IndyKlipschFan Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 For the dreamers in here.... my neighbor is but a few weeks away with three of these up front... http://www.klipsch.com/media/products/cut-sheets/kpt-325-cut-sheet-080326.pdf Drool... I think???? I cant wait to hear them.. He is using 4 subs...so 2 of the Klipsch THX KA 1000 amps and 4 of the THX 120 subs too. His room is "Architechtual Digest" material... So all the side and rear surrounds are the THX KS and KL 7800 Inwalls from Klipsch. I am very happy I steered him down this path, I can't wait to see n hear the results.. If he allows it I will post some pics.. It will be the fanciest dedicated HT theater I have ever been in I am sure. I would love to get a A vs B on this though.... Granted, I have the older La Scalas too... Klipsch 325... Detailed Description Engineeredto save space, the new KPT-325 is only 12-inches in depth. The systemfeatures the KPT-315-LF single, 15-inch woofer enclosure coupled withthe KPT-904-HF Tractrix® Horn. Amazingly, this compact combinationdelivers the same frequency response as the KPT-904 system. The KPT-325is available with or without a passive crossover. KPT-325 Specifications frequency response 50Hz-19kHz ± 3dB, -10dB @ 42Hz delay LF- 0msHF- 0.1ms crossover slope 24dB/Octave system components LF - KPT-315-LF – 400 wattsHF - KPT-904-HF – 50 watts power handling 450 watts sensitivity 102dB crossover frequency 800 Hz coverage angle HORIZONTAL 80° ± 20° 400Hz-18kHzVERTICAL 60° ± 20° 2kHz-19kHz height 50.5" (128cm) width 27.25" (69.2cm) depth 12.25" (31.1cm) weight 101 lbs. (46kg) * Prices are US MSRP and may vary by country. vs La Scala... Detailed Description Even though the La Scala II adopts a more finished appearance, itstill delivers the same sparkling highs, extreme output and unsurpassedlow distortion bass response as the original design. It also continuesto utilize the same horn-loaded drivers as the Klipschorn, making ithighly efficient and able to produce high volumes consuming very littlepower and undetectable distortion. When the La Scala first launched in 1963, audio pioneer Paul W.Klipsch made it for Arkansas gubernatorial candidate WinthropRockefeller to use as a public address speaker. Because some consideredit a "portable" and more affordable version of the revolutionaryKlipschorn®, the La Scala found success beyond the campaign. Despiteits raw, unfinished appearance, the fully horn-loaded, three-way LaScala sounded so good people still wanted to put it in their livingrooms. Remaining virtually unchanged since those early campaign days,Klipsch decided to cosmetically improve the raw-looking La Scala bytotally redesigning the way the cabinet was constructed. The goal wasthe achieve a more finished appearance and improve cabinet rigidity. Itis now available in a variety of high-quality wood veneer finishes,including cherry, walnut and black ash. The La Scala II also includes agrille to cover the mid and high frequency horns. The bass horn cabinetwalls are now constructed of 1-inch thick MDF rather than ¾-inchplywood to offer more support, decrease resonance and deliver cleanerbass response. La Scala II Specifications frequency response 51Hz-17kHz± 4dB power handling 100 w max continuous (400 w peak) sensitivity 105dB @ 1watt/1meter nominal impedance 8 ohms crossover frequency HF: 4500Hz MF: 400Hz maximum acoustic output 121dB SPL tweeter K-77-F 1" (2.54cm) Phenolic diaphragm compression driver midrange K-55-X 2" (5.08cm) Phenolic diaphragm compression driver mid frequency horn Exponential Horn woofer K-33-E 15" (38.1cm) Fiber-composite cone / folded horn-loaded enclosure material Birch Plywood and MDF enclosure type Fully horn-loaded dimensions 38.5” H (97.79 cm) x 24.25” W (61.60 cm) x 25.25” D (64.14 cm) weight 175.5 lbs unboxed finishes Walnut Lacquer, Cherry Lacquer, Black Lacquer built from 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV Theater Designs Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Thanks Roger . BTW , I find it hard to believe you need the side surrounds . My set up is in a 16 x 22 room and I have no need to step up to 7.1 . 5.1 will overload the room just fine at about 120 db ! I agree with you also that 5.1 can fill a room no problem. But with Blu-Ray now encoding a lot of the discs in 7.1 it sure would be nice to be able to take advantage of this. If you have ever heard a really nice 7.1 home theater with a true 7.1 decoded disc it’s a pretty amazing experience. Our THX Theater is 5.1 and not big enough for a 7.1 set up but I really wish I had the room to add in the rear surrounds. We just did a 7.1 with the THX In-walls and played Hairspray Blu-ray and it was truly awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I was at Roger's last weekend watching Cloverfields and there were a couple times where his THX surround really came to life. Purpose-built surrounds in the correct position do much more good in his theater than another set of LSIsplits in the rear corners. It's all about placment, and the processor makes up the difference in timing and volume. It works very well for Roger and I've heard a ton of home theaters. Good move Roger! M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Your very gracious Michael.. I know there is a "Science"...and a "ART" to all of this.. If I can be so bold to say this too.... A little "luck factor" as well in getting all of your equipment to work together interface wise to bring the best out of each step of the process. I know in "Flight of the Phoenix," when that plane flies over you, it really feels like it, especially with those two big props spinning... In "Cloverfield" on the bridge scene where cables are splitting all around you and behind too...And that bridge gives out in front of you...YOU FEEL like your on that bridge for sure! Even in the THX blue exploding ball when it explodes through you....it feels like it was shot through you because of the rear speaker too. Movies in DD EX and DTS ES go even farther. And with Blue Ray looks like more coming out in 7.1. Like the AV guy said.. Set up well, you just get immursed in the whole story...... And that is the point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White_Hawk Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 get RF-83s all the way around. That will sound better than THX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Hello, Is that with a sub, in your opinion? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 For ht? You will always need a good sub or two.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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