Riviera Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Since I have been lurking in "read only mode" on this useful forum for some time, thought it was about time to join! My thanks to all for the useful discourse, I have learned a lot here. By way of background, I had seen Paul Klipsch demonstrating his Khorns at a Chicago HiFi show in the late 60's, but my real affection for Klipsch speakers began with an epiphany at a stereo shop in Wichita, KS in 1973 while stationed there in the service. The store had a large demo room with gorgeous walnut/cane flanking Khorns with a matching walnut/cane Cornwall center in the classic long wall wide stage stereo setup driven by a rack of McIntosh electronics. The store owners were engaged to record for later broadcast an opera company in Kansas City (if memory serves). I walked in one day as they were playing a "safety tape" of a live opera performance on the then new Advent/Wollensak cassette deck with something new called "Dolby B noise reduction". I had never heard stereo reproduction like it and vowed to someday own Klipsch/McIntosh gear. Since 1989 I have had the good fortune to do just that. Apologies for the long post - looking forward to possibly meeting other northern Illinois forum members at Klipsch Community events in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Hello back Riviera and welcome to the forum. We can always use some fresh voices. Its' been kind of slow around here lately but that should change with summer and vacations drawing to an end. Glad to have you join us and don't be a stranger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klipsched with Yamahas Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Big Welcome from the Mid-Atlantic Del-Mar-Va peninsula. Seems most everyone gets hooked on the Heritage line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago_Pete Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Welcome, tough to beat the Mac / Klipsch combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Riviera Welcome to the forum. Very cool to have heard an in person demo at the world's fair. The sound of horns is sweet, eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Apologies for the long post - looking forward to possibly meeting other northern Illinois forum members at Klipsch Community events in the future.Long post? Stick around []Be sure to keep an eye out for the Klipsch Pilgrimage (there is an entire section dedicated to it on the forum) and then the only other get together I know about in the Northern Illinois is Cheese Fest, which happens every year or so up in Milwaukee, WI. The forum gets a lot more fun when you get to meet people face to face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted October 10, 2007 Moderators Share Posted October 10, 2007 Welcome, that post was not very long at all. A few more, like 11,312 and you could catch up with DrWho. [] How do you like your Heresy lll's ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capo72 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Welcome from another Northern Illinois boy. We should do a Chicago/Northern IL get together some time. There are plenty of us on here. Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me Loves Khorns Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Welcome! I certainly love my McIntosh and Klipsch combo!!! Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I'd say you have your bases covered quite well..................Klipsch and McIntosh..............Welcome aboard....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tin_ear Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Ahhhhh... I'm finally garnering a little seniority around here! Been a member for about a month now. Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Hello Riviera! Welcome [] and glad you decided to `speak up' ! Regards, Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckasaaron Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Another new member from Illinois here, decided it wasn't worth while to start a whole new thread just for the sake of a welcome wagon. I'll get a signature up shortly, doesn't come close to most on here, I'm relatively "new school," and by that I mean in college and slowly building a 2 channel from the ground up. Good to "meet" you all. Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted October 10, 2007 Moderators Share Posted October 10, 2007 Welcome Riviera and luckasaaron, I am so glad to see you decided to "speak up" and let us know you are out there. Like Dr. Who...be sure to check out the Pilgrimage section.... Definitely if an opportunity presents itself to meet other members.....JUMP on it.....it makes being a member of the forum soooo much more meaningful. Again, welcome to both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrWho Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Another new member from Illinois here, decided it wasn't worth while to start a whole new thread just for the sake of a welcome wagon. I'll get a signature up shortly, doesn't come close to most on here, I'm relatively "new school," and by that I mean in college and slowly building a 2 channel from the ground up. Good to "meet" you all. Luke Are you going to school in Illinois or from Illinois or both? I guess I'm new school too since I'm still in college? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coytee Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Wow, they're coming out of the woodwork!!! And all from Illinois??? (perhaps it's the water?) Welcome fellow infestations! [] Guess you already know about "the madness" so belly on up & start typing! [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel's wife Posted October 10, 2007 Moderators Share Posted October 10, 2007 Oh yes, we forgot to tell you Coytee is the resident "TROUBLEMAKER"...watch out for him! Hey, Coytee have you gone from paintin' dog's faces to flushin' kitty cats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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el jopez Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Good to see other college junkies on here. Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckasaaron Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Grew up in Illinois, currently go to school in MI. I'm only new school cause I can't afford the good shiz. But reading through this site I'm amazed. Hate to say it but it almost seems baffling that something from sixty years ago can sounds as good/ if not better than something from now a days. Oh well guess I'm just young and dumb. Now on a seperate point. I need an amazing sounding reciever with the ability to run a sub out, any ideas???? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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