Stones_Fan Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Hi guys. I'm looking for a pair of mint/near-mint Chorus II loudspeakers in the Great Lakes area. I recently caught Klipsch fever and I'm looking for these speakers to pair with my McIntosh MC30s. I've been using Parasound solid-state amps for the last several years paired with Paradigm Studio 80 speakers (V2). I'm nearly finished restoring a pair MC30s and I've heard that the McIntosh/Klipsch combination is something special. I'm using a Conrad Johnson PV10a preamplifier. Thanks, -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Hi guys. I'm looking for a pair of mint/near-mint Chorus II loudspeakers in the Great Lakes area. I recently caught Klipsch fever and I'm looking for these speakers to pair with my McIntosh MC30s. I've been using Parasound solid-state amps for the last several years paired with Paradigm Studio 80 speakers (V2). I'm nearly finished restoring a pair MC30s and I've heard that the McIntosh/Klipsch combination is something special. I'm using a Conrad Johnson PV10a preamplifier. Thanks, -Brian Chorus 2's .... are FANTASTIC ... that's why I've got TWO set's .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 http://cgi.ebay.com/Klipsch-Audio-Speakers-Great-Condition-and-Bass_W0QQitemZ5834032436QQcategoryZ14993QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem This is a Ebay listing from Northern, Indiana . You can either wait till close to the end and bid, or do the BIN. which is the High asking price......... Then just drive down and Pick them up. DO NOT- Please try to ship these babies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 woh, $500 is a great deal on Chorus speakers! Man, I would love to give them a comparison listen against my II's. I really like the idea of a front port. (they supposedly dig deeper too) [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robster Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I've owned both the Chorus I's and the II's. I sold the I's when I found a pair of Chorus II's. I really could not tell a whole lot of difference between the I's and II's the II's did have a tad bit better bass,plus the crossovers on the II's looked like they were higher quality. I found a pair of Chorus I's 20 minutes from my house in perfect mint shape for $500 then a few months later found a pair of near mint Chorus II's 6 hours away for $550,so I sold the I's and drove 6-hrs to get the II's. But looking back it was sort of a lateral move. The I's are just as great as the II's. Just my opinion,I like the Forte's as much as the Chorus'. Cheers, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas42 Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I went the opposite direction; had a pair of II's, sold them, and now own a pair of I's. The I's sound more like a pair of Cornwalls I once had, which is to say a bit more forgiving that the II's. A concern with the II's is the setup with the rear passive radiator. If you have the right room and set up, they sound great with deep bass. The I's tend to work better in my room however due to the position relative to the rear wall. Both are excellent speakers, however and you can't go wrong with either. Happy Listening, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 FORTE CHORUS ....the forgotten speakers .....they're GREAT >>>!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stones_Fan Posted November 29, 2005 Author Share Posted November 29, 2005 Thanks for the replies. Yeah, I kinda have my heart set on the Chorus II speakers I but would consider the Chorus I or a pair of Cornwalls in good condition. Dave, do you think the Chorus II sounds best when up against the wall in the corners? What do you all think about the MC30/Chorus combination? I'm so excited about having tube amps again! -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas42 Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Brian, I would not put them too close to the corners as that might exaggerate the bass and make it sound a bit 'bloated'. Personally, if I had a flat wall behind the speakers (I don't, I have a recessed cavity with a large screen TV and my speakers partially in it) I'd put them about 18" out minimum and angled slightly towards the listening position, at least 8 feet apart (more, if possible). Of course, every room is acoustically different and your mileage may vary. Just my two cents... Regards, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 I've got my Chorus II's tucked into the corner with 5" being the shortest distance between the walls and corners of the speaker (puts the rear center of the speaker about 18" from the corner of the room). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nov Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I have a set but I am in NJ is that to far for you. I also have an Academy center. I am just in the early stages of getting my self to sell them. New wife says the are to big for the room she is right but that does not mean that I want to get rid of the speakers. Baby on the way also so we do have to make a few changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stones_Fan Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 Man is that tempting. Only 730 miles from Grand Rapids to Jersey... Seriously, this is probably furthur than I'm willing to drive. Would you consider shipping freight? I would prefer to pick-up and would be a nervous wreck shipping these speakers but I might be game if you are. What do you think? If not I understand completely. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilin Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I HAVE A SET OF EACH IN SKOKIE IL, EMAIL ME[][] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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