GB: I have a pair of Sixes that I've decided to put on stands. You have a pic of the stands you used? I've seen some DYI wood stands I'm leaning toward but I'm still mulling this over. Thanks!
KLH Model 5 vs Model 6
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GB: I have a pair of Sixes that I've decided to put on stands. You have a pic of the stands you used? I've seen some DYI wood stands I'm leaning toward but I'm still mulling this over. Thanks!
ssmith3046
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I use a pair of original AR stands with mine and they work well.
gbroot
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Here you go!
No pics. I'm curious what they look like as well.
Pics didn't come troo 
gbroot
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Pics didn't come troo
Hmm.. they were up. Is there another way to insert pics besides going through an upload site..aka url?
gbroot
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gbroot
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Sorry about the duplicate photos. i didn't save them in flickr the 1st time, so now since I saved them they are now seen in the first post. The speakers in the 2nd pic are the Norman lab Model 11's. Also an acoustic suspension w/10" woofers & rubber surrounds. They have dual Phillips tweeters. Sound very close to the Klh 23's, just a shade brighter. They are 25" tall vs 23" for the model 6's so you should get a good idea of what the 6's would look like on the stands. I paid 35.00 on the bay for the stands unfinished. Just threw some stain on them, but haven't taken the time to add gloss.
Nice...now got me really thinkin' :scratch2: :scratch2:
gbroot
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If your handy with a tape measure and saw I figure just a few bucks for the pine will do it. Width is 15". From floor to platform is 6" with Platform tilted just slightly.
gbroot
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Why is that beautiful teak furniture in the basement being used as a workbench?
Kitchen table, just to snap the photo. Wife thought light was better there for a better up close of the stand!
Let's try this again!
Those are nice. I'll have to experiment a bit with my 6's now.
gbroot
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I'm torn between my 23's and 5's as to which I like better. IMO the 23's are among the best vintage 2 ways. FYI, with the woofers and tweets tight in the cabinet, push the woofers in with your thumbs and release. They should take about a second to return to position. If they spring right back then the cloth surrounds need to be redoped. RoyC here on AK formulated a resealer (dope) for the surrounds that is very close to the original that was applied to the cloth surrounds at the factory. It is sold through Vintage AR on ebay.
Keep us posted on the rebuild!
gbroot
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My Norman Labs I've had for just about a month. They are also sealed and very much in the same league as the 5's and 23's. OLA's and AR3a's are on my short list for new additions.
wingman65
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Finished building my model Twenty-Three's and I am quite pleased with the outcome even though they do still need to be redoped, they sound very nice. I used 1% Dayton caps and model Twelve drivers. Anyone have any idea about the difference between the honey colored and black sealants used by KLH on the surrounds? Here are some pics:
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I've no idea other than it's hard to imagine that either wouldn't work. I think he offers a clear that might most maintain the original look if yours are honey-colored... I wouldn't push them too hard without re-sealing.
I believe they are the same except for color.
Your 23's look very nice. I'd eventually like a set of 23's & 5's to go with my 6's.
