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On 1/1/2024 at 9:11 AM, Woofers and Tweeters said:
A newer version of the older version. 😜
As the picture shows, this series not only comes with the music source built-in, the new woofers use pleated surrounds, rather than foam. Another upgrade was to use a coaxial oval driver to better blend the sound before it reaches the listener's ears. The largest improved sound quality contribution, which goes unnoticed by one, is the thicker cabinet construction to eliminate the undeniable cabinet resonance.
Let me know if you buy these. Due to shipping costs, they are out of reach for me.... then again, they're only ~ 7,000 miles away, so maybe I should take a road trip: I'm sure the drive would teach me a lesson.
Happy New Year.I need a "Lost" emoji.
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1 hour ago, Woofers and Tweeters said:
The newer version has an all-in-one tuner, amp, UPB ports, AUX, and CD player all built into the cabinet.
link to FBMPNewer version of what? Looks quite a bit older.
Like the integration :-) What dollars is that amount in?
Looks to be one of those speakers that starts out as a one driver system, then you add parts at your leasure.
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JBL tweeters, but I would bet that is it.
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Built my own for my RB5's. Attached pic for ideas. That height is not easy to come by.
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Looks like a jbl Ti tweeter. Someone must have gotten a bunch of parts though did a good job on the enclosure from what we can see with the picts. Wonder about the crossover.
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Use a good rubber treatment but don't get it on the paper cone. It wouldn't hurt to use this periodically.
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2 hours ago, OO1 said:
just to be clear -100% of H models + the Heresy 1 , from 1957 to late 1984 share the K-77 , the Heresy 1 has several midrange driver options as of 1982 through 84
Precisely why I stated that. Careful with what you hope are in the boxes.
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19 hours ago, OO1 said:
There are plenty of Heresy 1 for sale on Ebay , CL, , USAAUDIOMART , FB Marketplace ,
I am referring to the actual driver configuration. You are correct there are a lot but a number of Heresy 1's don't have k-77 and k-55v for the driver complement. Need to be careful of the cut over to the other midranges if you really want to seek out that specific configuration. An aside, to me the IIs sounded more balanced. Forte's still if you want any bass.
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On 1/7/2023 at 7:36 PM, OO1 said:
Heresy 1 wins ...K-77 , K-55V Midrange Alnico .... same drivers used in the Cornwall -Belle-LaScala-Khorn the sound is pure klipsch .
Good luck finding that configuration anymore. Most have the newer (non-k55v) mid. To me the Forte or HII is more balanced.
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KLF-30 is great the way they are. Some tightening up on the cabinets, and possibly tweeter diaphragms, you should be good. You can do the woofers and such but the problem is you may or may not like the outcome. BUT you've already done the investment. Too late.
Change the tweeter if you must and brace the cabinets better, then decide. Cabinet bracing is a game changer. If you put in the new woofers, you will still need to brace the cabinets....
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KLF-20 is a great speaker. Could use some crossover work to clean it up or if changing to a Ti diaphragm, require fixing the crossover between the tweeter and midrange since Klipsch designed the KLFs to take into account the natural roll off of the mids. You do want to know what you are doing when replacing anything.
Different may be better or worse. Depends on your room, equipment, and EARS. @Deangwill take care of you if you've discussed the changes with him.
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Very good.
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Would love to have one of these:
https://www.stereophile.com/content/technics-su-r1000-integrated-amplifier
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Those woofers definitely don't go with that vintage of domes.
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Tough to come by. Killer little speakers. I have a pair in black, excellent.
Will ponder selling them. Nicer than the newer versions since they have real wood veneer.
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On 4/6/2021 at 7:12 AM, Little Wolf said:
Hi to all!
Near my house there is a boy that he's selling his La Scala's (1st series)
I have KLF30's (I love them!) but I am very, very curious to ear these legendary loudpeakers that I never heard.
In my room (about 410 fs) I would place them at the corners, far from listener about 12 feet.
I can't try them in my room (too big, too heavy...).
