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  1. My plan is to buy a pair and drive them with a separate amp. Otherwise the 7 dB sensitivity mismatch is a nuisance to compensate for (but not impossible). But we could split a pair! I suppose I never go above -20 dB or so when watching a movie anyway and could always drop the center channel for really loud music.
  2. Well, my suggestion was just to try what he had. I'll likely be looking for a pair of Heresy's next spring to act as my center (both of them). It would be about the same price to buy a single La Scala, but a single one is difficult to find, especially here in Quebec. Peter
  3. I wrote: Not that my LS's are still set to large, but sub is set to "LFE + L/R" so it gets low frequency content as well. I meant Note that my LS's are still set to large. So theis sound is not affected by the crossover frequency.
  4. The KG-3.5 might work out better as center than the RC-7, but do ley us know if you like the RC-7 as a center! I'll be looking for a center for my '73 La Scala's by then.
  5. I started with 80 Hz because Dr Hsu recommended that. I also tried 100 Hz but when I disconnected the main speakers I could start to hear some unwanted content at that frequency. I place the sub behind the couch, so it's not desirable to have sounds at high enough frequency that I can detect their origin. It sounds very similar at 60 Hz than at 80 Hz, but I stayed with 80 Hz to reinforce the bass. I think that seeing the frequency response graphs posted a few days ago also confirms my choice of 80 Hz. Not that my LS's are still set to large, but sub is set to "LFE + L/R" so it gets low frequency content as well.
  6. And this thread in June... http://forums.klipsch.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=46734&forumID=69&catID=19&search=1&searchstring=&sessionID={9F74E403-098F-49B6-9D35-20AF7EAAB554}
  7. Sixteen feet apart is a little close. You may not like it. Mine are along an 18' wall and I now wish for a bigger room. Wow, and mine are on an 11' wall!
  8. I started with 80 Hz because Dr Hsu recommended that. I also tried 100 Hz but when I disconnected the main speakers I could start to hear some unwanted content at that frequency. I place the sub behind the couch, so it's desirable to not have sounds at high enough frequency that I can detect that. It sounds very similar at 60 Hz than at 80 Hz, but I stayed with 80 Hz to reinforce the bass. I think that seeing the frequency response graphs posted a few days ago also confirms my choice of 80 Hz. Peter
  9. Trey posted in the thread "What's up with this" about the great job they did on the F3 and how he thought they were better than the old Reference RF-3. Go read that post. Seems the F3 is a fine speaker!
  10. Many thanks for posting these! Excellent! The La Scala graph reinforces my choice of sending everything below 80Hz to the sub as well as the mains, although even 90 Hz would be okay. I'm surprised at the amount of variation on the La scala graph. Those wiggles don't really fit within +/- 3 dB. All the other speaker responses are much more flat. I think the La Scala sounds better than that graph shows. The Forte is sweet! I never really knew about it. Kind of like the long lost relative.
  11. Do they need a sub? I thought they didn't until I got one. I wouldn't go back. I didn't spend a fortune either (Hsu STF-3). Peter
  12. If you are looking to save money, I'd try it first without the separate amp unless you are getting a deal on it as a bundle. If your room is small, you may find you won't need it. My h/k avr-235 powers my La Scala's and I rarely go past -10 dB on the dial. Peter
  13. On 10/29/2004 11:56:20 AM Trey Cannon wrote: With out going to deep in to it...As good as the rf3 is, just like all speakers, it has it's problems. There are SMALL peeks and valleys in the response curve. In the F3 we addressed that by changing the network a bit. The bass is better due to the size of the cabinet. The F3 is bigger. In the sprit of keeping the price down, we use the same plastic and tweeters on a few models in the new (Synergy 4) line. This means less tooling and parts, thus less cost. Myself, I am happy that we were able to keep the cost as close to what it was as we did. A lot of effort from the entire team was placed into this product. I think the B3 is one of the best bookshelves we have done. The low end from that little speaker is very good. I would love to have some feedback from someone that has taken them home! Hi Trey! How does the new C3 center compare to older Reference? It's not a perfect match for my La Scala's, but... And when will this line will available in Canada? They haven't shown up on the local dealer's web site anyway... Thanks! Peter
  14. Audio Flynn pointed out the possible source of his shrill mids problems if he is using a DVD player to playback standard CD's. Ever DVD player I have ever heard makes them sound shrieky and nasty. Not to get into a regilion war or anything, but why would a DVD sound different? Send the bits over the digital link and have the receiver's DAC do the job. Why would the bits output be any different than those from a CD player? Wondering...
  15. At twice the Watts per channel, I'm sure you have noticed a huge difference. Note that's not a huge difference. It's 3 dB. I'm sure if there's a huge difference it's in sound quality.
  16. I have La Scala's in a 11x30 room in the corners along the 11' wall. They used to be flush in the corner, but I've been toeing them in a bit since about a week. They sound better, for a wider sitting area. I complement the low end with a Hsu STF-3 sub. I've been really enjoying Diana Krall's "Live in paris" DVD every night for the last week. Very sweet jazz.
  17. I brought up the subject about a month ago, and the thread was finally deleted by a moderator. I was of the opinion that it should have been left there for people such as yourself to find and be educated. Anyway, I had posted about the same info on another forum, which you can find here: http://forum.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/1/103834.html In this post, you'll see that I question the legitimacy of the whole thing. The speakers are advertised with quotes from "reviews" that are actually all from the same one, a reviewer who has never before, nor since, reviewed speakers. The review makes the smaller weight and size of the Acoustech line appear to be an advantage, and of course finds the Acoustech much superior to Klipsch. At $1200 (selling on some sites and ebay), they are likely a rip-off. You'd be better off with a Synergy line from Klipsch. At $699, they could be an interesting deal as a cheap way into HT, but don't kid yourself into thinking they are better than Klipsch. You could buy some and give us a review! Peter
  18. I read somewhere where somebody said to switch the power cable on them because the factory one sucks. Is this true? That's just silly. Unless it get warm to the touch, changing it won't change a thing. And if it did get warm, it probably wouldn't get approved for fire codes.
  19. Get your head outta your sub, <...> Yes great review and I am happy they included the Sunfire Mark II. Shows a tiny box can beat a much larger one. At 3 times the price! Which is precisely what CAS and others are saying! You seem to be implying that people shop by size, and not by price. Strange that most retail web site have a sort-by-price option but not a sort-by-size option.
  20. Except for DVD-V, where opening your eyes adds to the experience.
  21. GlennG wrote: Check out Diana Krall's "Live in Paris" Do I ever agree! I just got this DVD a few days ago and the sound is amazing. You can hear a pin drop and the sound is incredible. If you like jazz, this one is a must. Peter
  22. DrWho wrote: well compare the specs RW-12: 113dB @ 30Hz 1/8 space, 1 meter 2 RW-12's: 119dB @ 30Hz 1/8 space, 1 meter (+6dB max acoustic output due to having 2 speakers) RSW-12 119dB @ 30Hz 1/8 space, 1 meter Actually, it's +3 dB due to having 2 speakers and doubled the power, not 6 dB. So it's 116 dB.
  23. Would the KLF-C7 possbily be a better match for my Cornwall than the RC7? Or for my La Scala's?
  24. I wrote: The La Scala does upper bass very bass. I meant very well...
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