knightklipsch Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I have the opprotunity (permission) to purchase a new set of La Scala II's in black (mismatched woodgrain from Vanns 1000.00 off, free shipping wanted Cherry but they only have one left[]) I currently have Forte II's for mains and an Academy center (new crossover on the way from Chris for the Academy) should I go for the La Scala's? Would it be a huge difference than the Forte's? and what the hell am I going to do about a center? (no space or money for another La Scala center) will the Academy keep up with the La Scala's? I listen half music half movies. Running a Denon 3802 for HT and a Denon PMA 700v for 2 channel, RSW-12 Sub, RS3-II sides and KG4's back. Any opinions? What to do.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 If you find the academy to be too much of a timbre mismatch you could try a heresy. I use one between cornscalas. I would opt for the lascalas because I live in the midrange. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Buy the La Scala II's they are in a different league than the Forte's, use a Forte at center position, the Academy with Chris's network in it will hold it's own the La Scala's but the Forte' will have more punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightklipsch Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 I wish I had the space to use a forte for a center, however the forte would not be the correct match for the La Scala II's either, Right? Is there a correct match for the La Scala II's about the same size as the Academy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightklipsch Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 Well I did it, I pulled the trigger yesterday on a new set of La Scala II's. They should be here by 11-17... Merry Christmas to me!!![] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Enjoy the New La Scala's ............ Good move buying new, years of trouble free use ........ until ........ the upgrade bug bites !!!! Ignore the voices, they will always be there now, ignore them !! ............... Lucky Man ....... Nov. 17 can't come soon enough ........... Enjoy !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightklipsch Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 My new La Scala II's showed up Monday. I bought them from Vanns at the miss-matched wood grain discount in black. (I don't know what is miss-matched, I can't find anything wrong with them) I also received my network upgrade for my Academy from Chris on Monday. I installed the network upgrade on Tuesday and then unpacked the La Scala's. I moved my Forte II's to the back where I had a set of KG4's (I wish I had the room, I would replace my RS3-II sides with the KG4's) I got the La Scala's connected to my Niles switchbox, but really did not have time to mess with them until Wednesday night, I started out with my Denon 3802, that was not good, that amp sucks for 2 channel listening. I then swithed over to my Denon PMA700, MUCH better. After listening to several different CD tracks and messing with placement (damn things are heavy!) I have to say that the La Scala II is fantastic! I was a little worried about the reported lack of bass, but that is not a problem, very clean, tight and fast. The highs and mids are incredible. I have enjoyed my Forte's for years, but the La Scala's are making me break out some old CD's and enjoying them all over again. Went back to the 3802 for movies, wanted to see how they sounded with the Academy and the upgraded network. After some fine tuning I think I can live with it. I don't have room or money for another La Scala and I don't know what else would work better that is similar in size to the Academy. I will say the network upgrade from Chris is a HUGE improvement for the Academy. Pics later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 buying new lascala is always good..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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