I need some input to help me think ... I had a set of Forte IV's driven by a Decware SEA84UFO 25th anniversary amp for a few years, I sometimes used my little Rega Brio amp on them too for things like watching movies both sounded amazing I was legitimately sad to see them go when I traded them in.   I decided to upgrade to the speakers I always looked on in awe the LaScala's after weighing options I opted for AL5's as I really like the old school analogue approach ( I built a few Bottlehead amps etc and like to play around with different amps etc) and AL6's although it looks AMAZING looks like it will do best with active bi-amping etc and I am not quite ready for that endeavor.   I got the AL5's hooked then up and initial reaction is mixed I will try summarize my experience ... (I am using a Rega Planar 8 with a Rega Apheta 3 Cartridge and a Rega Aria MK3 preamp)   Whats Great: - Songs like Eva Cassidy - Fields of Gold and similar like Nora Jones sounds absolutely heavenly. So does most more laid back records I have think Simon and Garfunkel, Cat Stevens etc etc - These things are FAST tracks like Paul Simon Graceland and Rhythm of the Saints really pop with drum solos sounding way more alive than the Forte's managed.   Things I miss: - Tracks like Dire Straits Money for nothing lacks the punchy bottom end I got from the Forte's I feel like the Forte's added more contrast to help the track shine. - Tracks like My Home town by Bruce Springsteen seem a little flatter this track has a punchy rhythm thats there and more energetic on the LS but not as punchy and contrasting.   When I decided to upgrade I considered going to Cornwalls but then went big and got the LS.   So after a LONG ramble question for folks who know both speakers, do I wait for the LS to run in a few hours get used to the lack of punch (perhaps add a sub at some stage although researching this seems a mixed bag) and appreciate all thats amazing or do I return them (limited time to do so) and get Cornwalls and go back to the more familiar sound of the hybrid speakers. I am not sure if playing around with placement etc might make a big enough difference but open to all input.   Thanks for your time and input folks!  

The LaScalas were sold.

Thanks for that information.   I got an Atmos demo disc and started really messing around yesterday with the crossovers. I tried the 40 fronts, 60 center, 60 rears and sub was still at 120 hz. That is what to me sounded best.  60 all around was good and not much different, but on the demo disc theres a Transformers scene where there is a very distinct effect that really comes out of the fronts at 40hz. Tried 80 all around again and it was definitely flat and effects didn't pop.   I will try the 80 hz on the sub and see how that sounds. I only have the 1 sub.   Should the 500sa atmos speakers stay at 150hz?  

Need a single Lacala as a center channel for my Khorns.   Any condition is OK   Just the Box is OK   Industrial or Bar speaker is preferred.   Live in eastern Pennsylvania and will travel to pickup.

Tom05 - Thanks for confirming what my gut was telling me. I was trying to convince myself on the Cornwalls but could never get comfortable with it.  I guess I will wait until a Lascala or two comes up at a reasonable price.  May get the local cornwall and give it a try as an interum solution.     Now the next challenge - finding a Lascala in my price range.

Yes, had the same a few year back.

Mike Oldfield - Hergest Ridge First of many reissues; Japan, 1974    

I have the rp 600m ii front speaker ,no rears right now and saw a good price on the 404c center, gen 1 . My question is, will will they pair well?

Buy a pair of LaScalas and sell one of them.

A duo of Moody Blues    Artist Moody Blues  Title - To Our Children’s Children’s Children  Title - Long Distance Voyager