Mystik Cabs Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Hello, I'm new here...and hooked on Klipsch. I currently have a pair of KG 4's from 1984 in oiled walnut. Love them but am thinking of stepping it up a notch...or two. What model should I consider as an upgrade? If I had it my way I'd jump right to LaScala's... Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Mystik Cabs, Welcome to the forum. My first "heritage-like" speakers were walnut oil KG4's. Loved them with my Marantz 2252B. Stepped up to oak oil forte's and thought I was in music heaven. Not night and day difference from KG4's but considerable upgrade no doubt. Where are you located? What is your budget? Are you keeping the KG4's? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tromprof Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 La Scalas are heritage series. If you like that sound go for the biggest one you find or get past SWMBO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystik Cabs Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 I am in south eastern Connecticut, my budget would be under 1K and I would sell the KG 4's to help recover from whatever I might purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) I am in south eastern Connecticut, my budget would be under 1K and I would sell the KG 4's to help recover from whatever I might purchase. If you can't jump straight to La Scalas, go check all these out. http://providence.craigslist.org/ele/4543240123.html or these. http://newhaven.craigslist.org/ele/4473979570.html Bill Edited July 1, 2014 by willland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tromprof Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 With that kind of money you can go Cornwalls or La Scalas. If you want a road trip to Cincinnati I can hook you up with Chorus. You would even have some $ left over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason str Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Go out and audition as many models as possible, what sounds good to one person may not be right for another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Connecticut is looking good for Klipsch fans these days. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystik Cabs Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) Bill, in that first Craigslist ad there are multiple pairs, which model is what? Chorus, Forte and Quartet....that would be the closest to me...about a half hour drive. Forgot to mention that right now I still run my old Denon DRA 545R ss, intergrated. I plan to go tube in the future.... Edited July 1, 2014 by Mystik Cabs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Love the double stack of Chorus!! The Forte's in the second link look like the woofers have been replaced..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Chorus would be my first pick, then Forte and Quartet last. Good thing is he has all three so you can check each one out for yourself. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Chorus would be my first pick, then Forte and Quartet last. Good thing is he has all three so you can check each one out for yourself. Good luck! That's exactly what I was thinking. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystik Cabs Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 His pricing seems to be at the top end of what the speakers are worth, no? I could go $950 and get eth2's LaScala's and be done forever, right? Not sure of the Klipsch line up I guess Are the Chorus anywhere near the speaker the LaScala is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 His pricing seems to be at the top end of what the speakers are worth, no? The first link, no, second link, yes. I could go $950 and get eth2's LaScala's and be done forever, right? Yes you could. Not sure of the Klipsch line up I guess Are the Chorus anywhere near the speaker the LaScala is? Deeper bass from the Chorus but the LaScalas trump them everywhere else. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystik Cabs Posted July 1, 2014 Author Share Posted July 1, 2014 His pricing seems to be at the top end of what the speakers are worth, no? The first link, no, second link, yes. I could go $950 and get eth2's LaScala's and be done forever, right? Yes you could. Not sure of the Klipsch line up I guess Are the Chorus anywhere near the speaker the LaScala is? Deeper bass from the Chorus but the LaScalas trump them everywhere else. Bill Thank You Bill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NADman Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Hello from another Newbie, I recently came across a pair of KG 4.5's which are sounding better every time I listen to them BUT am picking up a set of Tangent T5000's this week. Bought them sight unseen from the original owner. I paid a lot less than most Forte's go for but I have to look at a black vinyl finish. If I could afford them I'd get the Chorus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystik Cabs Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Can someone describe the sound of the Chorus compared to the Forte's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 picking up a set of Tangent T5000's this week. Bought them sight unseen from the original owner. I paid a lot less than most Forte's go for but I have to look at a black vinyl finish. You really shouldn't be able to tell its vinyl wrap unless you're up close and as long as they're in good shape they should still look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 Louder, tighter bass (although not quite as low) and fuller, more pronounced midrange, that's my take anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max2 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 If you have close to a grand to spend, skip everything else and go to the LaScala. No sense in spending and upgrading like so many, including myself. The Heritage series holds its value very well. Since you're close to Eth2, go get a listen. If you listen to music, a taste of the big mid and there is no turning back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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