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The KV-4 is not a common center channel they had a very limited production, and with Academy's selling in $500-$600 range I did not feel that a mint boxed KV-4 was too outrageous at $350 o.b.o. P.S. they go for around $300 on eBay or more when they do pop up, and believe me it is not that often. Anyway I have decided to keep it and use it as a rear center channel between my Heresy II's while the La Scala now takes over front center duty. Talk about accurate dialogue - Wow!

Nobody has mentioned some of the older Denon turntables, Denon used to build some of the nicest turntables back in '80's and early 90's. The model that had the three backlight square buttons on the side of the table was super nice, DP-62L? Anyway, I would give them a look.

I have my Heresy II's that I use as my rear speakers on end tables that places them about two feet off the ground and with the angled risers in place it places the rear soundstage nicely. Sometimes experimentation in placement and angles can go a long way.

Why go through all the trouble of building a speaker and trying to get a tonal match, why not keep things simple and just use a fifth Heresy or buy an Academy? Geez.

I know how you feel Jim! Fluke Instruments bought out the Biomedical division of the company I worked for (Bio-Tek Instruments) this past spring and put 45-50 out of work. They offered me a position if I wanted to move to Carson City, NV from here in Vermont, I declined. So I have been looking for work since July, and the economy is certainly bleak to say the least. I got lucky and just started a new job this Monday with General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products and with the situtation in the Middle East I think I will be employed for awhile anyway. Good luck with your job hunting I wish the best of luck to you. Happy Holidays to you and yours!

I have my La Scala laying on its side with my RPTV on top of it. It works great in this position, the midrange horn is focused right at me when I am sitting on the couch. I moved my KV-4 to the rear as a rear center channel - Wow!

Hello Guy, You've got mail, I will likely take them off your hands. I have a few ?'s though.

If you are trying yo play CDR's or CDRW's in the unit forget it! It won't do it, which seems odd since the unit is relatively new. If you are having trouble playing store bought CD's make sure that the angle that the CD Player is mounted in is not too steep. I bought the 7949 for it's sound quality and was very suprised it would not read CDR's, I had a top of the line Kenwood that was about 6 years old that I replaced it with that played CDR's fine, what gives. It is apparent to me that Alpine head units are certainly not what they used to be. I have pondered adding a 1214 changer just so I can play my CDR's in it. If none of the above helps you, United Radio in Syracuse, NY will service the unit for a flat rate of around $104 or so. However if the laser mechanism is kaput, it may cost more. You could always sell it as not working recoup some of your costs and buy another head unit. Let me know how things work out for you.

Hey Reads, I currently have my KV-4 on eBay, since I now have my La Scala center laying on its side with my 43" Sony RPTV sitting on top of it. What a difference, talk about sound in your face. Since the KV-4 is timbre matched to your Epic's if my KV-4 does not sell I would be happy to trade it for one of your Academy's. I would use the Academy as my rear center between my Heresy II's which should be a much better match than my current KSC-C1. It is in beautiful shape and is complete with the original box, packing and adjustable spiked feet. Please let me know if you have any interest at all.

I just got a La Scala for use as a center channel, picked it up for $300. I set my 43" Proj TV on top of it, what a job that was. But boy what a difference, it has the AA crossover just like my Belle's and is only 2 years older 1978 vs. 1980 nice tonal match. I will refinish it to match in the Spring, since it is Birch. I love it, now I have to sell my KV-4. I am certain you will enjoy!

I just picked up a 1978 La Scala today to serve as my center channel, it had 28S000 stamped on the back and the sticker had "Single" written on it with the same pen that was used to hand write the S/N on it, and finish type. It has grill cloth over the midrange and tweeter but it is held on with trim pieces and not removable. It also does not have a Klipsch name badge, nor does it appear to of ever had one. I think it was in a Church once, could this have been special ordered this way? Just curious, also my Belle Klipsch only have a 5 digit S/N. Any info on this would be appreciated.

I just got my 1978 La Scala today to serve center channel duty between my 1980 Belle's Woo Hoo! Anyone looking for a KV-4 I have one available for sale. It is in excellent condition, the only marks on it are some slight scuff marks on the bottom of it. I have the original box, packing and adjustable feet spikes that came with it. The finish is Black, I believe the only finish they were made in if I am not mistaken. It is in perfect operating order. I am looking to get around $350 for it, plus shipping and insurance costs. Please just email me for any information or specifics. Thanks. I gotta get back to testing my system with the La Scala center now, Hippee!

