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A Hidden "Feature" of the Cornwall IV

The Cornwall IV is so sensitive in all respects.  Source, cables, power, time of day, recording, tubes---it is so revealing of changes you make.  I won't say it's scientifically transparent.  Instead, I'd say that it's overtly shows a difference with every change you make.  That can become a game or enjoyable in its own right, and draw you away from the music.

The good news is the Cornwall IVs are clearly a musical speaker.  This translates into most swaps of gear in and out sounding pleasant in their own right.    

Here's the problem:   I can easily sit tight with the Cornwalls and any decent setup of attached kit. But it is so utterly intoxicating to hear so many different things play with the Cornwalls.  

Curiosity killed the cat.  This cat might end up in bankruptcy!

What a wonderful loudspeaker. 
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dave_b
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The craftsmanship of the Cherry Cornwall IV’s is just sumptuous!  My wife actually loves them...and those metallic grills are sooo cool 😎

ejr1953
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Back in the 1978-1982 time frame I worked at some high end audio dealers in the DC area, all who were Klipsch dealers.  I never owned them, but really enjoyed listening to them, being in one of the "high end" listening rooms, driven by the best amps of the day, to me the high frequencies were never a problem.  I sold a LOT of Heresy's and Cornwall's, and probably a pair of Klipschorn's a month, fewer LaScala's.  Not a single customer who bought them asked about returning them, or trading them in on something different.

When "Mr. Covid" allows, my son-in-law and I are planning a pilgrimage to our "local" audio store (2-3 hours away) and I hope to audition the Forte IV, never heard that speaker, sounds enticing.
james633
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Dave_b

I would love to hear what you think of the Cornwall IV once you get them setup and broken in. Coming from or still owing the 802 D3 would be an interesting contrast. 

I have owned B&W in the past but have only heard a song or two on the Cornwall IV. I need to give them a real demo sometime soon. 
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jbhiller OP
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I, too, would love to hear the Forte IV.  I sold my Forte IIIs and they were wonderful.  I would have kept them forever but I need the money and space for the Cornwall IVs. 
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