fortinbras79 Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Could someone please help me?I am about to buy a KLH Model Twenty+ What do I look for when visiting it?And what price range should I go for? Please tell me what a mint one would cost versus a beater.Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKent Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 The Plus is just a Twenty in a fancier package (and that's according to the original KLH ad). Model Twenty systems typically sell for about a hundred bucks. I've seen the Plus on ebay for 5 to 10 times that amount. Only you can decide what it's "worth" to you. You pay a premium price for the 60s modern look. Like all KLH systems, the turntable is terrible and the amp is mediocre. Strong points are the tuner and speakers, but even there the speakers are no where near TOTL. Everything should be recapped and the TT and electronics should be serviced. So (IMHO) a model Twenty Plus is something you buy more as "furniture" than "hi-fi."Good luck with your shopping.Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortinbras79 Posted February 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Thank you J Kent, Where could I go to find out more information on the system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxho Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 The dimensions on that brochure are confusing. It says heights include the stands, but they're only shown at ~15" high. I know the cabinets are deeper than the regular Model Twenty; I'm trying to determine if the woofer is bigger (approximately 12", as opposed to approximately 10" for the regular Twenty). If so, it might be one of the better KLH speakers, at least of their era. The Twenty is a 4 ohm version of the 17, a very good performer for its price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorhead Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 One recently sold on e-bay for $2200.00! I purchased one 3 years ago at an auction for $250.00 and I would have gladly paid more.It did not work and I did not know that at the time (just a hum was all I could get) the cabinets are in excellent condition. I repaired it myself by swapping out a known good model 20 chassis into the cabinet. It works and sounds excellent. These things are worth some serious coin in great condition. I have no intention of ever parting with mine.My point being a unit that plays and sounds is the best case. If it does not play do not let that deter you. Parts are available totake care of anything you might need to get it up and going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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