If you could have it in any finish

[dj_AmTraX]

If you can have any finish you wish on any new Heritage Series what would you choose? Oiled, bare, exotic, etc. A picture will help.

[carlthecat]

I would go with leather made from human skin.... or the scalps of baby seals.... or asteroid rock milled to be like marble... oh i have so many....

:scratch2:

[240sx4u]

Burl walnut, like this tabletop.

http://www.goantiques.com/scripts/images,id,85850.html

[WhiteSE]

Burl walnut, like this tabletop.

http://www.goantiques.com/scripts/images,id,85850.html

that looks like uber expensive veneer...interesting thread as I need to have someone veneer my RCA cabs...

[spartanmanor]

Rosewood, or maybe Sapele then again Fiddleback Maple would be nice.

[KlipschFan61]

Blonde Birch.

[Yamaha Nutz]

The Zebra is very nice......seen a set of CW's in that finish, but I ended up w/raw birch and stained w/Provincial stain finish(minwax) w/no PE(polyeurethyne) protective finish.

Wish they had Black Walnut....mmmm! My favorite!

[Celadon]

Brazilian Rosewood-- but that is of course no holds barred --
environmental, size or otherwise.

[Yamaha Nutz]

Brazilian Rosewood-- but that is of course no holds barred --
environmental, size or otherwise.

Absolutely, I forgot about that one:thmbsp:
Another expensive finish would be Louisiana Cypress and has that vintage look:

[lunchmeat]

I prefer a carpeted finish.......just kidding. Seriously, though, I would love to see a set of Cornwalls in a gloss black piano finish. IMO

[dj_AmTraX]

Klipsch said the walnut & cherry can be had unfinished at no extra charge. Any other exotics at 30% more but can be done.
I like hand oiled walnut just like these.
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=90658&d=1210396410
http://www.audiokarma.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=90659&d=1210396410

[thumperxes]

did somebody say sapele in my cace its pomele sapele i built my pair from scratch and veneer matched both speakera including the ramps http://chuckc.smugmug.com/photos/292976542_GSLBU-M.jpg

[dj_AmTraX]

Get out of here! You made that?! It's VERY VERY nice! :banana::banana:
http://chuckc.smugmug.com/photos/292976542_GSLBU-M.jpg

[dj_AmTraX]

I just placed an order on a pair of Heresy III in unfinish walnut. Took advantage of the 25% off deal. Now I need advice on which oil to use and how to make it look nice. I like the Wharfedale 9.1 I posted above. Anyone know what they used?

[rcarlton]

Ancient Kurai. Eco friendly.

http://www.pacificwoods.com/kauri/images/whitebait.jpg

[Sandy G]

100% gin-u-wine Naugy-Hide...Padded, of course, w/those BITCHIN' chrome edge-protector thingies...

[Elfasto]

http://www.trayler.com/gifs/Olive-Ash-Burl_web.jpg

Olive Ash Burl, Western Europe.
I think this would look awesome with a nice gloss varathane finish.

[Celadon]

100% gin-u-wine Naugy-Hide...Padded, of course, w/those BITCHIN' chrome edge-protector thingies...

Ya mean diamond tuck and roll, with fuzzy dice ? :smoke:

[Celadon]

I just placed an order on a pair of Heresy III in unfinish walnut. Took advantage of the 25% off deal. Now I need advice on which oil to use and how to make it look nice. I like the Wharfedale 9.1 I posted above. Anyone know what they used?

Congrats on the Heresy III purchase :D

I've used a Boiled Linseed oil/ turpentine mix that some of the guys talked about at the Klipsch forum years back, its been a while and I don't remember the ratio, but it turned out rather nice. Maybe some of the guys here with wood experience will know what I'm talking about...
Seems that's what some of the old timers preferred back in the day. Maybe a search of their archives would turn something up.

[ducati_EL34]

Bare. My 1976 LaScalas are bare and they are staying that way.

[BULLWINKLE]

My belles are oiled walnut.....nice. Rosewood/bubinga/cocobollo all would be nice too but $$$$$$

[dj_AmTraX]

Is this good or okay to use to bring out the grain?
http://www.hardwarestore.com/media/product/145052_front500.jpg

[rcarlton]

Try Tung oil. Easy to use and does a wonderful job. Used it on my Bubinga Heresy I's.

http://www.hometheatershack.com/forums/attachments/diy-speakers/2676d1174521615-klipsch-heresy-ii-project-dsc00736.jpg

[gyusher]

Is this good or okay to use to bring out the grain?
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It covers scratches fine but a little weak for a finish. depends on what type of finish you want. Ask Sherwin Williams or find a local furniture refinisher and see what he uses. . .

[Nikko75]

Burled Carpathian Elm
Burled Walnut
Olive Ash Burl
Zebrawood
Quilted Maple
Hickory

[gonzp]

I just placed an order on a pair of Heresy III in unfinish walnut. Took advantage of the 25% off deal. Now I need advice on which oil to use and how to make it look nice. I like the Wharfedale 9.1 I posted above. Anyone know what they used?

About 5 coats of tung oil with no varnish or clear coat on top!!!