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Ok!! I already blew a tweeter on my Forte 1s. Is there a way I can repair the tweeter? Or do I need to replace it? Does Klipsch still sell these, or do I need to go ebay? Thanks.

Hey, what he says about feedback and phase near the top of the page is interesting. Basically, he mentions that the feedback that you are getting from your speakers has altered phase, and does not match the source material..... and therefore you should always use a zero-feedback amp. Very interesting. I never thought of that. Conversely, you could just a feedback amp with a speaker that doesnt use a crossover, like a lowther horn or other single driver, or the Reference 3a DeCapo, which has no crossover on the woofer.

---------------- On 6/2/2005 11:58:16 AM pauln wrote: Yes, it is odd to me too. The rate of magnetic feild attenuation with distance in free space is inverse sixth power (real short range) - do you have any of this stuff close to any metal frame or stand that might be helping the effect from place to place? Paul ---------------- Nope, no metal rack. Its a wooden cabinet.

Well, the side of the TV that doesnt have the magnet damage does not give me any problem at any distance. I think it is because it is already damaged that it is hyper sensitive... Plus, I think the forte magnets are significantly more powerful than the magnets on the ScanSpeak drivers in the ProAC 2.5s I have. Maybe insanely strong magnets is partly how Klipsch is capable of getting such high sensitivities.

Hi, Now that I have a new set of Forte 1s for my living room, Id like to know if there are any recommended amps for home theatre for these speakers? I am currently using a Dynaco ST70, but I would like to return it to its 'home' system, in my home office. Are there any recommendations? This would be an amp that would operate for movies, tv, and hard rock music. It would be turned on at least 10 hours a day (yes, I know this is a lot of tv watching), and Id like to be able to leave it on 24x7. I prefer used equipment and my budget is probably around $500. (unless there is really good reason to go beyond this). Im am very open to 'vintage' equipment, but am unsure how well tube equipment would handle staying on continuously.

Hi everyone. I finally picked up a pair of original Fortes and man, do they rock... I first tried it with my NAD amp, and it was just screechy. Later, I moved my Dynaco from my office system and turmed it up to full blast with Dire Straits (the manditory audition song) :-) I caught my wife out of the corner of my eye when she walked in, and expected her to start yelling to turn it down. (it was rock concert loud) Then I noticed that she just stood there with a huge grin on her face and couldnt stop smiling. When I finally turned it down, her first words were "man, that Dyanco DOES sound better on those speakers. You need to get another one for out here!" Rock on! Anyway, for my problem: The top right corner of my 32" tube tv has a slight discoloration from being too close to a speaker in years past. Its very slight under normal circumstances (maybe 3 inches long and only 1/4 inch thick along the top right corner, and only visible under certain colors). However, if I put the forte anywhere within 4 - 5 feet of the TV, the discoloration becomes pretty huge. Worse yet, if I toe the speakers in, even at 4 feet, the discoloration becomes larger. I can put my proacs right next to the TV cabinet and I dont have a problem at all. What can I do? Fortunately, the Fortes sound better when placed wider within my room, but Id like to have the option to move them in, as the right side woofer is now partially blocked by the couch. Thanks.

Damn, and Michael Moore had me thinking there was no crime in Canada.

---------------- On 5/28/2005 4:28:49 PM 126mhz wrote: I do appreciate the advice and trust me, I already love my ST70. I always liked it but a new board and caps, etc. have made it something I never want to part with. Regards, Bill Woodward ---------------- Same here. I originally bought my ST-70 as an extra amp to use at work, and figured that I wanted to see what the whole Dyanco deal was. It sounded so good that it basically became my primary amp. I rarely hear anything that sounds better. I doubt that I will ever get rid of it. Id love to find something that sounds better, however... but it would have to sound pretty darn good. I hear that some of the Eicos, Fishers and Scotts are better.

Hi Archangele, I really love the page on your website about Ebay finds... I read that for the first time a few weeks ago and loved it... It sounds like its dead on. Can you give me a rough idea of what you charge to rebuild an amp? Also, where in Florida are you?

Man!!! I wish something like that would come my way!!!

Could you imagine the fricken heat that that array of tubes must put out!?!?!?!!! Holy cow! That guy would be cooked if those were on.

---------------- On 5/19/2005 11:01:46 AM garymd wrote: IMO, don't bother with the low-end Jolidas. They don't come close to the sound of a NOSValves restored Scott 299 or 222 series. I'm sure someone around here has a rebuilt Scott for sale. The 299b was my first tube amp and I'll never get rid of it. It just sounds too good. ---------------- I haven't compared the Jolidas to the Scotts, but the Jolida 707 sounds terrific (probably depending on the speakers you wind up using it with.) Its probably one of their higher end models, but only costs around $1300 new. It sounds absolutely fantastic in stock form. I've heard the Jolida 102, and while it sounds pretty good, its no where near the 707 or my Dynaco Stereo 70. With the 102, I don't think anyone would walk in to your audio room and say "damn, that stereo sound amazing". Well, they might, but it wouldnt be guaranteed like it would with a good piece of vintage equipment. However, since you are looking to just start into tubes, I think a Scott, Eico, or Dynaco would be a really cool starting point. Better idea than the Jolida. This is why: 1) They are known to sound great. No question there. There is no way to know for sure with almost all new equipment. (is it real, or is it marketing? Only way to know for sure is to listen, and even then you might not be sure) 2) They are cheap and can be resold for what you paid. 3) You can tinker with them, if so inclined. 4) Even though you dont get a warranty, if a vintage piece breaks down, the cost to repair will almost never be as high as the depreciation on a new peice of equipment

