Ray_pierrewit Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 So I'm the type of guy who enjoys not only listening to, but also looking at his system. I've had my 1979 LaScalas for about 12 years now and have recently decided to modify them following much of the present member's examples: Dave's fantastic SMAHL tweeter lens + DE120, A55G drivers from Crites as well as his crossover kit. I had built the bass reflex mod for a previous listening room, and though I liked what it brought sonically I couldn't get over the looks of it, just too ugly IMO. After listening to them with the mod in my new listening room/artist's studio for a few months, I decided to remove the boxes and try the LaScala au naturel. With the corner loading and various room treatments and not lacking any bass impact, I decided to leave them as is... until I embark on the Q-Pies :) My only remaining aesthetic issue was with the SMAHL tweeter's looks. As beautiful as the lens is, like a jewel frankly, it is simply too anachronistic for my liking. This led me to wanting to install some grills to dress them up. I've seen several examples of custom and factory grills but ultimately decided to apply what I learnt in art school to build my own examples based on how I stretch a canvas. I used 1/4" HDF, cut to 11 1/2" x 23 3/4" as a base. I traced the template on the first and drilled pilot holes through both panels simultaneously. My skill saw made quick work of connecting the pilot holes to cut the window. I then used 11/16" quarter dowels to create the raised sides, like a canvas. I glued and clamped the dowels and let it cure before painting the whole thing matte black. Once that dried, I stretched the speaker fabric, Fender modern style from :https://nextgenguitars.ca/products/grill-cloth-fender-style-modern-blackface-by-yard-36-wide.html. The grill is affixed with good quality velcro as is the pie Klipsch logo (have yet to decide exactly where I want to place them, they used to be in the middle below the squawker horn). After listening for an evening I am certain that the cloth is reasonably, perhaps even totally, transparent. I love the looks and offer some pictures should anyone be inspired to replicate my solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_pierrewit Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 I really suck at uploading pictures it seems, so my 5 picture tutorial will have to wait. Here is the final version. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 6 minutes ago, Ray_pierrewit said: sorry , but your picture link is broken - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_pierrewit Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 Just now, RANDYH said: sorry , but your picture link is broken - Yeah, I deleted it to reinsert a different picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Dave A has both wood and Metal horns ------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Ray_pierrewit said: Yeah, I deleted it to reinsert a different picture. same thing , try to copy -paste the picture -----tx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_pierrewit Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 Let's try again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_pierrewit Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 5 minutes ago, RANDYH said: Dave A has both wood and Metal horns ------ That looks great, nice solution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 21 minutes ago, Ray_pierrewit said: I really suck at uploading pictures it seems, so my 5 picture tutorial will have to wait. Here is the final version. they look very good with the badges in the corners --- --what kind of TT is that in the left corner ---- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_pierrewit Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 53 minutes ago, RANDYH said: they look very good with the badges in the corners --- --what kind of TT is that in the left corner ---- I agree that it looks really swell with the badges in the corners. The TT is a pristine Lenco L70 with Shure M3D cartridge, may not be the last word in "HIFI" but it sure does boogie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDJohnson Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Great job with all you did to them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.4 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 @Ray_pierrewit The contrast of the silver/grey fabric and the black scalas looks great! Have you though about making some belle style grills for the bass horn to match? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 12 minutes ago, No.4 said: @Ray_pierrewit The contrast of the silver/grey fabric and the black scalas looks great! Have you though about making some belle style grills for the bass horn to match? not a bad idea 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_pierrewit Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 12 minutes ago, No.4 said: @Ray_pierrewit The contrast of the silver/grey fabric and the black scalas looks great! Have you though about making some belle style grills for the bass horn to match? Had not put much thought into it, the contrast within the bass bin would surely be very beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No.4 Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 1 hour ago, RANDYH said: not a bad idea Yes, like this exactly. I always really liked those grilles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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