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For $1,500, you might consider mono blocks. I have a pair on order myself from QuickSilver Audio. You would need a preamp. Maybe one of your receivers can take care of that. http://quicksilveraudio.com/products/horn-mono-amp/

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It's a very old mod that works very well. I did it for my Heresy I, Chorus II and La Scala I speakers. Worked every time. I had done all three by the time I saw the Boston Audiophile's video, but everything he says is spot on.

I really liked your video on the mono blocks. It inspired me to order QuickSilver mono blocks; a better way to get my KT150 fix.

I would prefer a newer design as well. However, it really comes down to preference. I had a nice long conversation with Jim at JEM Performance and contrary to my opinion, he prefers the original La Scalas over the latest. They just sound more natural to him. He has years of recording studio experience, and every new Klipsch model on his showroom floor.... yet he still prefers version I. He knows what he likes, and he knows a lot. Can't argue with that.

The modern risers are a nice touch. I installed the same type on my Chorus II pair. They were solid birch, and they really tightened up the bass, giving my Chorus IIs more of a sealed sub sound.

Excellent work! Pics?

I didn't know anything about the audio market or this debate when I did my experiments. I have no reason to change my mind at this point.

A number of forum members have told me their best connectors were no connectors; they just screw bare wire to the crossover board. That makes good sense. It's just that my wires are too fat to screw onto the crossover board, so I opted for copper connectors. They definitely give the current a bit more energy. So today I installed the last of my copper connectors on my crossover to doghouse wires. More tiny improvements that add up to big improvements. My first speaker to amp cables (I'm very new to Klipsch and tube amps), were made from these 10AWG copper cables. I built them for my Heresys. I was also pleasantly surprised at what they did for the Heresy's interior wiring. I'm now on my third Klipsch set, these La Scalas, and I'm getting the same good results. However, my first 10AWG speaker cables sound pretty thin compared to these higher quality audiophile cables. They were only about $50 for a pair on eBay. Over the years I've seen this type of audiophile cable installed for interior wiring among the DIY crowd, and now I know why. I won't be doing that myself, as I have other audio experiments to tinker with. For one, I'm still waiting on my ALK CSW-450 crossovers. We shall see.

These are in nice shape. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2023803771141295/

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The owner is right... they need a little love.

Expensive cables are a very real thing. Look a few pages back on your thread. A couple of folks posted pictures and data on your cables.

Yes! I believe they were about $1,500 US Dollars. There were other comments in this thread that identified them more precisely. I personally would not have spent $1,500 on them, but the previous owner definitely did.

We have a winner! Old bad wires are what my experiments are all about. The old wiring and connectors are wimpy by comparison. I'm not getting high sonic improvements. It's not like changing a crossover. They are small and simple improvements that are very impressive to me. This lets me know I'm moving in the right direction. Lots of little things become one big thing. This is exactly why the new Klipsch lineup uses higher quality interior wiring and connectors.

I definitely understand. Maybe you can get a few dollars for them on ebay. If I were nearby I would definitely get them. I'm still experimenting on my La Scalas.

Don't throw the black and blue wiring away. Save them for experimenting on your La Scalas later.

I'm not angry. I'm just suggesting an A/B test by the owner.

You may like the upgraded wiring as it is. Try listening to one wiring type at a time to see which one you prefer; your current blue/black wiring setup vs something else. I've done this three times on three different Klipsch speaker pairs, and have always preferred the upgraded wiring. The previous owner apparently preferred them as well.

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Not perfect cosmetically, but useful. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/689305562101262/

Very true. The little sonic upgrade I get from one foot of fat wire to the woofer makes it obvious that the electrons are just happier. It's kind of like owning a German shepherd. Do you think he would prefer your tiny back yard in the city, or the five acres on the lake at your Dad's place? Electrons must roam free! It's definitely more obvious with power cables. A friend of mine brought over some audiophile power cables made by a local electrical engineer. He was certain that I would hear the difference, and buy these cables immediately. I, of course, doubted his claim. After listening for three seconds, my jaw dropped at the sonic improvement. I bought both cables, and called him a week later to buy a third. I got the power.

I know. The video is actually pretty good. In my wiring experiments, I'm just looking for space; I want to hear more of the soundstage. After all, space is the final frontier.