M_Klipsches Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Currently I’m using La Scalas (1980) for two channel music. Mostly iPod, vinyl or CDs powered by a motley & random assortment of amps from an ONIX SP3 tube amp, to old Kenwood SS amps & receivers. HT is mostly used for gaming and is powered by a lower end Yamaha (RX-V471), using RF 52IIs, LR; KV-1 as Ctr., with SB2s bringing up the rear. (No Sub... I know, don’t even go there.) It’s been adequate for light TV and gaming use. Recently, I’ve started playing with the La Scalas in the HT set up as LR mains. Obviously, the other speakers aren’t able to keep up. Now, I’m fortunate to also have a pair of Heresy 1s (1980 built by HDBRbuilder). I’ve found that replacing the KV-1 with a Heresy, produces some impressive results. So now I’m thinking; move both the Heresys to rear duty, with the La Scalas LR. All good, except now I’m short a Center speaker. Which brings me to the question. Should I get a single (used) Heresy for the Center, or is something like an RP450C going to be a better idea? A single Heresy is going to be way more affordable. Thoughts? Criticisms? Room is appx. 12’X20’X8’ Also, feel free to weigh in on HT Receiver upgrade choices. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Another la Scala... or a Cornwall. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted November 26, 2017 Moderators Share Posted November 26, 2017 I chose to do 3 LaScalas across the front. Absolutely seamless front sound stage. I previously had RF-83 with an RC-64 and purchased a pair of LaScalas out of curiosity. They blew the RF-83 out of the water so I purchased a third LaScala and compared each system. I had always thought the RC-64 was an amazing center....the LaScala however is in a completely different category. I personally don't believe the Reference Premier speaker would be a good fit as a center between LaScalas. Completely different sound signatures. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Klipsches Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 9 minutes ago, Schu said: Another la Scala... or a Cornwall. As awesome as a 3rd La Scala would be, the room is likely too small for it? Plus, finding a single, used La Scala or Cornwall locally just isn’t going to happen. Btw, Youthman’s theater room is spectacular. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted November 26, 2017 Moderators Share Posted November 26, 2017 10 minutes ago, M_Klipsch said: As awesome as a 3rd La Scala would be, the room is likely too small for it? My room is 13' x 19 x 10'. VERY close to the size of your room and I don't feel they are too big for my room at all. 11 minutes ago, M_Klipsch said: Plus, finding a single, used La Scala or Cornwall locally just isn’t going to happen. I thought the exact same thing but posted a WTB in the forum and @wstrickland1 posted that he had 3 of them and a pair was being sold locally so he would have a single to sell to me. To top it off, the next month, he would be driving from the NC to FL on a business trip and was willing to deliver it to my house! If that wasn't enough, the single LaScala matched my pair almost identically! With that said.....anything is possible. 14 minutes ago, M_Klipsch said: Btw, Youthman’s theater room is spectacular. I certainly appreciate the kind words. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Nothing but a La Scala or conceivably a Belle Klipsch will do, IMO. Others, including Cornwall and Heresy won't be a good enough timbre match. PWK tried using them both in the center for his pioneering "Wide Stage Stereo," but after the La Scala, then later, the Belle, were available he urged people to use fully horn loaded designs for a center (i.e., the La Scala and Belle). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 http://assets.klipsch.com/files/Dope_760600_v15n6.pdf I'd buy another pair of La Scalas and store one...or alternatively sell one and keep one. I'd also make space for a center La Scala in the room--assuming that there is room for a center channel at all. In my experience, the center channel easily needs to be the best loudspeaker that you own in order to timbre match, and match or exceed the apparent source width (ASW) of the left and right channel loudspeakers. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Klipsches Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Thanks for all the input. Especially the “Dope From Hope” article, I’d never seen that one. I guess if I move the project along I’ll be on the lookout for that elusive, affordable, 3rd La Scala, or Belle. There are, I suppose far worse problems to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted November 26, 2017 Moderators Share Posted November 26, 2017 There's no reason you can't use something else in the meantime, but by all means, keep an eye out for a third or a pair of LaScalas. I was fortunate enough to find another Youthman Deal on my three. Patience and continually watching Craigslist, Offer Up, Let Go and Facebook Marketplace will pay off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Well, obviously a 3rd La Scala, but in lieu of that I have a Heresy with a modified crossover that is similar to my modified Type AAs (also much like the Type HIE without a KLiP circuit). The match is good, better than a KLF-C7 (excellent, but not a match), but not perfect. I will gladly send you a copy of the schematic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I think there is a difference between the summing of channels and a channel with its own signal... