Khornukopia

This lonely La Scala with a dark history dreamed of being in the spotlight and becoming the center "channel" of attention.

Yes, it was someone a lot smarter than myself who inspired me to do things like this. The nice sounding Klipschorn stereo system is a personal homage to my childhood hero, Paul W. Klipsch. .

Thanks for all the kind words. As a new member, I want to say that I am NOT here to sell any products or services. My comments and ideas are just meant to be for your entertainment. I joined this community to learn from the collective genius of all the good people who gather around here. Hopefully I can return the favor if something I share will help you on your own personal audio adventure. Like you, I think this is a fun hobby.

Hi Ceptorman, Thanks for the reminder, I want to get off to a good start. It wasn't easy lining these up, but all 34,716 forum members deserve my best effort.

Yes the I-Pod dock sounds decent in this guest bedroom application. I don't need any sympathy about the one watt set-up, either. My other Klipschorns are powerfully bi-amped, so I can honestly make bold music recommendations like this here, https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/149234-astounding-sounding-music-video/

Hi Dean, Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I know that you are very knowledgable, and I respect your opinion. This is just a post about a guest bedroom speaker system that I use for background music sometimes. My point is that the Klipschorns are very efficient, and that good solid corners are important. BTW, it was from reading your excellent posts in this thread https://community.klipsch.com/index.php?/topic/42953-false-corners-screwed-into-k-horns/, that made me think to write a fresh piece about the importance of good corners. Have a nice day.

First time guests to my modest home will usually end up asking, "is somebody playing a piano in the other room ?". So I will show off my mighty oak Klipschorns, sounding like an actual grand piano while being powered by a one (1) watt per channel, AA battery powered I-Pod dock. After their initial astonishment wears off, I will then take them into my acoustically treated home theater room and introduce them to the sound of my hi-powered Klipsch Heritage audio system. Most people never feel quite the same about speakers after that. I believe that for K-horns to sound their best, they need good solid corners. Notice that in my pictures, the corners are re-inforced with sections of low cost, used solid-core door slabs, cut to the height of the speakers. Some people use plywood, MDF or extra sheetrock. 32" wide panels are better than none. Paint it, stain it or staple some fabric on it. Klipschorns deserve better than single layer gypsum drywall resonance distortion. Enjoy the music!

The Blu ray version of OBLIVION can be watched with just the orchestral music soundtrack playing. In the Extras menu, select Isolated Score ON. My listening suggestion; A few minutes in, as the man suits up, you slowly and steadily increase your volume level. When he walks out of the glass house, you turn it up LOUD. Owners of powerful audio systems may experience eargasm. Please be considerate of your aural stimulation sensitive friends. Try not to be "pissing off the neighbors". Note there are a few silent moments later during the movie, so don't run to the fuse box, just fast forward a bit.

I have an equipment closet with rear access, a front door window and a quiet exhaust fan. May I offer a few suggestions? Use a dark color for the interior of rack, so wires blend into background. If you paint the shelves, be aware that rubber equipment feet may bond to some types of fresh dry paint. Make sturdy shelf mounts. Some adjustable shelves. Ventilated and cross braced amplifier shelf. Oversize conduit for wires, in case you want to add more speakers, or more subwoofer signal wires later. Hooks, straps or clamps to use as strain relief for wires, and to help keep wires organized. You will want good available lighting at back of rack, so you can easily read the fine print at connections.

These Klipschorns are stock except for the replacement capacitors on the factory crossovers. My solid state Sony power amp might be considered less than ideal, but my system sounds very good, and I frequently compare it with the many live music events I attend. Enjoyment of one's sound system can be greatly affected by the listening room acoustics. Before getting these Klipschorns many years ago, I previously had a pair of stock La Scalas in that room for ten years, and whenever i turned the volume up high, they sounded " bright" and "harsh". Then one day I loaned those same La Scalas and amp to an outdoor party, and I could hardly believe how smooth and powerful they sounded. That was when I realized my "harshness" problem was caused by room echo. I have since then dampened the same room with acoustic ceiling treatments, some home-made wall panels and corner bass traps. Now the harshness is gone, and I just hear the music. I love my Klipsch speakers.

My label indicates KB RL. I like to think that Paul W. Klipsch signature is authentic, he was probably happy with the way these look. Here is another picture, from before I added the overhead mirrors a few years back.

Thank you for the warm welcome. Here is a picture of the other corner. To answer the question about my opinion on wires and cables, the mirror is hanging by fishing line from above, not touching the speaker, so I can see the top from around the room.

Hello Klipsch fans, I have been to hundreds of symphony orchestra performances, off-Broadway musical theater shows and decades of rock concerts. At the end of the day, it is always a pleasure to get home and listen to my Klipsch speakers. I would like to join your Klipsch Forum. You folks are a very friendly, interesting and intellectually generous group of people. Here is a picture of one of my classic Rosewood Klipschorns. Thanks