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Guys, I know this is not Klipsch stuff but I have a pair of fully horn loaded Cerwin Vega V35Ds available for $200. These have horn loaded 18" CV woofers, bullet tweeters and compression drivers for the horns. They are 101dB/W efficient and can handle up to 300W. 1/4" jack input. Switchable equalization for playback and vocals. Message me for photos..

I was able to speak with William yesterday. He is about to start physical therapy and looking forward to getting out. Keep him in your prayers.

OMG very sad to hear this. I live near downtown Chicago and had mentioned together to Gil about getting together. That was years ago. What is the best way to reach him now?

I did say "will"... in the summer, post Covid. I am hoping maybe ABT in the Chicago area will show a pair.

My thoughts exactly! Also, the back and front waves traverse through the same folded horn? Wonder if it will be available for audition in Indianapolis or Hope. I am willing to make the drive...

Selling Klipsch K33 woofer that came out of 70s LaScala. Woofer is located in the Chicago area. Measured 3.6 ohms dc. only $40.00 Buy it as a spare for your vintage Klipsch heritage series: Klipschorn, Cornwall, Belle and LaScala. I can send pictures to whoever is interested.

Did this meeting happen?

Where are these amps?

Stig: Didn't realize that. No problem....

I have a single K33 woofer with a circular magnet that came out of a LaScala system. If you are still needing this make me a reasonable offer. I m in chicago.

I believe it's ssctrojan who used to post in the forum. I bought his first jub clone many years ago and am still using them with lecleach horns. I love mine.

They do sound amazing. It was a journey to get to the current configuration. I tried the EV T350, TAD TD2001 on a 1000 Hz horn, the JBL 2404H. The AMTs gave the best results

That is correct. In series they present a greater than 10 ohm load to the amplifiers. I also have a D.C. Blocking cap in the positive input. In my system, I cross them over at 8000 hz. I don't really feel the need to change that with the 4001s driving the mid horns.

Hey guys I never envisioned my thread would result in all of the great information that has been shared here so far. Thank you! So I did attend the Destination Audio demo this past Sunday with about 25 members of the Chicago audio society. I got some clarification from the designer/owner of the Jubilee look alikes: 1. There are two 16" custom made woofers inside the bass cabinet. 2. The 2" compression driver is an old JBL that has been tweaked. 3. Mirror image tweeters on the outer section of the bass horn. They appeared to be JBL 2404Hs. 4. Crossover frequencies are 400Hz and 5000Hz. Second order on the lower and first order on the upper on the tweeters only. The midrange driver's upper response is wide open. 5. Great sound and dynamics when driven by the 1.8w mono amps..,, 6. Entire system is made in Poland and shipped here. System sounded balance, smooth and dynamic. Imaging wise I wouldn't call it its strong suit. But it did produced great open sound across a broad area

Yes, I can apologize for not making the system description more concise....but guys, give me a break about triamping 3 tweeters.....PLEEEEEASE.

Precisely. Thanks for coming to my defense. The ESS tweeters came out of AMT 1s and AMT 3. Each tower of 3 tweeters are connected in series and present about 12-16 ohms to a dynaco Mark 3 monoblock. They cover frequencies from 8K ad Up. The mids are cover by TAD TD-4001 and a LeCLeach horn. Please see my Avatar.

Nothing special, just 3 ess amt tweeters stacked atop each other to form a tower. Said tweeters are connected in series and triamped.

One thing that surprised me was how laid back the destination audio speakers compare to the Jubs. That part was immediately apparent. The mids and highs sounded very open and smooth. Also unlike the Jubs, there was no slam to speak of. My comments have to be tempered with "under show conditions and listening to audiophile music". The point is even though they look like Jubs, I don't think anyone would mistake the two as having the same lineage in any blind tests imho..... I do think they look great, sound good and no, I wouldn't pay $95k for them or any audio gear. Rather buy real estate with the money or pay down my home.

For those in the Chicago area, The Chicago Audio society will be hosting a meeting featuring the Destination Audio Speakers and Tube electronics next Sunday at the Courtyard by Marriott Woodale 900 N Wood Dale Rd. from 1-6pm. I just got the invite and am not personally affiliated with them. For the record, I am the former owners of K-Horns and two sets of LaScalas. My main system today is inspired by Klipsch and as soon as I move into a bigger place, will order a set of Jub bass horns. I like my ESS tweeter towers and LeCleach/TAD mids just fine.

Well I don't. The designer had to shine a flash light to the left side of the bass horn to show that the tweeters are mounted behind the grill, to the underside of the top.

Yes I heard and like them. Kind of lay back compare to the Jubs. I like the smoothness the midrange horn and the fact they are mirror imaged with the tweeters at the outer part of the bass horn. Artto was with me but was less impressed. They looked very nice, unlike the utilitarian look of the Jubs. But then for $95k, they better be. I like all of the horn based systems at the show this year. For example, the Sadurni's for $40k looked and sounded excellent.

Wow, sorry for offending your sensibilities. I don't think its unusual at all for one manufacturer to "comment" on other manufacturer's products. I have heard it more than once. Mr JWC apparently thinks its ok to bring it up the first time. Had I known about his attempt, I would have refrained. On the second point, why not? We are talking about horn systems presented at AXPONA 2017. Is it offensive to solicit opinions of modern horn systems? Thirdly I am glad you don't think its out of bounce for me to comment that I have tried similar designs myself, with very good results. Chill Bro.

I agree that the jubilee is a bargain when compare against many of the horn systems out there... and you are right... the destination audio speakers do look like the back view of an elephant lol

Oops.... sorry. Maybe we can discuss some of the other horn systems at axpona, such as this from Natural Sound. I actually did a mock up design similar to this but using Altec biflex woofers, a tad td2001 with a 1000hz lecleach horn and really like the results....

I heard a pair of these at AXPONA 2017, made in Elk Grove Village, IL. Did anyone else on the forum heard these? I know Greg Roberts of Volti Audio fame did. By the way, they sounded great! Very well balance through out the small room. Price is $95K/pair. There is a tweeter mounted in the outer horn mouth of each speaker. I believe they are mirror image that way. The grills that covered the horn openings are reminiscent of the old Sonus Faber speaker line (eg threads). Kwing