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Well pretty sure mine are stapled, but wish they were black and removable. Anyway, what is that little speaker next to the LS? I ask because I have Quad/5.1 set up that I now need to figure out how to incorporate. I think I need to create two separate systems. The Klipsch would anchor the two channel set up. Fortunately I have several turntables and receivers to choose from, but speaker spacing will not be ideal for one of the front pairs. A good problem to have, I suppose.

I assume mine are stapled based on vintage. Will verify if I can ever get them out of my SUV! The combination of weight and size make it a two person lift for sure.

They fit nicely in the back of my Durango. I probably won't get them out of the car until tomorrow. Current plan, subject to any other advice on this forum, is to dsconnect, clean with deoxit, and reconnect all speaker connections to the XOs. If tweeter and/or mid still dead, I'll swap each to the other speaker and try again. Is a silent tweeter a sign of a bad diaphragm or should I still have a blown speaker sound to it? Hoping the fact that both are silent but one on each speaker is due to the connections. Fingers crossed.

Bottom dollar price is $1500. He won't go lower. Still a good price? I'm assuming one new tweeter and crossing fingers on the squawker.

John, Do you recall where you got the grills, just in case they are still available? Never mind. I think you got them from Klipsch, and all the other posts on this topic tell me they are no longer being sold. Besides, I need to actually get the speakers first...

More good info. Thanks again. Original part and cheaper than the aftermarket. Win/Win.

Thanks for tip. I see where the K77M diaphragm is sold in pairs. That will be easy and I feel better about replacing both. Much cheaper than "upgrading". Maybe I do that and then fix the one squawker if needed. I have done very basic desolder and solder of connections in the past. Its pretty ugly work but if a simple job that does not require finesse I can probably handle it.

Thank you Travis and Deang. I'll probably make an offer based on buying two tweets and two mids. Didn't mean to break rules discussing aftermarket, but did not realize I had other options. Deang, is replacing the tweeter diagphragm a challenge? I'm guessing there may be a link here somewhere, for both the product and the repair process. Do people typically replace both tweets at the same time? Also, for the squawker, what are the options if it is bad? Again, just repair/replace one? I always thought a matched set was better than two that are 40 years different in age. Here is a pic of what I'm after. Not really a fan of the grills, and dislike that they are fixed. but they are in better shape than the picture shows.

Hello all, this is my first post. I found a very nice looking pair of 1984 La Scalas for sale nearby. I gaduated high school in 1984, and a buddy of mine back then (much wealthier than I) had a pair of La Scalas at the time. I have wanted La Scalas ever since. So, I was ready to make an offer today, but upon demo one speaker had a silent tweeter and the other had a silent squawker. The crossover is the often maligned AL Network. Since the speakers are 40 years old. I was planning to replace the crossovers [Moderator Edit]. But I was hoping to not replace them immediately, and certainly was hoping to not replace any of the drivers. The squawkers are the 55M. The tweeters are K77 but I forgot to take pictures of them. Everything looks original. I think my only option would be to replace the crossovers and all four speakers. Or I could roll the dice and just replace the crossovers and see if that fixes the problem. Q1: What are the odds that each AL crossover network is to blame for one driver not working? Q2: If I do replace everything but the woofers, what is the best bang for the buck option for this vintage cabinet, i.e. matching drivers and crossover networks? Q3: I think a reasonable price offer should be based on needing all four speakers and two crossovers. Any thoughts on if that is north or south of 1K? Any other tips or advice appreciated. Mike