DrWho Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 So I've moved into a new apartment and finally in a position where I will benefit from a bigger badder center channel. This Synergy SC-1 just ain't cutting it. I've got Chorus II's for mains and have briefly heard the Academy paired with Chorus I's and I think I'd be better off with the C7. But I'm sure either would be fine. The problem is cash is tight (rather non-existant) so I'm really interested in some form of trade or exchange of favors or something. Just thought I'd ask and see if anything popped up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 The Academy was not designed for the Chorus 1, it was designed for the Chorus II. Your impressions may be different when hearing it paired correctly. Good luck with your search, I will send any info your way that I might find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrol Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 So I've moved into a new apartment and finally in a position where I will benefit from a bigger badder center channel. This Synergy SC-1 just ain't cutting it. I've got Chorus II's for mains and have briefly heard the Academy paired with Chorus I's and I think I'd be better off with the C7. But I'm sure either would be fine. The problem is cash is tight (rather non-existant) so I'm really interested in some form of trade or exchange of favors or something. Just thought I'd ask and see if anything popped up. I got an old polk center that I'd gladly trade for a RSW-12..... j/k, best of luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theplummer Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 I understand that you'll be trecking back to good ole STL in the near future. Do you think we could come up with another Oiled Oak Heresy II and put some bucking magnets in it. Then I might be persuaded to part with my Academy. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olorin Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 I'd suggest giving the Academy an honest try -- a few days at least. While oldtimer is correct that it was designed for the Chorus II and not the original, mine was fine with original Fortes. If you want a bigger, badder center than the Academy, the next place to look is a single Forte or Chorus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkin Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Dr. Who, If you can swing it for space i'd look for a quartet, forte II or another Chorus II. I switched out my academy with a K stack for another forte II. The sound stage is much better and you get a better blend when it pans. I do have the academy still in a box in the basement and also one extra forte II which I was keeping for parts ( it has a broken binding post and is pretty rough) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 Well I need to go with something magnetically shielded which the forte/chorus/etc are not. Otherwise I would probably just go with a single heresy for the center (simply because I already have a pair). And space is the other issue...it's gotta fit on top of my 27" TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkin Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 With your space and shielding issues I would say the academy is your best bet. But I know others around here are using other speakers. Have Colter make you a little cornwall and put some bucking magnets on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Save bucks- you know how I love my KLF dude. How come you moved and never even called me? Anybody got any old rock and roll posters to send the Doc to decorate his college apartment? Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 lol, it's been a crazy whirlwind of activity down here...moving was just an afterthought spur of the moment thing. But I did mention that I would be moving soon - it just turned out sooner than I thought. My new pad fricken rocks and costs 1/3 the cost of the previous place [H] Bummer I don't get to see the difference... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xraygav Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Merkin, You willing to part with your Academy? Hmmnnn......? *wrings hands greedily ala' Mr. Burns* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getech Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 It is supposed to be huge, powerful and crystal clear. Problem is they are impossible to find them!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepathlesstaken Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Just getting to know the whole Klipsch line and even though the Klipsch literature says the Academy is made for the "2s" (Forte 2, Chorus 2) it employs an exponential horn. I believe it is the only Klipsch branded center that utlizes an exponential and is highly sought after becuase it mates with the timbre (all exponential) of the heritage series. I could be wrong though =o So what do heritage HT users normally use for a magnetically shielded center channel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 Typical options include: -using a single speaker of the same kind as the mains. -KLF-C7 -Academy -using a single speaker of similar kind as the mains...like a heresy, or lascala between khorns, forte between chorus, etc etc... -custom built center using same parts as mains (like converting a KLF-30 into a center configuration instead of using a C7). And any speaker can be magnetically shielded with the addition of "bucking magnets" (like in the case of the heresy and lascala, etc etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rplace Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 How about another CI and just use it as your TV stand? Interesting that you did not find the Academy to your liking with the CI. I did that for a time and thought it mated quite nicely. From memory (a bad thing at times) I don't recall the C1 and C2 sounding all that different. I do rember liking the C1 just a tad bit more, but think I am in the minority there. You seem pretty handy from your other posts. I think you need to find a beat up Quartet and turn that into a custom center. Lay it on its side, turn the motor board 90 degrees, center the twet/mid and get two smaller woofers to put on either side. Finally some brackets on the wall to give it the illusion that it is floating just an inch or so above the TV. Sort of an Academy on Steroids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xraygav Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 Still looking for an Academy or C7.... ..however, someone in an AV store/installation business was trying to sell me on a RC-62/64. He had me going, until he mentioned...." .... it should sound great, however it won't have the bass of your Forte's. " I'm not an extreme audiophile, but I don't want to blow a bunch of money on something that wont work.... just how bad would this combo be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted May 18, 2006 Author Share Posted May 18, 2006 I would highly recommend AGAINST mixing 'heritage' with the reference stuff. The goal is timbre matching and the newer stuff has a way different timbre than the older stuff. If your dealer is so confident then challenge him to letting you take one home to demo and see for yourself. If you like what you hear then you're all set, but I'd put my money on you not being satisfied - despite how good the newer stuff is. (It's not a question of quality, but rather of matching). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdbaba Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Another Academy on ebay--just passing it along. No relation in any way. Cheers. http://cgi.ebay.com/MINT-Klipsch-Academy-Center-Channel-High-Perfor-Speaker_W0QQitemZ9728771540QQcategoryZ116197QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merkin Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 xraygav I don't think so right now. Besides it has a K stack with it and I'd have to sell both. I've been toying with the idea of using it with my upstairs system if I figure out a way to get some sort of book shelf mains that would work with it. Maybe rework some quartets to front port and decrease size? So for right now I'm just setting on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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