AaronB123 Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 Other than the trim on the front edges, those looks the same as my '89s. Well, I don't have them anymore, but mine were walnut lacquer. LS are soooo nice! Those are really nice looking. Listen to them for a few weeks/months, before you start changing anything on them. Bruce If your talking about adding crites drivers or anything like that I really had no plans to do any of that. I plan on keeping everything original unless of course something fails and I have no choice but to replace a part. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Exactly! I didn't like the AL crossovers that were in mine, so I built some designed by another forum member. Eventually I added a tweeter in a small baffle on the top of the cabinet, that I slid to the back so the mid aand tweeter were time aligned. Really, just enjoy, and listen to the music. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronB123 Posted April 21, 2016 Author Share Posted April 21, 2016 Exactly! I didn't like the AL crossovers that were in mine, so I built some designed by another forum member. Eventually I added a tweeter in a small baffle on the top of the cabinet, that I slid to the back so the mid aand tweeter were time aligned. Really, just enjoy, and listen to the music. Bruce What didn't you like about the AL crossovers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 AA's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) "What didn't you like about the AL crossovers?" The sibilants on female vocals can be quite annoying, applause sounds quite strange as well. Removing the elliptical filter (reverting back to the AA type) smooths out things quite a bit, going to an 18dB Butterworth with a small swamping resistor (maybe 40Ω) is even better. Edited April 21, 2016 by djk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronB123 Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 I was just wondering has anyone with older La Scala's replaced the parts with the current model La Scala part's from Klipsch? I see a lot of people talk about replacing with Crites crossovers and drivers. I spoke with a guy from Klipsch the other day when I was trying to figure out how old my speakers are and I asked if anyone has ever done that, he said yes people do it all the time. He also said they do not have any OEM parts for my particular model anymore so that's what led me to ask him about using parts from the La Scala II Just wondering if anyone here has done it, and how they liked the results when compared to going with Crites or the stock parts for that matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 You might try the search function, I'll bet there's endless reading on the subject. Hot Rod La Scalas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebuy Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 They're really NICE. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BamaMike Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I think those grills come off unlike my 1980 when they used screen door trim. I took that off mine when I veneered them and used base shoe molding and new grills from klipsch. It always kinda made me mad right after I got mine they changed that grill. Can you post a pic of your grills? My La Scalas are 81's. Curious how they look and fit as the motor board is flush with the front of the cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckAb3 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Congrats. I grew up with LaScalas. No problem living with those ...trim and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricktate Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 There are pics of my grills on here soewhere when i posted the finished pics of my scalas after putting cherry veneer on the sides and front. I seem to have trouble finding my old posts . If you PM me i can text pics to you if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.pee1 Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 La Scalas everywhere .,, nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rxonmymind Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Wow. Sorry I missed this. A huge congrats and wishing you many years of smooth sounds. Solid man, looking good. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronB123 Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks! I have a quick question for everyone here. What do you guys use to clean your speakers? Do you guys polish the wood or anything like that? I was thinking of perhaps doing that but was curious as to what everyone here recommends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks! I have a quick question for everyone here. What do you guys use to clean your speakers? Do you guys polish the wood or anything like that? I was thinking of perhaps doing that but was curious as to what everyone here recommends. It depends on what finish you have on your speakers. Is it a lacquer finish, an oil finish, or polyurethane, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 With my lacquer or poly finishes, I usually just use a lightly damp cloth(cotton T-shirt) to dust them. I occasionally(once or twice/year) use Pledge or Old English Scratch Cover to bring out the shine. With oil finishes, Formby's or Old English Lemon Oil about twice a year. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronB123 Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Thanks! I have a quick question for everyone here. What do you guys use to clean your speakers? Do you guys polish the wood or anything like that? I was thinking of perhaps doing that but was curious as to what everyone here recommends.It depends on what finish you have on your speakers. Is it a lacquer finish, an oil finish, or polyurethane, etc. I know he said they were unfinished birch and he sanded them down and refinished then. This is what he used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 OK, it's an oil based stain, so use Watco Rejuvenating oil (clear) on them, and you are good to go. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschunger Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 On 4/17/2016 at 9:16 AM, Schu said: Very nice looking LS's for sure... congrates. Hopefully that molding is nailed on and not glued. Yes they are nailed on with finish nails (pre-drilled then filled with with wood filler to conceal holes. I know because Aaron bought them from me and I am the one who did that to them : ) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipschunger Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 (edited) On 7/24/2016 at 1:19 PM, jimjimbo said: It depends on what finish you have on your speakers. Is it a lacquer finish, an oil finish, or polyurethane, etc. .......... Edited January 5, 2017 by Klipschunger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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