lsi 9 question regarding finish

Flash!
Flash! Posts: 28
edited January 2009 in Speakers
Are the sides of the lsi9 solid wood or just a veneer wood. I bought mine yesterday for what i thought was a good price of $330 out the door at a cash converters (high class pawn shop:D jijiji) They are used with some damage to the sides. It looks like just the clear coat was scraped in several places and I want to know if i can sand a little and just aply the clear polyurethane. Do you think the sides can be removed somehow to make it easier? I love these speakers so much, but i could not afford new ones, but i like my stuff to look nice.
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  • Eric W
    Eric W Posts: 556
    edited January 2009
    Veneer.
    -Eric
    -Polk Audio
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  • joev11
    joev11 Posts: 22
    edited January 2009
    Eric Wong wrote: »
    Veneer.

    What's the difference between veneer wood, in this case cherry and "regular" cherry wood? I was under the impression a veneer was just a slice of the wood glued to another surface such as particle board, plywood etc.

    I'm asking because I only this week received a pair of Rti a9's and one of the cabinets has a discoloration (slightly milky) which is irregular in shape and approx 1.5x3 inches. Will Polk exchange this speaker for me or is there something I can do to clean it up? This is not a scratch or scrape and is smooth to the touch.
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  • lectronicjunkie
    lectronicjunkie Posts: 299
    edited January 2009
    Try rubbing in some lemon oil. I had a piece of furniture that one of the kids put a wet glass on and it left a white spot. The lemon oil took it right out.
    It's all in the detail.
    :cool:

    HT Setup:
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    Onkyo TX-SR805
    Samsung BD-D6700
    Fronts: RTi10's
    Center: CSi5
    Side surrounds: RC65i's
    Rear surrounds: FXiA4's
    Sub: Velodyne CT120
    Outdoor: Atrium 45's

    Pictures here
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited January 2009
    on veneer ?

    I would ask Jesse (F1nut)
    He`s our resident wood Guru
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  • joev11
    joev11 Posts: 22
    edited January 2009
    lectronicjunkie wrote: »
    Try rubbing in some lemon oil. I had a piece of furniture that one of the kids put a wet glass on and it left a white spot. The lemon oil took it right out.


    Thanks for the reply. I tried lemon oil and it made no difference. This appears to be a flaw in the finish itself rather then a stain on the finish as would be left by a glass or a spill.
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