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The Outlaw 1050 is very musical - high end quality sound at bargain basement price. ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

The 775 has a variety of sometimes confusing options. It does have some bass management capabilities and sub output can be turned on and off. I don't have time at the moment, but if you still have problems after studing the manual, I would be glad to try to help. I have two of these great little SACD wonders. ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

Rumor had it that the Klipsch LF-10 was withdrawn because of a treat of a law suit from Carver. ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

Here's a detailed and comprehensive review that would certainly argue for reintroduction of the cornwalls: http://www.belgaudio.com/kcmap.htm ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

I have both ... they both work well with the LCR THX speakers. The KT-DS were made to match the LCRs but are more difficult to mount and have a lower WAF. ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

Great post, Ed. You should consider a second career as a writer for HT magazines. ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

Tom- While I agree that Bruce Edgar's Titan set-up bests the Khorns, I wouldn't say they "kill" them. The Titan system is a little better all around - a little lower bass, a little more soaring highs and a less constrained, more open mid-range. I would trade them for my Khorns but I wouldn't run out to replace my Khorns, unless I won the lottery and built an appropriate room for the Titans. In short, they are better, which is remarkable, but not overwhelmingly so. However, I bet they have an even lower WAF then the Khorns. But, of course, this just reinforces your point that the only thing that beats a horn-loaded system is another horn loaded system. ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems This message has been edited by soundog on 04-22-2002 at 07:25 AM

Great post Klipschguy! ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

I don't know as my DVD is connected to my Outlaw 1050 receiver by a digital input (optical toslink or coax, forget which). I need the receiver to receive a digital signal to play DVDs in 6.1. Besides the Outlaw DAC is better than the Sony DVD player's DAC. Due to fear of dupliction SACD digital output is blocked thus the need for 6 wires, external bass management in some cases, etc. ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

Here's a new review of the 775: http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_9_2/sony-scd-ce775-sacd-player-4-2002.html ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

It sounds great .... why wouldn't it? .... these speakers are adaptation of designs for theaters and concert use. Not only do they sound great with movies ...they sound fantastic with multichannel SACDs. They also sound great at low volumes, but do have the capacity to "blow you out of the room". I use a 65wpc Outlaw 6.1 receiver (1050) that is of very high quality and cost only $499.!!! ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems This message has been edited by soundog on 04-20-2002 at 05:47 AM

The Sony CE775 is an excellent component .... a good buy at $350. ... a great buy at $199. It takes a couple hundred hours to burn in to its full potential but then it really sings. This is an obvious loss leader for Sony to promote and popularize their SACDs. It plays CDs, SACDs and multichannel CDs equally well. I have two. I just had one modified by Matt Anker of www.SACDmods.com and it is now right up there with the best SACD/CD players IMHO. Total cost $550. ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems This message has been edited by soundog on 04-20-2002 at 01:35 PM

Someone got a good deal. I was recently tiped off (on this site) to a pair of LaScalas being offered for $375. for the pair. Turned out they were professionally veneered by a cabinet maker and look fantastic. I had to travel to pick them up but I combined the trip with business and visits to my grandchildren. I returned to find a a pair of black utility LaScalas selling for $1200. on ebay. The ones I got look a lot better. Previously I got a pair of scuffed up black utility LaScalas with one blown woofer for $300. off of an ad on audio review. Had to travel a ways to pick them up but replaced the woofer with an exact replacement on ebay for $57., filled in the dings and repainted them black. Look and work just fine. There are a lot of good buys out there but even a pair of LaScalas for $800 - $1000 or Khorns for $1500- $2000. in good condition beats buying a pair new. And you can always resell them after using them for a number of years for more than you paid for them. Now that's a great deal!!! ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

For real good bass management of multiuchannel recordings check out the Outaw ICBM for $249. at www.outlawaudio.com. ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems This message has been edited by soundog on 04-16-2002 at 06:16 AM

First class HT! Congatulations! ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

Tom- But those Atlas bullhorn drivers sound so much better than 99% of the stuff out there, most costing a lot more! ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

They should sound just like your Dad's Khorns except they won't go quite as low. A very good sub woofer could rectify this problem, although I don't think anything matches horn loaded bass except horn loaded bass. But, then, of course there are practical considerations. ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

Ray- I should get a test cd out along with my trusty Radio Shack meter, although I doubt it would all be that accurate. I wish someone from Klipsch - Bob G. perhaps, would come on with the whole story - changed crossover point, revised bass specs (Khorn lower, LaScalas higher}, new drivers, etc, As you know the LaScalas need subs, the Khorns can be suplimented but don't really need to be. Both Heritage speakers produce outstandingly clear and realistically quick bass unmatched by anything other than another bass horn. It would be interesting to switch back and forth between a variety of music and see what the difference between the two really is. I just got the Outlaw bass management ICBM to use with multichannel SACDs - I found that rolling off the LaScalas at 60 Hz works better than rolling them off at 80 or 40. My center channel creation, using the same woofers, in an infinate baffle vs. a horn loaded design benifits greatly by being rolled off at 120Hz which leads me to beleive that a LaScala as a center channel would be better. Well I've got some additional projects, along with the EICO HF-81 to play with if I can find some free weekend time. Although yard work and home repair projects need to come first. Best wishes- Howard ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

Great review of Klipsch Reference 7 Home Theater Speaker System including the RSW-15 in May issue of Sound & Vision. "Big time performance". ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems This message has been edited by soundog on 04-10-2002 at 05:04 PM

Tom- I don't know how I missed the change in the crosssover point to the tweeter. What does this mean in terms of the tweeter? How would it need to be changed from the K77V or K77M? Or are they able to go down to 4500? Also, what changes would have to be made, if any, to raise the low end crossover point from 400Hz to 450Hz? This does kind of confirm what you have been maintaining all along. ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

It is my understanding that the primary reason for extending the bandwidth on digital recorded material is to avoid an abrupt roll-off that came with filtering a 44.1 KHz bandwidth. Going to 96KHz provides extended bandwidth to allow for filtering that doesn't abruptly cut off frequancies in the audable range. Im not sure what an extension to 192 is supposed to accomplish. 24 bits, of course, will provide a lot more data to include more ambiance and a closer approximation to analog. Anyone? ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

Interesting .... while other Heritage speakers lost bass response, the mighty Klipschorn picked up 2Hz ...now down to 33HZ! ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

Looks like the LaScala still crosses over at 400Hz, unless they forgot to change the specs. ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

Looks like new models of the K77 and K-55 .... now labeled K77-F and K55-X. Wonder how they are different from previous models. Aee they reproductions of prior models made by another manufacturer or are they new designs or modified desogns? Any improvements? Note that the bass-mid crosses over at 450Hz vs 400Hz which would mean a new model crossover. Bet the prices will be higher. ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems

Well stated Ed! It will be interesting to see what the new Heritage speaker components are and what they can do. The changes may inspire new reviews and renewed interest. As you pointed out horns place a greater demand on source equiptment and material. They reveal defects more readily than most of the cone designs that IMHO "homoginize" the sound by creating a veil that covers up defects up the line and also do not make great demands on room acoustical treatment. ie- They compromise and "cover-up" often resulting in a "laid-back" sound without much effort on the consumers part. Their compact size and lighter weight are also more conducive to today's marketing schemes. (Easy consumer pick up - toss them in the RUV - place them wherever - easier for HT - perfect for background music}. They just don't sound as much like live music. ------------------ Soundog's HT Systems