erik2A3 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 While I understand pictures will be worth far more than these introductory words (and pictures WILL follow later this morning), I have decided to sell our trapezoid/fiberglass/aluminum La Scalas in order to replace them with a more main-living-room-friendly-pair in birch ply. We just moved to the Tucson area from Houston, where I had been using them in a dedicated listening room. I don't have the luxury of such a listening space here, and the juxtaposition and contrast with our room decor and furniture is too strong. My dear wife has tolerated my audio passion (insanity) for thirty years, and she gently admitted to me that she wouldn't mind another pair that was a bit more in keeping with the other furniture in the room. I am the second owner, having purchased them a few years ago from a former disc jockey. They are in quite good shape, with the usual tell-tale signs on the protective aluminum trim that reveal their life was one of active but cared-for use on the road. They are in perfect working condition and very presentable if you don't mind their otherwise battle armor utliitarian appearance. Their factory networks were the AL, which I still have, but were replaced with the new pair of type A networks that are better suited to my very low power amplifiers. The AL crossovers have unfortunately not enjoyed the best reputation, at least on this forum, but I will say, based on many years of experience with various Heritage series networks and speakers, the AL can, in my view and experience, be very satisfactory with a decent amount of horse power in front of it. The amplifiers I have built are in the 1.5W to several watt range, and the AL, being a higher order (and thus somewhat more lossy) crossover, just wasn't happy being driven by such small amps (some of which are REALLY heavy!). They have new cabling between the crossovers and input terminals, and I have by-passed the fuses and diodes in favor of a more straightforward and simple signal path between speaker and amps. Diodes and fuses have been removed, with the fuse holder holes finished instead with black nylon hole plugs. Vitals: I bought them for $1,000, which was very fair for their condition, and told the seller that I would offer them for the same price (hopefully to another Klipsch devotee, who I know will take care of them. I have never liked the idea of trying to make a profit from a sale where the former owner had been good enough to let them go to me for perhaps less than he or she might/could have gotten. Subsequently, $1K will be the firm price for this sale if you would like them with their original AL networks (we left Houston with both AL networks packed in different boxes for some reason, and I have found one but not the other. There are a couple of boxes still unpacked, so the second should be here someplace. My price (which, please, is not negotiable) $1,000 (for speakers and original AL crossover networks) $1,200 (for speakers and my type A crossover installed, with the AL networks also included but separate and removed from cabs. I will not ship them anywhere. They are for local purchase in the greater Tucson, Phoenix, or other surrounding areas. I am willing to drive an hour or two in any direction from Tucson to meet a strongly interested buyer who may be coming from a further distance. As stated above, pictures will follow later this morning or afternoon. Thanks, erik Followup: In the event that the second AL network (see above) can't be found, I will sell the speakers with the now-installed type A networks for the same price I would have sold them with the Al networks: $1,000 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep3shot Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 A simple endorsement for LSI's: Mine are my favorite speakers by a looooong shot. My Khorns sit idle because of placement issues. With LSI's you can drag them anywhere including the yard for a party. Further, I would not part with my La Scala's for $ 1000.00. Good luck with your sale Erik but your not going to need it. These will go quick at your very generous price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Pics ASAP as well of those Xovers (Old&New) Pics sell goodies here quick. GLWS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik2A3 Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Thanks, both. Deep3shot - totally agree. Of all the loudspeaker systems I've built myself or owned, the LSIs are the first I never had to worry about in terms of corners getting bashed, veneer getting damaged, etc. They have been a pleasure to live with and use in that respect. Thanks for your endorsement, as well. Minermark: Taking clear pictures of networks in split LSIs is a bit of a chore. The midrange/tweeter cab has to be partially taken apart in order to get at them, but I am of course willing to get the best image I can short of taking them out. I used new high tolerance Dayton caps, but can't remember if the choke on the woofer and autoformer are also new or parts bin pulls from bunches of other networks that have been taken apart and/or rebuilt over the years. Inductors and autoformers have a much longer life-span compared to capacitors (referring to the old "bathtub condensers" (as my ham radio building pop calls them) so for me have been less of a concern. Still, if they are factory original chokes, one could always update with new iron or air-core without too much trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik2A3 Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 General Pictures Begging patience - it's been some time since I've uploaded pictures here...have been working on it for a bit! Ok, there. Overall right channel 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik2A3 Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 R channel input terminals, lower pair are outputs to woofer bin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik2A3 Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Left side is identical with the exception of very shallow chips in area close to metal trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik2A3 Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Note on crossovers As someone far more interested in tube amp building and circuit design, I don't build crossovers with expensive hardwoods, nor do I try to make them look like something to be hung on a wall. As I remember, parts are mounted on a piece of pine or ply, well soldered, and built according to schematic diagram. Thy will do their job as well as if the same parts were mounted on polished ebony, bird's eye maple, or mahogany. spending time with teenage niece and nephew visiting from Houston; I'll get a pic in of crossovers later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik2A3 Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Left channel Type A crossover in situ. So, simple pine, autoformer update from Bob C., factory woofer inductor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik2A3 Posted July 11, 2017 Author Share Posted July 11, 2017 Backside of input/output terminals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LalaWoots Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Looks like they are about to sell on eBay, good for you Erik. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Klipsch-Industrial-LaScala-Speakers/152614137416?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jirachi Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 $15 shipping eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 23 minutes ago, Jirachi said: $15 shipping eh? Better check that to ensure that what you wanted to offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik2A3 Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Ebay?! I haven't/wouldn't list them on eBay. Those don't belong to me. The only place I have mentioned they are for sale is here. erik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik2A3 Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 I'm waiting to hear back from someone in Texas, trying the best he can to figure out a way to breech the distance.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik2A3 Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 Gentle nudge Ok, I will even include a $10..........no, I'll go as high as a $12.50 gift card to your choice of Home Depot, Target, or Starbucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LalaWoots Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Hello Erik, If you accept my offer of paying 50% now and the remainder upon pickup I will take them. Let me know. Thanks, Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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