Vintage KLH speakers
June 20, 2005
I recently bought a pair of vintage KLH Twenty-Eight
speakers from my brother, which he had kept since the early '80s, but I cannot find any
source of information about them. Is there anything that you may know that you would like
to share?
Eduardo
KLH
Audio is still very much in business. Most importantly, they appear to service all of
their older models. Although I can't give you specific information about the Twenty-Eight,
I feel confident that someone at the company will be able to (818-767-2843 between 8:00
a.m. and 4:30 p.m., West Coast time Monday through Friday). I was most impressed by the
"Frequently Asked Questions" section of their website where one of the questions
is, "Can we bring our blown speaker to your factory for repair while we wait?"
KLH's reply "Yes, you can come in between 8:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m., or 11:45 a.m. and
2:00 p.m. Usually you will be on your way with a repaired speaker within 45 minutes."
At least you know you have a vintage speaker that can be fixed if the need arises. In the
meantime, I hope you enjoy them.
Review period?
June 17, 2005
How long is the review period for a product that you test?
I can usually tell within days whether or not I like a piece of equipment, so I was
wondering if you found a similar time period was sufficient.
Robert
An average review period is two months. Although we,
too, may find that a few days are enough to determine whether or not we "like" a
piece of gear, it's not sufficient to accurately assess and be able to describe in clear
terms all of the performance characteristics possessed by a product. Being able to define
a product's sound, functionality, and overall design is a process that simply takes time.
What's most important is that when we write about a product, what we have to say is
accurate and meaningful. That just can't be accomplished in a day or two.
Caring for piano-black finish
June 15, 2005
What is the best way to care for the piano-black finish I
have on my NHT speakers? I want to prevent the swirl marks I have seen in some speakers
that are finished similarly.
Reginald
You can avoid scratching the finish by using a feather
duster to remove any surface dirt. From there you can clean the speaker with a fine cotton
cloth (no paper towels, as they are made with wood fiber and can scratch the finish) and
some glass cleaner such as Windex. I have also heard that after a few years you can use a
automotive-type carnauba wax to bring back the original shine.
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