playntheblues

My color preferences in order are....Oak, Birch and walnut. I live in Dallas Texas. If you have a set for sale or know someone who does please let me know. gallert@airmail.net Thanks and all the best, Guy

OOPS, I had an after thought. What years are best for the Klipschorn? Thanks, Guy

Well I have had plenty of time today (as I have the rest of the week off) to read all of your comments, due some research etc. etc.. The plan I like best is....... drum roll please.......... buy a set of K-Horns (if I can find them locally) and try to set up a very nice two channel system and see how that sounds by it self for Ht. Along that line does anyone have thoughts on ALK's crossover? Is it worth the investment? Also Zen has a 7 watt amp. Zen Triode Dual Mono Integrated model SE34-I, and the other choice is an antique sound lab amp.. Are there any thoughts on these amps. or other ideas? Also which the very best preamp for the $$$$'s ? Thanks again, Guy

I have just noticed that there is a pair of Forte speakers Locally for sale cheap. 1986 model for $400. Hmmmmmmmmm, Should this be a consideration as well? Thanks, Guy

WOW, here we go, audio hell! LOL just kiding. After even further consideration I think you are right the Horns from Ed won't cut it. I have narrowed down my choices (with all of your help thank you!) A pair of cornwalls run with an Antique sound lab AQ1001 50 watts or 29 triode, and 3 Heresys with there new wave amp which is 20 watts per mono block. The other choice would be to swap out the cornwalls for Klipschorns (still have an issue with building corners LOL) but I'm not sure my room would be large enough for the K-Horns. What do you all think? Are we getting close to a great system? Musical taste is...blues, classic rock and we watch alot of Music DVD's...SRV,eagles,Paul Macarney etc. etc. I am also thinking that a sub woofer may not be needed???? Hmmmmmmmmm

jbryan, the Spectron D-1 will be used for subs if needed.

I have just noticed that there is a pair of Forte speakers Locally for sale cheap. 1986 model for 400. Hmmmmmmmmm

WOW, here we go, audio hell! LOL just kiding. After even further consideration I you are right the Horns from Ed won't cut it. I have narrowed down my choices (with all of your help thank you!) A pair of cornwalls run with an Antique sound lab AQ1001 50 watts or 29 triode, and 3 Heresys with there new wave amp which is 20 watts per mono block. The other choice would be to swap out the cornwalls for Klipschorns (still have an issue with building corners LOL) but I'm not sure my room would be large enough for the K-Horns. What do you all think? Are we getting close to a great system? Musical taste is...blues, classic rock and we watch alot of Music DVD's...SRV,eagles,Paul Macarney etc. etc. I am also thinking that a sub woofer may not be needed???? Hmmmmmmmmm

Hello again, Well I just spent about 40 minutes on the phone with Ed from the Horn shope and I am leaning towards getting a set of his speakers. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Hello to all! This is my first post here and I will try to keep it short. I am looking for speakers, my first goal is two channel for music but would also like to augment it for HT. A little background on myself, I have owned Cornwalls about 15 years ago and loved them. I had made the mistake of listening to them next to a pair of Snell A's and switched due to the midrange clarity of the Snells. My last system was a Spectron digital amp (which I still have)VMPS RM 40 speakers Cary preamp and a bel canto DAC. Currently I am looking at high efficiency speakers for their dynamics. My room is 16' X 26' with a 10' ceiling. My first choice would be Klipschorns but I would have to build false corners and I am not sure that I want to undergo all of the work that would be involved???? My second choice would be La Scala's but after reading many of the posts here I'm not sure I could match up or afford the subs required to match up with there speed. I think La Scalas would be perfect if I could match a sub with their speed. Cornwalls are good but now we start to loose some dynamics. Other considerations are the Horn shope speaker with is only 92 db efficient or the Straight 8 diy speaker witch sounds like it would be cool (96 db efficient). Both the Horn shope and the straight 8 speakers would have to be purchased without hearing them. Any thoughts???? I would really appreciate all comments. Thanks and all the best, Guy