described in our undertake which is a bit puzzling
Need to get a Yamaha amp
Perfect than
I knew someone who bought a pair in the '80s for $1,000 USD each.
Nice!
Steve i just watched your Cornwall 4 follow up review today. I'm glad you made that! I think I'm ordering them tomorrow. 😎🎸
@ralphonsnowflakes8665 Did you?
Dayum. Your videos are looking DAPPER these days! Well done!
Simp
@@edwardbalboa5528 asshat
Dude, your videos are looking and feeling amazing these days. Your hard work is showing every time. Well done!
Klipsch is getting a lot of UA-cam love these days.
Bad new for my saving account.
Frederick Hardman I wonder how they do with some tubes
If it's the last speaker you buy it's not that bad plus they don't require megapower to drive them or a separate sub. I get you, though, it's somewhat pricey.
@@kohnfutner9637 one word OHM Acoustics.
@@dilbyjones what do you like better about ohm than klipsch? Anything you like better about klipsch?
@@kohnfutner9637 . .honestly... I just like that Ohm is underrated
Great review! I am a native Arkansan where the Heritage Klipsch are made and I never considered any speakers but Klipsch until 3 years ago. I have all the Heritage except Laa Scala. Curiously I purchased Focal, Sonus Faber, B&W, & Polk; all great speakers (especially Sonus Faber and Polk LSIM703s). However, my Khorns in my opinion are just a wonderful testament to the genius of PAUL Klipsch-75 years of continuous production! Sound Amazing!
Based on this review and Steve Guttenberg’s glowing reviews I purchased the Cornwall 4s from Paducah Home theater in KY and had shipped. I’ve built my own speaker and have also owned about 6 different speakers and attended Rocky Mountain audio fest yearly for last 10 years. When I walked into the Klipsch room a few years ago I heard something different I liked. Finally pulled the trigger and really loving these so far!
This might be your best review, clearly my favorite. good job.
This was the best Cornwall review. Compliments !
I'd say with my Cornwall IVs I not just hear the music but also feel the music.
Great honest review! Just got a pair of these a couple weeks ago and love them.
Happy with my Cornwalls from 1981. The new horn style on the IV's are phenomenal.
It was really cool to hear him talk about the holographic/surround sound capabilities of the Cornwall IVs. I have had mine for four months now and run them with a Yamaha RX-A2060 AVR with dual Outlaw 2200 monoblocks amps. I have had to check numerous times to make sure the AVR did not get switched to 9-channel stereo or one of the DSP nightclub/concert modes instead of stereo output. These Cornwalls will make you think you are listening in surround sound with many tracks. They truly are a very exciting speaker in which to immerse oneself. They are my forever speakers and I can't recommend them highly enough!
I don't think it's that these "move more air" for a given SPL, but that the bass wavefront energy is directed more forward toward the listener rather than escaping to the sides and rear. That is a characteristic of the large diameter woofers and wide baffles, not due to some magic driver technology. It's something that was lost with the advent (pun) in the '60s of sealed bookshelf speakers that could reproduce low bass thanks to a heavy, highly compliant woofer, but couldn't "slam". We're only now coming back around to rediscovering what was lost back then, and giving ourselves permission to favor it.
The Cornwall speakers are actually very nice looking speakers. Everyone that comes over loves their looks.
Love your reviews! You are a role model for unbiased expert hifi reviews. I plan on getting those Cornwalls someday!
Very impressive review of such valued speakers from the heritage of the most important USA manufacturer. Thanks!
Nice video. I've had my pair since July of last year and I agree with everything you've said. Well done!
Nice work. I find it amazing that you have just only taken on audio as an interest a few years ago and already you hit descriptions, feelings, sound etc. on the head. It has been fun watching/listening to your audio journey. Good on ya mate! Keep up the good "detailed, insightful" info flowing.. Now...why the hell didn't you play several different examples?? LOL Interest peaked..
I have been looking for a review exactly like this for the speaker. Great review! 감사합니다.
These are what you call the 'Last Straw" speakers, the ones that push your spouse to finally leave you.
Good
Oy vey!
@@josexavierjr.5633...😂
Win Win !
