Dean G, ALK's in the La Scala's via Woodog

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What are the differences between the ALK and the ALK Jr.?

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[Deang]

1) The ALK is 1st order, 2nd order, 3rd order. The ALKJr is 1st order, 1st order, 3rd order.

2) The ALK uses a straight up 3rd order Butterworth alignment for the tweeter. The ALKJr is similar, but the values are adjusted to get a better impedance match with its 1st order squawker section.

3) The ALK presents a near flat 8 ohm impedance to the amplifier. The ALKJr moves around a little: 6 to 14 ohms.

4) The ALK uses better caps: Sonicaps at the primary position and Hovlands in the tweeter section. The ALKJr uses a Dayton Audio at the primary position and Kimbers in the tweeter section. I will upgrade the caps if the customer asks.

5) Sonically, the ALKJr has a midrange character similar to the Klipsch networks, but cleaner. In comparison, the ALK is more laid back through the middle.

6) A pair of ALKs are $565.00. A pair of ALKJrs are $375.00

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Dean,

We might need to talk. The ALK's haven't been gone long and I already miss them...dearly..

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[3dzapper]

BS, Analog has a pair of ALKs for sale here:

http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/thread/734270.aspx

Rick

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Woofers? We don't need no stinkin woofers!!![]

ROTFL!!!

Speaking of ROTFL, the little sticker that AK provides. Spelled woofer...woffer..maybe that's what messed me up...