Mr._Music_Fan
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Hey guys,
I recently got a pair of "mint-ish" walnut Chorus I and have installed the titanium tweeter diaphragms and about to have my xo refurbished by Bob. The Chorus are replacing my good looking walnut Forte IIs that also have the titanium tweeter diaphragms and the xo that have been refurbished by Bob.
My question/conundrum is this: Should I sell the Forte IIs or keep them a while?
I am really torn as to if should sell my Forte IIs. One the one hand, from what I understand and read, a great pair of walnut Forte IIs are somewhat of a rare thing. On the other hand, my Forte IIs are just taking up space in my living room, not connected. I am not in need of the cash value of the Forte IIs, so I am not in a hurry or pinch to sell them.
I wonder if I am being short sighted in considering selling the Fortes IIs? Another question I considered, is the Chorus I a step up or above the Forte IIs? In my ear, the Chorus has a better mid-range than the Fortes II, and this is before my Chorus has their xo refurbished by Bob. I can only imagine how much better the sound will improve once the xo are refurbished.
Is there any other points I'm not thinking of that perhaps I should consider before making a decision?
Thanks in advance guys.
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Congrats! Look forward to reading your thoughts.
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Hey there, I know the frustration of a tear on the passive radiator. When I got my fortes II's there was a tear one one too. I ended up sending both passive radiators to Simply Speakers and they did an awesome job. I would gladly recommend them.
Even though only one passive radiator was damagaed, I sent both in to ensure that they were both tuned the same back to OEM specs.
Thats my 2 cents, hope it helps.
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Thank you for your feedback KHarp, I appreciate it.
It is neither my intent nor desire to treat these (works of art) as real estate, but rather I am thinking it is time for me to consider migrating towards a good tube amp, and I am trying to forecast what budget I might have available towards that endeavor. And if I can recoup my costs, then that's a plus. :-)
Again, thanks for your feedback.
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I plumb forgot about the pics for the SW-12ii, i'll take a couple and post tomorrow.
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Hi fellow Klipsch Jedi,
I recently acquired some Chorus I's and wanted to get some advise/guidance and positioning. Right now I have them just about flush in the corners of my 11 foot wide room. The only thing that prevents them from being completely flush is that I have them slightly toed in towards the couch.
I've read quite a few threads and from what I gather is that there are 2 primary schools of thought; away from the walls about 12 to 14 inches (all around) or close to the corners as possible with the speaker toed in.
I have read that some folks like to toe in the speaker sharp enough that the sound from L & R speakers meet in front of the listener by about a foot or so.
So I come to my fellow Klipsch Jedi for guidance.
Thanks in advance...
ps. Help me Obi-Wan JimJimbo!
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As promised listed below are my Fortes II. I also forgot to mention that I had the passive radiators reconed/repaired by Simply Speakers.
Again, not sure that I am selling them, all I am trying to do is get an idea of what is a reasonable price for them. I have spent a bit of money to bring these Fortes where they are and I curious if I am could recoup my costs.
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Thanks guys, I am considering selling the following from my collection.
Forte II - Walnut Oiled 8/9 out of 10 for body, Adjustments from stock - Crites XO, titanium tweeter diaphragms, brushed aluminum furniture legs (really helps with the WAF).
KG4 - Walnut Oiled 7/8 out of 10 for body. No Adjustments from stock
SW12ii - Black Oak 8/9 out of 10 for sides, 5/10 for top. I sanded the black off the veneer and was able to restain the veneer to a Walnut oil comparable match.
Location: DFW
Pics: Forthcoming.
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Hi All,
I am not sure if this is the correct area for this posting, so please pardon me if I am breaking a rule.
I am thinking of selling a few of my speakers and wanted to get an idea of what is a reasonable price for them. Is this correct part of the forums for this posting?
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Fellow Klipsch Komrades,
I want to generously thank Opus2k9 for posting this thread. I was able to buy the Chorus I's listed in the Houston area today. They are FANTASTIC and in perfect/virgin cosmetic and driver shape, no joke!!!!
Without having (Bob) Crites rebuild the crossovers or replacing the stock tweeter diaphrams, this box really sings to me. This is truly a great forum with some amazing people. Thank you all!
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1 hour ago, jimjimbo said:
Somehow I thought you had a pair of LS not too long ago...?
Hi Jim, I did...and sold them to a fellow Klipsch forum member. He had a single LS industrial, and I sold him my pair, so now he has 3. He has a home theater setup with 3 LSi speakers.
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Thanks guys!
i am going to go ahead and get the LaScalas. I'll post pics once I get them set up.
i really appreciate the feedback.
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Thanks Schu for your feedback -- good thoughts to consider. My music room is 11feet wide by 15 feet in length. I sit about 13 feet away from the speakers.
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Hey gang, I wanted to solicit feedback/advice/wisdom/opinions regarding a crossroads I am at regarding speakers.
Current situation:
Forte II with new titanium tweeter diaphragms, new Crites crossovers, new passive radiators.
