BLUESMAN Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Just got a pair of 80's vintage LaScalas on Ebay(ugh). Haven't arrived yet, but I'm wondering what to expect sound wise. I listen to lots of blues and classic rock. Currently have Soliloquy 6.3's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-MAN Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 You're gonna like 'em. Here's the difference in a nutshell IMO: Take a nap playing the Soliloquy's (I assume that's possible). Quite easy if I know my cones. Try to take a nap when the LS's are playing. You'll keep getting startled awake, even at less volume than above... That's the diff... DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUESMAN Posted October 29, 2004 Author Share Posted October 29, 2004 Ahha! I gotcha. I posted this on General questions before but felt 2-channel made more sense. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptnBob Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 When I bought my LaScalas, the seller was in his listening room with his new direct radiator speakers. Quoth he "These are good, but the LaScalas make you want to get up and dance." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUESMAN Posted October 29, 2004 Author Share Posted October 29, 2004 EXCELLENT! The Soliloquys maybe the best speakers I've owned but I do miss the Klipsch-"you are there" sound.I've had Forte's, and others. what troubles me is how many Klipsch devotees tout-volume, volume, volume. If that all I wanted I'd buy Cerwin Vegas. Presentation is important too. That's what I'm hoping to capture with the La Scalas. Do they need a sub-hearing pro and con. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Do they need a sub? I thought they didn't until I got one. I wouldn't go back. I didn't spend a fortune either (Hsu STF-3). Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Don't get your hopes up too soon. I'll bet when you first crank up the La Scalas you'll be disappointed. I think it takes time to get used to a speaker as wide open and midrange-forward as the La Scala, especially compared to what you've been listening to. But, match them up to a nice tube amp and give yourself some time to get used to them and you'll be singing the praises for years to come. What's really interesting, is to own speakers like the La Scala for a year or so and then go back to the speakers you were listening to. You will then realize just how clear and dynamic the big Klipsch are. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Well said Greg ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinr Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 ---------------- On 10/29/2004 9:03:54 PM greg928s4 wrote: What's really interesting, is to own speakers like the La Scala for a year or so and then go back to the speakers you were listening to. You will then realize just how clear and dynamic the big Klipsch are. Greg ---------------- How true, Greg. A couple of weeks ago I was playing my old KLF10's to a buyer next to my Klipschorns. The first time I heard them together. I didn't realise how small the KLF10's sounded. I actually felt embarrassed trying to highlight the virtues of the 10's... my heart wasn't really in it. Anyhow the buyer took the KLF10's, but I had to discount the price for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-Man Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 He doesn't need any darn tube amp. The McIntosh SS amp that he has will do more for the bass then tubes. Have you heard these new McIntosh amps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 I think the Belle ALK crossovers will work with the LaScala, won't they? These do a very nice job of taming the midrange if you find it too forward. Personally, I love the sound of the midrange. It's just the Best in Class and takes a little getting used to, as stated above. The McIntosh should do just fine with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtaylor Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 How are the crossovers different for the belles? I thought they use the same components as the lascalas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 ---------------- On 10/30/2004 6:48:22 AM rtaylor wrote: How are the crossovers different for the belles? I thought they use the same components as the lascalas? ---------------- My point exactly. They should be transportable across models. I have one in my Belle center. A thing of beauty. _______________________________ Music Hall MMF-7 Turntable w/ Goldring Eroica H MC Njoe Tjoeb 4000 CDP with 24 bit/192 KHz Upsampling Wright Sound WPP-100C Phono Stage JF Lessard Pantheon 6SN7 SRPP Preamp w/ RCA 5R4GY & Sylvania 6SN7 JF Lessard Horus Parafeed Cobalt 2A3 Monoblocks w/ Tung Sol 5687 & AVVT 2A3 1976 KCBR Klipschorns with ALK Crossovers Gear Online: Two Channel & Home Theater Systems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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