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  2. 1967 KLH model 5 refurbish (1967?)

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    So then, my first initial thoughts. Well, they're OK, but nothing special.......

    Oh how wrong I was. After a few 'pop' vinyls, I was seriously unimpressed. I decided to change two things; the genre and the volume.

    This time CDs, and classical: Piano & cellos with volume!!

     

    WOW! I've listened to these pieces dozens of times, and now I hear parts of the orchestra that were previously not there. Rounded, warm, nothing missing except a bit of sparkle at the top end - going to recap as a matter of course, so will address this.

    But it's the slight increase in volume that beings them alive. Seriously impressed.

    My Realistic T200 Optimus's are crude by comparison & are headed for a new home. Yes, they're capable and detailed, but they're so harsh by comparison.

    It's the difference between instant coffee & a quality espresso. Just can't wait to get them recapped and experience them 'as new'

    Currently my favourite speaker, but with parts in the post for my Leak Sandwich's & I'm also off to collect a pair of Wharfedale Dovedale 3's at the weekend, this may be short-lived!

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  3. 1967 KLH model 5 refurbish (1967?)

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  4. KLH vs LEAK vs Realistic vs Wharfedale Dovedale 3?

    in Other Speakers and Electronics

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    I all.

    As just written on the KLH section, I'm now the very proud owner of a pair of 5's. "Like New" cosmetically, I'm going to recap before I make any snap decisions.

    Awaiting new caps, are a pair of Leak Sandwich (8ohm), which I've completely revised, as the "tweeter-attached-to-the-grille" has been modernised. Caps from Germany within a week.

    Recently completed, a full refurb. of a pair of Realistic "Optimus" T-200's. Not exactly classic, but I saw the potential, got them for a good price, and a few weekends later, they sound & look great.

     

    But, here's the question (as per topic title), what to keep.

    The picture of my set-up/room, also shows a pair of RAM monitors, recently recapped.

    I need to shed some weight.

     

    The RAM's are spoken for. As for the other three, I'll just have to wait for all to be auditioned.

     

    BUT, the previous owner of the KLH 5's also has a great looking pair of Wharfedale Dovedale 3's. It was 90 minutes drive each way!

     

    How worthy a contestant in the audition would the Wharfedales be? I am going to keep just two for the four. IF anyone suggests that I have too go back, as they will easilly outperform the other contestants, then I'll call the seller and make the trip, next weekend. IF they are "more of the same", then the audition will be between the KLH 5's, The Leak Sandwiches & the Realistics (not really "classic")

     

    cheers for any advice

     

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  5. 1967 KLH model 5 refurbish (1967?)

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    Well after a few hours in the car, I'm back from, (what I think to be), a successful trip?

    The photos the seller posted, did not do the condition of these beauties justice - They're mint! Absolutely stunning cabinets which I'll just wipe over with some furniture polish. The grilles equally so, but I'll have a go anyway, just to get them 'like new'.

    The 6 screws are part of an internal box that has been fabricated. (from the same mtl. as the board). It looks 'factory' but may very well be DIY, but by someone who knows his stuff.

    Q: Was the box, shrouding the two mids, a std. feature? Perhaps he's just added the screws to reinforce the box?

     

    Anyway, hooked them up, and quite obviously, they need a recap. Lovely bass though!

     

    Sadly, not too much work here for me, but the Leak Sandwiches are keeping me occupied.

     

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  9. 1967 KLH model 5 refurbish (1967?)

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    Sadly the seller is deceased. His Daughter is selling everything off. Judging by the other stuff, he was "one of us".

    Just found Vintage AR - have sent him a message, although there are no items in his shop?

    I assume he's in the US. I'm in Belgium, so probably price prohibitive to send?

     

    cheers

     

  10. 1967 KLH model 5 refurbish (1967?)

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    Should I be worried? From the placement of the screws, it looks as if something "structural" may have occurred. From the state of the cabinets, looking shinny, I think they've been cared for. Hopefully nothing drastic lurks within. I'm collecting them sunday without auditioning them. For €50, it's worth a shot.

     

    I think Roy has stopped making his goo and can't find anything on ebay. Hopefully won't need it. First caps, then cabinets.....then investigate further thz woofers, if I feel they need it.

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