CapZark
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Sorry to sound stupid, but what is the dust cap?
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Bill - If I didn't own La Scalas why would I be asking this question? I have not decided on a sub that's why I created this post. And third, I am trying to learn something about the technical aspects of adding a subwoofer to my sound system so I figured the technical board was the place to go. Sorry if these answers or my inquiry do not meet with your satisfaction.
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Thanks, I think you an Frz are on the right track with the Heresys. Does anyone think I would experience the same problem with the Cornwalls or can they handle more bass at higher volumes? No reason to upgrade there if I am going to experience the same issue. Sounds like I need a good sub instead. I'm getting lots of good advice on subs from my other thread. I appreciate the discussion and help.
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I'm running an old Pioneer SX-1980 reciever so there are no sub outs. The reciever is rated at 270 watts RMS. What size power amp do I need for the sub to compliment this? Thanks
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I'm running everything with a 1979 Pioneer SX-1980 (270 watts RMS). Popping occurs before I am at the 10 o'clock position, but by then it's pretty loud (50+watts easy). The comment about the tripping breaker is interesting because that's already happended twice since I hooked them up and both times at a much lower power level (the Pioneer has an internal breaker). Something tells me the woofs may be played, but they both do it?? My other thought is that these speakers can only handle so much and I am just driving them to too hard with too much bass. The tripping seems to have stopped since I tightend some of the connections.
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Please report back when this is fixed Jeff. We are all on the edge of seat. Hopefully, those tweets will do the trick. Either way you just upgraded a nice set of speakers.
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Sorry for the basic question here, but I need an amp with the sub? Can't I just hook the sub to my reciever/amp? I've never had or used a sub so I don't know. Do the wires come out of the receiver and then into another power amp and then to the sub?? Thanks
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The guts are the easy part. Finding perfect cabs is the hard part and you have that licked. Nobody ever said this was going to be a cheap hobby, but it sure is a lot of fun. If you hear that much distortion it's probably the squawker or something in the crossover. Just keep swapping stuff around and you can isolate the problem in a couple of hours max. Don't be shocked if it is the Pioneer in the background either. I have one and it does some really strange stuff that comes and goes. They look sweet and sound sweet, but they have a mind of there own sometimes.
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I just purchased a pair of Heresys and noticed that the woofers pop when you really put the coals to them and bring in the bass. If I pull down the bass they can go to the moon and sound great. Question - I'm used to K-horns and La Scalas and they dont pop at all. I realize it's probably both the design and the the fact that the Herseys are 12" drivers. Do the Cornwalls do the same thing or do they hold up well to lots of power like the La Scalas and the K-horns do? I'm wondering if I should swap out the Heresys for some Cornwalls to eliminate the popping at high volume levels?
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Don't know, but I feel for the DJ that had to shag those all over town. Heavy!!!
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Question - what was the fist year that Cornwalls did NOT have a butt joint edge? I much prefer the mitered edge veneer, so I am really looking for the year cut-off between the miter and the butt. Does it merry with the CW1 and CW2 (all CW 1s have butts and all CW2 and 3s have miters?)
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Steal is the right word. Who sells a pair of CWs for $200? I'd buy 5 pair and put a set in every room. Of course, my wife would throw me out shortly thereafter and I'd find enough room for them in my new apartment.
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K-Horns = Classic Looking
Cornscala - Odd Looking
Jubilee - Goofy Looking
They all sound great and let's face it, beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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Next time I'll get it right, Groom. Your post is excellent by the way. Thanks for showing us the way.
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I tried that first and it didn't stick at all? Maybe I didn't let it dry long enough?
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Some people lay them on their side and I even new one guy that had them mounted to a bracket that way for so long he though that was the norm. He drilled a hole in the side for the bracket and he insisted it was the bottom of the speaker cabinet. Oh well, they sound great either way.
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What's a set-up like this cost? I'd have to get two jobs and a 2nd mortgage to have something like that. Super sweet.
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I think its kind of funny how everyone talks about all the rip roaring bass on K-horn and virtually none on the LS. Most recorded music rarely goes below 50 hz anyway. If you like to shake the room I guess ultra bass is fine. Look, the Ks are better than the LS on bass no question, but they have to go in the corners to pull it off. LS can sit anywhere in the room and if you ask me they have plenty of clean, deep bass and their mids and highs are on plane with the Ks and far better than the CWs. I just think it's funny that everyone rips the LS on bass. It's darn good and sooo much better than most speakers on the market so lets lighten up on the LSs bass ok?
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Thanks to everyone for all the advise. I went with 3M 77 adhesive which worked okay, but it was a real bear getting the synthetic fabric to lay down and stay down. I used a heat gun to set it a bit and then kept pressing it down until it took. My fingers were covered with 77 and I had to use paint thinner to clean them off many times over. Finally, I used a hot glue gun to run a bead of glue along the edge of the fabic and then it stayed down for good. I'm glad I read the link above because I would have never thought to spray the front of the masonite with the glue. That's critical because it hold the fabic to the front of the grill and keeps it from flapping in the wind..
They lturned out nice and I am very happy with the results, but I'm not sure I would want to do it again. I can't imagine doing a pair of Cornwall grills. Okay, I might try Heresey grills, but only after I foget how much work the La Scalas were.
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If you have corners then build K-Horns. La Scallas are designed to work either way, but the Ks in the corners will give you more bass.
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I'm about ready to to make some homemade grills for a pair of La Scalas. Does anyone have any suggestions on attaching the fabric to the back of the masonite board I purchased. It's too thin for regular staples. Do you use contact cement for this kind of thing?
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Anyone have a pic of an AL-2?
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This seems to be a hot topic.
I've learned that the AL are the least favorite for the La Scala, except the AL-3 which is good. Does the placard on the front of your crossover say AL, AL-2, AL-3? I can't tell from the pic. I've seen an actual placard with an AL-3 label, but I have not seen an AL-2, even though I'm told an AL-2 was produced. AL and AL-2 are not the best. A, AA and AL-3 are ALL better. At least that's what I have been told by all the experts I've talked to. If you want the best, I under the ALK is top notch, but it is also 600 bills.
I've got a new Crites A/AA on the way and I can't wait to compare it to my AL. Who knows what difference I will hear. I'll report back with the results next week.
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What's the recommended Klipsch sub to compliment a pair of La Scalas? It has to be clean and that's why it has to be a Klipsch. I just don;t know which one would work best with the big horns.
Sub for La Scala
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Jason - it doesn't have to be a Klipsch sub. I'm looking into your suggestion of building one like the Tuba HT and I also liked the Danley idea. I'm just curious at this point as to how much power I should be looking for in the amp section of the sub.