Dave in Nashville

Chuck, I think you would be pleased with using the KG4s for your surround system. The main problem I found when setting up my system was that the Klipsch speakers were so efficent, that the center and rear channel volumes really had to be cranked up. I might add that those center and rear speakers were not Klipsch. With KG4s as your mains, you might not need a sub, but having one sure adds a nice "punch." How the KG4s would perform as center and rear is a good question. You'll need some really efficent main speakers, otherwise all you'll hear will be the center and rear. As you can see, I ended up putting my KG4s on the right and left. I had to get a sub because the LaScalas didn't have the needed low end and the KG4s couldn't provide the bass that I wanted. However, you're on the right track. Good luck, Dave in Nashville

Although I believe Velodyne no longer makes the 1012, I have one and am delighted with how it enhances my LaScalas. I don't find it necessary to turn up the sub volume very much in order to get perfect results (IMHO). Dave in Nashville

I just finished rebuilding an old pair of large Advent speakers (yes, I know they're not Klipsch, but at least they're vintage). I decided not waste my time with Layne audio when I got no reply to repeated emails. I instead went to "Simply speakers" on the internet and am very pleased. The speakers now sound great with my Denon, but that's only temporary. I'm looking for suggestions on a low/moderate cost stereo reciver. Any ideas will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your input. Dave in Nashville

Dean, Thanks for the offer. I might take you up on it after I get some research done tomorrow (Monday). I've pretty much given up on Layne considering that his phone is probably off the hook and he doesn't return emails. I'm not an audio purist, but your offer is a lot more attractive than the high priced replacement speakers I've found so far. I checked out the link to the site you provided. I'm really impressed with the way you rebuilt those speakers from the inside out. As Captain Piccard would say, "Nicely done..." Thanks again for writing, Dave in Nashville (same town as Layne Audio)

Latest Update: Pulled both main drivers/woofers and found them to be some of Radio Shack's finest. Now they're in the trash. Story developing....

John, You're absolutely right. See the attached photo..... I think Layne must be the only way to go at the moment, however when I tried calling the number on his website several times yesterday, all I got was a busy signal. Then, a few minutes ago I got a message from his email server saying his mail box was full. I guess he went to Panama City or Gulf Shores for some R&R. In the meantime, I'll check ebay. Thanks for the good info. Dave in Nashville

I know this is a Klipsch forum, but maybe someone here can point me in the right direction. I went to a yard sale yesterday and was able to pick up a pair of vintage "The Advent Loudspeaker" (s) for five dollars. When I got the grill covers off, I found that some moron had tried to replace one of the 12" drivers with one of a smaller size. Check out the attached photo. My goal is to restore these speakers and give them to my son who is in college. Since I don't know very much about two-way speakers, I was hoping that some one in the forum might know where I might be able to get a pair of 12" replacement speakers. I sent an email to Layne Audio earlier today, but was wondering if there were any other sources of replacement speakers that I could contact. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated. Dave in Nashville

If I were starting over and had to select replacement crossovers for my LaScalas, I would choose ALK again!

Dear Rdmarsiil, What kind of help do you need in Music City, USA? The zip code you gave (37211) is in the southern portion of the city/county. Dave in Nashville

Being the law abiding paranoid person that I am, I stay away from the music file-sharing sites and instead decided to give Walmart a try. I bought a gift card at a local super store and proceeded to download about $40 of music at $0.88 a pop. Over a couple of days, I downloaded a pretty broad selection of music including Mozart, Frank Sinatra, Doobie Brothers, Willie Nelson, Boston Pops, raggae, Alan Jackson, mariachi and so on.... I also downloaded several duplicates of songs that I already had on store-bought cd's so I could see if there was a difference in quality. What I found was that roughly half the downloaded songs lacked the bass and richness that was present in the purchased cd's. Fiddling with the tone controls didn't help much (you can't make a silk purse from a sow's ear). I even tried playing the cd in my dvd player, but got the same results.... So much for my experiment.... Have any of you had similar experiences? Dave in Nashville - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mains: '77 LaScalas with ALK crossovers Center & Rear: Rebuilt Hereseys Left & Right: Kg4's Sub: Velodyne 1012 Receiver: Denon AVR 1803

N2 Well Son, you're hooked and thats all there is to it.... My first Klipsch speakers were kg4's and I enjoyed them for several years before the opportunity to get a pair of '77 LaScalas came my way. My next acquisition was a pair of early Hereseys. When I bought the Kg4's, I powered them with an old Sansui 5000X stereo receiver and they effortlessly played everything from Mozart to Arrowsmith to Alan Jackson. I have since upgraded to a Denon AVR1803. Keep those Kg4's... they'll handle anything you run through them. Dave in Nashville Mains: '77 LaScalas with ALK crossovers Sides: Kg4's Center and Rear: Rebuilt Hereseys Sub: Velodyne 1012 Receiver: Denon AVR1803

