guf Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 How about a beautiful pair of Belles? local? single owner 1985s. for 2500$ I've read a bunch of La Scala vs Belle comparisons and seems like the La Scalas are a better for me. Curious if any current opinons? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieStl Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I have two pair of each Belles and LS. I personally feel that the difference is not noticeable 99% of the time. And if noticeable, not always one superior to the other. The Belle is slightly wider and not as deep. This will help in some applications and hurt in others. Also means the horn (k500) is shorter than the LS (k400). I have also found that most Belles have not lead as hard a life as many LSs. Nature of the beast. My Belles sit comfortably in my living room and lower level, my LSs get dragged around a warehouse, thrown into pickup trucks, blasted outdoors, etc. Belle are prettier but I like the looks of well cared for LS almost as much. Go listen, offer a little less, but (just guessing) $2500 is not a bad price for your area. I would also assume these have AB crossovers which should be replaced. Listen to them for a while as is, but then make a switch. Whole nuther topic there. Others will jump up and down telling you there is a huge difference but that has not been my experience. (My hearing isn't all that great either but not bad for 60) Good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 23 minutes ago, guf said: How about a beautiful pair of Belles? local? single owner 1985s. for 2500$ I've read a bunch of La Scala vs Belle comparisons and seems like the La Scalas are a better for me. Curious if any current opinons? If both speakers look that nice on all surfaces and are fully functional, I would say that's a fair price for the Belles. If you can find a pair of La Scala in that condition......Should be at least $1000 less, then.......Jackpot! As far as comparison, I found the Belles to be a bit more laid back, and not as upfront and dynamic as the La Scalas. I've had two pairs of Belles and sold both to good friends, and still have two sets of La Scalas (and always looking for another pair.....) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guf Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 awesome! great input. i appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Whats the mid horn size difference (belle/ls)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieStl Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 500 is 5.75 x 13.25 opening 15.75 deep 400 is 5.75 x 16.75 opening 20.75 deep All rough numbers but you get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 2 minutes ago, MookieStl said: 500 is 5.75 x 13.25 opening 15.75 deep 400 is 5.75 x 16.75 opening 20.75 deep All rough numbers but you get the idea. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guf Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 hey I'm going to check out a pair of La Scalas, I think from the 60's. I researched a little but anymore advice on what to look for? or beware of? thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guf Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 Got them. Driving home. Stay tuned 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, guf said: Got them. Driving home. Stay tuned Looking forward to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 40 minutes ago, guf said: Got them. Driving home. Stay tuned Awesome! Look forward to the "my new lascala" thread with lots of pics 👍. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 I was just gonna post here for an update on those with the strange grills. Did you ever look at those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guf Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 It’s those. They were clean and in good shape. I like the guy. The grills were tacked on. It felt right. 1350$ and a half tank of gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Those are 1978s right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 The S in middle of the ss# is 78 I think (thats what mine are) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guf Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 some pics.... i think one is louder that the other. one grill off but i'll remove both. Gotta walk the pup. ugh. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Nice pretty sure those are what I have 1978 k77/k55v/k33 type AA xo. I use these with banana plugs https://pay.ebay.com/rxo?action=create&rypsvc=true&pagename=ryp&TransactionId=-1&item=382941603502 pic with them on my old corns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heritage_Head Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 I built grills from scratch for mine. If you like how they look pm me and ill walk you though it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 One is louder than the other? In what way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guf Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 Louder like the the balance is off towards one speaker. I flipper them to make sure it wasn’t my amps or something like the room. The one with the grill still on is louder. Go figure. I’m gonna stat another thread to discus some of the suggestions started in my two other threads and figure out my plan of action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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