dbomberger Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Today at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, new La Scala AK5's were being demonstrated. I don't have a lot of experience listening to La Scalas, but they did look and sound as great as I would have expected. RMAF is a great experience and I'd recommend it to anyone. Much to look at, listen too and what seemed to this first time attendee a really great turnout. Klipsch had two rooms at least and was a busy place. A lot of people wanting to hear Forte III's and others. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 That's great! I wish the upcoming Capital Area fest would have them. That bunch features a lot of horn speakers. Look forward to hear some reports on how they compare at RM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBlueMeter Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Pictures?!?!? Come on Klipsch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Other thread... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbomberger Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 14 hours ago, McBlueMeter said: Pictures?!?!? Come on Klipsch! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 whose FACKING coffee is that... 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Starbucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 13 minutes ago, Schu said: whose FACKING coffee is that... If you are using Battle Star Galactic speech, the word is "Fracking." Or if one is a Farscape fan, the word is "Frelling." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Are they actually calling this speaker the III? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Have never attended an audio show. One of these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbomberger Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 34 minutes ago, Schu said: Are they actually calling this speaker the III? I heard it referred to as the AK5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbomberger Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Schu said: whose FACKING coffee is that... I wouldn’t want to get anyone in trouble. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 I thought they spilled the coffee on the speaker to show how close it was to mocha in color.... I can't tell a bit of difference! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windashine Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 after a minute... and a couple of, no, what the's… I figured it's a salesman demonstration for a $5000 coaster (look ma, no rings) like... have you ever seen a distilled water salesman with an electric cord ? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 On 10/6/2018 at 11:21 AM, dbomberger said: I heard it referred to as the AK5. I think the latest version of the Klipschorn is the AK-6. Maybe the production model of the new La Scala will be the AL-5. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Indeed... AL5. AL - La scala AK - Klipschorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 nm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted October 8, 2018 Moderators Share Posted October 8, 2018 Originally designed for professional use in 1963, the fully horn-loaded, three way Klipsch La Scala generates 105 decibels of sound pressure, delighting listeners while using modest amplifier power. The new La Scala AL5 features a new 1” tweeter and Tractrix horn to extend output of high frequencies beyond 20kHz, an updated crossover network with AudioQuest internal wiring, and a redesigned input panel and cable management system. A redesigned high frequency cabinet has been increased to a 1” thickness, ensuring a more rigid enclosure that reduces resonance, and creating a waterfall appearance in the wood veneers between the high and low frequency cabinets. The Klipsch La Scala AL5 is available in three real wood finishes – natural cherry, satin black ash, and American Walnut. It features a retro-style silver luster grille cloth complementing each wood veneer, and a nostalgic script cast zinc logo. As with the entire Klipsch Heritage series, the La Scala AL5 speakers are designed and handcrafted in the USA. Each speaker is grain-matched using wood veneer panels from the same timber, resulting in a speaker pair that is virtually indistinguishable from the other. The Klipsch La Scala A5 (US MSRP is $4,999 each) will be available in November 2018 through Certified Heritage Dealers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryC Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Travis or Gil, what do you know about the new AK-6 K horns? Big improvement and in what way? Can any of it be retrofitted? Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmalloy Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 You know what's sad? Having the cash for LaScalas but you still can't buy them because the wife disallows it. I guess the joke goes that "it's time to upgrade the wife"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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