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I agree that these guys are technically proficient at playing guitar also. But, they seem to be lacking any......soul. Meaning, i don't feel any connection to the songs they are playing at all. I would much rather listen to Dylan stumble round on the acoustic making mistakes left and right. Much more human to me. Different strokes...

Here's a pic of my newly acquired '89 Walnut Stain Las. Beautiful grain. Heavenly sound.

Cornwall one didn't attach in the first post?

Last one...General Klipsch...

General Klipsch...

General Klipsch...

Klipschorn...

Klipschorn...

La Scala...

When I bought my Cornwalls a while back, the owner gave me a Klipsch booklet to go with them. I thought some of the pages might be of interest, so, I scanned a couple. Start with the Cornwall...

Amen D-MAN. Klipsch brings tears of joy to my eyes! God Bless PWK!

I'd be interested in the ALK's too. If you really decide to part with them....lemme know. God Bless You PWK!

---------------- On 3/15/2004 9:58:31 PM BackBurner wrote: While the klipschorn is the flagship and foundation of the klipsch name , sadly i'll have to be the lone soul to disagree. Flame me all you want " but " at the price point " yes " the klipschorn is a fantastic deal a great speaker , but thats all . You guys can afford klipschorns, thats what makes them so great along with driving them with micro watts of power. If your back pocket was stuffed with bills you'd soon find out theres a whole other hi-fi world out there, none of you venture there because it's simply out of reach. I worked along side men who spent more money on lunch then most of us have invested in our kits. But i was just that " a worker " not a player . I own klipschorns and love them to death , because i can afford them but if i had an unlimited line of cash the klipshorns would find there way into my garage in a big hurry. My last boss had a pair of wilson audio's in his office that cost more than my house , they sounded so good i can't even begin to describe it. Sorry to burst your bubble but if you walk around with blinders on long enough your going to bump into something that hurts. It's a nice gesture to pat each other on the backs once and awhile but don't play the fool along the way. PS : This is not a flame thread , i'm speaking from 15 years as a roady and recording studio set up man . I'm by no means an expert , but i've listened to just about every speaker built on this contenent and just giving an opinion on whats appealing to my ears, others may disagree and thats ok. Audio is a very personal experiance that has a lot to do with taste. No harm intended, signed : william casey ---------------- What was that famous word that Paul W. Klipsch used to use to describe this type of banter? Oh yeah ... "Bullsh*t"

Rich, I found I liked the Las midrange a little better than the CW's. I found I could really hear into the music. Vocals are outstanding. The sound is BIGGER too. Don't get me wrong, the CW's have fabulous mids. I liked the Las mids/bigger sound just a tad better though. I think the bigger mid-mouth of the Las provides the bigger/better mids though. The Bass of the Las does not go as deep at the CW's, but, I feel the bass from the Las is a little better quality bass. More defined, less rumble than the CW's. The CW does go down to 38hz though. It's really splitting hairs deciding between these two. You can't go wrong with either of them. Mandi, I do have my speakers on wood floors. My whole house has wood floors except the unfinished basement, so I don't really have a choice. At normal listening levels, I think they sound fine. If you crank 'em up, not only will the wood floors resonate but the whole house will too. They get LOUD with no distortion. Amazing Sound! Charlie

Piranha, Yes you are correct. I guess I meant to say a fully horn-loaded HT system. I was thinkin' maybe Khorns as fronts and Las as rears? I bet that would knock my sox off

Allan - No, I don't keep the turntable on the speaker. I just placed it there so I could take some pics of the Corns. I neeed to find a permanent spot for that baby. HornEd - Yes, I am slowly climbing the Klipsch ladder. I would love to get some Khorns someday. A fully horn-loaded system is my goal. Maybe when I finish the basement?

The reason I'm selling the Cornwalls...

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Here are the snags in the grill cloth.

Here's the damage to the side veneer.

