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La Scalia in black-stained birch


Big Star

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I have an opportunity to pick up some minty LS in birch. All original /no mods. My listening area is approximately 30'x12'x9'h all wood  and large glass windows. Initially, I will match to Onkyo A9070 amp with Thorens 125 mkII TT. I plan to mod the LS with Crites goodness and upgrade to tubes in a year or so. In everyone's opinion based on what I have outlined, are the LS an upgrade over my Forte II's with Crite's upgrades and worth the $1500.00?

 

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BS

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My initial reaction/opinion, considering your room, and limited info regarding the speakers would be no.  Speakers on long or short wall?  Your main listening position is where/how far from the speakers?    Any room treatments such as drapes/rugs/upholstered furniture?  What are the specific drivers installed in the LS?  Do you plan on selling the Forte II's?  $1500 for black stained birch is high.  If you update the LS with "Crites goodness", what does that mean to you?  Drivers, crossovers, etc?  You could potentially have $2K into them by the time you are done.  Don't get me wrong, I love La Scala's, but they can sound less than wonderful in the wrong setting (as can Forte II's.....)

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Sticking with the Forte II's.

 

After Crites mods (over recap and Ti tweeter diaphragms) and finding good placement in the room (15" off long wood wall), I feel they

sound great. I did feel with elevating them 10" off the floor they became more dynamic. I might build some stands.

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11 hours ago, Big Star said:

Sticking with the Forte II's.

 

After Crites mods (over recap and Ti tweeter diaphragms) and finding good placement in the room (15" off long wood wall), I feel they

sound great. I did feel with elevating them 10" off the floor they became more dynamic. I might build some stands.

you can try them on furniture dollies first and correct placement issue

first..

 

http://stereonomono.blogspot.com/2016/06/klipsch-la-scala.html

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