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As I alluded to in CC and C thread yesterday these things are making sweet sounds in my man cave. Thanks to @MetropolisLakeOutfitters, @Trentster5172, @Chris A everyone at Klipsch and Assoc. Hope AR and most especially to @Chief bonehead. I've got more fine tuning to do. Chris I have the UMIK and a microphone stand but still waiting for a laptop(guess I have to order one before it will show up). I will get back to you when I get it. But so far the settings for the TADs sound pretty darn good to me. Also I have some veneering to do. And cable routing and clean up etc...etc....Oh and listening. Forgot, thanks @cincymat for the XP 4080

As long as you have a plan, that's good, maby. But to be Vasubandu you would have to change that plan every 36 hours with no real intent.

I did this back in Oct. 2007, right after I sold my second pair of Khorns. Had LaScalas upside down on top of 2 MWM single bins per channel. Later, I sold a pair because I only needed on pair inside the house.

I am so very flattered that you consider me a source of entertainment, and that I am missed.....awwwww......

The oak Chorus II sold in 24 hr.

Time for some New Wave Synth Pop from 1985 I have already presented the very popular Heatland album released 1983 The Flame album was released next but had big shoes to fill They did that convincingly — All great tracks But listen to the track - Cathedral Artist - Real Life Title - Flame

Been TOO LONG since stopping by...............here is what I am playing over in RTM right now............this is my most recent LP added to the Bill Evans collection. Another great LIVE recording sounding very nice via all the tube gear this Sunday night....

I know the subject of speaker break in is somewhat taboo in these parts. However, I am in the camp that says it is real. I usually buy and sell on the used market, so it's been quite a while since I've had a brand new pair of speakers out of the box. One pair that is strong in my memory are the Von Schweikert VR4 Silvers that I ordered and took delivery of in 1996. Once I got them set up in my room, I initially thought I had wasted 4500.00. After a week I even called the dealer to find out if I could have my old speakers back that I traded in on the VR4s. But patience paid off and eventually I was very happy with that purchase and kept them for four years ( an eternity for me). But it wasn't until the ~300 hour mark that they began to sing. It was the most dramatic change I've ever heard in any stereo component. Which brings me to the Forte III. Out of the box they sounded very good, no real complaints. But now I am coming up on 8 weeks with them and I have noticed some changes. The bass has really filled in. With the speakers 25" from the wall behind them I have strong and detailed bass that belies the stated 38 hz lower limit stated by Klipsch. Unless you are listening to organ music, synthesizer, or anything else that plumbs the depth, they are actually a stones throw from the 4 12" servo controlled subwoofers that I previously had. Midbass impact is very good, only giving up a little ground here. Definition is excellent, very easy to follow a walking bass line even in the busiest of passages. Another improvement is in the tone and ease of the midrange. A few weeks ago some recordings had a midrange glare that approached being unlistenable. Now I know those aren't the best recordings, somewhat compressed and hot anyway. But now they are tolerable. Better recordings are just that, even better than before. The tone is richer and more palpable giving brass instruments just the right "bite", but with plenty of meat after the initial note. I do not feel that what I describe above is my ears getting used to the speakers. Others may disagree. Shakey

I was looking rough in that pic but martini's will do that to you, especially if you start out 90% rough already.

Carl is proud of his craft. Like a chef, he brings his own "knives"...

It's properly nailed at this time. Of course I don't have hairy knuckles or callouses from dragging the ground on mine like he does.

Unless your hiding behind a flag pole

--- you are welcome ---

Except for the toe... Even if Chuck decides to do a kojack.... Just look at the toe ! Then you will know It's Carl ..

Some time back, I suggested (seriously) that Carl conduct a short class in the finer points of martini making and shaking so that he would not have to spend an inordinate amount of time behind the bar, since some of his family was going to be there as well.

that or wearing my baggies and wind surfing w/o a "sail"

Well I already had the bass bins they are factory, I got them to measure and build some for inside the house out of the wood I wanted, Red Oak. But I do have a drawing with all the measurements if you want to build. After building the 4 Oak versions for inside I had the factory ones left over, so I asked Roy about crossover points of the LaScala's and what the MWM could do and it worked out. He didn't know what I was going to do but one day he asked me what's under the blue tarp, he could see the back of the MWM sticking out. He loved the idea of mixing the different bass bins. I keep them covered under the side patio until I build my shop. For the tops I built 2 cabinets roughly the shape of a split LaScala top, and it has all the LaScala top parts. K400/K55V mids and the tweeter, either Klipsch or BOB's I don't remember. Inside the cabinets is AA crossovers. It's a LaScala top but the MWM bass bins and the crossover point works just fine, it's like a laScala but with more bass and can fill a large area, and sounds really good. These are single bins instead of doubles but plenty with one on each side (or stacked) for really nice bass outside. The sound is quite surprising. For outside you could set a LaScala on top and use the MWM bass bin and not the LaScala bottom, for inside you could use the standard LaScala just by having a couple of extra connections, a 1 minute switch.

