IndyKlipschFan Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 Any possibilities those are Jamo speakers now with Klipsch nameplates? I have not seen anything like this at CEDIA?? Who knows.. I would still love to hear the smaller HT rig next to it too. hehehehehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBrennan Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Waveguide is a term used by people who want to make horn speakers but wish to avoid the "H word" because many audiophiles are prejudiced against horns. I recall first seeing the term in Vifa tech sheets years ago with regards to their HG line of horn-loaded dome tweeters (which are still made and are excellent tweeters, I've used them). When pressed those that favor the use of "waveguide" for horns (like that jasper that tried to use the AA HE forum to hawk his wares and was run-off by the hostile reaction) will say they use the flare for dispersion control and not for increased efficiency and output. Uh-huhh. But they sure seem glad to get the increased efficiency and output though. Not to mention that many use horns primarily for dispersion control and still call them horns. And of course they always claim that their "waveguides" don't have the "colorations" of horns, whatever those are. Yeah, I see it as market-speak to court the pinheads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnysal Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 earl geddes claims a real difference in the two terms (waveguide and horn), if marketing bozos use them loosely that is another story, he says...tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 I'm a little annoyed. Weren't we repeatedly told there wouldn't be a Priemer Series release this year (or anytime in the near future)? Oh well, an interesting look with that thing, I'm sure it sounds very good. It looks like Vaders personal droid. It does need a cape however. Actually Dean is correct we were told the premier line was not going to be released and that it was primarily targeted toward the European market but the appearance did not look like a $15K set of speakers to the Europeans. If this is what they were looking for, KLIPSCH I beg you please do not release that thing over here. OMG it looks like a computer speaker gone awry. FUGLY, I agree PWK is probably rolling over in his grave shaking his fist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 J4, Actually it reminds me of the Darth Vadar look on R2D2 from Star Wars! Overseas consumers love the 50's Reto look though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmboydoug Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Jeez. The meant to be placed behind the screen speaker on the left is better looking than that thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filmboydoug Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 I am sure it sounds great, but it loses badly to the K2 in the first impression department. IMO, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 J4, Actually it reminds me of the Darth Vadar look on R2D2 from Star Wars! I'd say it has more of the lines of a trash can at a movie theater. Especially the top. Doesn't it look just like something you'd push a flap on to throw away your popcorn container? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyboy Posted September 11, 2005 Author Share Posted September 11, 2005 Okay i am a overseas consumer...........and i love the retro 50's look ! But i agree with DeanG: but to me it looks more like a dustbin. I still love mine Black LaScala's...........I hope they don't mess up with new Heritage line . Bennyboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyboy Posted September 11, 2005 Author Share Posted September 11, 2005 Parrot, You just hit me before........... Amazing we think the same thing about it........ haha[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 talk about no WAF, I don't have one, but who's wife would allow that 'thing' in the house? It's America, we like wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 J4, Actually it reminds me of the Darth Vadar look on R2D2 from Star Wars! I'd say it has more of the lines of a trash can at a movie theater. Especially the top. Doesn't it look just like something you'd push a flap on to throw away your popcorn container? Bingo!!! We have a winner Parrot has nailed it on the looks! Maybe it comes with the flap as a finish option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 talk about no WAF, I don't have one, but who's wife would allow that 'thing' in the house? It's America, we like wood. Build it, and us Americans (and even Europeans) will come and buy!And keep the trash cans in the kitchen.[:@] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 oh, that one yeah, but not that R2K2 thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Scooter, Word on the street is that the Belle is discontinued. I hope you are wrong.....IMO the Belle is the most beautiful of the heritage line.. Having trouble posting is anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauln Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Communications are being disrupted by the solar activity, will be for a week or so. http://space.com/scienceastronomy/050909_solar_flares.html I feel the original LaScala is the most beautiful of the Klipsch, classic true beauty. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMcGoo Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Current marketing practices would normally require that focus groups be queried about the Premiere Reference design. In the US there is little doubt that it would be a dud, if the forum's response is typical. Are the Europeans that different? Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Ugly? Now this is ugly!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsch Employees Trey Cannon Posted September 11, 2005 Klipsch Employees Share Posted September 11, 2005 Ok, the Premier is a proto type. I am not sure that it will be built, but wanted to get their view on it. LS II will have the same network / drivers as it does now... Heresy III has new everything short of the cabinet. (it now has bass, and it is still sealed) Khorn changed in the looks but that is all. I can't say about the a Belle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnysal Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 cornwall? btw I like the new modern speaker, those horns look cool! I wonder how it will sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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