PeteLB

Thank you! I've been considering Cornwall IV's as well because they seem to be more available on the used market. I auditioned a pair of Cornwall IV's at a dealer yesterday. Music was streaming through Tidal using a Yamaha R-N1000A network receiver. I was disappointed with the sound - thin mids, exaggerated highs and lacking bass. They were poorly placed, probably not broken in and I'm not sure if the Yamaha was a good fit. What I heard from the Cornwall IV's went against everything I've heard about them and it's making me think I should just be more patient and wait for a nice pair of La Scalas. I've also been reading that the La Scalas can be placed closer to the back wall so the Cornwalls won't save me much (or any) space.

People seem to love tubes with heritage Klipsch speakers. I do have a have a good restored vintage solid state receiver that Im using with myForte I’s now. Tubes may be a temptation in the future but I have to take this one step at a time!

Good point, don’t want to spoil my ears for the older ones! Given the price and availability of used La Scalas, I’m considering used Cornwalls, too. Might be able to find lightly used Cornwall IV’s for about same price as used La Scalas are being advertised for. Used Klipschorns seem more available and reasonably priced too but I’m not sure if they would work with my room set up and I could only pick up one speaker at a time. Not impossible but it could be a lot of miles and a lot of coffee!

Hope so, but there's always an option of adding a sub if needed, especially if I end up using it for movies as well as music. Do you find you need a sub listening to music only? What kind of music are you listening to?

Thanks, it's comments like this that keep peaking my interest in the La Scalas!

Thanks, I'm interested in buying used (both for budget and value - can't resist a good deal) but I'm also looking for somewhere to listen to new La Scalas in the Toronto area. Forte IV's or Cornwall IV's are both options but it's hard to resist the urge to go up the line to the La Scalas. Ultimately it may depend on price and availability. But you're right, I need to do some more listening to get a better sense of their sound profiles. Is there one you prefer?

Thanks, for the welcome! I've been doing some researching online. I've listened to one pair of La Scalas but not in ideal conditions. The types of music I listen to are not too bass dependent but I do worry that the bass might be one of those things you don't think you will miss until you don't have it. The posters who say a sub is a necessity for La Scalas make me apprehensive but I'm comforted by posts such as yours who really like quality of the La Scala's bass response. The Fortes have lots of bass - it may be my placement but the bass is not always very tight and focused. I think the La Scalas would be an improvement in that regard. I'm looking for used, but I'd like to audition new. So far I haven't found any dealers in the Toronto with La Scalas set up for audition. Maybe I'll start a thread in the appropriate section to ask about that. Thanks again!

I'm looking for a nice pair of La Scalas in good condition, willing to pay a reasonable price. Preferably original, wood grain rather than black. I'm new to the Klipsch world. Not too long ago I inherited a pair of original Fortes. I was a casual listener, using mostly headphones on the go. I set the Fortes up in a make-shift listening space and I was really taken aback by their sound. I found myself more and more looking for reasons to just sit and listen to music. What surprised me most was the Forte's clarity and how they changed the type of music I listen to. I'm looking for better quality recordings and slower music where I can focus on the instruments, their separation and tonal quality. I'm looking to repurpose a room and set up a dedicated listening space. I've been doing a lot of reading on the Klipsch Community forums. I've considered upgrading the Fortes but I really can't resist the lure of the La Scalas. From what I can gather they will give me more of what I like about the Fortes. They are also so iconic looking and may be more flexible in my space. So, if you have a pair of La Scalas you are considering selling or if know of someone who might be, I'd appreciate if you'd send me a message. My search area is Ontario and anywhere in the US within a good day's drive from Buffalo. Cheers and thanks in advance!