A request from Gia . Yellow submarine vinyl

Just picked up a consecutive s/n, all original pair of Heresy HIP's for $250!!

Well, I just picked up two Klipschorns for $1,200. Listened to them at the owner's house and they sound great; however they were in a smoking environment. Obviously bought them knowing a lot of work was going to have be done to get them cleaned, but I think they were still worth it. Any tips on cleaning smoke from the wood, cloth, and as much from the components and driver as possible? I've read from here, and on other sources, that things like a 1 part water - 4 part vinegar solution may help with the wood. Also suggested are using an ozone generator, although guessing will still need to scrub the get any scum off. From the serial number (and obvious appearance) they are raw Birch wood. On that note, I've been having trouble decoding the serial numbers based on what I've read, if anyone can help with that too definitely would appreciate it. I have them stored in my friend's garage while we gameplan how to get this smoke out. On the plus side, they sound freaking awesome! Thanks in advance! -Mike

I can drink from a gallon jug with one hand... if the weight doesn't throw me over.

Funny you should say that, I had the left one over 8 or 10 feet but couldn't get'em both in the picture.

nt

-- maybe with Arkansas 'shine glasses are optional ?!? I believe straight from the jug is proper etiquette --?!?!

In addition, this allowed me to stack some bigger midrange and tweeter horns on top, without pushing up against a 7 foot ceiling!! LOL.\

I agree. During this time, I have pushed and pulled them around the room quite a bit. That said, I have had them in this very same position before but without these results. I have probably had them in every imagineable position at least twice, LOL. But that's my OCD kicking in. Even when they sound good, I keep thinking, "but maybe they will sound better here, or here, or there". It's like the saying that most men don't want to know what's on TV, they want to know what else is on TV.......... Shakey

Well, Rodney certainly doesn't stock any martini supplies....I'm bringing my extra glasses again.

Flagpole is being generous, Mike. I am barely 2-D working into 1-D

Because Chuck used your old smashed toenail.. That you have preserved in vodka...

They'd know once they tasted the swill he'd concocted.

Yet no one has volunteered. I'd have no issue with that and am even going to bring my supplies.

martini making is hereditary? I doubt any of you will have a bit o trouble recognizing me....

Yeah if I were to attend one year I'll tell you how to recognize me. I look just like Carl except I have hair and I am handsome. Otherwise pretty much twins

Ah, found it. It was "Gary Seven" from the episode "Assignment: Earth".

-- I'm still of the belief that Mr. 'Heel is one of many "shadow" figures of the Forum. Just wait and see - this will be the week he decides on a trip to Hope.

Will you be o a kite string.....good breeze on the ocean

Wilmington, 16 miles down the road from Kure Beach. Better look me up!

Thank you Paul! No, sorry, I did not see it..............link it ? Meanwhile, just went over to side B....................here is a picture..

.........Good going John on the Parsons! Paul, I too like changing the angles from time to time.............here is one I took last night for the RTM gang, a different perspective of the layout here in Music Hall..............

Paul the shadows on the baffle in your speaker from that angle remind me of the old LaScala ad. Yours are more pretty!!

That's how I referred my X wife...But- All that glitters is NOT gold lol

Flower Power Peace Man It's a Free Country... I'll _ _ _ if I want to I remember hearing that from a transistor radio in the sand at Myrtle Beach circa 1970, along with CCR and the Mamas & Papas etc.

gotta be Led Zep for me! but I do like King Crimson too.

Beautiful Eric. Get a rug in there!

Mine were put immediately into a 12' X 12' room, so I did not move them an awful lot. Forgot what the recommended distance was from the F III thread but I varied them in the corners to where they're 7" from the back wall and 6" from the side. Yea the bass is good in there, and that is what I was trying to improve! It's not optimal but the sound stage or presence of the different instruments and vocals is incredible in there compared to my old H IIs. I haven't bothered to move the stereo into the den yet because the worst thing would be having to put the tv almost six feet up in the air for my cabinet to work under it. That would feel like a bar tv setup to me. Mine sure seemed to "open up" after a few months of light - moderate use too.

I don't know about the break in thing and if it's true but I would think it's not weeks. BUT I do have to say when we first got new Cornwall lll's after a few weeks of playing they sounded different. My wife asked me one day what did you do they sound even better ? I had not said anything to her about it sounding better to me, she heard something also, and they were not moved and all electronics were the same for weeks. I don't know what happened, but something did happen a few weeks later we both heard a difference and we never talked about it before because I didn't really believe break in was real. I didn't notice anything with the forte lll's, but they are used for L&R in Ht and other Forte's are playing so it would be much harder to hear a change.

don't ask why. but I do have a plan ... Vasubando - move over... not sewer tile subs ... but I have an idea.. I made a date with Christy... Next year, plus a week away. the pilgrimage Just too many things going on right now to make this year's.

Thank You for the replies! Maybe I should go for an over 55 park cuz they won't hear as well? Bill