DLUngurait Posted June 8, 2002 Share Posted June 8, 2002 Mike Lindsey, I live 20 mins from Pompano, I own '84 LaScalas w/ the same xovers and grille cloth. I would be happy to drive up and take a look/listen at these speakers for you tomorrow (Sun.). Let me know ASAP if you are interested. Dave Ungurait DLUngurait@aol.com (954) 434-4586 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 Dave, Thanks for the offer. Colin Flood took a look/listen to them yesterday for me. Just out of curiosity, what are your opinions of this speaker? Do you feel the crossover networks are inferior to some of the earlier crossovers for this speaker? Thanks, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Man Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 Mike, I wouldn't worry about the networks. I've have AA, AL, and AL3's. The only one's I changed were the AA's. I changed everything in that pair to match my AL's and AL3's and the reason was because I wanted all the drivers to match. K77-M, K55-M, K33-E. I never did a side by side listening test between the networks because I don't believe that there is a big difference. I have extra AA's AL's and ALK networks. I need to order another AL3 from Klipsch before they stop making them,$300.00. To be honest I think that I like the AL3's the best. I would buy those LaScalas for $1100.00. If I was to sell you a pair of mine I wouldn't let them go for less then that. Hit the buy it now it's in driving distance. It might be a long wait for another pair. I traveled 300 miles for my pair of AK3 Klipschorns. 100 miles for my AK2 Klipschorns. The LaScalas were all with in 75 miles. One pair I bought new from a dealer. I still check my local paper everyday for them. Q. ------------------ Q-Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLUngurait Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 Mike, Glad Colin was able to check those out for you. Are you going to try to bid on them? If so good luck! As for the xovers...well...I've heard all the same comments. I'm not knowledgable enough to talk about xover design but I will say the type AL seems overly complicated compared to some of the others I've seen. If you do end up buying these speakers I wouldn't make any immediate plans for changing out the xovers. You'll need to listen to them for a long while so that you be able to appreciate any future upgrade. In fact I'll bet it takes you alittle time to get used to the sound of the LaScalas since you've been listening to Chorus and Cornwalls I believe. The LaScalas will not go anywhere near as low but...You will eventually notice the very tight mid/upper bass. When a well recorded kicked drum is played through my LaScalas, it can feel like someone's hitting my chest Good Luck Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDBRbuilder Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 Mike, Just as Dave(DLUngurait) said...the Cornwall has MORE low-end bass EXTENSION than the LaScala does. BUT, with the LaScala(or Belle), the bass you hear has much more CLARITY due to the HORN-LOADING of the woofer section. Even though the low-end extension isn't quite there, in relation to the Cornwall, you will definitely get a different experience from that horn-loading!! It may take some getting used to, though! For me, I much prefer horn-loaded bass to ported-enclosure bass...and I have to admit, that I like both the Cornwall AND the LaScala bass...they are basically just different sides of the same coin to my ears!! You will definitely notice a difference between the two speakers when you are comparing mid- and upper-bass from musical instruments on recordings played through them using the same equipment!! Oboes are a good example!! One thing I have noticed over the years is the tendency of owners of both the Cornwall and the LaScala to have an increased desire for Klipschorns after listening to both the Cornwall and LaScala side-by-side!! Eventually these owners desire the COMBINATION of the clarity of the horn-loading of the LaScalas with the lower-end bass extension of the Cornwalls...and find that both are found in the Klipschorn!! Besides, if you really feel the need for more bottom-end extension, you can always grab a sub-woofer to provide it, until the day you finally get some Klipschorns, can't you? Looking into my little crystal ball...I can see you heading for K-horns sometime in your future!! Eenie-Meanie, Chili-Beanie, the spirits are about to speak!! ------------------ I can now receive private messages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 Thanks guys for all the information regarding these speakers. I will let you know how it all turns out. To be continued... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 Well... I was the high bidder on these at $861. Unfortunately, the reserve was $900. I have just left a message for the guy to see if he will take $861 for them. If so, I can pick them up next Saturday. Will let you know what he says... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vavoline Posted June 9, 2002 Author Share Posted June 9, 2002 Yeah Mike, I watched 'em close and figured that was you. Too bad. Maybe you can work something out with the guy? Best of luck!! This message has been edited by Vavoline on 06-09-2002 at 02:43 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 I followed it too. Hope he goes for the $861, if not an additional $19.50 per speaker is not bad to meet his reserve price for La Scala's, imo. Best of luck, Wes ------------------ KLIPSCH IS MUSICf> My Systems f>s>c> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 I used Mobile's eBay bidding principles and it worked like a charm. The guy left me an Email asking me how I wanted to pick them up, so I guess he's gonna let me have them for the high bid price. I'll let you know for sure when I talk to him. Anyway, as of right now, I'm pretty stoked. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vavoline Posted June 9, 2002 Author Share Posted June 9, 2002 Shape, I agree. I guarantee you if they were 3-4 hrs from Dallas and I could get them for $900, I'd jump on that deal like a chicken on a june bug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vavoline Posted June 9, 2002 Author Share Posted June 9, 2002 Mike, COngrats!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 vonderbar!s>c> Wes ------------------ KLIPSCH IS MUSICf> My Systems f>s>c> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpgwagon Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 Great deal! Thers are only two things better than Scala's, Khorns and S%$. Not necessarly in that order. ------------------ http://gallery.consumerreview.com/webcrossing/images/MYSTUFF.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edster00 Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 Congrats Mike! You are really gonna enjoy those speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Man Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 I got my last pair of klipschorns that way. I made sure that I was high bidder without the reserve being met. I receaved an email from the seller the next day asking me if I was willing to negotiate. We agreed on a price, and I had the chance to refuse to take them or lower the price if I found something wrong with them. Now you don't have a binding contract with ebay so you can still negotiate while you check them out. Bring cash, and let him know you have the cash with you. It will be hard for him to let you walk away for one or two hundred bucks. This worked for me on a few items. Q. ------------------ Q-Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 Thanks Q. At the moment, the price is $861 and I will be paying in cash. I will look them over very carefully and if I don't like what I see, I will negotiate from there. BTW, you want to go down there with me? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawk92 Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 Mike- Congrats! Sounds like things will work out perfect for both of us. I was watching the bidding and glad you came out on top. You'll get a hell of a deal on them! Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 Thanks Rob! Wow, three people watching the bidding on a pair of speakers they weren't even bidding on! You guys have way too much time on your hands! Can't wait to get these things and I'm sure you feel the same way, Rob. What perfect timing all the way around... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhawk92 Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 Hey, when you have a personal interest in who wins those, it's always fun to root for the "home" team. Besides, I'd hate for your HT to be incomplete after you sent your Chorus IIs my way. Guess timing is everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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