jpm Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I've saved up and now have enough to trade in my RF7's along with a couple G's for a new (not the new LaScalla II) set of LaScallas... the old style with the real plywood, etc. I really don't know if I should do it. I really don't want to drop $1,500 or more into a "musical" sub. I've heard the LaScallas at Brys and they're nice, and my 7's are very, very nice also. Once and for all, do you guys really think I'll like the LS any better than the 7's? I keep hearing I'll now need a sub and the bass is weak. Strong point seems to be mid range, but just how much better is it than the 7's? I'll have $4000 invested rather than the $2000 I now have in the 7's. Can the LS handle all the juice my ZR1600 can pump to them? Decisions, decisions, decisions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spkrdctr Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 If you have the RF 7s what are you messing around with that old outdated Heritage stuff for?[] Stick with the RF 7 and you will be happy. Unless you want to upgrade to the new series coming out in a few months........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 The LaScalas and the rf-7's are two completely different animals. For 2 channel the choice is what you like, one versus the other. If you want to go HT then stay with the rf-7's and add compatible products around them. This is simply a buzz per dollar (bpd) calculation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauln Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 A dilemma of great weight - like when you have the little angel on one shoulder and the little devil on the other. Let's hear what they are saying... Little Angel: After you get the LaScalas and discover that your amp has too much power and doesn't like playing at less than 5 watts you may need to ditch it and spend more for a triode tube SET. May need to get a better tubed preamp, too. You may notice that digital sources don't sound live or natural and you may need to ditch that and get a rig to play vinyl. If so, you may be needing to find out how to get records, too. Little Devil: LaScalas are great speakers. The ZR is a big 300W TriPath amp - they sound like the best of tubes and solid state. 300 watts driving the big Klipsch with plenty of reserve power! At 1/3rd power you would have 60 watts and acres of headroom which would make the LaScalas sing. May not even need a sub. Hum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpm Posted December 30, 2005 Author Share Posted December 30, 2005 oh thanks a bunch pauln now you really have the devil in me salivating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 How much extra to get the new Lascalas? There should be significant improvement in the low end, not to mention they're beautiful! Either way, you'll still want tubes.[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauln Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 oh thanks a bunch pauln now you really have the devil in me salivating I've got a little devil in me myself...[6] Not sure, but with all the humidity up there in Seattle, you need more power to move that heavy wet air, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpm Posted December 30, 2005 Author Share Posted December 30, 2005 What about the bass, guys? Is it really that lacking compared to my 7's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg928gts Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Very different bass. Perhaps you could buy an older used pair for a grand or so from the money you've saved up and compare the two speakers for yourself. Then sell the older ones and get newer ones if you like them. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 The 7's plus $2k,youch.If you think they sound twice as good why not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 It seems to me that you could just spend the $2K on either a very nice pair of used LaScalas or better yet Klipschorns and eliminate the risk. Horn loaded bass is worth the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Button Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Make sure to compare using the AL-3 crossover or something better from Dean, Bob, or AL. I have very good sounding LaScala's with solid state B&K, but I always use the loudness button on my pre-amp... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpm Posted December 30, 2005 Author Share Posted December 30, 2005 I'd love cornerhorns but I have no corners and am not planning on ever moving from my beach cabin. I think I'll just stay with my 7's and put in a nice gas fireplace instead. Thanks for all the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I'd love cornerhorns but I have no corners and am not planning on ever moving from my beach cabin. I think I'll just stay with my 7's and put in a nice gas fireplace instead. Thanks for all the advice. mmmmmmmmmmmm....... gas................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I went from KLF-20s to 2004 La Scalas and have since upgraded my whole system. I love my system and the LS but at times I wish I had the money I have spent also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpm Posted December 31, 2005 Author Share Posted December 31, 2005 Yeah, I'd definately have buyer's remorse if I had 4 G's in a set of speakers. In reality I only listen to music an hour or so a week. What was I thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 I'd love cornerhorns but I have no corners and am not planning on ever moving from my beach cabin. I think I'll just stay with my 7's and put in a nice gas fireplace instead. Thanks for all the advice. That's wise thinking. Better bang(ing) for you buck. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpm Posted December 31, 2005 Author Share Posted December 31, 2005 I'd love cornerhorns but I have no corners and am not planning on ever moving from my beach cabin. I think I'll just stay with my 7's and put in a nice gas fireplace instead. Thanks for all the advice. Better banging for you buck. []tru dat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 not a bad choice. LaScalas are big rascals. Really big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classichits Posted December 31, 2005 Share Posted December 31, 2005 If you have the room Lascalas, go for it.My living room is only 12 x 15. Not big enough. As for power, I use a mitsubishi da-a15 dual monarol power amp with matching da-p10. No problem for bass. My amp pushes 150 watts per side. My 1978 lascalas are ratted 100 watts. Unfortunately because of lack of space, I must let my lascalas go. I really don't want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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