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I have an Intel i7 3770k w/32GB memory computer for my music. It is a serious overkill for for a music only server. If you are looking for flexibility and will be using the server for other uses, mine also houses all my music and concert DVDs, plays blu-rays, karaoke and everything else, then it may be worth it to have the flexibility. Internet, live TV, everything at one time. No problem. I keep it simple as no video card for extra fans and noise. The video on the processor is way more than capable for any processing you will do outside of very demanding games. Good 80+ super quiet power supply works well for a pretty much noiseless / cool running configuration. Again excellent to do everything but heavy duty gaming and you can put one together for about $600 - 700 with Linux / Windows and 4TB storage. That said, I have an i3 2120 with stock video and 4GB of memory and 4TB. It too can also do music, video, and blu-rays for a lot cheaper but doesn't afford the flexibility. In actuality, it is also an overkill because new tablets for under $100 (I have a $29 Zeki that works fine) can also do most of this with storage.added but just doesn't afford the ability to do much more than the one task. Get one with hdmi if you want video as a wire connection is nice.

Probably a fine load on your amp. Likely only a low impedance as you approach resonance. Doubtful a big deal. I do have a set of RP-160Ms and they are a very good sounding speaker for the price. Pair them with a sub or two in a medium size room, they can be very nice. Get them on sale and you can get a killer deal for the sound quality. I have a pair mated with 2 R12SW subs for stands. Quite reasonable for under $800 for the whole thing if you are in the right place at the right time.

Most likely in the 4-5ohm range. Klipsch likes to use 4 ohm woofers which the 8ohm will be average.

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If you have good measuring equipment and a way to do digital EQ on your sound, you will have close to what is provided with Audyssey's EQ. Then you have to account for distance. I'm not sure you will find anything around to do the work since it would require additional separate processing in a software package. Then you have speaker phase relationships. That is Dirac territory. Once you have to worry about all that stuff, you need a lot of specialized hardware tied to good mics. I doubt you will find all this stuff free since it is very specialized and usually requires additional hardware. I don't think just software will cut it. Nothing beats a well designed system in a good room since all the software can help but can also do just as much harm. You might want to check out the minidsp site.

Yes, that and the crossover locations along with the size of the woofer will provide that character. The 15 with a higher crossover provides a less distinct male vocal range than smaller woofers. Of course this is dependent on the design but with paper/fiber woofers, it seems like it does to me. Some speaker companies tout using the same or almost the same material in their drivers top to bottom to have the character remain the same.

Outside the scope of bass and hopefully not a thread hijack (maybe another thread should be created) but: The actual crossover portion of the electronics in a speaker (outside of the baffle step I mentioned earlier) are going to semi divide up the frequencies to the drivers that can best handle them. Lows = woofer mids = midrange and tweeter = highs. Each driver will have an acoustic roll off to the next defined by it's electrical crossover and it's natural frequency range. There is signal overlap in typical crossovers and depending on the order and type, that overlap can be large or small (perhaps your sloppy question). Some people condone high order to keep driver overlap to a minimum but affects phase more and other simple 6db which can in a proper design maintain better phase relationships between the drivers but affords less protection and ability to keep the driver in it's happy zone. My opinion is that a crossover in a good design will do at least three things: 1. allow the majority of electrical signals to pass in the optimal range for each of the drivers 2. have a roll off that will allow the driver to not be damaged easily by the input signal 3. have a roll off that will blend the combined two driver outputs that have an overlap to allow for the most pleasing sound, on axis output, phase relationships, and protection for the drivers. 4. Equalization <<<=== one of the areas where the perception of how the bass can sound comes in 5. Phase compensation in relation to driver offsets 6. Impedance management Crossovers are a science and can make inexpensive drivers sound good or can make good drivers sound terrible. Crossover design is also an art because of all the different parameters that are involved and interact with the design. It may be electrically pleasing for the drivers but sound absolutely terrible.

