ShapeShifter Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 There is one on ebay for anyone who's interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1285876799 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBusa Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 What makes the academy so sought after? Is it better than the KLF-C7? ------------------ Does anyone have the Olympus Camedia CD that I could borrow via the USPS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myram Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 The Academy is a very rare breed of speaker. It was only made for 2 years, and it was made to match perfectly with the Cornwall II's, Chorus II's, Forte II's, and Quartet's. Lookswise......it is very similar to the KLF-C7, but it's tone and timbre match the above speakers better then the C7. The C7 was made to match the KLF-10's, 20's, and 30's. Recent prices on ebay for the Academy have been between $550 and $625......quite a bit more then the $350 for the C7. ------------------ Home Theater Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake2 Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 The Academy is a total piece of junk, and if you have one you'll be doing yourself a favor to send it to me, post haste, to rid your house of it. Listen to me now and hear me later, it's for your own good! DD2 This message has been edited by dougdrake2 on 10-16-2001 at 11:40 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cornell Posted October 16, 2001 Share Posted October 16, 2001 Doug you still looking for one LOL! I have one I havent heard the C-7, i thought the same thing, they look the same! I got the academy at 1/4 the price of the C-7. this is a very nice center speaker! Regards Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted October 17, 2001 Author Share Posted October 17, 2001 It's also very good timbre match for the Cornwall I's as well. Provides a seemless sound from right to left in the front array. Heresy my be better, if space is not a concern. Surprised there have been no bid for this one yet? t-man & DD2 - Haven't forgotten...just have not received any additional offers. Regards, Wes ------------------ "KLIPSCH IS MUSIC"f> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myram Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 I watched the pass 5-6 of them on eBay, and "davidhaack" has won 3-4 or them. I don't know what he is going to do with them all but whatever it is it's going to sound great. The one on eBay has a bid now, and it is from another person who has been bidding on them for a while now, but has yet to win one. ------------------ Home Theater Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted October 17, 2001 Share Posted October 17, 2001 I'm lurking in the background... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myram Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 Hey Mike......email the seller of the one that ended last week. The reserve price was not met, so see what he will accept for it.....you might be able to get a good deal out of him with a little BS on your part. ------------------ Home Theater Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 myram (hey, I finally get it..."My Ram" truck), I spoke with him before the auction ended and his reserve was $420. I guess that's a pretty good price for one of these things but it's still more than I'm willing to pay. BTW, I'm picking up a pair of mint Chorus II's (to go with my Chorus I's) in Oiled Oak on Sunday for $500, so I'm hoping to find an Academy somewhere for about half that... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake2 Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 Mike - Thanks for the myram translation. I'm good with custom license plates, but these BB handles leave me in the dark. That's great news about the CII's. A roomful of Chorus's will be a wonderful thing. I'm still waiting to try a roomful of 2 Chorus and 4 Fortes -- just need a few more hours in the day DD2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 Thanks, Doug...I'm pretty excited about it! As you know, I can't afford them but I think it's too good of a deal to pass up. Colin gave them a big thumbs up on looks and sound, and that's all I needed to hear. Will take some pictures of the setup after I get them hooked up... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myram Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 Hey Mike..... I would send the guy another email and offer him like $300. Since it didn't sell, he is probably looking to move it pretty quick. It's worth a try, you never know what he is going to say. Congrats on the Chorus II's......I have always wanted a pair of Forte II's but had to settle for the Quartet's for now. I am always looking for a good deal on a pair of Forte II's in my area.....but have yet to find one. Or if someone with too many Forte II's wants to trade for a pair of Quartets.......my ears are open ------------------ Home Theater Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjhaz@ont.com Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 I have Cornwall's and a KLF-C7 which as you know is suppose to match the cornwalls. I don't think it sounds a thing like the Cornwalls. Has anyone compaired the new RF-C7 as a center with Cornwall mains? Jeff ------------------ Cornwalls Main fronts KLF-C7 Center IW-150 Rears KSW-12 200watt Sub Anthem AVM20 Preamp 5 Adcom 555s all mono BLK Toshiba 9200 DVD Sat. / Mit. VCR ----------------------- Project room Genelec Nearfield Monitors with Genalac Sub Alisis 32 channel board Joe Meek VC1Q Studio channel Art Power Plant Roland R8 Wave/24 24bit recording Aphex Comperesors And so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myram Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 The only way a C7 matches the Cornwalls is in efficiency. The timber and tone of the 2 is totally different. The correct match for a pair of Cornwalls is the Academy, or better yet a single Heresy. ------------------ Home Theater Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted October 18, 2001 Author Share Posted October 18, 2001 I agree with myram. Although the C-7 is an excellent speaker, it isn't the best match for Cornwalls. Will work until you can get a better match. Mike, Congrats on all your buys! Matching front & rear Chorus II's. Yippeeeee! With the Ram, you can haul more Klipsch.<LOL> Wes ------------------ "KLIPSCH IS MUSIC"f> This message has been edited by ShapeShifter on 10-18-2001 at 07:27 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjhaz@ont.com Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 Are ya'll saying the RF-c7 is not a match or the KLF-C7 is not a match. I agree that a Heresy would be great but what about video shielding? Jeff ------------------ Cornwalls Main fronts KLF-C7 Center IW-150 Rears KSW-12 200watt Sub Anthem AVM20 Preamp 5 Adcom 555s all mono BLK Toshiba 9200 DVD Sat. / Mit. VCR ----------------------- Project room Genelec Nearfield Monitors with Genalac Sub Alisis 32 channel board Joe Meek VC1Q Studio channel Art Power Plant Roland R8 Wave/24 24bit recording Aphex Comperesors And so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShapeShifter Posted October 18, 2001 Author Share Posted October 18, 2001 The KLF-C7. Klipsch does have a chart that shows the RC-7 as being a suitable match. I used a KLF C-7 until I found an Academy. Haven't heard any of the new RF series, so don't know how that series' center matches up. Wes ------------------ "KLIPSCH IS MUSIC"f> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjhaz@ont.com Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 Wes, What is the configuration differences between the Acadamy and KLF C7? What is it about the sound that you like better? Thanks, Jeff ------------------ Cornwalls Main fronts KLF-C7 Center IW-150 Rears KSW-12 200watt Sub Anthem AVM20 Preamp 5 Adcom 555s all mono BLK Toshiba 9200 DVD Sat. / Mit. VCR ----------------------- Project room Genelec Nearfield Monitors with Genalac Sub Alisis 32 channel board Joe Meek VC1Q Studio channel Art Power Plant Roland R8 Wave/24 24bit recording Aphex Comperesors And so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myram Posted October 18, 2001 Share Posted October 18, 2001 It all has to do with the drivers in the speakers. The Academy was made in the early '90s, and it has drivers that match the tone and timbre of the speakers of that era. The KLF-C7 was made as the matching center for the KLF-10, 20, and 30 series of tower speakers. It has the same drivers in it as the tower speakers do. Now when it comes to older speakers like the Cornwalls, Heresy, LaScala, Belle, and K-horns......there is no special center channel made for them. That is the reason why it is best to use a single Heresy as a center for Cornwalls and Heresys. When it comes to LaScala, Belle, and K-horns....you can mix and match them to go with each other. To use a Heresy as a center channel....you would have to get bucking magnets for it. That would protect your TV from damage of the magnets. Then again......it takes alot of room for a Heresy as a center channel.....but it will give you the best results. ------------------ Home Theater Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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