Ouch.
Very good and clear review, thanks Jay
Very detailed honest review. Well done.
Well done! I own the Cornwall IV's and they are indeed amazing. I also currently own Magnepan .7's, Triangle Treos's, Rogers LS3/5A's and a pair of CSS Triton 2DT's. Alll are for sale except the Cornwalls and Rogers. I have owned the likes of Thiel, Dahlquist, Vandersteen, Magnepan 3.6's, NHT 3.3's, Spendor SP100's, Wharfedale Linton 85th, Zu Omen's and many many more. None of these have come close in providing pure musical enjoyment like the CW's. Your review is, in my opinion, spot on and of the reviews out there, on the CW's, yours provides the closest description to my experience. No, they are not the most transparent and the Maggies do present a more open soundstage but, the dynamics, emotion, impact and more are the very best I have ever heard in my home. Thanks for an awesome and, to my ears, accurate review.
Excellent review. Qualitative and informative analysis. Thanks
I have them with heavy toe-in for 2 reasons. 1) you get wider seeetspot so more than one person can enjoy them at the same time. 2) less side wall reflections. Makes wall treatment almost obsolete. And yes, you get a 3D like soundstage. Scary good speakers if life-like performance is what you’re looking for.
I think that they are beautiful - elegant design with superlative cabinetry. Good video, nice style of presentation and nice production values.
My dream speaker along with the Tekton Double Impact, but the wallet is skinny. Your videos keep getting better in quality. Thanks.
Thanks for doing these speakers justice! I love my Forte III's in my living room (if I ever get a bigger space I'd certainly consider Cornwall's or LaScala's!). I respect a lot of other speakers do other aspects better, and love to listen to other setups too.
I mean if I had infinite money I'd have a room with horns, a room with more standard box speakers, a room with planar/ribbons, and a room with open baffle. All the flavors of ice cream ;)
The same.
Ditto! You're a man aftr my own heart🍻🍸
I have always believed that the Cornwall was the best sounding of all of the heritage series. Yes, its bigger brothers dig deeper, but for sheer musicality, engagement and replication of a live performance experience I have always preferred the Cornwall.
I agree. I think the Cornwall go lower than the la scale and klipschorn in the bass region?
@@lancekimmons9410 Definitely lower than the La Scalas, I have a 77' pair. The La Scalas drop off hard at about 55hz. However, the La Scalas are so damn crisp. It sounds exactly like live music if you close your eyes. Cornwalls do not dig deeper than Kornerhorns though. My father has a custom pair of Khorns and the bass is beautiful when set up, you guessed it, in a corner. They are close in specs, but in person you can definitely feel and hear how effortlessly Khorn can dig down without breaking a sweat. Fun fact, the Cornwalls were originally designed to be the center speaker for a pair of Khorns so they blend magnificently with a pair of Khorns. While I have not heard the Jubilees, Khorns are unbelievably tippity top of the line speakers.
Spot on ! Great review and Informative
Nicely done and spot on. Excellent description of the sound of the Heritage speaker line up. Love the Cornwall and La Scala's and wish I could afford them! Maybe I'll just sell my car.....not!
Still one of my favorite speaker's was my 1981 natural Birch Cornwall's with full Crites updates. Still one of the better orchestra reproducing speakers that I've owned. Nice to see you jump back to these Heritage speakers after covering the powered stand mounts Jay! Now if your demo units are half off...well...*hands up* Lol.
I would love to hear your Klipsch Cornwallis. I have Chorus ii's with full Bob Crites (may he R.I.P.) appointments
and they are nothing short of amazing.
I had a pair yrs ago. Phenomenal. Now considering a new pair for my studio.
I grew up during the golden age of HI-FI. In the early 60's my roommate had a Marantz tube system with a set of home made speakers and turntable. At the time I didn't know anything about stereo. All I know is the sound from his system was glorious. The speakers he owned looked a lot like the Cornwalls, but not as nice looking with their unfinished barewood cabinets.
My Cornwall IVs are beautiful,majestic and sound near-real life spectacular. I have them side by side by my Focals Sopra 2 and listen to them almost exclusively between vocals, instrumentals.
