Lost240 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hi, I am looking to put together a new front end to my home theater with 3 Klipsch La Scalas. Just found 2! Does anyone in the CT area have any 1 for sale?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydukej Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 These might be worth a checkout. Not affiliated in anyway. Then it turns into whats rarer, a sale of 3 LSs or a single up for grabs? I imagine the 3 at once. Just buy 2 pairs and keep the spare in the bathroom https://newlondon.craigslist.org/ele/6121844658.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Good price on the black LS in Mr. Hay Duke's link. The average price on LS in Condition A or B is $1324. Be aware those are the AL crossovers, not the most popular (the sound is not well liked by those who have had them) and not cost effective to upgrade for instance to a Type AA. They must be replaced if you don't like the sound. The K-55-M mid is considered to be technically superior to the older K-55-V. Also note there is no KLIPSCH badge which is usually located between the squawker and bass bin area. The average price on a LS single is $423 and that price is consistent for the four samples I have documented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewg Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Good price on the black LS in Mr. Hay Duke's link. The average price on LS in Condition A or B is $1324. Be aware those are the AL crossovers, not the most popular (the sound is not well liked by those who have had them) and not cost effective to upgrade for instance to a Type AA. They must be replaced if you don't like the sound. The K-55-M mid is considered to be technically superior to the older K-55-V. Also note there is no KLIPSCH badge which is usually located between the squawker and bass bin area. The average price on a LS single is $423 and that price is consistent for the four samples I have documented.I recently bought LaScalas with the AL crossovers. What is the biggest beef with the sound of this particular crossover? To me it sounds great, but I don't have a comparison. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opusk2k9 Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 10 minutes ago, Drewg said: I recently bought LaScalas with the AL crossovers. What is the biggest beef with the sound of this particular crossover? To me it sounds great, but I don't have a comparison. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I have La Scala with AL. I think they sound great. I think the biggest complaint is there are a lot more components in the design, so presumably more work to trouble shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydukej Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 49 minutes ago, Drewg said: ... What is the biggest beef with the sound of this particular crossover? To me it sounds great, but I don't have a comparison. Not to hijack the thread, but I believe the biggest beef with the 1st AL is the thought that it cuts back the midrange too much, and that is afterall where we live right? Later versions of AL are closer to the A and AA XOs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost240 Posted May 16, 2017 Author Share Posted May 16, 2017 1 hour ago, haydukej said: These might be worth a checkout. Not affiliated in anyway. Then it turns into whats rarer, a sale of 3 LSs or a single up for grabs? I imagine the 3 at once. Just buy 2 pairs and keep the spare in the bathroom https://newlondon.craigslist.org/ele/6121844658.html Thanks @haydukej i am hoping to find a set that haven't been repainted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Drewg said: I recently bought LaScalas with the AL crossovers. What is the biggest beef with the sound of this particular crossover? To me it sounds great, but I don't have a comparison. I have not heard them, only the Type AA on the 1979 LS I owned a year ago. From what I've heard from reading on this forum, most people report they do not like the sound of the AL. I think I remember what people said, but I don't want to speculate in a negative way without being sure. There are some threads on it, in particular a recent thread in the last couple of months where someone was trying to save parts from the AL to build it into an AA. The consensus was that there is not enough to save, maybe one part. I have heard others, like you. who like the sound of their LS with the AL crossover, so the dislike is not universal. Edit: I just read @opusk2k9 comment ^^^ where he said he likes the Type AL on his LS. Opus certainly has a good "critical listening" ear, so that speaks volumes that the AL sound is not universally disliked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvu80 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I found the discussion thread on the AL crossover. For your research and/or entertainment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronB123 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Hey @Lost240 it just so happens that after all the upgrading I've done I am selling my 2 that are in pretty much mint condition. They are the ones with the braided finish I posted pictures when I got them. I'll take some pics right now but I am actually located in CT as well. I believe we have spoken before. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost240 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Thank you @AaronB123 these are awesome! OK everyone. Who has a single La Scala? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lost240 Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 Still looking for a single La Scala. Or is there anyone out there that would like to split a pair? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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