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    You have these parts - can you build a good center channel?

    in Technical/Restorations

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    So - I have a bunch of K-Horn / LaScala parts lying around... and no one seems interested in buying them - so I'm thinking a center channel build, maybe?

     

    I already have an RC3 in my den to go with my 1977 La Scala's (all upgraded drivers - CT120, 4500 crossovers, A55G mids, Cast frame woofers)... but am thinking that it would be a better match to use the K-Horn Tweets and K400/K55-V midrange..

     

    So here are the parts I have:

    K77 Tweets

    K55-V mid drivers

    K400 Horns in K-Horn decorator tophat frames

    Type AA crossovers..

    RC3 center channel (Cabinet is beat to hell - see my "..Major House Damage.." thread for reference).

     

    Fab up a monster with the RC3 woofers, one K400/K55-v midrange, and one or two K77's? Like a W-T-M-T-W? lol!

     

    What would you do with these parts available? 

     

    Got my Ebay repro logo's in for my LaScala's

    in Technical/Restorations

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    12 hours ago, jason str said:

    Shoe goo should stick.

     

    Aleene's tacky glue may be a good less permanent alternative glue.

     

    Test in an inconspicuous place with scrap first if possible.

     

    12 hours ago, HDBRbuilder said:

    Take a paper towel , double it...take a can of laquer thinner   use one finger tip in the doubled-up paper towel and get it wet with the thinner.....wipe off the back of the logo with it and KNOWING EXACTLY WHERE the logo will be attached...dab the laquer thinner on that spot until it appears to be clean and dry of any surface oils...use a couple small drops of super glue GEL,  and attach the logo and hold it in place until the super glue gel sets up!  Too Easy!

     

    I took the suggestion and used some Iso Alcohol to clean the area and the back of the badge - but I want to ability to remove it without damaging the wood should I decide to go with grilles later... I will attach the badge to the grille if I do that.

     

    So - Hot-melt it is.  I warmed up the badges a bit (Aluminum conducts heat like crazy and will cool the hot melt too fast) and slapped them on - seems to work well. 

    Got my Ebay repro logo's in for my LaScala's

    in Technical/Restorations

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    1 minute ago, JohnJ said:

    Don't really have any jazz anymore, used to get all I needed Sunday nights on a radio station here. Those logos look a lot like the new ones.... and that's a lot of firepower in there!

    Yep - The logo's are pretty much the same - there is a Guy over in Russia who CNC cuts them from aluminum.  They aren't cheap, but they are worth the $$.  I had him make me some last year for my K-Horns (since parted out / sold) - and sent him a scan of the logo.  I assume he just did the same thing for the LaScala's as he now has a lot of the vintage style logo's for sale.

     

    In truth - I did ask Klipsch first last year, but they don't sell them....

     

    Its a little room alright - and if I open them up, you can easily hit the ear damage threshold, lol!

     

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    More LaScalas on the Cheep - $800 in Clio, MI

    in Alerts!

    Posted

    Hope the Facebook marketplace link works..  I don't know the seller...

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/342185913104872/

     

    These baby's are ruff...

     

    From the ad:

    "Klipsch horn loaded speakers cabinets need refinished firm on price just need new paint finish tweete,woofers,upgraded already, (receiver not included) vinyl records are coming back Klipsch whereno design for vinyl records, everything works horns and woofers need refinished exterior"

     

     

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    K-Horn and LaScala Drivers / Horns / Crossovers

    in Garage Sale

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    I have a *bunch* of extra parts hanging around.  Local sales only for the moment.  I'm located in Fenton, MI.  I'll try to get pics in a day or so..

     

    The Following pulled from 1966 K-Horn Decorators:

    2X K77 Round back tweeters - Not working - I believe they need new diaphrams - $50 each

    2X K55V Mid Drivers  - Believed to be working, but probably need diaphrams - $75 each

    2X K400 Horn - $100 Each

    2X Top Hat frames (wood only) patched - Will throw in with Horns if wanted

    2X Stock Type A Crossovers (Will need recapping - all original) - $75 each

     

     

    The following pulled from 1977 LaScala's

    2X K77 Round back tweeters - Believed working (See the "Hooked on Ebonics LaScala's thread in Alerts). - $75 each

    2X K55V Mid Drivers - Believed Working  (same as above) - $75 each

    2X K33 (Need to check revision, square magnet) Not matching, dust covers and driver cones are different.. - $50 each (dirty but funtional)

    2X Stock Type AA Crossovers (very dirty) believed working, but will need recapping likely..- $75 each

     

     

     

     

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    Hooked on Ebonics La Scalas

    in Alerts!

    Posted

    Ohhh yes... thank you to everyone involved in this transaction.

     

    More room tuning and playing with the DEQ2496... and I was in blissful peace listening to "Lee Rintenour - Wes Bound" last eve'... Ohhh how I love LaScala's.

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    Measurements for Original LaScala bottom panel?

    in Technical/Restorations

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    Luckily - since this is to replace the bottom panel, it's not super critical - but I will keep my eye on them for sure!

     

    Also going to pick up some casters as my back is wrecked form moving the khorn bins out yesterday and these in...

     

    My wife has coined a new term for my speaker adventures - while she was helping me wrangle them out our front doorway:

    Me (Sweating profusely): "These LaScalas are the *last* big speakers I'm carrying into the house like this.."

     

    Her (In her best joking German acent): "... Klipschsheit!"

     

    Me: ROFL

     

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    Measurements for Original LaScala bottom panel?

    in Technical/Restorations

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    I stupidly forgot to measure my LaScala bottom panel before I left today (I have one I need to replace as it's rotten from water damage).  

     

    Does anyone have a first generation La-Scala (mid 70's vintage) that can measure the bottom dog house cover panel? 

     

    I'm going to stop at Home Depot on the way home and have them cut me a replacement piece.

     

    Thanks folks!

     

    Hooked on Ebonics La Scalas

    in Alerts!

    Posted

    Many thanks to DizRotus - the LaScala's are now safe at home! 

     

    The work has begun to clean them up after 42 years of use and neglect.  Lots of love is going into them now - and glue, wood, new drivers, crossovers... 

     

    Not sure how I will finish them in the end... likely I'll fix all the laminate issues and paint them for the time being.  Possibly veneer down the road if I want to experiment..

     

    From the model / serial number (LS-BR, 10R195) these are Raw Birch, from 1977.

     

     

     

     

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