To me they look far better with a cover over the front. They remind me a lot of the type of speaker one might find in an old dance hall. They have a lot of charm.
Lol 😝 refrigerator... what a description. Love the intro and music 🎶 keep it going.
Thank you for all of your hard work on these videos. I appreciate your honesty in your reviews with the few downsides with each product. Any chance you can review the Tannoy Ardens?
Agree with you about Klipsch's ability to connect you to the music emotionally. Not sure why that is, though. But hey, why question it. Nice review, and excellent production!
Hey Jay - what recording were you listening to when you were talking about the Cornwall's "elastic" sound? Thanks!
great review! would like to hear your take on the klipsch forte iii's as well
Well done! Your multi-faceted aural views based on speaker placement are so engaing to my senses! Perhaps running @ 7 1/2 ips ( if only for perception ) would be appropriate for these historic giants! You've gained another sub - thanks!
You nailed the hairdo! Nice!
That matched my experience. If one wants to hear what the recording studio is hearing one needs another speaker set. If one wishes to be in the same room as the performers these will do it.
Nice review. I like the classical song you used in the intro. Could you recommend a favorite classical album that you like?
Thanks
I heard them in Roseville CA and they sounded amazing. I could have sat there for hours. These things make Music effortless. I liked them better than my Pendragons as there was something there that weren't in the Tektons. (The Pens are awesome too though)
But at 3x the cost
Great review J . Those would be the bomb mid-range. Like the way they are blowing your Salvia. 🤣👍
i loved the Cornwall III - first time i heard a system that truely gave me the live sound. if they were such overpriced in Australia i think i would have purchased them
Cornwall's are what music really sounds like, there is no mistaking that. So called more detailed or greater imaging speakers are what Hi Fi gear sounds like.
@@jamiemcneil9462 no not every speaker. Klipsh is just one if the worst. English speakers ain't too bad
thanks great review
Big is beautiful baby!! I nearly killed my back moving my CW3, but it’s so worth it!
Great channel btw!
They’re well worth the money, in my opinion. Have owned my second-hand Cornwall 1’s since 1989. My kids will have to decide who gets them or the Heresy 2’s we bought in 1986.
I love my 800 Diamonds. I also own Cornwall III's. The CW III's are amazing to me. Damn near brought a tear to my eye the first day home. As of late, I've been tempted to sell them and get some IV's because of all the rave reviews. Before I do, I'm going to try some tube amps. Currently, they're running biamped with dual Sony TA-N77es' which is overkill for such sensitive speakers.
You have a good ear and communicate it well. I have Cornwall IIs since 1987. Updated last year with MacIntosh and Denafrips and VPI. Wow. But I used for a long time with a 1976 Harmon Kardon 430 25 W. I’d only add that what also makes them special is the efficiency as it speeds the response time. And the low power used helps to keep distortion low. Accuracy and efficiency are related and are huge factors for me.
I think they look sweet. That wood finish it’s beautiful and they look great in your room 👌
I listened to them all, for some reason the cornwall ii just sounded the best to me, the separation of the instruments was just so much better, and more detailed, but somehow everything blended together perfectly, the music felt like it was flowing out on a wave, hard to explain, that's what I bought and kept
Hey Jay, great vid! Have you gotten any GR research speakers in for review yet? Here's me, crossing fingers and toes
It's beautiful wit the grill on
I have these fantastic speakers with McIntosh MA252. Outstanding
How you enjoying the MA252? Having an issue finding a vendor for one
@@thomasedward2231 MA252 sounds warm and dynamic
@@ivanmaltoni8760 sorry to pester what vendor did you use? Pain fo find one new
Also the klipschhorn was very well evaluated in 'stereoplay' , big surface is needed for realistic reproduction of big instruments , look at the size of a kichdrum.big toms , huge symphonic orchestra...you can feel the trembling of bassnotes and so get the emotions...with small units it keeps 'mental'
Absolutely. There's "really big sound---for a small speaker" and then there's really big sound---period, full stop.
Great review! Mate if possible can you do a comparison between the La Scala and the Legacy Focus please??
Loved that intro. music!