---------------- On 5/19/2005 12:39:57 AM colterphoto1 wrote: Cornwalls in all four corners is the way to go! It puts the horns at a good height and I just LOVE haveing massive full range speakers all around you. WIth 5x 15" woofers pumping away, you barely need a sub. ---------------- Damn. Only in the Klipsch forum would someone say that five 15" woofers would "barely" need a sub. How loud DO you listen? :-) I guess a true klipsch head only considers a subwoofer a subwoofer when it has a 10 foot folded horn attached to it. And its only too loud when police from three counties are at your doorstep?

You're not the only one looking for a pair. I'd love to have my first pair... Im just waiting for a nice pair or Cornwall 1s to show up near me on ebay or audiogon.

---------------- On 5/17/2005 10:24:30 AM Frzninvt wrote: I too enjoy hooking folks up with Klipsch speakers and make every effort to bring what I find to the forum. Thanks Rick, I read all your FS posts! My best one so far is Kenratboy's Chorus II's for $100 right in his hometown. Not bad considering I am over 2000 miles away. I think I have led or pushed at least four people into Khorn's so far, its all good! ---------------- Ok, can I put my name on your list!? :-) Id love to pick up some cornwalls in Florida.

in the previous post, I meant to say: not the newer model, they already reviewed that one.

That article was great... Of course, since the reviewer already owned 5 of those amps, he may have been a bit biased. :-) Other amps Id love to see reviewed: Dynaco Stereo 70 (the original one, not the newer model... they ) Eico HF-81 Scott 222 or 299 From the way that the Fisher review reads, it seems like it sounds better than even a Stereo-70, which I like a lot.

I havent called about these to find out about the condition, but there is a pair of LaScalas on Craigslist for $400 in Seattle. Too far for me to drive or pay for shipping, but someone out there may enjoy them. I would tell my brother in Seattle to go pick them up, but his wife force him into bose mini-cubes. :-( LaScalas would get him killed.

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---------------- On 5/6/2005 2:33:59 PM colterphoto1 wrote: And remember to wear hearing protection when operating saws and other power tools as well. Michael ---------------- Man, it would SUCK to build some beautiful new speakers or veneer some nice heritage Klipsch, and then having forgotten to use hearing protection, have a ringing in your ears from the power tools! Why even go through the trouble of making/veneering high end audio equipment when you won't even be able to tell the difference between it and mid-fi?

---------------- On 5/5/2005 1:30:40 PM Tubes, Horns, and Buds wrote: My trusty old NAD 5000 is acting up and making me a little nervous. Any recommendations? I will be using eventually be driving KHorns with vintage Mac tube gear for 2 channel when my old man decides to come off of them. ---------------- The best one I have heard is the Jolida JD-100. It sounds absolutely fantastic. My Sony CE-595 5-disk also sounds very good, and sounds terrific playing SACDs, but that may be proud-poppa syndrome, so I cannot give an unbiased recommendation. (it only costs $150 too)

---------------- On 5/1/2005 2:45:22 PM mike Belgium wrote: Does anybody known the impedance minimum of the RF5? ---------------- Do you already have the pair of RF5 speakers? You can measure the impedance graph yourself using a free piece of software called Speaker Workshop and a special electronic Impedance Jig that you can build yourself.

---------------- On 5/2/2005 11:00:11 PM AZNracerx1989 wrote: a klipsch rf-7 looks small.... will it be able to fill a full size basement? it is like 40ft. by 40ft. ---------------- First, the RF7 is a pretty big speaker, maybe not next to a cornwall, but big next to most everything else for sale nowadays. Geez, its 4 feet tall, a foot wide, and a foot and a half deep. Also, I think you may be underestimating Klipsch. There is almost nothing commonly sold that gets as loud, or that gets as loud with as little power as klipsch speakers. The Lascala will hurt you, and I dont think Im exagerating. Actually, the RF7 will probably hurt you too, but the LaScala and others in the Heritage line should have warning labels. However, since you are young, I would probably recommend the Cornwall or RF7s (I'm looking for a pair myself), since they have more low end bass. The music you and I like needs more bass than typical accoustic music. Imagine these things with your head 4 feet away: 120 db = Shotgun blast, jet taking off, LaScala, nearby thunderclap 110 dB = sandblasting, model airplanes 106 dB = timpani and bass drum rolls 100 dB = snowmobile, chain saw, pneumatic drill 90 dB = lawnmower, shop tools, truck traffic, subway, alarm clock, busy street 70 dB = busy traffic, vacuum cleaner

Actually, I think they may be CWL, (walnut lacquer?)

This is the first time Ive ever seen a NOS speaker... A pair of Heresys with Serial numbers 77T367 and 77T368. He claims they have never been used and have been in storage since they were built. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5771011319&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:1