Opportunity:
88 LaScalas with AL crossovers, 401 composite horn, beautiful polyurethane/clear coat over the birch, minor nicks. Price 950.
Question:
Should I keep my Forte II since they are in excellent shape? Should I sell them to help fund the LaScalas? If I get the LaScalas, what should I do with the AL crossovers? Are the AL crossovers worth anything?
Thank you all in advance.
-Alex
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All,
I've seen and heard these speakers in person, and they do sound nice.
My 2 cents...
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Howdy Gang,
I am withdrawing and cancelling the sale of my LSi (in Texas, in DFW, in my garage).
Why?: On the train ride home I got an rather ingenious idea. After talking with some woodworking friends, I decided to keep my speakers. This is probably going to be my birthday/xmas gift for this year. IF things go as plan, I'll have some "new" LaScalas.Thank you for all your support -- especially you Matt!
See you on the dark side of December!
-Alex
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On 10/31/2016 at 1:38 PM, RetiredUSA said:
nice speakers...are they actually tagged LaScala Industrial's, they look like and have the build of TLSI's, which is the theater version of the LaScala's.
Yes sir, they are LaScala Industrials.
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I like what you are thinking Matt, I briefly toyed with the idea of having the entire outside stained cherry but then the nose black with some cane grills...
If I did that, do you guys think I should sell my other speakers?
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Hi Guys,
Yes, they are in my garage, in Texas, in DFW. lol
So, I am really torn / heart broken. My music room is about 15 feet length by 11 feet wide. My current setup is Forte II, Heresy I and, SW-12ii, with a Marantz 2252 and a simple Pioneer turntable. I've attached a pic below.
After really giving this thought I came to the conclusion the LSi are going for sale. I am also giving thought to possibly selling my heresys . The primary issues preventing from keeping them are:
1. I tried my best to get them how I want them, but trying to get them to be stained cherry, like the beauties that Matthews made.But I just don't think it will happen.
2. I am running out of room. I currently have the following sets: HWO, Forte ii (WO), KG4 (WO), SW-12ii (black), and LSi (black). I am fast running out of room. If the LSi somehow can be transformed into a Cherry LS, then I am up for selling all my other speakers. But I really, really love my Forte ii. They sound awesome in my room.
3.I am really hung up on step 1.
So if I can't enjoy them as they are, maybe someone else can.
Hopefully this explains my sale and motives further. Thoughts and comments are welcomed.
-Alex
ps. Yes the TV is off center, but I'm removing it and installing a projector and screen at a later date (one day).
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For Sale:
A pair of awesome upgraded Black La Scala Industrial speakers for $1200 These speakers were built in 1996. I also have the aluminum badges if you want them.
Location: DFW (in Texas).
Tweeter: Elliptrac HF ($215 for this upgrade)
Midrange: K-55M
Woofer: K-43-KLink to the upgraded tweeters: click HERE
I have resealed the woofers within the last year and should be good for another 20 years.
I am selling these speakers as I recently moved into a smaller house and they are too powerful for me and my smaller living room. They are currently in my garage and ready to go to a good home.
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As promised here are the pics:
pic 1 - logos (in need of TLC)
pic 2 - touched up logos
pic 3 - foam seal for dog house
pic 4 - doghouse entrance with foam seal in place.
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Hi gang!
So I am happy report back that after pulling the "abby normal" K-43, I found the culprit -- a loose speaker terminal on the woofer. I tightened that sucker up, and got my matching 3.8 ohms. I reattached the K-43 into the doghouse attached the woofer leads to the mini-terminal in the crossover box and re-tested the K-43. Sweet 3.8 ohms, again. I am happy as a clam. Now I am awaiting the arrival of the duratex on Wednesday.
One thing I have made a mental note about is that it is WELL worth the money to buy an extra long - 8inch long Phillips screwdriver to screw in the woofer terminal screws in the doghouse. I almost feel like i'm well on my way to earning a boy scout badge of "LaScala Rehab".
Thank you Bob and Bruce for chiming in and providing some guidance.
-Alex
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I will try this Bob, but the odd thing is that when I tested it at the little terminal strip prior to opening the dog house and removing the K43 originally. I'm just waiting for Rod Serling to chime in as well.
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Thanks Bob and Bruce for the feedback.
So here is the Twilight Zone moment, as you inquired Bruce, I did measure both K-43's and they were both about 3.6 to 3.8 That's what eerie...well kinda. Here is some additional information that might account for the increased impedance. On the "abby-normal" woofer I had to reglue the dustcap into the driver. I used some epoxy mix, is there any chance this somehow accounts for the issue? The only other possible thing that I can think of is in moving the speaker box with the affected speaker it was tipped over as it was being re-positioned and the box (with the k43 fully attached in the doghouse) fell about 3 inches flat, could the jarring impact of the tip over account for anything?
So if I can't enjoy them as they are, maybe someone else can.
Forte II vs Chorus I
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I'm getting the impression I should a/b my Chorus and the Forte II's.
I'll revisit this after the xo refurbishment.
Also, point well taken... no more animated gifs.