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In Reply to: RE: Klipsch La Scala Restoration/modification posted by maxhifi on December 12, 2014 at 10:10:23
You have a great speaker in the Lascala.
I had a pair of them from 1987 to around 93 or 94.
There are several upgrades besides the ones you listed.
Without a doubt the first thing I would do is address the mid horn, commonly referred to as the "squaker". You may find it perfectly acceptable - or not.
I found it fatiguing (as do many others) and actually piercing after an hour of listening.
The reason for this is that while the Atlas K-55 is a very good compression driver, the stock K-400 mid horn is not - it's a headache maker!
There's a fella on the Klipsch forum that goes by "Got Hover" named Dave Harris who is the proprietor of Daves Fast Lane Audio. Dave makes a wonderful wood horn that is a drop in replacement for the K-400. This horn is much smoother and just plain better than the stock horn. Even a Altec 511b is a far better horn.
The K-33 woofer (stock) is a great woofer, and the K-77 tweeter is fine.
Give Dave a call.
Meat; It's the right thing to do. Romans 14:2
Follow Ups:
GeezerRocket,
Have you heard the Volti mid-range horn upgrade and how does it compare to the FastLane mid-range horn upgrade?
TIA
Tim;
I haven't heard the Volti Audio horn, though I'm sure its a nice upgrade.
I have heard the Fastlane Audio horn - Nice.
Fastlane Audio has a relationship with Al Klappenburger of ALK Engineering.
Al has done a ton of Klipsch crossover upgrades. I am NOT saying that the standard Klipsch crossover is crap, but it can certainly be improved upon as it like most everything else in consumer audio is made to a certain price point.
I have ALK Engineering extreme slope crossovers in my AL/CORNS and am very pleased.
Meat; It's the right thing to do. Romans 14:2
If he'll give advice I'd go first to Volti. I heard his Vittorias at a show and they were absolutely outstanding. One of the best speakers available at any price.
No association with Volti, but great is great and when I hear great sound I spread the word.
I think the Volti speakers look stunning, would love to hear them. They get great feedback, has a passion for restoration also.
I suspect Volti no longer does restorations, given that he now makes his own product. One man only has so much time in the day......
I have to say, I am on an earlier point of the curve than some of you guys here. To me the midrange of the La Scala was a strong selling point I definitely love the way the K400 horns project such an effortless and natural midrange, far from inducing headaches I would say it is what sold me on the speakers! The fact that things can only get better from here is awesome... right now I want to get them working "as new" before I proceed with any upgrade path.
I actually just signed up at the Klipsch forum too, it looks like a very active place with a ton of very dedicated enthusiasts!
Whatever you decide to do as far as upgrades go, the first thing I would do is live with them for awhile.
You may find them perfect the way they are.
You right about the Klipsch forum, it is a very active and dedicated group.
Meat; It's the right thing to do. Romans 14:2
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