My favourite music genre is rock, blues, acoustic, famale jazz singers...
So I should proceed with this purchase? I would get a big improvement, in your opinion?
Thanks
Had both in same room for a long time. Kept the KLFs. I like the deeper bass and more filling sound. If you don't look for low end bass or have a set of GOOD subs, then the LaScalas may suit you. Both have their own sound.
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62.95 for a pair is maybe close. Still pretty steep for an ugly upgrade?
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8 hours ago, richieb said:
Simple really. I just turn my LS topsy turvy - bass horn on the top, HF on the bottom. They sound like shite but eliminates “woofer sag”Don't forget to rotate your seating position.
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You will typically need a serial number of the failed speaker to order parts.
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20 hours ago, Smokinone said:
A question about these 3 speakers. I now have KLF-20 with the Crites Ti tweeter and crossover rebuild kit installed. I am deliberating on an upgrade and am looking for opinions. I like the KLF-20's but kinda wondering if an move to the Hersey IV would be an upgrade over the KLF's. I am thinking, just by looking at the specs, that the Forte III would be the ultimate upgrade for me. However, the pricing may be a little over the top for me unless I could find a used pair. I also would be trying to squeeze in the Forte's although the Heresy IV is just 1" narrower. I also noticed the power rating on the Heresy and Forte have 100 watt less capability than the KLF. I currently have a Luxman R-1050, but I will be getting a Fisher X-100 back from AEA Audio as it;s getting restored. Was my father in laws who just passed. The Amp was sitting for at least a decade prompting the restore. I think any of the 3 should handle the low output from the Fisher.
I also like the Walnut versions and the new retro style grills on the newer Klipsch as my KLF's are light oak.
I guess I might ad that although these would serve dual duty for TV surround, I mostly listen to vinyl in all genre's(except opera).
Any opinions or thoughts would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Why would you think any of them would be an upgrade over KLF-20s? Said nicely, a "not too smart" move would be to get rid of the 20s, other than maybe for aesthetics.
Now if you are playing with tubes and you like tight tuneful bass , if the amps are not of very high power and damping factor, the KLFs may be tough to drive. If you are not worried about it then the KLF20/30 are one of the tough to beat Klipsch speakers.
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On 11/22/2020 at 6:45 PM, Dawson's Ridge said:
Klipsch used cast aluminum woofer baskets in their premium Palladium offering (as opposed to stamped steel in their standard Heritage line) for several reasons, casting produces tighter tolerances, results in a stiff frame without adding unecessary weight to support a heavy magnet structure, eliminates ringing and cabinet resonances, serves as a heat sink to dissipate heat without any reflection of the back wave, more...
2x4's are needed in the Cornwall IV because the weak baffle won't support the 15" woofer.
Not as much for the baffle but the back.
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Very Interesting read. Thank you for sharing the link.
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You must have some patience. I would be to the point of just slapping in the veneer 😞
Very nice so far.
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On 10/15/2020 at 11:37 PM, jpc2001 said:
What changes might a Forte IV bring, apart from swapping out the Ti mid driver? The Forte III already has most of the technology that the rest of the heritage line has. It already has the tractrix mid horn with mumps, and a steep slope crossover. What's missing?
Another possibility is that the F4 will introduce new tech to the Heritage line, much as the F3 did with the tractrix+mumps horn. The Forte seems to occupy a "gateway" between the heritage lineup and more modern products. It could make sense for it to drive new technology.
Moving away from the Ti in the mid (horn permitting) will allow for additional crossover modifications which may make the midrange more palatable to people who don't like Ti midranges and would like to have a lower crossover on the mid vs letting the woofer do the work.
Anyone raise their Cornwall IVs off the floor?
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It is your ears and your room. Give it a try.
There are two many variables to say do it or not. 1. Toe-in 2. height 3. tilt
Due to the dispersion of the horns, all the above will be key. If you are looking for bass reinforcement or reduction, #2 will be critical. It will even be affected by either milk crates (holes through them and density vs. cement blocks with corresponding reinforcement vs. loosing the floor.