patrickjcarroll Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I am on the verge of ordering a pair of new LaScala II's and I was wondering if my Cary 300SE monoblocks are a good match. Anybody had any experience with that combo? Also can I use my Vandersteen 2wQ subs with the LaScala's? Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Kennedy Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Put that order in TODAY !!!! I run my 1981 LSI Spits with 8.5 watts of 300B and am blown away by the depth an volume. I rarely get the volume knob over 1/4 turn. I also have used my 2w SET amp and ... while I have to turn the volume knob to 3/4 ... it also sounds great. Both my amps are kits from Bottlehead. Here is my often seen photo .... need to take a new one soon as I have made some changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I too use a SET amp with about 9wpc, although my speakers are k-horns they are very close to lascala's. The sound is pure bliss. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickjcarroll Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 Thanks for the feedback. Your speakers are beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickjcarroll Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 Thanks. I too have a VPI/Dynavector rig and love it. I never found the right speaker for the Cary 300B amps so I've been driving Vandersteen 3A's with Manley 250 amps. The sound is ok but not so much in the mids. I think it's time for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Patrick if you get the Lascala's and push them with tubes you will love the combonation, horns and tubes were made for each other. My only other advice would be a possible xover upgrade, but you should first listen to the Lascala's and decide for yourself. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebse2a3 Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Patrick if you get the Lascala's and push them with tubes you will love the combonation, horns and tubes were made for each other. My only other advice would be a possible xover upgrade, but you should first listen to the Lascala's and decide for yourself. Jay Hey Jay Not sure if you realised but Patrick is talking Lascala II and not the orginal Lascala. Lascala II sound awesome and IMO I would not dream of changing the crossover in them! I consider the improvements Klipsch has made with the Lascala II version to be substantial. mike tn[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Hi Mike, Yes I did notice that he was speaking of the II's, I am not that familiar with them as I am with the originals. That is why I made the statement (but you should first listen to the Lascala's and decide for yourself.). Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I think you'll enjoy the subs with your LaScalas. I enjoyed my laScalas and loved them after I started using a sub with them. It doesn't take much, really. Just dial them in where the LaScalas roll off. It's not really alot of program material on most recordings, but it does round out the bottom end nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickjcarroll Posted July 19, 2008 Author Share Posted July 19, 2008 Thanks. I'll give it a try with the subs. I think the Vandersteen 2Wq crossover is at 80hz so I'll be stealing a bit but we'll see how it sounds both ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Kennedy Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Thanks for the feedback. Your speakers are beautiful. Well ... thanks ... but as they sit today ... they are not as beautiful ... but have taken a step up in clarity .... I have my tops stored for now ...... 511B/APT200 combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Nice new tops, G.Kennedy...511Bs with Altec drivers are a fine addition to Klipsch Heritage (as my brother did with old Cornwalls over a year ago). Before my kid brother modified our dad's '79 Cornwalls, I drove the big guys stock with my 6.5Wpc 300B SET amp (BEZ Model T3B) with excellent results! I also used a DIY subwoofer with the Cornwalls years before...as long as the sub is tuned for the room and your system and doesn't bring attention to itself, it should make a nice addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Kennedy Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Nice new tops, G.Kennedy...511Bs with Altec drivers are a fine addition to Klipsch Heritage.......................... Nope ... 511B's with Klipsch K55v's ... so no crossover changes were needed .... still running the AA's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Cool...play on![Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Hi Mike, Yes I did notice that he was speaking of the II's, I am not that familiar with them as I am with the originals. That is why I made the statement (but you should first listen to the Lascala's and decide for yourself.). Jay If you get used La Scalas then a crossover update is always a option along with all the other mods available. There is no reason to replace the crossovers with La scala IIs since you are buying brand new speakers with brand new crossovers. There are probably very few sets of La Scala IIs for sale used so you would have to buy them new. I have heard the LS IIs and compared to mine the bass is better on the LS IIs. I have 2004 La Scalas and have used them with a pair of 2A3 Moondogs 3.5 watts with great results. With 8 watts with the LS IIs you should get great results depending on room size and type of music you listen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 ditto the Moondogs on my '89 LaScalas... (hehe, it is the same pair of Moondogs). Really, the LS are very efficient, and with decent 300Bs, should be great on the LSIIs. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Hey there Marvel!! Yeah you got lucky[<)] I needed the cash or I would have kept them! I really like the Birdseye Maple cabnits are made of. Once I find a new job I'm hoping to get a new amp and want to have it made with the Birdseye maple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I think I want the amp to have a darker stain like this. If the amp in this pic had black transformers then that is what I want my next amp to look like but probably not going with SET. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev313 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Hey there Marvel!! Yeah you got lucky I needed the cash or I would have kept them! I really like the Birdseye Maple cabnits are made of. Once I find a new job I'm hoping to get a new amp and want to have it made with the Birdseye maple. Hey that is MY living room table! Those were great little doggies. To complete the ownership tale, we should remember the original owner and builder was Thom Mackris of Galibier turntables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbsl Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I think those dogs found a good home with Marvel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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