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I would highly recommend you seriously consider closing in the backs.
This pair has the backs closed, I did the mod for a friend a couple of years ago, he's down sizing and I'm the lucky new owner. I'm hoping that the closed backs would allow me to shorten the spread. I'll start on the long wall and go from there, lots of options to consider.
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Thanks for the input, the wide spread of the long wall is my major concern and the fact I will be relatively close. I have looked at the center channel option, and read a few of the threads. My understanding is and additional amp and then some way to properly mix the center channel. I will need to revisit the threads. I will play with the false wall approach as well.
Tom
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I'm set to get a pair of beautiful oak khorns and looking for advice on placement. Basement room is carpeted with dimensions of 14' 6''X27' and 8' ceiling. My current la scala set-up is along the long wall, speakers are toed in and spaced at 14' to center of speakers and my seating is against the opposite wall, putting me about 11' away from the front of the la scalas. Seems to me putting the Khorns in the corner of the 27' wall will leave me sitting too close and the khorns too far apart. I'm thinking they will sound better on the shorter 14' 6" wall, which has a pair of 5' French doors off center, leaving a 3' wall section on one side and 6' on the other side of the doors. Other than that they are good corners for a tight fit. I know experimentation is in order, looking to hear from those who have already dealt with this. One other thing to consider is the Khorns are modded with the closed/false backs.
Tom
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Yes they are worth $100, I ran mine with my Forte II's for a number of years. The C 12 is heavy on the bass side. I have an owner manual some where, give me a day to find it. 60 wpc.
Here are a couple of links.
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That is all very unfortunate. As I said earlier I bent my Zu before mounting and spent a week of frustration with tracking and skipping problems. Fortunately the boys at Zu could undue my screw-up. Still sounds great after a year and many hours. I bought one of Comets 103R's 6 months ago and now I see they are running a new batch, I should send it in.
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Maybe you should start going by ThumbsI broke it already.
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I had Forte II's and KG-4's side by side, there is no comparison, you will never regret it. Still have my Forte II's.
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I've used the Woodworker ll, great for rip and cross cut, Chopmaster, for the miter and the Finger Joint blades, been impressed with then all.
Here's the link http://www.forrestsawbladesonline.com/category_2_Woodworker_II.html
Tom
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Dave, have you tried any of the Forrest line of saw blades? Excellent blades, pricey but worth the quality.
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Now as for you having Zu mod yours, that different. Except for breaking it while trying to put it on your headshell because there is no stylus guard
I have to say I had the same problem when I first mounted mine, Didn't seem to mater how careful I was, bent it and sent it back, fortunately they were able to straighten it. As far as surface noise, I can only compare the Zu103R on a VPI Scout to a Thorens TD 160 with a Grado Gold cart, I felt there was a major improvement in all aspects.
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Thebes, how many hours before you tip stared to fall off, I've had the Zu103R for about a year and play maybe 20-25 a month. I bought another 103R from Comet last spring and was planning on sending to Zu. Now with your limp tip experience I'm wondering if or when I will see the same. As far as surface noise, I haven't felt it was all that bad, just figured it was all part of the vinyl game.It's already been retipped twice. I think the extra weight of the Zu causes the tips to fall off. There is no more shaft to put a new tip onto.I barely tapped the the headshell, not the cart, and it fell off the last time. If I get the 103R I could conceivably take off the Zu body and use it on that, but again, I'm concerned with the surface noise I get using the 103 and am concerned that I will get the same using the 103R.
Was not aware of Comet. Those are incredible prices. Thanks for the heads-up. (now I'm wondering if I could stretch the budget to a 304).
P.S. Are you frequenting those DC bars again?
t
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Dave, great thread, is the khorn fastrac horn the same as the lascala fastrac horn? In to the second week with your Fastrac's in my lascalas', really enjoying the open, smooth sound, gives the piano and guitar a full more natural sound over the K-400.
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Dave,
As MechMan and AL said fear is health, but I would one further an call it respect, 38 years ago I lost a finger to miter saw accident everytime I fire up any power equipment I think of the dangers, you are no dought doing the same. I'm glad to see you are back at it, to the rest who work with power tools and have never bitten take heed, like any accident it's only a distracted moment away.
A personal side note, the horns arrived,are installed and sound great. Open, uncluttered, detailed sound.
Tom
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I will. When I get back from my trip I'm going to work on getting it cleaned up and powered up.
Nice LS in your avatar. I must have missed your restoration thread!
Greg
Thanks Greg, I was really happy with the way they turned out. The caining isn't true Klipsch, but very nice. Thanks to those here that gave advice on reinforcement of the bass bin.
Tom
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Beautiful machine Greg, Felder is well respected. Let us know what you think after a few days of use.
Tom
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I got my Forte II's first then a pair of Heresies, and pair of Forte I's then on to the Lascala's, followed by Cornwalls. I still have the Forte II's and the Lascalas, sold of the rest. If you have the room keep a pair of the fortes, trade and cash for the lascalas.
I agree with Dennie, the Lascala are wonderful speakers.
Welcome to the forum.
t
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This is a great thread, informative and educational. I know very little about the inner workings of the tube world and this info has helped alot. I still know nothing relative to the rest of you, thank to all that have contributed.
Tom
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Bruce, or anyone who is thinking about the Merlin upgrade, do it. Major improvement, I had the BBX and the Merlin at the same time and the little brick comes really close w/ the upgrades. The RCA plugs are worht the extra.
Tom
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I've had both, still have the Forte's,get the forte's and you will never regret it.
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Wasn't sure on the spelling, have used that line as well through the years.
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Don't forget Mrs. Preski
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My LaScala's came with the top hat grill in black. I reinforced the bass bins with 3/4 baltic birch braces off-set. The bracing is 90 degrees to the roof of the dog house which puts it at 60 degrees to the sides of the bass bin. Used 3/4 by 3/4 cleats at the top and bottom. I have pattern for all parts. you will need to apply 1/2 in. quarter round to the perimeter of the top hat to house the top hat screen. Velcroed to hold in place.
Tom
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Thanks DD, I'l contact Bob about the particulars.
t
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Welcome to the forum, as you have found there is a wealth of knowledge here and everyone is more than willing to share.
Daddy Dee, can you elaborae on the mid/tweeter crossover mod, what and how to do it, and did you do this on your LaScala's?
Or is this a question for Bob Crites?
Firesign, Bob is a super nice guy and a great adviser on your questions. Are you waiting for the electrcian or someone like him?
Tom
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Peter, this is all good info, I would rather use the long wall and was hoping with the closed backs I could do this. The center channel is very inviting, but that may have to wait based on finances. The sale of my La Scalas was going to subsidize the Khorns. The 27' spread just seems too wide to run with out a center channel, but won't know until I try. I really appericiate all the input, all of this comes down to what one like in personal sound, room accoustic playing a big role. I had a pair of Cornwall's, along with my La Scala's, the Cornwall's were great but I perferred the La Scala sound, sold the Cornwall's to a friend, went to listen to his placement, he loved it I thought it was a disappointment, bottom line personal taste. Looking forward to trying all of it.