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybobg Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Can't come close to Youthman's, but given that my room is about what the OP has, there are ways to get the LaScala experience in a smaller space and still have a decent screen size. My surrounds and rears are Academy. This pic shows before I added fabric over the speakers to eliminate the glare. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted November 29, 2017 Moderators Share Posted November 29, 2017 Wow! I've never seen a Mini-Scala. That's pretty cool. Looks like you had to modify it quite a bit. What size woofer did you have to reduce it to make it that small? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybobg Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 12 hours ago, Youthman said: Wow! I've never seen a Mini-Scala. That's pretty cool. Looks like you had to modify it quite a bit. What size woofer did you have to reduce it to make it that small? Thanks Youthman. Nice to get a compliment from you. It's a full size woofer. I widened the base bin to keep the volume the same. I moved the tweeter to the side of the squawker and put it on it's side. I don't notice a difference, though someone with a better ear might. Total height is 26 1/2". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Klipsches Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 On 11/27/2017 at 10:40 AM, JohnA said: Well, obviously a 3rd La Scala, but in lieu of that I have a Heresy with a modified crossover that is similar to my modified Type AAs (also much like the Type HIE without a KLiP circuit). The match is good, better than a KLF-C7 (excellent, but not a match), but not perfect. I will gladly send you a copy of the schematic. Cool thanks for the offer. I’ve actually just found a single HeresyII to use as a Center. I’ve yet to re-engineer my space to fully accommodate the changes. Also the new used HeresyII - OO, has apparently spent the last thirty years with a two pack a day smoker, so I’m still cleaning it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentster5172 Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 I have used a single Heresy III as a center for quite a while. I’ve used it between a set of Heresy III’s, Fortes, Klipschorns and two pairs of LaScalas!!! I now use it between my Jubilees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Klipsches Posted December 9, 2017 Author Share Posted December 9, 2017 On 12/8/2017 at 12:24 AM, Trentster5172 said: I have used a single Heresy III as a center for quite a while. I’ve used it between a set of Heresy III’s, Fortes, Klipschorns and two pairs of LaScalas!!! I now use it between my Jubilees. Nice! I’ve shown my wife pictures of Jubilees. She suddenly found my La Scalas much more appealing 😄. I’m still trying work out placement for the Heresy II Center. The room is still in a state of chaos. The best sound seems to be where the TV is/was located. Second best is low, as you have yours positioned. Third choice is above which is a little worrisome due to stability concerns. The stand which I designed and built around the Heresys, before the La Scalas were in the mix is now causing as many problems as solutions. Here is a pic of the way it was arranged. (I know the TV is tiny). I need to just build something else, and possibly correct the errors I made on the last one. I know others say the Heresy isn’t the best center with the La Scalas, but if you’ve made it work with all those great speakers I think I’m on the right track. At least it’s sounds good to my aging ears. I’ve never heard the Heresy III, but I’m guessing it’s at least close to the I & II. I see both you and JohnA have yours positioned horizontally. I need to try that out as well. Oh well, work in progress. Thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 You should show her pics of DTEL's MWM setup... then she will thinks the Jubilees are small... I noticed that after you have LaScalas for awhile that they start looking... not so big. Bruce 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ka7niq Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 On 12/10/2017 at 8:27 AM, Marvel said: You should show her pics of DTEL's MWM setup... then she will thinks the Jubilees are small... I noticed that after you have LaScalas for awhile that they start looking... not so big. Bruce Coming from Dunlavy SC IV's that are 6 feet tall, my LaScala's seem normal to me. All I currently have on them is an Academy Center, and it just can't keep up with the LaScala right and left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted December 13, 2017 Moderators Share Posted December 13, 2017 13 minutes ago, ka7niq said: All I currently have on them is an Academy Center, and it just can't keep up with the LaScala right and left. Yeah, I could easily see how the Academy would struggle between a pair of LaScalas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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