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Wow! Gone already.

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So I've given up on the ALK crossovers, but the Crites crossovers are sounding really good. New titanium tweeter diaphragms New midrange diaphragms New passive radiators New 2 inch risers New 10awg pure copper wiring New Crites crossovers I also used Kilmat on the horns, which was a huge improvement. I'm pretty new to Klipsch. My only reference points are the Forte III and Heresy III. My goal was to get these closer to the modern Klipsch sound, and I have succeeded! Google Drive image

Nice! The latest Klipsch models use 2" midrange drivers as well. That alone makes a huge difference. I'm also using those SMAHL tweeters in my Heresy pair. Another huge improvement.

I do understand. The pro series are always skimpy on bass by home audio standards. It makes sense in a live venue for the bass to be lower. A different driver or... a better crossover like the ALK CSW-450, which dips an octave lower for the La Scala or Klipschorn, would get you more bass.

No... I've thought about pulling them out of my Heresy pair to experiment, but I'll leave it alone as Al isn't supporting it. It would probably sound great and then flub out at high volumes.

I'm sure the bass will be satisfactory for me. Maybe not for you, but fine for me. Try these "mods" and let me know how it goes. Mod 1: Place unobtrusive braces in the bass bin. Mod 2: Place the speakers on two foot solid wood tables, and isolate the bottom of the bass bin and of the table's feet as best you can. Mod 3: Get a subwoofer Mod 4: Get an ALK crossover with the one octave lower feature. Mod 5: Listen to the modded La Scalas for as long as you'd like, then buy brand new AL5s.

That's what mods are for.

I'm going to need those braces when I get my La Scalas.

Science! 🎵

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I didn't notice the resonance until it suddenly disappeared. Solid pine, 3/4 inch thick, 2 inches high, solid corner braces. Chorus II risers.jfif

I'm using a Musical Paradise MP-301 Mk3 with KT-150s. DAC = Schiit Modi Multibit. I've also replaced the crossovers with Crites Chorus II crossovers, as one original crossover was shorted out by the previous owner. Next, 10awg wire from the crossovers to drivers, and input connections. The thicker wire gives you more volume, presence and detail, with or without the new crossovers.

That sounds like a great experiment. The other day I installed 2 inch solid pine risers on my Chorus IIs. The original risers were tattered and ripped, and I figured 2 inch risers were the best option. Besides, they look more like the current Klipsch lineup. To my surprise, the 2 inch risers took away some of the resonance from the cabinets. The bass was tighter, and the highs were clearer. I'm pretty sure that's one of the reasons the new Klipsch speakers have 2 inch risers vs the older plywood risers.

PWK wouldn't, but the current Klipsch engineers definitely have. Just look at the AL5 construction video. You will see a factory worker putting foam in the AL5 doghouse. The factory also uses heavier wire than PWK recommended. Advancement continues with the greatest respect to PWK. That's the nature of engineering.

Look at the AL5 video on the Klipsch website. It looks like they slide foam into the doghouse without fastening. Others have placed Dynamat or foam in the doghouse and had similar good results, taking the tip from the AL5 construction video. Another thing the new La Scalas have is heavier wire, which will improve old speakers as well.

An A/B test is in order here. In my A/B, I saw improvement. Not a maybe. A real improvement. My ears don't lie, and neither do yours. Life is an A/B test.

Add Dynamat or KilMat to the interior of the dog house. I've heard other users do this, and it makes sense. I added KilMat to my Heresy I mid horn, and the result was very pleasing. Better highs and lows, more detail in the mids. Additionally, Klipsch now includes foam for the AL5 doghouse. Try it. You'll like it.

Very interesting. I might consider these when I start my La Scala project.

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Has anyone tweaked this design for the Chorus II?

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The Paducah guys made a great video on Forte IV vs Cornwall IV. Very informative.