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Saw Barenaked Ladies @ Redrock a couple months ago. They put on a very good show.

i doubt cast aluminum would polish up. Kinda like the corner pieces of the trim. You can be the first to try it and report back, but I doubt you will like the look. Also getting deep into the horn would be a challenge. You can see how much of my paint was gone after the power wash. What was underneath wasn't pretty.

I used an enamel paint on my horns after removing them and pressure washing them. I believe they are cast aluminum. I am not sure on the face. My guess would be any good latex. Hard to see in your photos, do yours have the fiberglass? If not, the exohyde Nick used (or duratex) would work. You can thin them with water and use a smooth roller or brush on and avoid the texture, if you don't like that. Any paint will work for the logo, even a vinyl ink for a cleaner look. I use what is easy to clean up, cuz I tend to make a mess.

@nickyboy6100 those sure turned out nice. What mid driver do you have in there? @CWOReilly Not sure how I missed your question on the trim. If the damage is unsightly, just brush out the scratches and then use scotchbrite to polish it up a bit. Yes you are removing the anondize but that only keeps it from oxidizing. Will look much better when you're done. If it starts to dull, get the scotchbrite out again. Touch ups are much easier.

Hope everything goes as planned Bruce. Take it easy and let everything heal properly. I never do but like to give advice I don't follow.

Recognize it? That's how I knew Dave's setup would sound so nice. Your THTLP worked great with my 4 LS! I can only imagine two subs and two LS.

That door seems to rattle at times. Not sure why!

That looks great Dave. Beautiful room that I am sure sounds as good as it looks. Keep up the good work! I think it still might need a little more cow bell. You should be able to fit another set of LS in that room. the furniture may have to go but.......... It's a fun ride, but you have to know when to get off. Some never figure it out!

Another advantage of the splits is they can be stacked like legos, just for fun!

Definitely not Carl!! Plus he'd be complaining about needing a sub, blah, blah, blah.

depends on who is in the other chair!!! 😉

This pic used to get a lot of mileage on the Forum back in the day. The ultimate LS experience.

I've said it many times (too many??) that the great outdoors is the best way to listen to LS. Good luck.

Plus one on the DE-120. The Crites version is definitely a step up from the K77 and going one step further with Daves SMAHL is even better. Best upgrade I think I have ever done (at least in the top 2 or 3)

Before you go renting a moving van, try your LSi with a decent sub. It somehow kicks everything up a level not just the very low end. I think (doesn't happen often) that I would crank my LS too much to try to get that bass slam that just isn't there. With a small boost below 100 hz (or even 80), you aren't tempted to turn the dial as far. More enjoyable across the spectrum. I really like the bass from the LS, quick and hard hitting, just needs a little boost down low. I even added some small tapped horn subs to my Belles in my living room and it made the same impact.

Surprisingly well. They are home built using Eminence LAB15 pro sub drivers that are built like a tank and have a great reputation. Driving with a Crown amp putting 600 watts to each (available). Night and day with them vs without them.

I know Matthews played around with ports for his Chorus I. He was convinced it was a noticeable improvement. I didn't hear it without the tubes but did after and they sounded very nice. If you like to tinker, it is easy to try and also easy to remove them if it is not to your liking. It is just fun to try things out and see for yourself.

I've put a LS in that spot and it was very nice but didn't make as much of a difference as I thought it would. The K500 mid horn in the Belle is considerably smaller than the K400 is the LS. The difference between the K500 to the K700 in that Heresy is probably about the same. All had the same mid driver and tweeter. I am not really good at critical listening though. I know crap when I hear it, but subtle differences are lost on these old ears. I guess my point is, if you don't have the room or budget for a LS or third Belle, you wont suffer much if you have to use a Heresy.

Never noticed much of a issue with using an HIP for a center between my Belles. Sounded fairly nice to me. The subs helped to not notice the reduction of bass (I guess)

I'm not sure if there are any neighbors where I cut mine loose, or if they like the same kind of music (doubt it). Easily hear a mile away.

Rickyboy, If you get a chance, drag those splits outside and cut them loose. When I get mine outdoors (no neighbors) and crank them up, it is yet another level for these already wonderful speakers.

Just curious, did you take that much care with any other possessions? How's it going @cincymat?

that makes more sense.

Never saw an AA x over in a Heresy of any kind, but I dont get out much. Odd number of cans too. I'm sure you'll have them singing pretty in no time.