Greg Roberts
Benton, Maine, USA
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Restoring Heritage Klipsch speakers, especially Klipsch Khorns, is something I began doing in 2001, when I restored my first pair of Klipschorns.  It was a hobby that has now turned into part of my business.  Even though it's work, I still enjoy it, and have a passion for it.   It's very rewarding to take an old set of beat up speakers and turn them into something really beautiful that the owner will cherish in their home for a lifetime.  I truly respect what Paul W. Klipsch did over his lifetime, and it's an honor for me to be able to work on his great speakers.

Of course, I am capable of restoring other brands of speakers as well!

I offer many different levels of restoration and service for my customers.   This is custom work, so you can pick and choose whatever you want.   My customers get to choose their veneer from photos of the actual veneer to be used, and there are many things that we can do to make the speakers very unique and individualized.  I am currently looking for a restoration project to do!

I often provide sonic upgrades to the speakers in addition to the cosmetic restoration.

The most often asked question about restoring speakers is "how much does it cost"?   That's a tough question to answer without some detailed information.   As of 11/2010, my shop labor rate is still just $50 per hour, which is low for a cabinet shop.  But since I work alone, and keep my overhead cost low, I'm able to make ends meet at that rate, at least for now.  It takes at least 15 hours to re-veneer a pair of Heresy speakers, and by the time shipping cost and materials are added, the total can exceed $1,200 quickly.  Khorns take as long as 100 hours to do a complete restoration, and with materials and upgraded components, the total for a really top notch job can exceed $10K.  Below you will find a link to a webpage that I made to explain the options and pricing for the Klipsch Klipschorn.   There are many different ways to go about these restorations, and I would urge you to email and we'll figure out what works best for you and your budget.

I have put together webpages for many of the projects I've done.  Some of these pages are limited to the finish photos of the project, while others detail the process of the restoration in photo-essay form.  I hope you enjoy browsing through these pages.  I think you'll gain insight into the work involved to install new veneer, as well as the custom work that I do.   If you do enjoy it, please email me and tell me so!  I get a lot of inspiration from your feedback.

Just a note about "Do It Yourselfers".  I was one once!  So I understand that when you finally run across someone who has the information to help you with your project, it's hard not to drop them a line and ask for advice.   I've done it many times before myself.  I've also answered countless questions over the years about veneering and upgrading Klipsch speakers.  I wish I could continue to do that, but now that my hobby has turned into a business, I'm just not able to take the time anymore.

If you're looking for information about how to do your own veneering, the "FL" Khorn and the "M" Korn photo-essays will provide the most detail.  I'm happy to keep this detailed information here on my website for you.  Best of luck with your project, and I don't mind receiving a picture of the end result in my inbox!

Here Are Some Of My Restoration Projects





Tineo Khorns with the very best upgrades available for the ultimate in Khorn sound quality.
Are these the best sounding Khorns in the world?
You can view the project webpage here:
"FL" Khorn Speakers 2009

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I finally got to restore my own pair of Khorns!
Koa with Cane grills, and the very best upgrades available for the ultimate in Khorn sound quality.
You can view the project webpage here:
"GR" Khorn Speakers 2008

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Here's a pair of Khorns that I re-veneered in rosewood, finished the backs,
put new grill cloth on, and upgraded components.
These beauties were shipped to Moscow, Russia in 2007.
You can view the project webpage here:
"M" Klipschorn Speakers 2007

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Here's another Khorn project - Rosewood with cane!
You can view the project webpages here:
"T" Klipschorn Speakers 2005

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Khorns and Custom La Scala Center Channel - 2008
You can view the project webpages here:
"NJ" Klipschorn Speakers 2008

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Here's a pair of Heresy speakers with Rosewood veneer
You can view the project webpage here:
Rosewood Heresy Speakers

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Here's a unique La Scala restoration.
These were shipped to England.
You can view the project webpage here:
La Scala Restoration
This same webpage also documents the work on two other pairs of La Scalas
that were shipped to San Diego for a custom home theater.

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Here's an unusual finish for a pair of Heresy speakers.
Heavy cherry stain with satin black grill frames that I designed to mimic the old Klipsch Shorthorn.
You can view the project webpage here:
Cherry Heresy Photos

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Tineo Heresy speakers
You can view the project webpage here:
Tineo Heresy Speakers

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Ribbon Stripe Mahogany Heresy speakers
You can view the project webpage here:
Ribbon Stripe Mahogany Heresy Speakers

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Links to older restorations:

Rosewood Klipschorn Speakers

Zebrawood Heresy Speakers

Zebrawood Klipsch Cornwall Speakers

JBL L100 and 4311 Speakers

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How much do I charge to restore a pair of Khorns?

Click Here For Restoration Cost Information

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