mowntnbkr Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I was wondering what one does if the driver on a LaScala gets blown. I don't see any way to get to it without cutting out the back. Is there something I am missing? Mine are glued up all the way around and it got me wondering. I am sure somebody has had this happen to them..........right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanl Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 I thought there was an access door on the bottom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Turn it up on it's top. There is a base plate held on with screws. Take the screws out and take the plate off to reveal the woofer access. There is an air seal, which might stick somewhat, but you can get under it with a paint scraper or such to give better leverage. If there is no plate on the bottom, then you've got a real antique and the access is from the top of the LF section. Those are a challenge to work in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 The LaScalas have a piece of wood on the bottom of the cabinet that comes off. Quite a few screws. The allows access to the "doghouse", so you can remove the woofer. Some of the older models (I can't remmeber how old), had access through the top area. IOW the access door/hatch was on the top section (underneath the mid horn). This was obviously more difficult, so the design was changed. See my drawing that is attached. Check all the wiring before assuming the driver is bad. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 VERY cool exploded (literally) photo. I'd like to have seen how they did that in the studio. Lots of fishing wire, I presume? Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 that's a CAD drawing if I remember correctly. realistic looking complete with wood grain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowntnbkr Posted November 1, 2005 Author Share Posted November 1, 2005 Thanks guys. There is nothing wrong with mine, as a matter of fact I bought some new crossovers from Bob Crites (AA's) to replace the AL's. I never bothered to stand my LaScala's on end (no need to), but I am glad to know for future reference. I am worried that the crossovers for my model 14's have been hosed. The guy has had them for 6 weeks and said he now can't get an output. I may refinish them while I figure out what to do, and was also thinking bout buying some Cornwalls, just not sure how much to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Michael, I used Caligari TruSpace 4.3 to model the LS. I used a veneer sample from one of the wood suppliers to map onto the objects. In this case a fiddleback makore. I wanted to put the drivers in but have never gotten around to modeling them. I have some other shots with other woods too. Makes a great wallpaper if you use 1024x768. Set the background to black and then center this shot. This one is quilted mahogany from a different angle. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Marvel, that is waaaay cool. Could you email me a big file of the first one? I'd like to print and frame it- Klipsch should use something like that in marketing. Very neat drawing and angle. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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