michaelwjones Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Since we've still in virtual lock down and planted in front of the hifi, Benny decided he wants a pair of 'horns. I told him we needed to sell his La Scala IIs first, so here they are. Purchased in mid-2019 from a Heritage dealer, there are B-stock in cherry finish. There is a 1/4" scratch on the rear top (exaggerated in the photo) and one on top of the box (hidden) from clumsy mounting of the horns. On the inner side of each speaker, the clear coat shows as white until I dab lemon oil on them (last photo). Once that is done, they are as new. I assume that is why there are B-stock, but there is nothing B-stock in their audio performance. Other than that, they are as new from a cat-free, child-free and smoke-free home with no issues: $4000. I am south of Nashville Tennessee and while I cannot ship them, I do have the boxes and packing to make transport easier. Please feel free to arrange an audition before buying. Thanks and please email any questions. Mike 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 What does Benny prefer to lounge in front of? (nice looking speakers AND Benny) 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwjones Posted April 8, 2020 Author Share Posted April 8, 2020 (edited) mostly Three Dog Night, but sometimes Cat Stevens ... Edited April 8, 2020 by michaelwardjoines 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Benny and the Jets? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Beautiful darker cherry, similar to mine. GLWS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwjones Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 BTW, these are still available and Benny lowered the price to $4000 so he can get his horns. 😎 Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Bump for one of the "Good Guys" here. Seriously look at the B qualifications, then the asking price. Oh and consider the kind of person that keeps the packaging for the good stuff? You know... the type that takes care of their stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 The question I have to ask myself is whether these are an upgrade over my CW IV? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwjones Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 5 hours ago, Shakeydeal said: The question I have to ask myself is whether these are an upgrade over my CW IV? Different sound, likely not an upgrade per se. But if you buy them you'll know for sure & have another pair a big-*** speakers in the house! 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I like fully horn loaded speakers myself, but Roy is making it harder to tell the difference. Beautiful speakers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 LS II and CW IV are in different galaxies from each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 13 hours ago, Shakeydeal said: The question I have to ask myself is whether these are an upgrade over my CW IV? I recall when we got those brand new Forte IIIs at about the same time. There is an unmistakable difference in the sound of a vented sub or speaker like the CW IV when compared to a sealed Klipsch. Now LS aren't "sealed" but the folded horn makes the impact of the bass even more than that of the sealed Heresy II I had compared to my F3s in the other room. Folded dials it up TWO notches and the LS I auditioned from 1990 could play low volume with the same impactful feel. They just begged to be turned up. Then the other aspect is the precision and clarity from a folded 15"er in the LS. The opposite of the sloppy bass from the sedan without shocks at the light next to you booming. Frequency response is another paragraph but LS are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 Thanks @johnj, I’m not going to derail the OPs for sale thread any further after this post. I have only heard La scalas rom the 80s and while they did a lot of things right, I’d take my Cornwalls over them easily. I know the LS II is a different beast and I wish I was closer than 8 hours away or I’d certainly give them a listen. GLWS Shakey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwjones Posted September 17, 2021 Author Share Posted September 17, 2021 With mixed feelings, these are now sold. While I shall miss their big voice, Benny is one step closer to his 'horns. Thank to everyone. Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Glad these sold for Benny. Very nice. What shall the replacement horns be for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Don't worry, they'll be in good hands..........😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 3 hours ago, Shakeydeal said: Don't worry, they'll be in good hands..........😀 You picked em up eh? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakeydeal Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 I am meeting Mike tomorrow. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEH Synergy Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 2 hours ago, Shakeydeal said: I am meeting Mike tomorrow. Congrats man. Hope you love em. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babadono Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 On 9/15/2021 at 11:29 AM, jimjimbo said: LS II and CW IV are in different galaxies from each other. which one is ours? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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