The DBX Equalizer that you want is the older DBX consumer groups 14/10 Computer Equalizer/Analyzer an amazing unit to say the least. It can measure line voltage or SPL in real time with a visual numeric scale, provides 14 bands per channel of equalization with "constant Q" can RTA any point in a room in 15 seconds, geneates its own pink noise signal, gives you 10 memory banks to store your measurements in for instant recall, they can even be averaged if desired. RTA display can be set for slow or fast readout, the list of capabilities goes on and on. While these units are no longer in production since the demise of the DBX consumer group they can be had. Rest assured these units are superior in quality to any that DBX Pro is producing today. In fact I know of an individual looking to part with one mint condition in the original double box packing it came with, user instruction manual, and the calibrated mic and mic holder. These units do not go cheap though. The original selling price of the unit was $1300, I believe the guy that has this one is looking to get $800 for it. He even has the super rare DBX 5BX-DS 5-Band Computer Controlled Dynamic Range Controller for sale as well a truly amazing component.

I have a KV-4 in black, I believe black in the only finish they were made in, that I will be parting with shortly, I am going to pick up my La Scala tomorrow to perform center channel duties between my Belle's. I have the original box and packing as well as the unused adjustable feet for it. As previously stated you should have no trouble parting with your Academy's should you choose to do so. However, I think they would make fantastic rear surrounds even though they were designed to be center's.

I am planning on picking up my La Scala tomorrow to use as my center channel between my Belle's. So I will be parting with my KV-4 which would be an ideal match for your Forte II's. It is much larger than the KG 2.2V and can easily keep up with the Forte II's. It's efficiency is 99db with 1W which I believe is identical to the the Forte II's efficiency. It is in excellent to near mint condition, I don't not believe there is a mark on it but let me check it over. It is black in color, I believe the only finish that was available for it. I do have the original box and the adjustable feet that came with it as well. I will have to come up with a price as well.

I have an extra DBX 3BX-DS (Digital Series) 3-Band Dynamic Range Controller with 3 Bands of impact restoration. This is actually four processors in one, it is an dynamic range expander or compressor, restores the impact that was lost during the recording/mixing process, can take the edge off CD's by trimming or widening the soundstage with the ambience control. Don't compare this unit to the harsh sounding predecessors, this was the final version of the unit produced by the DBX consumer group before their demise in 1990. It is just at home in a high end stereo system as it is in a home theater system. It will make a tremendous difference in any arrangement, or can be bypassed altogether. Looking to get $250 or best offer for it, a copy of the user manual and complete service documentation will be included with it. Cosmetics are excellent to near mint condition.

I will second the praise for Simply Speakers in Florida, they were able to recone and restore my very rare DBX SW-3830 15" Subwoofer driver to original specifications in a short period of time for a very fair price. I was happy to get it back and reinstall it in its enclosure, the woofer was 14 years old and the foam had rotted out and the tinsel leads were oxidized. Now I am good for another 20 years thanks to the guys at Simply Speakers.

I love my mostly Heritage HT set-up, I just watched Episode II and was blown away! I can't go to theater's anymore since I am usually disappointed. The Acoustron LWE-I's are like a baby Cornwall they have the same woofer and tweeter but use 6" cone midrange instead of a horn they sit on top of the Belle's and the frontal assault from the 4 mains, KV-4 center and twin 15" subs is astounding, not to mention the gobs of power from the outboard amplifiers. I rarely can get the volume higher than -40 on my Denon without something rattling off a shelf or falling off a wall.

I want to replace my current rear center with a KG 2.2V or KV-3 preferably in black but would consider any finish. I have just scoured through eBay I just missed one yesterday, there is an oak one but I do not think it will blend well. Anyone have one of these centers that they are looking to part with, or know someone who does please let me know. Thanks.

My two 15" Subwoofers loved the movie as well, I knew when the movie first started I was in for a treat! I had not seen the movie in the theaters but the assumption is correct the siesmic charges lacked the intensity of some of the other scenes. Perhaps they were compressed down some during the mix down for DVD, I will try using my range controller to bring them out more when I watch it again. Digital picture quality was superb!

A simple check at the binding posts with a multi-meter would confirm the actual impedance. Most speakers that spec an 8 Ohm load usually have an Re: of about 6 ohms.

Looks like reasoning perserveered, he closed it!

I consider myself fairly well knowledgeable about the Klipsch speaker line, more so with past models than present. I was looking at an auction on eBay that was labeled Chorus II's but looking at the speaker it has ports on the front of it and is plainly labeled Chorus on the input plate. I wrote the guy to inform him, but he insists on going with the dates from this website and not first hand knowledge. I explained to him that the Chorus II model had NO ports on the front, but featured a 15" passive radiator mounted on the rear to reinforce the bass further. In addition, it would have Chorus II labeled on the input plate as well. Here is the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1394843793 maybe input from some fellow Klipsch'ers can educate him further. I just don't want someone to purchase them thinking they are getting Chorus II's when in reality they would be getting the original Chorus, either speaker is awesome but they should at least be labeled correctly. Please correct me if I am wrong.

114db is not bad, but I can easily max out the SPL meter on my DBX 14/10 Equalizer at 119db. The trick is to try and keep everything from falling off the walls and vibrating off shelves and tables. Of course with Klipsch speakers and lots of power it is not that hard to do. I have done it but do not do it very often. Rock On!