gregc729 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Ok folks this is my first post My brother bought a locker and found these in there Klipsch La Scala There a little dinged up But I guess they can be re-finished Can anyone tell me are they just subs or are the a full range speaker I am running 2 Carver mono block amps 550 WPC There in North Carolina I’m in Florida Worth the trip to get them Any help would really be great guys 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the real Duke Spinner Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Where's the top half ?) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMurg Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 What is shown in the picture is just the "bass bin", i.e., the low frequency section. There is supposed to be a high frequency section (sometimes referred to as the "top hat") with a midrange and tweeter horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregc729 Posted September 11, 2023 Author Share Posted September 11, 2023 Kinda thought that from looking at pictures. So there is a sub in these boxes and the head unit with the tweeter and mid-range are missing. I have seen pictures of folks building or modifying the cabinets. Building a box for the bottom of the base bin and put there mids in it. And build a box for the top to house the horns. Wonder if its worth it in the long run to make the trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy6100 Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 It’s worth keeping them. They are industrial split La Scala bass bins. Probably have K-43’s in them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Grammer Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 I've used these in a small sound reinforcement system. From about 60Hz up, they have a great deal of authority for a relatively small cabinet. I used them with satellites of my own design back in the mid 80's, crossed over at 150Hz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregc729 Posted September 13, 2023 Author Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) Can someone tell me the height of the top hats? I'm going to build them and put all original speakers and cross over in each speaker. I know the boxs has to be 2 foot wide and 2.6 deep But I need the height to accommodate the tweeter and horn. Thanks In Advance folks. Edited September 13, 2023 by gregc729 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Oh, you have 2 cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy6100 Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 I’ll try and remember to take some measurements when I get home and post them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 On 9/11/2023 at 3:22 PM, gregc729 said: Can anyone tell me are they just subs or are the a full range speaker Well.... neither really. As I think you now know, there is the top half that's missing in the picture. Be that as it may, these are more of a 'mid-bass' unit than subwoofer. Cool thing with them, once setup nicely, they can/will reach out and viscerally punch you in the chest BUT they won't shake the foundation of your home as they won't go that low. Here's an idea for you. If you can swing this to happen, it will walk all over the sound you'd get taking them back to stock with the top half sitting on them. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 On 9/13/2023 at 2:44 PM, gregc729 said: I'm going to build them and put all original speakers and cross over in each speaker. a removable top or bottom can facilitate the access to the drivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregc729 Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 On 9/14/2023 at 9:03 AM, Coytee said: Well.... neither really. As I think you now know, there is the top half that's missing in the picture. Be that as it may, these are more of a 'mid-bass' unit than subwoofer. Cool thing with them, once setup nicely, they can/will reach out and viscerally punch you in the chest BUT they won't shake the foundation of your home as they won't go that low. Here's an idea for you. If you can swing this to happen, it will walk all over the sound you'd get taking them back to stock with the top half sitting on them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregc729 Posted September 16, 2023 Author Share Posted September 16, 2023 On 9/14/2023 at 9:03 AM, Coytee said: Well.... neither really. As I think you now know, there is the top half that's missing in the picture. Be that as it may, these are more of a 'mid-bass' unit than subwoofer. Cool thing with them, once setup nicely, they can/will reach out and viscerally punch you in the chest BUT they won't shake the foundation of your home as they won't go that low. Here's an idea for you. If you can swing this to happen, it will walk all over the sound you'd get taking them back to stock with the top half sitting on them. Hi Sir Thank you for the idea. Do you have access to the rear of the speakers? This would make life so much easier? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy6100 Posted September 16, 2023 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Top hat dimensions as follows. Sorry for the delay. Width= 24-1/16” Depth= 24-3/4” Height= 11-3/4” This is with aluminum trim installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 The back of the top section is mostly open, allowing access to the crossovers and the horns and drivers. A jumper would go from the bottom cabinet to the crossover. Welcome to the forums. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 20 hours ago, gregc729 said: Hi Sir Thank you for the idea. Do you have access to the rear of the speakers? This would make life so much easier? You mean like a picture of the backside? I don't have a picture of this speaker however, if that's what you're asking, here is a picture of mine (single piece unit verses the two piece pictured above). and I have the same top horn sitting on it but you have the top section of the LaScala in-between. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 27 minutes ago, Coytee said: backside? he's thinking the Lascal's woofer access panel is in the back like a CW , he does not realise that the woofer panel in on the bottom of the cabinet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 10 minutes ago, OO1 said: he's thinking the Lascal's woofer access panel is in the back like a CW , he does not realise that the woofer panel in on the bottom of the cabinet That crossed my mind too....and I deleted it presuming he knew. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1291 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Welcome to the forum. Coytee is onto something. A lot of it depends on what you listen to. That would help us point you a bit. Klipsch just came out with the Heritage line of bass bins and you could go two-way or even attach a tweeter up top of the exposed horn me thinks. Maybe your handy dandy w/a table saw and want to build your own tops. Just throwin it into the mix since life lives in the mid-range. Way too many decisions for me. lol I'm done and soooo not geekish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 8 hours ago, Coytee said: I deleted it presuming he knew gotcha Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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