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For the most bass, Belles as well as La Scalas benefit from being in corners for their bass extension and overall balance becomes more correct. Most of Klipsch speakers were built to be in a 1/8 space I believe - http://www.sweetwater.com/insync/1-8-space/ The issue with crossovers is that they can not extend the bass easily but they can increase the bass in reference to the rest of the speaker. It's call baffle step compensation. You will loose overall efficiency though balance the lower bass of the speaker. This is dependent on the baffle width of the speaker compared to the length of the wave generated. Also lowering the resistance of the inductor also can be helpful. That's one reason to not use air core inductors in the crossover.

Good price for KLF30s as long as they are 100% functional and just need a little body work.

Thought so. Woofers on 20s look smaller than the horn. Medium Oak was just what I needed but being 1900 miles away, I have to pass. Good luck on your sale.

I need wood if in good shape. Black isn't making it where I need to put them

Welcome to the forum. Did I miss your location some place in your posts?

If so, there will be a war on this site.

They are fed well for higher and easier to push with tubes. The KLFs like current with the dual woofer arrangement. That's why I said fed well. Tubes would be great on the mid tweeter through. That was one of the reasons I sold my original KLFs, was playing with tubes at the time. Moved on since then though tubes have their place though not in high current demanding applications in a price range I could afford. I found my REF-1000s and other IcePower based amps have a bit of tube sound but have a lot of kick (plus lack of heat always helps). I've found that Chorus IIs or Forte IIs will require a little less drive for the bottom end from an amp

Probably wrong on the comparison unless you aren't feeding both well. The Cornwalls may be a little easier to push in the bass but if you have a good amp, the KLF-30s will out do the Cornwalls. I've had both and currently again have a set of KLF-30s after selling my modified pair to a friend. I need to go look at that Mint pair though since it is rather close, if they are still around., My opinion of course but I have owned both. To me the KLF-30's in my 22x20x9 open to rear room came close to the impact of the Khorns I sold after years. I actually like that some say CWs sound better (nostalgia I think) since they try to power KLF-20s and 30s with amps that have less drive. It keeps the price down compared to Cornwalls. KLFs are still one of the best Klipsch secrets out there (sans 10s- I like 3 ways) though care in feeding is in order.

15" woofer for great vocals usually demands a lower cut off. I haven't listened to IIIs but I also like warmer mids (probably phenolic vs Ti on the mids). To each their own.

Everyone here has hit the right points about the Belles if you already have Cornwalls. Do you like deeper bass? You will need subs. More forward sound? Belles will do it. Mid horn, you are probably used to the exponential and the Belle horns will sound fine. Belles can be beautiful looking, but if not, you will have a lot of rework typically to get them up to snuff. That's where price comes in. It is hard to want to pay close to 2K for a set of Belles on the used market that are not pristine. That is just me though. Take some of your normal music and go listen. Get a good fill of the Cornwalls before you do though so you can remember what they do right.

KLFs are in a different league. Basic components shared with other Heritage speakers and the KLF-30 will punch harder than a Cornwall, for that matter up there with the big boys if you need that.type of output.

Yes Klipsch would be smart to bring back the KLF line (at least klf20 and klf30). Better SO acceptance and sound like the Heritage line since the mid and tweeter drivers are pretty much the same. The unfortunate part is with a nice looking cabinet, Klipsch would likely have to charge $4k vs the old $2k. Klipsch if you do, just get rid of the plastic ringed woofers and go with something a little nicer structurally., then you could ask 4-5K.

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50% off would talk to me too. I'm sure you'll be happy with your new toy. Equipment at the right price ALWAYS works.

If none are available through Klipsch, I would look at the generic ones available at Simply Speakers http://www.simplyspeakers.com/search.asp?keyword=dust+cap

If "Decorator" (unfinished without full top) versions of the Klipschorn were made in those years then that would also significantly affect the price. Since there is typically no nice wood finish or the speakers have been finished in an odd way, they are typically not as sought after. I'm not sure based on the serial if that is known here.

I thought you wanted HDMI? Yamaha Integrates should be better than the receivers with Klipsch speakers. I can also vouch for the Class D world of Pioneer Elite. With the Elite, you may not miss the external power amps. My (semi-elite) Pioneer SC-1222k has pretty good drive, isn't harsh, and sounds quite good for a receiver though gives you 90% of a good amp and you can be happy because you have all the dac/goodie combos.