doc1623 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Hello, I would like to find a pair of La Scala speakers. I remember reading some advice but I don't remember where it was. What type of crossover AA, I think I remember? Any other advice? I would prefer stained wood to black paint. I'm going post a trade/swap in the garage but I'll check here. I have a pair of Chorus speakers and a pair of Forte II's that I want to trade. both are in good condition except on one chorus one of the terminals is damaged. It's usable but not nicely without fixing. Let me know any thoughts or advice. Thanks I'm in Texas, the DFW area. So let me know if you or someone is trying to sell a pair of La Scala's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 I'm in McKinney - It's usually slim picking around here on the Klipsch stuff people actually want. Deals do pop from time to time, however, so just be patient. I got my pair from Little Rock about 3 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc1623 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Thanks any suggestions on the crossover or anything else or is it just take as you can get? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 1 hour ago, doc1623 said: Thanks any suggestions on the crossover or anything else or is it just take as you can get? Type AA is the sweet spot. I ended up having custom Type A's with Jupiter flat stack capacitors and CT-120/A-55G drivers from Crites speakers. It was a sweet sounding setup and only changed when I went to an active crossover and new top end earlier this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skichuck77 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Thanks any suggestions on the crossover or anything else or is it just take as you can get? Hi Doc. Yes, the AA crossovers are pretty universally considered to be the best of the stock crossovers in the early La Scala’s. Some swear by the K77 tweeters with the round magnets. My ‘86 La Scala’s came with one K77 and one K77-M, same thing with the square magnet. I bought a second K77-M because it was cheaper and I couldn’t hear any difference. The mid driver with the solder-on wire lugs are prized but pretty rare. I can’t tell you from personal experience what the difference is but those might cost you more if the seller knows their value. I got very lucky my LS cost $400, plus about another $100 in materials and lots of time to fix up the cabinets. They were pretty ratty when I got them. Good luck with your search. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc1623 Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 Thank you both. I'm hoping to find some in good shape. I would prefer original cabinets but I wound't mind if the 'guts' have been upgraded. What do you guys think about my asking for trade? Would my two pair be about ~ to one or no? I know that's somewhat subjective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 3 hours ago, doc1623 said: What do you guys think about my asking for trade? Would my two pair be about ~ to one or no? I know that's somewhat subjective. Never hurts to put it out there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 7 hours ago, doc1623 said: I have a pair of Chorus speakers and a pair of Forte II's that I want to trade. both are in good condition except on one chorus one of the terminals is damaged. you can buy the same terminals on EBAY for a couple of $ -------all you need to do is unscrew the crossover and then remove the electronics board -the terminal is right under it - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 5 hours ago, Skichuck77 said: I got very lucky my LS cost $400, plus about another $100 in materials and lots of time to fix up the cabinets. They were pretty ratty when I got them. we're still waiting for the pictures , to see how good of a job was done ------- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 While I also prefer the Type AA Network, don't turn down an AL-2 or AL-3. Look for raw birch to make your finishing job easier and expect to do it or pay for it after you get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc1623 Posted May 27, 2020 Author Share Posted May 27, 2020 Thank You all. I'll have to work on this today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubo Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 When I don't need them I see La Scalas in good condition for 1200-2000 pair Depending on the year 1970s-1980s used Crossovers can be recapped or changed out Same for the compression drivers Expect to recap, new gaskets for the compression drivers min Crites sells both Lots of options if you want new crossovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted May 27, 2020 Share Posted May 27, 2020 18 hours ago, doc1623 said: Thanks any suggestions on the crossover or anything else or is it just take as you can get? You could start a wanted to buy ad in the garage sale section and or trade, for what it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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