Hi Guys - I just got my first "Klipsch" tribute speakers, the Cornscala.
I haven't had a lot of time to play and listen yet, but I thought I might post for a bit of advice from people far more versed in these things.
On initial listen, I sensed a harsh midrange at certain times - male vocals becoming muddy in REM, and some midrange mush when the volume started to boogie.
I really like the clarity, liveliness and presence 99% of the time - but would like to clear this harshness that is present occassionally.
My setup is as follows:
- Transcendant SOB 15W OTL Amp
- Transcendant 300B Preamp
- Schiit Modi MultiBit DAC running from a RPi Roon Endpoint
- Rega P2 with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge, Project Phono Preamp
- DIY Cornscala - ALK Wood mid-range horn, Crites crossovers
*I have not taken the backs off the Cornscala yet to comment on the drivers etc.*
I have played a bit with room placement, and moved my listening position to the first chair. The room is assymetrical and I could not get the couch to really work, without major wife-angering changes. Chair also gives greater distance to rear wall. Speakers are toed in as per diagram. Imaging is okay, not as good as my previous speakers (3 Way Cone transmission line speakers).
Room is effectively not treated. Wooden floors and brick walls as per pictures. I realise this is far from ideal. Centre-rug is coming, interested in other ideas.
What I would appreciate an opinion on is:
- Is this placement recommended? What else should I think about? What else should I trial and error?
- How can midrange harshness be treated? SOme reticulated foam in the horn throat/mouth? Some felt on the front edges to stop extra reflection? Burn this brick and wood room into the ground?
Any tips from others who have gone before me would be grouse.
PIC 1: From the doorway looking across the room
PIC 2: Rough Diagram
Pic 3: Cornscala RHS less Grille
PIC 4: Picture from seated listening position