I have a set of older Heresy speakers that I use as center and rear in my home setup. I rebuilt the tweeters with kits I bought from Klipsch. I also replaced one of the woofers as well and installed a bucking magnet to minimize the effects of the magnetic field on my TV. I installed diagonal oak cross braces to the interior of the backs in order to make them less flexible. Finally, I cleaned the exteriors with rubbing alcohol to remove dirt and oil and then sprayed on a couple of cans of polyurathane (the looks aren't as important to me as the sound). Mains: 77 LaScalas with ALK Crossovers Cent. & Rear: Heresys L & R: Kg4s Sub: Velodyne 1012 Receiver: Denon AVR 1803

Greg, The solution to your problem is pretty simple. Contact the good people at Klipsch and order a "bucking magnet" for the woofer in your Heresy speaker. Once you have the magnet (it will look like a huge flattened donut), remove the back from your speaker enclosure and epoxy the magnet to the back of the magnet on the woofer. Make sure that the magnets are clean and that they repel one another. You'll probably have to use some "C" clamps to hold the magnet in place while the epoxy cures. The next day, re-attach the back, hook up the wires, and put the speaker as close to the TV as you want. You won't have any more problems with the magnet's field and the speaker output will be unaffected. Mains - '77 LaScalas with ALK crossovers Sides - KG4 Center and Rear - Heresys Sub - Velodyne 1012 Receiver - Denon AVR1803 Best Listening Position - Middle seat of American Leather sofa Dave in Nashville

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Slow, I sure like my Denon AVR 1803 which I got for about $450 last year. It effortlessly runs '77 LaScalas R&L, two Heresys (center and rear), two Klipsch KG4s R&L sides, and a Velodyne 1012 sub. The remote leaves something to be desired, but what the hell. Good luck! Dave in Nashville

I have a pair of '77 LaScalas which I modified with ALK crossovers. I'm using them as my front R & L and couldn't be more pleased with the results. I'm also using a pair of Heresys for center and rear speakers; KG4's for side R & L, and a Velodyne 1012 sub. The whole thing is being run by a Denon AVR 1803. Several times, friends have casually asked if they could come by sometime and listen to their favorite cd on my system. I sure like that kind of compliment. Dave in Nashville

If you mount your KG4s on the wall or on some type of mounting bracket off the floor, I think you will be disappointed with the sound. For the passive radiator to be most effective, the back of the speaker needs to be a substantial distance from the wall. Otherwise, you won't be getting the bass response you're used to. Dave in Nashville

This picture speaks for itself....

Tom: Sorry for taking so long to reply, but please accept my thanks for sending me two logos. As soon as I opened the box, I could see they needed very little clean up. I made a quick trip to a local arts and craft store to buy a Krylon 18kt Gold Leafing pen and had the logos looking like gems in no time at all. When I complete refinishing my Heresys, I'll mount the logos on the grills with a hot glue gun. Thanks again for taking time to help all of us who requested logos. Dave in Nashville

How often does this happen....four LaScalas up for sale? Quadruplets!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3026592946&category=14993

I must have visited the opera house after you guys did, because the place was decorated a lot differently. Dave in Nashville

Jerry: I just finished rebuilding a set of Heresy speakers. One of the speakers will be used as a center channel between a set of LaScalas. While ordering a replacement woofer, I also was able to order a 32oz "bucking" magnet from Klipsch. I epoxied the magnet to the back of the new woofer magnet (be sure the magnets repell each other)and then installed the new woofer. Now, I can put that speaker anywhere near the TV that I want and there is absolutely no discoloration. When I move the "unbucked" speaker near the TV, the discoloration begins at about two feet. If I can do this mod, so can you. Give it a try. Dave

Here's a Klipsch serial number format guide which I got off this forum some time ago. Hope it helps. Dave in Nashville Wow! I just checked the attached file and the image is huge. I had no idea it would come out so big. At least you won't need your glasses to read it.

Here I am near the end of the line, but I sure would like to get a pair of emblems. Dave in Nashville

The saga continues..... I spoke with Steve at Klipsch customer service/tech support this afternoon. This guy is patient! He listened to my description of the problem I thought I was having with the diaphragm kits for the K77 tweeters. He then told me that sometimes it just takes a good whack to separate the horn from the diaphragm assembly. I told him I would unpack everything and give it another try. Success! The problem was me, not the kits. Not only was I able to detach the horns this evening, I was also able to install the kits without incident. Everything's hooked up and running (at low volume). The Heresys (center channel and rear channel) are a perfect compliment to my '77 LaScalas. It's amazing! You should hear "Ring dem Bells" on the "Cotton Club" soundtrack.... crisp, clean, pure, deep. An auditory delight.... Over and out, Dave in Nashville