jeffgeorge

Do '85 La Scalas have metal horns, or the newer composite material for the horns? Also, what is the stock crossover for current day La Scalas.

Offered here first... 1 pair of RF-3's 1 RC-3 1 pair of RC-3's All are excellent condition throughout. I am the original owner. I like this system, but I am moving to a Heritage HT. $950 for all + shipping. I will ship in original boxes, or meet within a 100 mile radius of West Central Ohio.

I fiinally pulled the trigger on a pair of '85 La Scalas. I am a Klipsch Veteran (20 yrs. or so), but I have a few questions regarding these beauties. 1. These look to be stock AK crossovers. Is there anything I should know about them? I may look at mods down the road, but for now, I want to spend some time listening to them. 2. I am going to use them as mains in my HT. Thinking of Using Heresys as center and surrounds. Anyone else here use this combo? Space up front is limited, so even though I won't rule out another La Scala as a center down the road - I would like to go the Heresy route. pros / cons? 3. I know many here tout tubes as the way to go. Practically speaking, I will be using a SS Surround receiver for a while. Any real problems with this? Thanks in advance.

I agree with JB on his assesment. The center is a KG2.2v. The subwoofer looks like either a KSW12 or 15.

I think a couple of guys here on the BB have used an RC-3, but it will not be a perfect match. Other options might be a KLF-C7, KV-3 or KV-2. Again, non of these are specifically made to be a timbre match to Heresy, but they might be close. I have Heresies and an RC-3, but the Heresies are for two-channel and the RC-3 is with other Reference models. Maybe I'll swap out my RF-3's with Heresies tonight and report back.

Just call Klipsch and get replacement diaphragms. Its an easy job. All you have to do is remove the nuts that attach the horn to the magnet. Pull out the old and in with the new. Should cost you around $40 - $50 with shipping.

I liked old Stu Pidass. Whatever happened to BobG?

That is the old me. I forgot my password one time, could not get it from email - so I just registered again. You have my word on it Amy. I'll send you my address so you can get those KHorns on a truck tonight.

Amy, Do I get a free pair of Klipschhorns for having the oldest post?

When I refer to "lame" I meant that it is not substantiated by anything other than a name. I figure this guy probably works for the company.

http://www.audaud.com/audaud/MAR04/component/comp1.html

Next pilgramage in the Denmark!

INDY!!

I am thinking of slowly upgrading to an all RF-7 / RC-7 / RS-7 system. I currently have RF-3's / RC-3 / RS-3's and will have to upgrade slowly. What can I expect when moving to the RC-7 center? Will timbre matching be an issue, or will I be OK while I continue to save up for the RF-7's?

Yamaha made a nice linear direct drive table in the mid 80's. My Dad still has it.

Try to stay in the same line as what your mains are. You will regret skimping on the surrounds. Believe me... I am living proof.

Toto IV is my choice.

Does anyone know who won the Klipsch/Aragon THX system sponsered by Klipsch and Home Theater Magazine? I am still waiting for my phone call or ceritfied letter telling me when it will be shipped to my house. LOL!!

Brought my Wife last year... she is very hard to impress, but I think she was very impressed with everything at Klipsch. Of course Trey had to turn on the in-walls in the Heritage room... The in-walls impressed her more than the big K-Horns! Thanks a lot Trey! Sometimes women are just too practical. lol.

I agree 2.2's would work nice. Just be careful with placement. They are rear ported, so you should not mount them right against the wall. Another option, if you have room, would be another used set of KG5.5's

Not to muddy the waters, but you might consider NAD, Rotel or vintage Nakamichi. I have an older Nakamichi Receiver 2 powering my Heresy's and it sounds awsome. With all due respect, you should not put too much emphasis on Wattage... consider the way the receiver is built ie. large power transformer large capacitors, etc. These factors usually add up to large current, which is a better indicator whether the receiver will drive your speakers to the audible bliss you are seeking.

Quick sidenote - The KG4 and KG4.2 are way different speakers. The KG4 used dual 8" woofers, one large horn tweeter and a rear firing passive radiator. The KG4.2's Use one 10" woofer, 10" front firing passive radiator and a Tractrix horn tweeter. If compared side by side I think that you would find that the KG4.2's would exhibit more bass, but be lacking in midrange and high end detail compared to the Heresy. Even though the Heresy gets beat up by many for being lean on bass - I find it to be natural, fast and "punchy". That all being said, I would go with the Heresy

My favorite episodes were when he had Buddy Rich on. Being a drummer myself, I loved to watch Buddy's solos. If I remember correctly, Johnny was a pretty accomplished drummer in his own right. Rest in peace Johnny!

1. Indy 2. Hard Rock Cafe, UA Theater again, Jazz Kitchen minus the poetry lady. 3. Summer 4. Everyone, including Fred Klipsch, if he has time.

Could be a blown tweeter. You can get replacements from Klipsch, or you could do as I did and replace the tweeter diaphram. That option is about half the cost of a new tweeter.