middlecreekguy Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Well, I don't post here much anymore. After discovering horns and tubes right here on this forum and finally obtaining them (remember my Cornwall and Rogue threads from way back) I felt my system complete for the most part and moved on. I've been happy as hell with my Cornwalls and was not in the market for any other speaker of any kind. Then suddenly out of the blue about a month ago I just decide for no reason that I'm going to give a look in the local classifieds at the stereo equipment ads. Guess I was bored, I don't quiet recall, but I see this small ad that reads ............... Klipsch La Scalas, Brand New, $1000.00 .....so I raise my eye brows and scratch my head and say to my self," Nah, that guys blow'in smoke or maybe it's a misprint....or heck, those babies have already been sold". I threw the paper down and never thought about it again. Then last week while at work, I'm at lunch going through the paper and I remember that ad I saw a month or so ago and I check to see if there's any other nice stuff like the La Scalas I had seen. And holy cow, there's the same ad for these brand new La Scalas. What's go'in on here? So I call the guy and he tells me these speakers are not brand new (Of course! I new it!) but are just like brand new because the guy he bought them from 3 years back had them packed away in their boxes for 20 years and never did use them. Sure buddy, rrrright. Good story. But it sure did peak my curiosity so I agreed to go by and give them a look.......and the next day when I did give them a look........ my jaw dropped to the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middlecreekguy Posted November 5, 2005 Author Share Posted November 5, 2005 Another shot close-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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middlecreekguy Posted November 5, 2005 Author Share Posted November 5, 2005 But it sure did peak my curiosity so I agreed to go by and give them a look.......and the next day when I did give them a look........ my jaw dropped to the ground. Well...of course I was stunned! How could this be? How could there be a pair of Klipsch La Scalas in my town in this condition at this price for a month in the local newpaper and no one buy them. I'm not in a tiny town BTW but hey, this should not be happening. The things were not even hooked up. They were just setting there in the corners of his very small room. He asks me if I want to hear them. It had been 24 years since I had heard a pair. What do they sound like I thought? I said,"No, I don't need to hear them, I'll take them". So that was it. Done deal. I go home and tell my loving angel of a wife that if I can get these speakers now, I won't be needing a Christmas present of any kind until 2006. She says OK and I feel my nose start to grow cause I know I'm eyeing a SET amp on Audiogon as we speak. Hehe. Anyway, I picked up these beauties today. They are big but are fitting in nicely. They are not new, two or three cosmetic flaws but I'd have to point them out to you. Very very minor. All drivers are working. Sounds excellent. Does not have the Cornwall bass, BUT......this La Scala bass is certainly growing on me. Mid-range is to die for. I'm going down stairs as we speak to play some Miles. BTW, these are from 1981. Serial #'s 26W501 and 502. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middlecreekguy Posted November 5, 2005 Author Share Posted November 5, 2005 AA crossovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhaples Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Congrats! You are sure lucky find them and be able to stiil get them after waiting so long to look. They look great! Enjoy! Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playntheblues Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Congrats, nice job, enjoy. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Excellent story! I'm amazed they were up for a month with no buyer! I love your mid range description! Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Sweet! Thanks for posting. That's a wonderful story of acquiring some very fine speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Suhweet score. I am stunned they lasted that long and no one claimed them. Yes the LS mid range is to die for and the LS bass response has and continues to be horribly understated. Congrats on your score enjoy em....cuz I just know ya will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middlecreekguy Posted November 5, 2005 Author Share Posted November 5, 2005 Excellent story! I'm amazed they were up for a month with no buyer! I love your mid range description! Craig Not only were they there for a month Craig, the guy told me he had them in the paper the month before, and was then asking $1400.00!!!! I'm so glad I didn't see them then. Saved me 400 bucks right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 you lucky Dogg ... there's nothing in my local paper ever , 'cept Generic Black Box stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Good find and great story. It's all about the stories you know. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 There are always Klipsch speakers coming up in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette its just not safe to open the paper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Michael, Aren't you going to ask him what he is planning for the Cornwalls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Maybe it's bad timing, but I know there's a very rabid Klipsch fan here who's been looking for a pair of unfinished Birch LaScalas, maybe tuned4life? Don't know what your plans are for these babies, but you might consider keeping them naked, it's very rare! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middlecreekguy Posted November 5, 2005 Author Share Posted November 5, 2005 Seems I did read a post in the archives about a certain someone that really wanted a Birch La Scala. Can not remember who. The minute I saw them I new that's the way they should be. They've been that way for 24 years. And they look maaavelous. Why would I do anything to them except give then the best first watt I can and guard them with my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Doug 'tuned4life' isseeking a set of raw birch LS, I think to match another pair he has. He's in NY state, that's a long way from way out west. Could you possibly post a detail of the grille and edge moulding? Thanks. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted November 7, 2005 Share Posted November 7, 2005 Middle, " Them's Purdy"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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