BS Button Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Let'r rip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 lol - talk about a loaded question, so let me sum it up with three comments: Identical high end Chorus II = better midrange Cornwall = fatter more pleasant bass (not necessarily more accurate) When you get them side by side where you can AB between the two you'll find that for every single album you'll find yourself preferring one over the other. But since you're a bass freak I'm very much certain you will find yourself preferring the cornwalls. If I could do it my way, I would build a cornwall bass bin with the chorus II squaker/tweeter...maybe even move to the newer tractrix tweeter that klipsch came out with for the new heritage stuffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Spinner Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Who ...... Has got it ...!! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Button Posted June 4, 2006 Author Share Posted June 4, 2006 The Dukemeister is back, whoa, duke. Dr. Who, the La Scala's have been purchased. Now give up some more detail on that bass response between these two. BS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Chorus II = more accurate bass, but starts to roll off slightly a bit early...like around 50Hz it starts going down and then really turns the corner below 40Hz. The cornwall is definetly exagerated bass, but on a lot of recordings the extra bloom sounds so much better - especially with rock and jazz. The more 'accurate' midrange of the Chorus can be a bit harsh at times too - especially with poorer recordings (which is typical of the older rock). If I were to cut it down to genre, I find that I prefer the chorus for female vocals and new age type stuff and prefer the cornwall for good 'ol rock n roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Button Posted June 4, 2006 Author Share Posted June 4, 2006 Chorus II = more accurate bass, but starts to roll off slightly a bit early...like around 50Hz it starts going down and then really turns the corner below 40Hz. The cornwall is definetly exagerated bass, but on a lot of recordings the extra bloom sounds so much better - especially with rock and jazz. The more 'accurate' midrange of the Chorus can be a bit harsh at times too - especially with poorer recordings (which is typical of the older rock). If I were to cut it down to genre, I find that I prefer the chorus for female vocals and new age type stuff and prefer the cornwall for good 'ol rock n roll. Ok, now the Chorus II midrange vs. the K401, this should be fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Button Posted June 4, 2006 Author Share Posted June 4, 2006 OK, I'm thinking of maybe making a Chornus II? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I concur with Who's first post., we had Who's Chorii here for a while right next to my CW's. It was neck and neck. Kind of like our LS/CW listening tests, it was a HUGE 'it depends'. Never did the Chorus/LS test. My guess is that the Chorus would kill the LS on deep bass, and it would be more neck and neck in the mid department. Kinda, sorta a three-way tie. Now put something like the KLF30 or the CF4 in there just for fun! Now we've really got a listening showdown on our hands! That's as close as I can get- heck collect em all, it's a set! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Button Posted June 4, 2006 Author Share Posted June 4, 2006 Hey Colt, The La Scala's were picked up by forum member "Woodsman", yesterday. I miss 'em sorta. Now it's onto something else. BS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I definetly prefer the tractrix squaker of the Chorus II over the exponential K-401 The KLF-30 pretty much has the same MF/HF section but dual 12 inch drivers instead of a single 15 - so I'd anticipate it sounding even better, but apparently their cabinetry isn't as solid. And Doc isn't a huge fan of the CF series....too "audiophile" sounding for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 I think you're getting the hang of this Doc! Good 'speaker-speak' so to say. It's difficult boiling down the various characteristics of loudspeakers- you have a wonderful economy with words this weekend. Well put. Michael- but I kinda did like those CF3's we had here. Never did the KLF30, did we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Button Posted June 4, 2006 Author Share Posted June 4, 2006 Yes, I agree with you Michael. Doc's tempering that engineering mentality a bit. It's really just about opinions and preferences: but, and within the Klipsch family. Woodog asked me last night if I had considered any other speakers, but Klipsch. And I thought...wow, open mind there, but my answer was....ahem, NO. Doc, carry on with your analogy if you can think of anything more. BS Button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Well I'm up for a temporary trade if you wanna give a pair of Chorus II's a try (I say trade because I'd go crazy with my main speakers gone) [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Button Posted June 4, 2006 Author Share Posted June 4, 2006 Doc, I think I'm going to buy a pair of Chorus II's, then start a DIY project. There's got to be a reason you like those CII's.... BS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS Button Posted June 4, 2006 Author Share Posted June 4, 2006 So Doc, you would like to do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 That seems to be pretty much what a lot of guys are doing. GOing from K600 to the 511B Altec, then settling on the Pyle CD 'tractrix lookalike' horn. And it fits in the durn box! I'd try it. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 The reason I like my CII's is because they cost me $150... [] And who's DIY job is that? That is definetly a must hear system... *drool* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 Well, I must be one of the few people on this board who prefer the original Chorus to the Chorus II. I had both, and switched them back and forth between main/rears and ended up liking the the I's better than the II's. Just seemed like a more neutral, balanced speaker to me. I think the Chorus is the most under-appreciated speaker Klipsch has ever manufactured. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsman Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 OK, I'm thinking of maybe making a Chornus II? If you build it, they will listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormin Posted June 4, 2006 Share Posted June 4, 2006 The reason I like my CII's is because they cost me $150... [] My original chorus II's cost me 1,800.00 and back in 1990 I thought i got a heck of a deal for those speakers. No need to justify a great speaker for a measly 150.00. I would pay 1,800 for another new pair of chorus II's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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