cutman0122

Thanks. The K-55 Eminence was a presumption on my part. Thanks for the clarification and the tip for the AA network. Just curious, who made the 1990 K-55s on the LS?

Nice catch, you are absolutely correct on the car sub-woofer box. This is the exact box I got: http://everycaraudio.com/view_product.php?itemno=HBX15ANTCM&HBX-15ANTCM

Thanks. Although I now have a center channel that can keep up with the mains without the use of separate outboard amplifcation, the timbre is not an exact match, but it is definitely of unmistakable LS lineage. I assume the woofer compromise to be the primary cause. However, I wonder whether its location (direct center and on the floor), use of newer/different components (AA network vs AL, Atlas PD-5VH vs Eminence's K-55) compared to my L/R, Type LSFBTG 1990 LS's mains have anything to do with it. It might be time to update the components of my mains. The new center sounds brighter, but no harsher than the mains. I hooked it up on the right channel and played some of my personal reference material and it sounded like a regular LS with cleaner highs and a bit shy in the bass department. Perhaps the cleaner or brighter highs might be direclty attributable to the woofer compromise, plus other differences mentioned above.

A special thnaks to Bob Crites for his wisdom, and the parts he supplied (Woofer, Mid, horn lens gasket, and Network). I'm currently awaiting delivery on a Heresy I purchase I just made to complete my Heritage 5.1 set up.

Woofer shot, front view.

Woofer shot, side view.

The woofer on it's side.

Asemblies pulled out.

Hello to all, I have been enjoying my new set up for about two weeks now and I just wanted to give back to this wonderful community, and share my own solution to the LS, Belle/KHorn, Home Theater, center speaker dilemma. Thanks to all the info here, and to all who answered my questions. First the pictures. Final look...for now.

Thanks for all the responses. Can anyone say what would be fair cost to buy all the drivers (minus woofer), horns and network needed to custom build a single center LS? Thanks again!

Does anyone have any real world experience with the BIC Acoustech Platinum Series PL-28 center speaker as far surround sound/tonal matching with the La Scalas? I've read that these particular BIC speaker line up was modeled comparably, and to compete specifically/aggressively against a certain Klipsch speaker line up. I've been trying for years to obtain an Academy or split LS for my center, but I just haven't had any luck. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you much! Gerald