Wouldn't mind hearing it again.
La boca fiesta
@@cosmicvibez661
Thanks!
The Cornwall IV almost was my last speaker, then a Google alert came up, for a pair of industrial La Scalas, it was not even a moment's thought.
I love the Cornwall, even though I prefer the Chorus II, they both have a smaller throat than the K-horn/La Scala, the corn wall has a beautiful baseline, but it has nowhere near the throat of the La Scala or the K-horn.
I have actual industrial LA scala's with the k43 woofers. They're in they're finished in Sand Pebble black. Honestly, they're not 100% domesticated, the Cornwall is.
I’ve owned the brands you mentioned which should have more detail but in actuality, the C4’s are tremendously detailed, while maintaining a fully fleshed out and more realistic sound stage! Presence is a key attribute…they deliver the energy of a performance without the unrealistic constriction of dynamics and hyper detail the Uber brands supply.
I enjoy this review many times.. you are an honest man. I know you didn’t want to like them. That’s a class A audio review IMO. Sorry about the Toronto show :(. Love your channel
I hope you're able to audition horn loaded speakers from other manufactures and maybe even some dipole horn loaded options as well.
Really enjoyed your review. Was that the Leak Audio 130 or 230, you tested them with?
One of the few speakers that look like a million with the grilles on, and also sounds better IMHO.
Are you going to review the Axiom speakers? I bought some M3's and I really like them. I found Axiom through your videos with them. I didn't even know of them - and they're made just over an hour and a half from my home. Really happy.
I would love to have them but my room only allows for my Heresy IVs and my Naim Atom which I love. Thank you for your review.
Can i ask what kind of tree is that in background? It makes scenery absolutely beautiful. Good job
Good video I love my cerwin-vega sl-15 they are the best speakers that I have ever owned
Jay, great review and your sweater made me do a double take. Have you tried Tannoy Ardens?
Totally accurate review and descriptions. Here is how you get $6000 a pair speakers for under $2000...... wait..... be patient..... buy used like I did.
Klipsch Cornwall 1 from 1977 all original, no damage. Looks like opening a time capsule when I removed the back!! To think I almost bought Tekton’s for almost the same price. Nothing can compare to 15inch woofer and horns. Absolutely stunning and lifelike sound even at low volumes.
Love the channel
I was torn between getting these and jbl 4429.
As time went on, house improvements etc went for much cheaper option, in wharfedale Linton heritage.
Maybe I will upgrade in a couple of years.
Very hard to do a comparison but I hat would you go for between the JBl and the klipsch, having heard both
Great video.
Well I stacked my Klipsch years ago and I'm never ever going to un-stack them. My old RFs 7 are 8 inches from my rooms ceiling and sounds very live, just as it should be. I've always loved Klipsch sound, it sounds truly real to my ears.
I had K Horns in the 70s also and we would setup in the naborhod park and play ball and party. You could hear the music four blocks more away. Yes them were the days and we had some very awsome partys in the summer's.
From the early 70s to today the digital crap, 8 track and CDs have destroyed the sound quality. Even the soround system gear sounded like junk over the year's. Yes, it's been crazy and you can definitely tell the difference, it's truly been that bad. Today my ears are getting old and I don't chase the fidelity as I did back in the day, but I can sill hear the difference from bad recordings or sound gear. It's truly amazing that people by the junk that's been on the sound system market over the year's.
Enjoyed your sharing and your in put on speaker 🔊. Have fun, thanks again.
parties, plural. summers, plural. No apostrophe.
I believe the best pattern is a triangle; ears, left speaker, right speaker. I learned this many years ago when I had a summer job at Miami Designed Electronics. A company that specialized in Church Sounds Systems.
I bought my Heresy III’s from a guy who just bought a pair of Cornwall IV’s. The first thing that he said is that they were large, perhaps too large. Jay had them well in the background. If Jay stood beside them, you would realize he could fit inside them. If the size is a factor, you may want to listen to the Heresy’s. Same sound qualities in a form factor that works surprisingly well in many smaller rooms.
The 1st track you mentioned was 'Bass I love you" by Bassotronics... What was the 2nd track you mentioned Jay? Thanks in advance and keep up the fine videos, very enjoyable and getting better all the time.
