Any owners of the current Klipsch La Scala II speakers here? ...

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Please tell me what you like best about them and what amp/preamp you are using.


Frequency Response: 51Hz-17kHz +/- 4dB
SENSITIVITY: 105dB @ 1watt/1meter
POWER HANDLING: 100 w max continuous (400 w peak)
MAXIMUM ACOUSTIC OUTPUT: 121dB SPL
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE: 8 ohms
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
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY: HF: 4500Hz
MF: 400Hz
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL: Birch Plywood and MDF
ENCLOSURE TYPE: Fully horn-loaded


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Joe, what I like about my Klipsch LaScala II speakers is the way they reproduce the natural and realistic sound of a live symphony orchestra.

A number of years ago I had the opportunity to sit on the stage while the Houston Symphony practiced. What I noticed being that close to the instruments (as opposed to being seated out in the Hall) was the real texture and explosive natural of the sound of the various instruments. I could sense the raw sound (even harshness) of the gut bow string sliding across the strings of a violin and the immediate impact of a bass drum stroke. Sound coming from horn instruments had a certain hardness and sharpness that was new to me.
All these different sounds I had not noticed previously sitting in the audience.

Every speaker designer has different goals and objectives and design methods to attract a listener. In my experience, there is nothing like a horn to capture the honest and raw sound of a live symphony orchestra. And why not, that was the intent of Paul Klipsch when he designed the Klipschorn.

In terms of solid state or tube, I could never tell any difference between my McIntosh amplifiers. And again why not, Sidney Corderman says that if properly designed, a solid state and tube amplifier should sound the same (discussed in the book). He says they both produce the same square wave.

Aside from sound, having a piece of original audio history displayed in your home is irreplaceable.
 
Joe.......I've had my LSII speakers for at least 5 years now and they're here to stay. Most of my audiophile disc/SACD collection is rock and blues, but these speakers do well with whatever's thown their way. I like their resolution/detail, killer dynamic range and midrange. They're bass-shy in the lower register, but still rock the Casbah with or without a sub :)
 
Hiker, Brad,

Thank you so much for commenting. I keep coming back to the standards. I am not sure where I'll end up but I love my Cornwall III's and keep thinking about La Scalas, Klipschorns (too bad I don't have two opposite corners) and Volti Vittoras.
 
I heard the Volti Vittora at Axpona last spring. They sounded great; very detailed without being fatiguing.

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Joe,

I've had my Volti Vittoras for about a year and can say they are wonderful speakers. I've had more speakers than I care to admit, starting with various Klipsch models which I enjoyed very much. I got away from horns for a number of years in the quest to find something "better" and tried various non-horn speakers, but ultimately returned to horns with the Vittoras. I'm very glad I did.

Van
 
Van - congrats on a wonderful pair of speakers. Greg's speakers are amazing. Do you have the sub? What amps are you using? Some sweet 300B?
 
Hi Van,

I am happy to read that. I'd love to have a pair of Vittoras.
 
Thanks Mike. Yes, I have the matching sub. I pair the Vittoras with electronics from Raven Audio (note the equipment list below post). The monoblocks - each have a pair of the Sophia Royal Princess 300Bs - put out 20 to 25 watts. I tried several different tube and solid state amps before deciding on the Ravens. All sounded good, just liked the synergy with the Ravens more...

Van
 
My neighbor has a pair of Klipschorns, and I have a pair of RF-7 II's sitting around. :)
 
I always wanted to hear a pair of K-horns. I had a pair of RB bookshelf speakers that were fun to listen to. Klipsch has some great speakers.

Zero said:
My neighbor has a pair of Klipschorns, and I have a pair of RF-7 II's sitting around. :)
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Prior to my Orangutans I had a pair of LaScala IIs. Dynamic, detailed and able to play just about any type of music. I had them paired up with a pair of Velodyne DD10Plus subs for a real room filling experience. It was hard to part with them but they did go to a good home
 
I've wanted LaScala II's for a long time, but have been more than satisfied with my Cornwall III's. Maybe someday :)
 
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