Sculptures Altec 288 / 515 drivers 1505 Klipsch horn Start Price USD 13,980.00 Current Price USD 13,980.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, August 30, 2008 End Time Tuesday, September 09, 2008 Location Lakeland, Florida See more about 'Sculptures Altec 288 / 515 drivers 1505 Klipsch horn' Description Sculptures Sculptures LoudspeakersA look into the CH Audio Design Sculptures Loudspeakers, utilizing a 288 high frequency driver and a 515  low frequency driver.A fully horn loaded system. (Other driver choices available, such as TAD, JBL, Radian etc.  Or your own, please email for quote. Same principle invented by Paul W. Klipsch many years ago but in a different approach.  Using the ceiling and adjacent walls as extensions of the horn together with a resonant chamber and special calculated shaped conical horn we achieved a very low frequency response in a relatively small enclosure, same experience with the high frequency multicellulars " hear things that were not there before"! in the bass region !  Compounded curves design with cork under-lay used in their construction, avoiding Eigentone resonances. 465 pieces of wood (483 with the CH1505BW full lobed version) are carefully measured, cut, shaped, hand sanded and glued together to form one and each complete Sculpture loudspeaker ! then and finally, hand sanded to finish, stained and finished in natural shellac. All stainless steel hardware, nothing will oxidize with time. How could I explain with words the magnificent and grandiose sound they reproduce ? all I can say is ;  "I can no longer go through life without having a pair in my living room" !!!   Once experienced, you will agree with me.!!!First set of Sculptures Yes, they sound as good as they look !All hand made with great attention to detailPresented here in Rose wood and clear Shellac finishCork covered mid-bass horn. Warranty :           Seven years limited warranty in parts and labor against any manufacturing defects and failures due to normal use  from  the date of delivery.    30 days money back Warranty: (Shipping not covered and subjected to 29% re-stocking fee)    Due to the nature and expense to manufacture these handmade fine loudspeakers a restocking fee of 29% of the original sale price will be charged,  providing that the speakers are not copied, tampered, damaged or altered in any form and returned in the same new condition.Shipping expenses are not covered and customer is responsible for all shipping expenses both ways.  A refund will be honored after receiving and checking the loudspeakers for damage and may  take days or weeks depending on original destination and country (shipping transit times).  The buyer is also responsible for all taxes and custom duties. Shipping: They are big and shipping is a big issue. Will ship airport to airport to save in shipping. please email us for shipping expenses to your destination. Shipping insurance is required.      Shipping quote provided by eBay does not apply due to limitations in the system, please email for shipping quote to your destination.Shipping worldwide.                                           Shipping will take place when finished from 6 to 10 weeks after full payment. CH Audio Design                        Main body   Showing the cork under-lay  that covers the whole inside of the units, avoiding manyresonances, clearly seen through the opening for the 515 driver. Also shows the mountingfixture for the 288 Driver / CH1505BW wood horns. .   Photos showing the high quality all Stainless steel anchor " T " nuts and hardware to fasten the drivers and Mid-Bass horn. Eight stainless steel 1/4 Allen head bolts  are used to fasten the 515 driver. Four stainless Steel 5/16 Allen head bolts and washers to fasten the Mid-Bass horn to the main body of the speaker. Three stainless steel 3/8 Allen head bolts and washers to fasten the high frequency driver to the main body of the speaker. Measurements taken at normal listening levels. Frequency Response of the Sculptures at 1 meter on axis  crossed at 500Hz 12dB. / octave. No anechoic chamber was used. Using the ceiling and adjacent walls as extensions of the horn. Frequency response down to 28Hz. depending of room size and acoustics, may go even lower in some rooms. Measurements taken at normal listening levelsVariable control for highs. No need for super tweeter in a normal to moderate size room depending on room acoustics. Size: 84 inches high, 31 inches wide 39 inches deep.(Maximum sizes) Weight (each) : Main Body 101 Lbs (with a GPA 515 woofer and an Altec 288 8K, drivers installed) Mid-Bass Horn 22 Lbs Multi-cellular 7 Lbs Total weight 130 Lbs. Stand alone crossover 7 Lbs.  (can use bi-amp with an electronic crossover, please email for quote)  US $13,980 complete, includes drivers and crossover. Building time approximately 6 to 10 weeks.Only few manufactured per year. CH Audio reserves the right to change any specifications that will aid in improvements and measurements from time to time without prior notice.All rights reserved  May 2008Patent applied. Please email us with any questions Place a Bid!