bmoran Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Hi Everyone - Thanks for having me! I have an opportunity to either purchase a set of like-new La Scala ii's or brand-new Cornwall IV's. Let's assume I will not be able to do A/B comparisons of the speakers, or even hear them separately before deciding. If the prices are the same, would you recommend LS ii's or Cornwall IV's? Background -5,000 cf room with wall treatments -Dual subs, so deep bass is covered -Will be fed streaming content via a modern DAC/preamp combo with a TBD cost-friendly quiet amp -Warranty isn't a major concern for me -Music taste varies widely from classic rock, folk, heavy metal Thanks 😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Welcome to the Forums. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MookieStl Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 That's a big room. I prefer the LS over Cornwall by a huge margin. BUT never heard the LSii or the Cornwall IV. Both are highly regarded. For that size room the extra punch of the horn loaded low end (along with your two subs) gets my vote. Others will be along to tell you otherwise. It is good that you have two really good choices. No wrong answer in my books. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, MookieStl said: For that size room the extra punch of the horn loaded low end (along with your two subs) gets my vote. I'd agree 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmoran Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, MookieStl said: That's a big room. I prefer the LS over Cornwall by a huge margin. BUT never heard the LSii or the Cornwall IV. Both are highly regarded. For that size room the extra punch of the horn loaded low end (along with your two subs) gets my vote. Others will be along to tell you otherwise. It is good that you have two really good choices. No wrong answer in my books. 3 minutes ago, Coytee said: I'd agree Thank you both for the feedback. Photos of the room attached. It is fully "contained" with a door and no open walls. Pretty awesome bonus space over the garage. Edited March 16, 2021 by bmoran 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Or burn the budget and slap some Jubilee's in there 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 That's three of us. I know the new Cornwalls are really good, but the fully horn loaded La Scalas are one of my favorites. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmoran Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 Just now, Coytee said: Or burn the budget and slap some Jubilee's in there Ha, I'm already burning the budget by extending for either of these speaker options. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triceratops Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 I haven't heard the Cornwall IV, but I had LaScala II's for several years. I bought them new and of the many Klipsch speakers I have owned, they were my favorites. My advice is buy those, and don't be stupid like me--don't ever sell them! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve. Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 LaScala , that room is big.... plus LaScala is my bucket list speaker. If I had the room I know what I would go with 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 the Cornwall, in any form, is a great speaker... it really can be a music monster. The La Scala II is MUCH better because that Dog house is to die for. there is no way a direct radiating driver without a folded horn can match that tight sound... even if the LSii doesn't go as low as a CWiv 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmoran Posted March 16, 2021 Author Share Posted March 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Steve. said: LaScala , that room is big.... plus LaScala is my bucket list speaker. If I had the room I know what I would go with On my bucket list too. I'm picking them up tomorrow...fingers crossed! Thanks for everyone's responses. I'll post some pics once they're home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 4 hours ago, bmoran said: Hi Everyone - Thanks for having me! I have an opportunity to either purchase a set of like-new La Scala ii's or brand-new Cornwall IV's. 😁 Cornwall IV are very good speakers ---in a class of their own , they are made for Rock and Heavy Metal , Lascala II , is not bad either , but with less bass , although midrange is superior , but in either case , the room would require more than 1 pair of speakers , which may be supplemented with your current speakers- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I'd say because of the room size and configuration, and the type of music...........if it were me.........and especially because of having subs..........Lascalas all the way. My concern would be the subs matching the tempo and timber of the lascalas. Otherwise that room looks made to order for lascalas. Wide, low ceiling, back wall treatments, carpeting. I have both and a cornwall is a great all around speaker but not as good as a lascala with louder genres, like heavy metal. If you said Jazz or lounge vocals, soft rock, instrumental, classical........then maybe a cornwall. When you get into loud rock, classic rock, heavy metal..............lascalas. Just my 2 cents. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 La Scala IIs + your subs. Find the La Scala IIs 3 dB down point, and start the subs out crossing over there. Then run tests to find the best Xover point to preserve the tight bass of the La Scalas. Make sure the inevitable muddiness of the subs doesn't take away from the clean sound of the La Scalas -- unless you move in some horn loaded subs. The are some DIY plans out there. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 I used my LS (not the IIs) for a part at our convention center, a room that was 49x37 with 20 ft ceilings. They rocked the place and I had lots of compliments. No subs... want to take my MWM cabinets, but we had actually downsized the room. They are also incredible for soft music, too. Orchestral? Close your eyes and you are in the concert hall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Tambe Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 2 hours ago, bmoran said: On my bucket list too. I'm picking them up tomorrow...fingers crossed! Thanks for everyone's responses. I'll post some pics once they're home. I understand the room is big , however , the distance from your chairs to your current front main speakers doesn’t look like a lot of distance!! How many feet will you be seated from the La Scala II’s? You NEED distance!! The farther back from them the better they sound!! I’m saying at least 15 feet away from your listening seated position. Beautiful room BTW but it looks like it gets its size and square footage by the length of the room Versus width Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 Nah, 10 feet would be fine, and I've been closer than that. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Tambe Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, Brian Tambe said: I understand the room is big , however , the distance from your chairs to your current front main speakers doesn’t look like a lot of distance!! How many feet will you be seated from the La Scala II’s? You NEED distance!! The farther back from them the better they sound!! I’m saying at least 15 feet away from your listening seated position. Beautiful room BTW but it looks like it gets its size and square footage by the length of the room Versus width I have just a cheap $4,000 pair of Forte III’s LOL 😂 and the sweet spot in my Great Room is 17’ - 18’ away from them!! The bass without a sub hits me right in the chest and mids are wonderful and the top end is awesome!! Klipsch speakers All need distance from them. If you’re too close you will think you purchased a crappy pair of speakers!! Just trying to help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Tambe Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 12 minutes ago, Marvel said: Nah, 10 feet would be fine, and I've been closer than that. At 10’ you're not going to hear and enjoy those speakers to their fullest potential , not even close , pun intended , Lol 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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