Ceptorman Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I guess Klipsch is updating the La Scala...https://www.audiofest.net/klipsch-debuts-updated-la-scala-al5-speaker-at-rmaf-2018-rooms-9014-9017-summit-tower-canjam-8/ 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 What, no photos? We want photos.... 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebuy Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Someone loan me 10 thousand dollars. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, rebuy said: Someone loan me 10 thousand dollars. Nah, I'm sure you can get some MUCH cheaper from Adorama. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebuy Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Well. I'd need 3 anyway. I like matching speakers across the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Why would they put a Tractrix horn in the new LaScala but not the Klipschorn? Audioquest wiring? What kind of snake oil BS is that? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus89 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Probably same exact tractrix tweeter the new Ak6 KHorns are getting I wonder if they'll eventually become available for KHorn and La Scala owners, but what modifications will the networks need? Maybe just different value caps? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Ah, I misread - I thought they meant the midrange horn. You would need the whole network. Roy builds EQ into the filter to smooth the response. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Interesting.... I thought all of PWK's designs were to be "hands off" other than refinements. I wonder where they draw the line? If it's losing the K401 then is that a "refinement" or a change to PWK's design? If they're going to put a new horn in there, I wonder why they didn't make it a 2-way using the 510 (unless keeping it 3-way was part of the homage to PWK??) Then again, it might have been more cost effective (cheaper to consumer) to keep it a 3-way?? Got me. I still think it would be nice if they offered that (K510 as 2-way) as a factory option. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 "The new La Scala AL5 features a new 1” tweeter and Tractrix horn" I interpreted that to mean a new tweeter AND a new (midrange) horn... You're saying that just the tweeter is new, and it's a tractrix? Always nice showing my reading skills... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 As Maximus indicated, it's just the tweeter horn. I think Roy should let go of the "hands off" thing and just go for it. I can't imagine PK wanting those speakers locked in the way they are forever. Maybe move forward, but also offer "The Heritage Classic Series". So, if you want a pair using the original design, you just special order it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I agree. Who knows.... maybe they'll be surprised ..... and sell more??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 I like to be optimistic and think we are constantly making improvements to most things. I'm sure PWK would be proud of improvements his current engineers might apply to his designs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 This is a 'modification" not an "improvement". Right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maximus89 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Yes. The sentence continued makes it clear it's 1 note just about the tweeter "The new La Scala AL5 features a new 1” tweeter and Tractrix horn to extend output of high frequencies beyond 20kHz" I agree that they shouldn't feel any pressure to keep them the same way after so long. Offering a true heritage + update or 2 way would be very cool. But, I only have enough money to play around in the used market anyway so it doesn't bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 23 minutes ago, babadono said: This is a 'modification" not an "improvement". Right? Since its Klipsch idea to put them in, its an upgrade. On that note, I would like to see them offer this upgrade with crossover upgrades for vintage Heritage models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I don't want no stinkin' Hardley! Stuck in 1948. Mr Paul regularly updated the Heritage line. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebuy Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I think they should use Monster Cables inside. We all know Monster is a Beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebuy Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Hey a Klipschorn with a Double Bass Bin--That's Rockin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjptkd Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 16 minutes ago, JohnA said: I don't want no stinkin' Hardley! Stuck in 1948. Mr Paul regularly updated the Heritage line. Well that same exact Tractrix tweeter lens has been around in the pro line since 2000, only took about 20 years to get them in the Heritage line up.. maybe in another 20 they'll do something with the mid horns?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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