Abbbbenator Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) I have purchased used La Scalla: S/N LS4BR170313 0018 S/N LS4BR170313 0019 Can anyone please tell me about the version, age, components, value and anything else of interest about these. Also, does anyone have a PDF owner's manual and any other documentation? Edited May 26, 2020 by Abbbbenator Add photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panelhead Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Someone more knowledgeable than me can identify. There is info on forum to get year built.drom serial number. But they look to be La Scala and I think AL4 are La Scala ii. Think my LS ii are AL4’s. All the LS ii’s are splits. BTW, those are very nice. Should last a lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Get a picture of the network and label please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 If the Klipsch labels with the serial numbers are no longer on the backs, the serial number should be stamped on the back on the edge of the plywood. The sn will give you the date of manufacture, and the crossover model (original, not after market) will narrow down what you have. Welcome to the forums! Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 The Type AL-4 began in 2004, I think. We were shown early production or final prototype models at an early Pilgrimage in Indy about 2004/5. The first AL-4s were in plywood La Scalas like yours. They sounded remarkably familiar, much like my Type AAs with Hovland Musicaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbbbenator Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 Many Thanks in advance for your knowledge shared... PDFs relating to these speakers especially appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Looks like your very nice looking La Scala AL4s have the best of both worlds: old school plywood, combined with modern networks. Enjoy them, and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 On 5/26/2020 at 11:44 AM, Marvel said: If the Klipsch labels with the serial numbers are no longer on the backs, the serial number should be stamped on the back on the edge of the plywood. The sn will give you the date of manufacture, and the crossover model (original, not after market) will narrow down what you have. Welcome to the forums! Bruce If I'm not mistaken, Klipsch stopped stamping the serial numbers in the wood around 1983. https://f072605def1c9a5ef179-a0bc3fbf1884fc0965506ae2b946e1cd.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/files/Heresy-II-La-Scala-Belle-Klipsch-brochure-and-specs.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 🙄 Oh oh... I wasn't paying attention to how new they were (and he already listed the serial numbers... ). I must have fallen asleep at the keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panelhead Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 19 hours ago, JohnA said: The Type AL-4 began in 2004, I think. We were shown early production or final prototype models at an early Pilgrimage in Indy about 2004/5. The first AL-4s were in plywood La Scalas like yours. They sounded remarkably familiar, much like my Type AAs with Hovland Musicaps. Learn something everyday. I thought all LS II were splits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 I'm pretty sure all La Scala IIs ARE split cabinets. But the Type AL-4 xover was used in one piece La Scalas, too. "SOMEBODY" at Cheif Bonehead's class had a loose pair of AL-4s that I'd love to get my hands on. It was like pulling teeth to get him to admit it. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panelhead Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 15 hours ago, Abbbbenator said: Many Thanks in advance for your knowledge shared... PDFs relating to these speakers especially appreciated. Yes, those are special. The crossover looks very close to the ones in my LS ii 70ths. Probably not a lot different than the networks in the current version also. No electrolytics to dry out or drift, you are good for a LONG time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbbbenator Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 Excellent information and link. Much more than I had or knew. Can someone please decipher the serial number and give me that information? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 18 hours ago, Abbbbenator said: Many Thanks in advance for your knowledge shared... PDFs relating to these speakers especially appreciated. unreal , 1 piece cab , K55X and AL4 -------VERY RARE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbbbenator Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 And uses a K-77-F Tweeter (if that helps). Were they made the 17th week of 2003? S/N LS4BR170313 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbbbenator Posted May 29, 2020 Author Share Posted May 29, 2020 I found this picture on the forum. It seems to be a serial number close to mine. It was: Posted November 27, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Indeed... a rare pair. Keep them well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted June 1, 2020 Share Posted June 1, 2020 Your sticker indicates that your rare La Scala AL4s left the factory as Birch Raw, but you probably already know that. As the picture of another speaker's label shows, they were also available in Birch Lacquered, as well as, of course, the most common colour, Black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbbbenator Posted June 2, 2020 Author Share Posted June 2, 2020 A lot of good information I did not know... I also like the comments. I truly appreciate the forum's assistance to help me understand what I have vs what is out there. I'll check back occasionally to see if anything else is added. FYI: Someone other than Klipsch did the Birch Lacquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbbbenator Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 Are these crossovers Klipsch or someone else? I see a comment saying the crossovers are similar to another Klipsch speaker. Possibly they were purchased and installed after manufacture? Can anyone please identify? Thank You!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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