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I have one mounted above my center channel La Scala bass bin. Vocals sound clear and natural. Second picture is a different horn of similar size to show comparison with K-400.

I don't know the answer about the K-44e woofer for your application, but it might help others to know if you are asking about the early Cornwall II with the K-33 or the second version of the Cornwall II with the K-34E. The K-34E has a gasket on the back side the frame.

Those Jubilee bass bins look really good.

It probably works better. Maybe the advantage is at high wattage performance?

I tried one of those with some La Scalas a few years ago and could hear some background hiss at low volume music listening. Maybe your room acoustics are affecting the bass response. Does the bass sound better in a back corner of the room, or on the other side of a doorway into another room. If so, you may have standing waves causing a null at the listening position. Eliminate that possibility before spending money on more equipment.

I like it, a rotary knob adjustable transformer, and with an added resistor option at the flick of a switch.

Interesting topic. I hope the product is commercially successful and leads to higher standards for all streaming music.

Many of the Klipsch surround speakers have keyhole slots and/or threaded inserts on the back panel. http://www.klipsch.com/products/rs-42-ii-surround-speaker

Good excuse for listening to loud music.

I have experienced similar improvements in the past by moving the subwoofer location.

What horns are categorized as straight sided?

Interesting project you are doing with your La Scalas.

@dubs, Removing the jumper straps from between the two sets of binding posts on the back of the speaker divides the passive crossover network into two separate independent filters. Operating the AVR in bi-amp mode as configured by Denon allows the amplifier powering the tweeter to function without being affected by the woofer's back EMF, and the amplifier powering the woofer to function without being affected by the tweeter's back EMF. Then by performing Audyssey calibration (or MCACC for Pioneer or YPAO with Yamaha AVRs), the woofer is independently optimized, and the tweeter is independently optimized and time and phase aligned, which results in improved performance and better sound. I utilize passive bi-amping with my speakers that have removable jumpers and are powered by bi-amp capable AVRs. I also active tri-amp my Klipschorns on my main audio system.

Your home theater looks nice. How does it sound if you temporarily place the center speaker up on a stand?

I like your method of veneering the front panel.

What are your thoughts after a few weeks of listening enjoyment?

I bought the spool of 12 gauge 2 conductor OFC wire from a local electrical supply warehouse. The white and black spools in this picture are from Parts Express. If someone plans to bi-amp, I recommend 4 conductor wire to reduce the clutter.

That grill cloth looks really rich when looking at it, but the golden color was difficult to capture with the available lighting when I snapped this picture of the 70th Anniversary model.

Your new subwoofer has some impressive specs.

What subwoofer driver is recommended for the F20?

Very nice veneer job. Good looking burl.

I have an antique burl table that appears to have some filler. The putty is probably better than a recess that traps dust.

A friend recently encountered the same situation in his house, so he used the R-5650 as the left, right and center channel speakers. It sounds great. Sometimes wall studs are not all exactly spaced at 16 O.C. due to warped wood or framing variations, so you could first cut an inspection hole and take an exact measurement of that space. Enjoy your speakers.

That is a fine looking subwoofer.

If a pair of speakers this good looking and sounding were exhibited at an audio expo such as CES, they would probably have a $10,000 price tag on them.