tom b. 57 Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 Are the AA xovers in these Lascalas one of the better xover designs for the Lascalas? I know there have been several different xover designs over the years and I am just wondering what the consensus is concerning these. Tom b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewritinfool Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 I like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 I think so. It is the Klipsch sound I first heard and liked. *If* you will change your tweeters (or change the diaphragm) to K-77-Ms or K-77-Fs, you can disconnect the KLiP diodes for home use. That will eliminate a hashy, rough sound at higher SPLs. The newer tweeters can handle 10 watts continuous vs 2 watts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom b. 57 Posted November 28, 2019 Author Share Posted November 28, 2019 I do have a pair of Crites 125s in a box around here somewhere that I was going to put into my Cornwalls. I am contemplating selling the Cornwalls and keeping the Lascalas I haven't picked up the Lascalas yet. So, I haven't heard them yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 28, 2019 Share Posted November 28, 2019 There is no clear consensus. People like different things. However, I also prefer it, and I've tried them all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 18 hours ago, Deang said: There is no clear consensus. People like different things. However, I also prefer it, and I've tried them all. Always figured you for an AL type guy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 I lied, I haven't "tried them all" - I've never heard the Type AL. I've always wondered if it really sounds as bad as its reputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieStl Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 26 minutes ago, Deang said: I lied, I haven't "tried them all" - I've never heard the Type AL. I've always wondered if it really sounds as bad as its reputation. I've had the luxury of owning AL and AB crossovers. You ain't missed much. They didn't really sound "bad" until you replaced them and hear what the speaker was supposed to sound like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeJ1 Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 On 11/28/2019 at 10:09 AM, tom b. 57 said: I do have a pair of Crites 125s in a box around here somewhere that I was going to put into my Cornwalls. I am contemplating selling the Cornwalls and keeping the Lascalas I haven't picked up the Lascalas yet. So, I haven't heard them yet. I had to buy Bob's Autoformer to integrate the CT-125 tweeter into a LaScala. I don't recommend it for that or a Khorn bacause it's not as sensitive as the CT-120 and requires attenuation of at least 2 db in the midrange, which changes the voicing considerably. Doing a CT-120 or DaveA sMAHL with the DE-120 driver is a direct "drop in" replacement with a AA network. BTW, if your LaScalas are 1977, they should have AA networks already, just put in new capacitors and you are good for life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom b. 57 Posted November 29, 2019 Author Share Posted November 29, 2019 Well, I am listening to the Lascalas right now and they certainly don't go as low as the Cornwalls but they have a more present sound. Been a long time since I had Lascalas in the room. The Cornwalls are hanging out at my buddies house. I think I can live with these. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codewritinfool Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 1 hour ago, tom b. 57 said: Well, I am listening to the Lascalas right now and they certainly don't go as low as the Cornwalls but they have a more present sound. Been a long time since I had Lascalas in the room. The Cornwalls are hanging out at my buddies house. I think I can live with these. Add a sub. You won't regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 4 hours ago, tom b. 57 said: Well, I am listening to the Lascalas right now and they certainly don't go as low as the Cornwalls but they have a more present sound. Been a long time since I had Lascalas in the room. The Cornwalls are hanging out at my buddies house. I think I can live with these. Everyone has their own preferences and tastes... but I agree, there is no comparrison even though they are related by series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 On 11/29/2019 at 5:47 PM, ClaudeJ1 said: I had to buy Bob's Autoformer to integrate the CT-125 tweeter into a LaScala. I don't recommend it for that or a Khorn bacause it's not as sensitive as the CT-120 and requires attenuation of at least 2 db in the midrange, which changes the voicing considerably. Doing a CT-120 or DaveA sMAHL with the DE-120 driver is a direct "drop in" replacement with a AA network. While Claude is correct, I would attenuate the mid on LaScalas anyway, While you aren't getting more bass out of the LS by doing so, you are changing the tonal balance and, to my ears tey sound way better. I had the CT125s on my LS for a long time, and with the mids dropped back, they sounded grea. Bruce 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeJ1 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 27 minutes ago, Marvel said: While Claude is correct, I would attenuate the mid on LaScalas anyway, While you aren't getting more bass out of the LS by doing so, you are changing the tonal balance and, to my ears tey sound way better. I had the CT125s on my LS for a long time, and with the mids dropped back, they sounded grea. Bruce Total agreement here. Now all they needed was an Eminence Kappa 15C and the would have made the transformation complete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 On 11/29/2019 at 3:50 PM, Deang said: I lied, I haven't "tried them all" - I've never heard the Type AL. I've always wondered if it really sounds as bad as its reputation. Got a set I can send you. Just pulled them. They even have the optional steel screw holding down one of the coils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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