Used LaScala Question

[Jbruno]

I have seen a set of LaScalas with the handles on them.  Are they a plus or a minus on value?  My thinking is that if they have handles, they were transported, and probably on a regular basis.  Meaning they were probably owned by a DJ or music service and probably pushed on a regular basis. 

 

If looking at a set that is for sale, what should I look for to indicate they are in good shape beyond the physical appearance?  Beyond listening, are there any tell-tale signs one should look for when checking out used, older speakers?

 

Thanks

[Youthman]

Those are industrial LaScalas intended for road use, clubs etc. I'd say listen and physical condition. They either sound good or they don't.

[Coytee]

They might have the more heavy duty K43 woofer in them rather than the standard K33.  The tradeoff as I understand is, the K33 will dig a bit deeper but, is only rated to 100 watts (which is plenty)  The K43 I think goes 200 watts.

 

Regarding being a plus/minus...  I bought my LaScalas in 1979 while I was a teenager.  A poor one.

 

I wanted the handles for nothing else than it makes them easier to carry.

 

I didn't buy them.  I had to buy the LaScalas as inexpensive as I could to afford them.  My only point is, handles by themselves are (in my opinion) neither a positive nor negative.  Might be worth pulling the bottom cover off and knowing what woofer is in there.

[Jbruno]

That all depends if the owner would let you do that to his speakers.  How is that bottom cover attached?

[Youthman]

Good point there Jbruno.    I believe they have several screws to remove the bottom "panel".  If they were mine, I probably wouldn't let a potential buyer take them apart.