For sale are a pair of '76 Cornwalls w/Walnut Oil veneer finish. Serial numbers are a consecutive 9P952 & 9P953. Condition is overall very good for both speakers. The tops are beautifull with no water stains. One grill has a couple small snags in it. There are a couple marks/depressions on the right side veneer of the same speaker. One top left corner is showing signs of wear too. There are a few small nicks/dents elsewhere on the speakers but nothing major. They sound like Cornwalls should. All drivers fully functional. The midrange horn has been damped with rope caulk. I am looking to get $950 for the pair. I live in the Mpls area (55412) and will deliver/meet up to 150mi. If you would like to see more/higher resolution ones just pm or email me. If they don't sell to someone here, they will be listed on Audiogon by 3/19/04. Thanks, Charlie

Wonder if he's ever heard a fully horn-loaded Klipsch heritage system? Sound Advice: Bang & Olufsen speakers are the cream of the crop Don Lindich, Special to the Star Tribune March 6, 2004LIND06 Q. You frequently cite the overwhelming importance of speakers when designing a sound system. What do you think are the best speakers on the market, the ultimate in sound? R. Smiley, Tucson, Ariz. AIf you are looking for "the best sound," obviously this could mean big bucks. Speakers exist that cost $250,000 per pair, and there are more speakers costing more than $50,000 per pair than you might think. However, I have never found an absolute correlation between price and sound quality. At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, I heard a surround system with a speaker system costing more than $100,000. It was decidedly unimpressive, sounding flat and bland. A nearby suite had a surround system with $3,500 in speakers. It outperformed the more expensive system handily. In the world of high-end audio, "the emperor has no clothes" has a lot of parallels. That said, the best sound I heard at the show, or any audio demonstration for that matter, was Bang & Olufsen's remarkable new BeoLab 5. Historically, the Danish manufacturer has gone its own way in the audio world and was not the first choice among audiophiles looking for the ultimate speaker system. All that has changed with the BeoLab 5. The BeoLab 5 combines several unique technologies to produce its fabulous sound. A licensed "acoustic lens" technology focuses and disperses the sound, and 2,500 watts of amplification are built in to each speaker. One would think that incorporating amplifiers totaling 2,500 watts would make for a speaker the size of a refrigerator; fortunately, this is not the case. The amplifiers are Bang & Olufsen's ICEpower digital amplifiers, which are small and run cool. The BeoLab 5 calibrates itself to match room acoustics. A small microphone extends from the base of the speakers, and test tones are played for a few minutes. The speaker measures the test tones and automatically sets itself for optimum performance. The end result? It is hard to describe, but this jaded audiophile was pretty much blown away. The sound is full, natural, perfectly balanced tonally and effortlessly dynamic. Bass is incredibly tight and deep. I did not want the demonstration to end -- I could have melted in my seat. The cost for this audio perfection? Only $16,000 per pair. Quite expensive to the average consumer, but a bargain in the high-end audio world, especially considering that it comes with 2,500 watts of amplifier power. Given the price, Bang & Olufsen did not expect to sell many pairs per year. Word got out quickly, though, and it was caught off guard by the response. The BeoLab 5 is selling far better than expected. Even if you cannot afford the BeoLab 5 speakers, if you enjoy audio, it is worth the trip to a Bang & Olufsen store (there's one at the Galleria in Edina) to give them a listen. You can read more about the BeoLab 5 speakers at Bang & Olufsen's Web site (http://www.bang-olufsen.com). Visit Don Lindich's Web site (http://www.multimediaanswers.com)to submit questions, get product recommendations and learn more about audio, video and digital photography.

I'm here cause I have always had a love for good music and good sounding music... In 1992 I bought my first real Hi-Fi system. A Yamaha RX-V660 and a Yamaha CDC-990. When looking for speakers at the former Audio King (Ultimate Electronics), I auditioned quite a few types, but the big Klisches are what made the hair stand on my arms. I had never heard a sound quite like this(horns). All I could afford were the KG 4.2's so that is what I bought. I lived with this system for the next 10 yrs. Once I started making some real money I thought about upgrading the whole system. Did some research about speakers and learned that you need at least a 15" driver to accurately reproduce the correct weight of all musical instruments. I also learned that Horns love Tubes. Needless to say in the past year I have sold the Yamaha stuff and the 4.2's and purchased a Marantz 8b, McIntosh C22, McIntosh MC30's, '76 Klipsch Cornwalls & Marantz DV8400. I am looking to purchase a nice TT and possibly a pair of La Scala's soon too. I am very satisfied with the sound of my system now and only hope it can better with the addition of a TT and the La Scala's. I rarely watch television and primarily listen to music while at home. Beatles, Stones, Dylan, etc, etc. I am 32 and in Mpls, MN.