OO1 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet_Hollow Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 ....I'm really biting my lip here. [^o)] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Just remove the stock back panel on the top of the LSI and make another one with two 4" dia by 7" long ports. Use a plunge router (or a saber saw) to open up the top into the doghouse. This mod adds a ton of bass (about 7dB aat 40hz) and sounds great. It's also reversable if you ever need to when selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 If you go down this path, you would wind up with your basic cornscala. the only thing to remember is that you have to reverse the woofer connection if you go the direct passive route. But seriously, you might be better off to do a trade with someone who has some cornscala's and wants lascala's. where are you locaated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tragusa3 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 considering all the work, wouldn't a sub be more logical? Even a small, cheap sub would do more for the low end than modding the LS cabinet. Wouldn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Even a small, cheap sub would do more for the low end than modding the LS cabinet. How cheap, where you going to place it? Do the (quite reversible) mod and enjoy. You can't get much cheaper than this.Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tragusa3 Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 It was posed as a question, realizing we all have our own opinion. I've had experiences that led me to mine, and that's how I would advise a friend. Of course, the mod is free and if you find it fun to tinker and experiment then it's worth a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 " Even a small, cheap sub would do more for the low end than modding the LS cabinet. Wouldn't it?" You think a cheap sub will have as much 30hz output and be as clean as the 200W 101dB K43 vented in a 5 cu ft box (horn loaded above 100hz)? Get real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tragusa3 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 You guys are a rough crowd. Yes I do. But I suppose that depends on how you define cheap and small? What I had in mind when I made the comment was my old Velodyne F1500R, which I sold for $300 recently. That sub would have greater, clean 30 hz output. Measured in my room, it was nice and strong down to 17hz. This mod isn't going to bring a LS anywhere close to that. This thought isn't worth putting up with the insults from the click of Klipsch experts. I'm sure you could have found a polite way to educate me. Peace out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Don't get all offended. [] The OP said he wanted to do this without a sub. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4guy Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Have you checked Gothovers La scala Bass reflex mod pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Just build a cornscala or better but don't mod a La Scala cabinet. That is too much butchering. Listen to DJK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tragusa3 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 No offense, only surprise. But...we're way off topic. Consider it dropped on my part. You're quite right that he stated no sub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moray james Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Have you done much wood work in the past? It would be a lot less work to build a new box than it would be to rip apart the old one. You could sell the La Scala for enough to have a set of boxes built or trade for a Cornwall plus cash and not have to mess with crossovers. A cornwall will buy you about ten more hertz lower than your La Scala, a Forte will get you about 18 hertz more than a La Scala. Neither will come close to the efficiency of the La Scala though. The mod that DJK suggested is likely your best option. What is your real goal here? Sounds to me like you have the wrong speakers for the job so get the right speakers. Best regards Moray James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 The LS cabinet is put together with ring nails. Would be truly a pita to get apart. You can add a ported box under the LS to see if you would like it. Then if you want the regular size cab, do the mod opening up the doghouse into the upper part, etc. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 The LS cabinet is put together with ring nails. Would be truly a pita to get apart. You can add a ported box under the LS to see if you would like it. Then if you want the regular size cab, do the mod opening up the doghouse into the upper part, etc. Bruce Are there any measurements of this LS mod? Are there any downsides to it? I've always wanted to hear this one. It is very cool as it is easy to undue. Too cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 If one had a split Lascala or just a Lascala cab with the top hat cut off. Could you build a riser like ported box and take off the access panel and do the mod out the bottom, or could you flip it up side down and do it that way. I am just asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 If one had a split Lascala or just a Lascala cab with the top hat cut off. Could you build a riser like ported box and take off the access panel and do the mod out the bottom, or could you flip it up side down and do it that way. I am just asking. Exactly right!A 10 inch tall box that will fit under the cab (removing the access cover), a couple of 4 inch diameter pieces of pvc pipe, 7 inches long. that's it. Maybe some light stuffing in the box.This is about the same as opening up the top of the doghouse being opened up into the top of the regular LS cab. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 i didn't want to cut the cabinet - so i went the SUB route. but i agree it takes a good sub to make a smooth matching with appropriate air volume and speed. and with no smooth matching - i don't want suhc sub at all. bad matching dives me crazy. Velodynes move a lot of air - but i doubt they would smoth match LS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Note: Most LSI already have a back panel across the top, easy to make another with the ports. Old LS have the woofer load from the top, you have to remove the mid horn to get it out. Easy to mod this style too. ************************************************************************************************** I originally suggested the box-on-the-bottom to be a temporary try-and-see-if-you-like-it. Much to my surprise, most people preferred this method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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