Greetings. I have a pair of LaScala's that I bought used in late 1976 or early 1977. $750 then. I've used them for bands on the road and local gigs for years until the mid 90's. In 1999 I opened a music venue and used them in the small room with subs. They've always sounded great.
There are the industrial model; black heavy duty laminate type coating with metal trim and handles. The mid & high drivers and x-overs are original. One 15" woofer was blown. The engineer at the venue got them working however I don't know if one was replaced/reconed or possibly both were replaced. They're in the back of my warehouse now, but I'll be pulling them out in the next couple of months when I open a combination music store/consignment shop/live music venue. I'm wondering if anyone has any potential info on these models without any further info, and what I should replace the 15" drivers with. Are original type speakers available? Or is there a more modern upgrade that would maintain or increase their value/performance if possible? I may keep them or sell them, I haven't decided yet. If it's the latter is it best to maintain originality? Would an upgrade decrease the value, increase it or perhaps make no difference? I'm just looking for opinions and and any information or inferences that could be made with the limited info available. Any input would be much appreciated. Cheers!...Kilmo
