Speed Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Hey, Good news. My employer had a pair used as p.a. speakers in a rec. center. I noticed they were no longer there, and asked about there whereabouts. They bought a portable p.a. system, and moved the LaScala's to a storage barn. I asked if I could give them a new home, and was told I could have them. I loaded them up, took them home, and I am now a proud owner of 1977 LaScala's !!! I am using a Yamaha mx-2 amp, and they sound great. My Chorus 2's will be my rear speakers now. I just need a Heresy for a center channel and my system will be complete. Happy day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 WoW!!! Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 (edited) Have them? WOW!! That has to be the best deal possible and they appear to be in mint condition to boot! I thought I got a good deal when I got a ratty looking pair for $500. CONGRATULATIONS!! If you have the room I would be patient and keep an eye out for a single LaScala... I think you will like it better than the Heresy for the center. Heresy would be great IMO for heights, and surrounds. Edited November 8, 2013 by ellisr63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Did you at least try to talk him down on price?! Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Did you at least try to talk him down on price?! Congrats!!! From free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang guy Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Did he let you borrow his truck? HAHA Great deal. You're gonna love em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I would have tried to get him to deliver them for you as well, congrats very nice looking speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrickdj1 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 First, welcome to the forum. That was a great score, now let the music play! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 free??? I'll give you $500 for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet_Hollow Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Lucky dog. Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennie Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Congratulations and Welcome to the Klipsch Family! Are the Crossovers original? If so, they will need to be updated. Sure, they sound good now, but wait until you get them back into spec., they will blow your mind. I waited a year or so to update the crossovers and once I did, I was kicking myself for waiting so long. I've never heard bass like La Scala bass, in my life. WOW! But the old Crossovers won't do it. Keep us posted, Dennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistedcrankcammer Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Speed, First, welcome to the forums, we hope you come in and stay a while. Second, great score dude!!! They look great!! Third, is there a reason you want a Heresy for a center instead of another La Scala?? Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thanks everyone ! The crossovers are original. Should I ship them to Bob for a rebuild, or buy his replacements ? I have heard LaScala's don't play bass. It sounds awesome to me, not super low, but impressive. Better bass than my Chorus 2's for sure. Chorus plays heavy bass parts well, but if there is subtle bass, it seems to have a lack response for softer bass lines or bass drums. As for a center channel, another Scala would be ideal, but size wise I'm not sure I could pull it off. In 1985, I heard a pair of Klipschorns in a night club while stationed in Korea. I was amazed. I said , one day I will get a pair. Can't deal with the corner placement, so Scala's will do fine. I love them ! Can't stop looking at them... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Cool thing is you have grills, since not all had them. Are you going to finish the wood? What are others opinions about finishing the wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Thanks everyone ! The crossovers are original. Should I ship them to Bob for a rebuild, or buy his replacements ? I have heard LaScala's don't play bass. It sounds awesome to me, not super low, but impressive. Better bass than my Chorus 2's for sure. Chorus plays heavy bass parts well, but if there is subtle bass, it seems to have a lack response for softer bass lines or bass drums. As for a center channel, another Scala would be ideal, but size wise I'm not sure I could pull it off. In 1985, I heard a pair of Klipschorns in a night club while stationed in Korea. I was amazed. I said , one day I will get a pair. Can't deal with the corner placement, so Scala's will do fine. I love them ! Can't stop looking at them... Why not get a sub to go deeper on the bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Those look to be in remarkably good shape. Don't get sucked into the whole 'you really need subs' debate. Just enjoy them for a while. Even $500 would have been a great deal. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBPK402 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Those look to be in remarkably good shape. Don't get sucked into the whole 'you really need subs' debate. Just enjoy them for a while. Even $500 would have been a great deal. Bruce I am happy with the bass on mine... But if you want more then a sub is the way to go IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 I have a sub, thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 (edited) Welcome to the forum, and congrats on the great score! That's a good-looking pair of La Scalas. As for the crossovers, just listen to the speakers for a while and get used to their sound, as a baseline, or you won't know what any changes you make will have done. There's no need to buy new crossovers, either. All that goes bad (after 15-20 years) is the capacitors, and Bob Crites sells sets of them. It's an easy soldering job to replace them, and they don't cost all that much. When setting up your sub, you'll want to have its roll-off set pretty high, since La Scalas start to roll off their bass at about 100 Hz, and by 50 Hz or so, there's not much there. To allow some overlap to cover the high-end roll-off of the sub and the low-end roll-off of the Scalas, it's good to set the sub's top end as high as 120-150 Hz. Different rooms have different effects on bass response, so some experimenting will be necessary to get the best sound in your particular room. For the centre channel, a Belle makes a great TV stand and an ideal centre between a pair of La Scalas. An actual La Scala is great, too, obviously. I used a Heresy III as a centre for a few years, and it sounded fine. When I found a good deal on a pair of Belles, and swapped out the Heresy III for a Belle, it was a definite improvement, but the previous combo was okay, too. Happy listening! Edited November 9, 2013 by Islander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denzien Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 What a score! With the way your luck is going, you may as well buy a lottery ticket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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