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TV stays (current plan)... Fireplace is 6 feet. Small chest on right wall will be moved out...left cabinet goes also.... Right speaker will butt against TV cabinet & stairs...left speaker will go in corner...Current plan is to buy new from local Klipsch dealer...

pics posted... you'll have to scroll up to see them... 2 channel audio only... carpet.. normal living room furniture & high ceilings... will have to move left cabinet out...

how do you post images?

Thanks... may have to take a hard look at tube amp...

I was thinking of a store or dealer... wasn't inviting myself over to someone's house... going with walnut... lots of wood in my house... If you mean dealer for an audition of a Khorn, I don't know of any but that doesn't mean they might not exist. If you mean to hear the Jubilee then I'm about 99.999999999999999999999% sure the answer is no since it's not considered a residential speaker. It was originally designed for home use but the company decided to shelve it. Later, they were looking to add something in their cinema line and Roy (co-designer) pulled it out of mothballs, making it a 3-way. He has made it available in black and now in some nicer finishes, to the individual who wants it and doesn't mind putting some energy into acquiring them. About the only way you are going to hear a Jubilee is to visit someone's home. As a side comment, how cool is it that a speaker designed specifically for the home is good enough for commercial use?!! I see... wasn't aware they were commercial.. but it does say a great deal, that they are considered cinema quality.. But that is the reason I got on this forum, to educate myself.. cheers!

I was thinking of a store or dealer... wasn't inviting myself over to someone's house... going with walnut... lots of wood in my house...

Depending on the design, tubes can cost as little as four or five dollars each. As to longevity, it all depends on the design. If done conservatively, even the output tubes can last 25000+ hours while the small signal tubes could easily last "forever." The design which William (wdecho) mentioned above is worth considering if you want to try building your own for very little money ($250). Its circuit is featured in the Talkin' Tubes section. Given your electronics background it should be easy for you to build. And don't think because the parts cost is so low that it can't possibly sound good. I've been designing and building budget amps for Heritage Series speaker owners for decades and the sound is breathtaking (I'm retired and currently only do that for locals, but will gladly offer you any assistance you need to build your own). Another budget amp design will be featured in the tubes section very soon as well! Maynard My "tweet" (what we called AT's {aviation electronic techs}) days are long over... retired 14 years ago...but thanks for the vote of confidence.. I probably know enough to get electrocuted...

I'll see if anybody in Atlanta has them.. . That has been my thoughts headed into this sound upgrade...Hopefully somebody in Atlanta has the Khorns (& perhaps other speakers, though I have pretty much decided on the Klipschorns) with different amps to test.. thanks again guys for all the input... rip

@ Max2.... Holy crap... those are awesome....

Level at which sustained exposure may result in hearing loss 90 - 95dB Hand Drill 98dB Power mower at 3' 107dB Snowmobile, Motorcycle 100dB Power saw at 3' 110dB Sandblasting, Loud Rock Concert 115dB Pain begins 125dB Pneumatic riveter at 4' 125dB I remember the salesman cranking the Khorns up & we could not hear each other & we were shouting... The plate glass in the shop front was moving... Now.. a lot older.. some wiser & I will rarely play the speakers that loud.. Follow on question... Tube amps vs solid state? I am not a purist... I want an amp/receiver that is min fuss... I get that tubes have a smoother more refined sound... but replacing tubes??? how much $$ ?? how often?? I have a old Yamaha receiver that I I would have to spray contact cleaner in the vol knob (variable pot.. I was an aviation electronics tech in the Coast Guard) to keep the popping down.. But at 64 watts it will still drive most speakers... was told that one option would be a NBS preamp and NOSValve mono blocks .... thoughts? thank everyone for your input & the welcome on the forum... You guys rock!

@Coytee... thanks... If I find myself in Knoxville... I'll take you up on the offer....

on the road till Wed... then will post a pic of room... Atlanta... rip

On the road till Wed... I could post a pic when I get to the house... good idea...

@ Bill... budget is for speakers & amp... cheers, rip

Hello all... I heard my first pair of Khorns nearly 25 years ago & fell in love with the sound... Fast forward... I am ready to pull the trigger on a pair & need some advice from this group... Planning on putting the speakers in the living room, 15' x 18' with 20' ceiling.. speakers will be able to go in the corners, one corner is good, no obstructions, other corner meets stairs, & has TV & cabinet w/ audio gear. I should have about 3 or 4 feet of wall before stairs & the wall falls off... Is this enough wall space for the speaker? Currently have 100W older Yamaha receiver, looking at McIntosh MA6300, 100W (intergrated amp)(rarely listen to radio) or the McIntosh 6700 receiver (200W), or 6700 integrated amp ... I am thinking 200W is overkill... Any other amps/receivers to consider? Budget is 15-17K... thanks, rip