sean5340 Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Tonight I'm listening to Music Choice smooth jazz. I am totally amazed at how good pianos sound on the LS. These speakers never cease to amaze me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowcio Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'm jealous. I've never listened to LS! Being a pianist, this will tempt me further to pursue purchasing them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DU73 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Sean - that must sound amazing. I so want a pair of La Scalas even though I have never heard them before. Crazy I know. Enjoy the fine sounds. Cowcio - I would say 'welcome to the madness' but this is not for me to say... anyway welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Keith Emerson is in my garage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I've never listened to LS! Being a pianist, this will tempt me further to pursue purchasing t Where are you located? Someone here ought to be able to let you have a listen if you are close at hand.Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowcio Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'm in Charlotte, NC. I'm sure there are plenty around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Welcome Cowcio.......if you ever get over to Wilmington let me know and you can hear my LS clones with mods...see avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Chris (Winchester) is from Charlotte and will be having a pair of LaScalas in a week or so. (there I go, offering up someone elses home again!! []) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowcio Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thank, I will definitely keep that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 yes,we've got people everywhere. If newer guys would post their location we could be of more help with auditions. I know of a member with LS in Virginia if you're ever up that way....(there I go, being a Richard) Welcome to the Madness! Michale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 We're everywhere.................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I know of a member with LS in Virginia if you're ever up that way....(there I go, being a Richard) Don't be a Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLSamuel Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 yes,we've got people everywhere. If newer guys would post their location we could be of more help with auditions. I know of a member with LS in Virginia if you're ever up that way....(there I go, being a Richard) Welcome to the Madness! Michale Don't worry Coytee.... He's Michale now.... is that pronounced the same way as Michael? (Or do his fingers type dyslexic like mine seem to at tiems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 For my own edification I'd like to see what you think of my piano recording. I recommend cut 4, Clair de lune, at a volume approximateing that of a grand piano at about 10 feet from the listening position. I'll withhold further comment, as I'm more interested in your opinion than mine. http://63.250.239.168/mallette/Foster/Foster.zip Dave BTW, that is ready to burn if you don't have computer playback access. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Percussive and acoustic instruments, with their natural second order harmonic distortion, sound excellent on ultra-efficient big ole horns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean5340 Posted February 6, 2009 Author Share Posted February 6, 2009 I'll withhold further comment, as I'm more interested in your opinion than mine. http://63.250.239.168/mallette/Foster/Foster.zip Dave This is very fine work. It sounds like a live performance in my room. There is tremendous detail and clarity with no noise. I can actually hear the pianists movements on his seat and also the foot pedals. You are very talented. This is the best recording I have now. The piano placement on my system is slightly left of center. Is this how it was recorded? Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thank you, sir. It was intended to be left of center. I have never been fond of most stereo piano recordings, even those of the great pianists. The image seems to span the speakers with an impression of a 20 foot piano. I approached this recording with considerable apprehension, given my knowledge that it appeared to be the Waterloo of most engineers. It is NOT "stereo," but a 2 channel recording. The focus mike was a 1936 RCA KU-3a ribbon placed equidistant from the soundboard near the front. The image definition mike was another ribbon mike placed 90 degrees to it and about 3 feet from the end of the piano. The resulting image is intended to define a grand piano from between the center and left speaker, hopefully in most systems providing something of a realistic sized acoustic image of a piano. Details of the performance are at www.mbsdar.com. Regards, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Is there less delay time between the MR and bass horns in a La Scala? It sounds like a more coherent speaker than the K-horn to me, and to my ear has a very nice integrated sound in any case. I think I would like a piano on an LS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Percussive and acoustic instruments, with their natural second order harmonic distortion, sound excellent on ultra-efficient big ole horns Even the smaller RF series without a doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Is there less delay time between the MR and bass horns in a La Scala? Larry, the short answer is yes. Also, for anyone interested, I'm just south of Chattanooga, with a pair of LS, and 2A3 SET amps. The sound is delightful to me. A visit is possible. I don't have a high dollar setup... RS interconnects and zip cord for speaker wire are in use here. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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