So what combination between Teckton Double Impact used with the Willtenson Integrated and Cornwall 4 and Leak Integrated do you like more.
I just got a pair of the cornwall 1 I think. Thew were my grandfather's. He got them in the late 70s.
Jay, what is the width of your back wall and your listening distance from the speakers. My room is similar to yours in size.
My heresy H 100 are 48 years old, bought them new, excellent sound for me
Nice Job on the Cornwalls, Jay. My friend had Lascalas a lot back in the 70s. I thought they were the most dynamic thing I’d ever heard. Btw, I love the reel to reel. I had a Akai Gx 630D in the 70s. Loved it.
Jay, Great vid. I'm thinking of getting away from the traditional box and going either with horns or full range drivers. How would you compare these to say the Zu Soul Supremes?
@@crazyprayingmantis5596 yeah would love to but there a little above my pay grade
How about a comparison video to the new Forte IV
Hi Jay,
How wide is the room in ft. where the Cornwalls are in? Thanks!
I really like that jumper! Which brand is it?
Is that a Hifirose rs150 I see?? Does it sound as good as it looks one would love to know.
Hi Jay, I have built speakers and yes the Quality of crossover components do make a difference but it’s very expensive. As someone who’s worked in high-end audio And professional audio recording studios and big PA systems high-efficiency speakers have a certain magic to them, many people call it jump, I think it is dynamic range which many home speakers lack. The guy from GR research does some nice work at scenes although I haven’t heard them, but I like his thought process. One of the things when I was building loudspeakers was to put the crossover outside the box and close to the amplifier and then I would very high quality cable to each driver, The difference was not small as each cable only had to deal with one set of frequencies connected directly to one driver. This is not practical for most home set ups or is it financially doable for manufacturers. Right now I’m messing around with open baffle designs and a transmission line subwoofer system using some of Nelson Pass pipe design . Enjoy . Regards from Montreal , Andrew
Very true, but in years past audio company's could get away with cheap parts because there was no UA-cam with people taking their products apart showing the cost cutting in the components. All these products sound good until you do what you do and realize for $100 -$200 in better parts that same speaker could sound much better. That's called the next model up for $3000 more!🤔🤔🙄🤫🤫🤫🤭🤭😇
I have owned Klipsch Khorns, and Cornwalls for > 43 years. They still sound great and are priced reasonably. Jay, tour the Klipsch factory.
Hej
How would you describe the difference between Klipch in genetral and Tekton in general when it comes to their sound characteristics.
I don’t think you mentioned how big your room is. Would be interesting to know.
Don’t get the Tektons, I’m sending back my Double Impacts after being grossly disappointed.
@@philbarone4603 No, I wont. They don't even bother to replay. Tried twise.
Thanks for your answer.
@@staffanolofsson8342 I think they’re very overwhelmed with orders. The first time I spoke to the owner he sounded frenetic and extremely stressed out. I own a sort of similar business where at times I thought I was going to lose my mind so I wrote him and suggested he try meditation which is what helps me. The second time I called was when I thought that maybe I was doing something wrong since they didn’t live up to my expectations and I even offered to buy something more expensive but he became combative and rushed me off the phone. The guy is headed towards a nervous breakdown if you ask me and I know a little about them. Anyway, I believe they may be defective so I contested them on my credit card.
Since sound is carried by air, it makes sense to me, a speaker moving the most air is a good thing.
Jay, how would you compare these with the Tannoy Westminster?
Hi nice video. Cornwall 4 or forte 4. Which one you prefer?
You talk about higher end crossovers and such inside. What speakers can you suggest that use these higher end parts ?
How does the Cornwall IV pair with the Billie Amp?
Volti Audio makes another very good horn speaker - I listen to the Rivals.
For the willsenton r-800i 805 would you go with these Cornwall IV or tekton 2-10 perfect set? Or another speaker maybe. Within 10k$ CAD
Apologies for posting here - would love to see you review some Line Magnetic amps that would seem to be good competitors to the Willsenton and other integrated tube amps that you've spent a bunch of time on.