Klipsch Speakers

bigaudiofanatic
bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
edited September 2008 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
I am looking for a set of Klipsch speakers that look like these I do not believe they make them anymore. So I will have to get them used nothing is on ebay so I am looking to you guys. The reason I want these is my neighbor has a set and I love them every time I watch the house I watch movies and they are breathtaking the sound coming out of them. He alows me to do this lol.
HT setup
Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
Denon DBP-1610
Monster HTS 1650
Carver A400X :cool:
MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
Kef 104/2
URC MX-780 Remote
Sonos Play 1

Living Room
63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
Polk Surroundbar 3000
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited July 2008
    Not cheap, but you can still get them......

    Michael

    (or much cheaper, but you only have a little under a day to bid...)
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited July 2008
    I'm about to rebuild a pair of these fine ****$ La Scalas for myself. GREAT horns and driver....nasty cabinet. But the company I work for has our own cabinet shop. CNC will do all the cuts and I will have a NEW pair to play with my little 5wpc SET.

    Chuck


    Want mine before I build them?
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited July 2008
    If you had 6 grand , are the la scalas the best speaker for the money ????

    I've seen a few on the gon for sale
    they are more of a audiogon item than e-bay IMO
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited July 2008
    http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/p-39f.aspx

    Why does Klipsch have mega bucks speakers but not Polk? I would consider paying $10,000 for a modern Polk SDA fire breathing behemoth! This kinda urks me. I wish this thread was never started.


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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited July 2008
    There some darn nice speakers they are if I won the lottery I would get them but I am looking for something a little less expensive.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited July 2008
    fossy wrote: »
    If you had 6 grand , are the la scalas the best speaker for the money ????

    If they are the sound you dig - sure. For me, not so much....
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited July 2008
    Was that a La Scala or Belle?
    TNRabbit
    NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
    Sunfire TG-IV
    Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
    Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
    Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
    Carver AL-III Speakers
    Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer
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  • hangon
    hangon Posts: 228
    edited July 2008
    bigaudiofanatic wrote: »
    I am looking for a set of Klipsch speakers that look like these I do not believe they make them anymore. So I will have to get them used nothing is on ebay so I am looking to you guys. The reason I want these is my neighbor has a set and I love them every time I watch the house I watch movies and they are breathtaking the sound coming out of them. He alows me to do this lol.

    Check these out. http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=3860792&cat=494&lpid=
    HT Theater

    SRS-SDA 2.3tl RDO's
    Custom Center made out of a RTA15tl
    Pioneer Elite SC-25 Receiver
    CineNova Grande 5 channel Amp
    Klipsch KA-1000-THX Sub Amp
    (2)Klipsch KW-120-THX Subs

    Basement System

    SRS-SDA 1.2 upgraded Xover
    Pioneer Elite SC-25 Receiver
    ADCOM GFA 5500
    ADCOM GFA 5503
    Yahama P7000S Pro Audio Amp
    dbx 120x-ds Sub-harmonic Synthesizer
    2-JBL 4645C Subs
    1-Paradigm SW2200 Sub
    Klipsch Reference in wall's
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited July 2008
    TNRabbit wrote: »
    Was that a La Scala or Belle?

    Good catch, I think you are correct. I was thinking it was a La Scala but now that I look closer (at both the picture and the belle's) I would think the Belle is correct.

    Michael
    Mains.............Polk LSi15 (Cherry)
    Center............Polk LSiC (Crossover upgraded)
    Surrounds.......Polk LSi7 (Gloss Black - wood sides removed and crossovers upgraded)
    Subwoofers.....SVS 25-31 CS+ and PC+ (both 20hz tune)
    Pre\Pro...........NAD T163 (Modded with LM4562 opamps)
    Amplifier.........Cinepro 3k6 (6-channel, 500wpc@4ohms)
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited July 2008
    They are belle's for sure I should know I look at them everytime I go to my neighbors house.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,802
    edited July 2008
    The original post has a photo of the Belle Klipsch (named for Paul's wife, Belle). The innards are identical to the LaScala; performance is the same. It's just prettied up.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited July 2008
    OOO I did not know that. Thank for that info. Always injoy new info.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • hangon
    hangon Posts: 228
    edited July 2008
    new listing http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=3860792&cat=494&lpid=
    HT Theater

    SRS-SDA 2.3tl RDO's
    Custom Center made out of a RTA15tl
    Pioneer Elite SC-25 Receiver
    CineNova Grande 5 channel Amp
    Klipsch KA-1000-THX Sub Amp
    (2)Klipsch KW-120-THX Subs

    Basement System

    SRS-SDA 1.2 upgraded Xover
    Pioneer Elite SC-25 Receiver
    ADCOM GFA 5500
    ADCOM GFA 5503
    Yahama P7000S Pro Audio Amp
    dbx 120x-ds Sub-harmonic Synthesizer
    2-JBL 4645C Subs
    1-Paradigm SW2200 Sub
    Klipsch Reference in wall's
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited July 2008
    I have a pair of Klipschorns and a pair of Heresy's and I do enjoy listening to both when I have a chance. The Khorns are in my office setup and the Heresy's are currently hiding out in another room. I like the horns myself....the Klipsch ones anyway. I think the Belles are a beautiful pair of speakers and if you can find a set and have the area for them, they are great to own. If you come across some La Scalas, you can always build internal panels to make them look more like the Belles.

    But my SRS II's are STILL in the living room.
    Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,802
    edited July 2008
    The Heritage Klipsch have a much different sound than the Polks (at least the vintage Polks I am most familiar with). They do not have an extended top end, and the midrange, while exceptionally articulate, can be harsh, especially with poorer quality program material and/or unsympathetic amplification. Tube amplification helps a lot. The Khorn is capable of awesome LF performance. The La Scala and the Belle Klipsch have the characteristic horn bass but don't go deep at all. Form raconteur Tom Brennan likens the vintage La Scala sound to a Sawzall :-)

    I owned a pair of Cornwalls (built in 1974) for about a decade, using them with single-ended 2A3 and (mostly) push-pull EL84 amplification. They were replaced with Altec Valencias, which are overall more to my taste (although they do not go as low as the Cornies).
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  • HB27
    HB27 Posts: 1,518
    edited August 2008
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    The original post has a photo of the Belle Klipsch (named for Paul's wife, Belle). The innards are identical to the LaScala; performance is the same. It's just prettied up.

    The Belle and LaScala use different mid horns. Lascala uses the K-400 or K-401 horn and the Belle uses a K-500 mid horn. The sound is totally different from the horns as are the bass bin reflections. Both do use the K-33 woofer, K-55 mid horn driver (Atlas PD5VH), and K-77 tweeter. There are crossover differences in some of the models though they can pretty much be interchanged.
    hb
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  • HB27
    HB27 Posts: 1,518
    edited August 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/p-39f.aspx

    Why does Klipsch have mega bucks speakers but not Polk? I would consider paying $10,000 for a modern Polk SDA fire breathing behemoth! This kinda urks me. I wish this thread was never started.


    400x400.aspx
    I agree. I'd rather have the big Polks come back than that $20,000 pair of Palladium 39's. I heard them at the Klipsch Pilgrimage in Indy in late june. Nice sounding speaker but nowhere near worth the bucks for the bang.
    hb
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,802
    edited August 2008
    HB27 wrote: »
    The Belle and LaScala use different mid horns. Lascala uses the K-400 or K-401 horn and the Belle uses a K-500 mid horn. The sound is totally different from the horns as are the bass bin reflections. Both do use the K-33 woofer, K-55 mid horn driver (Atlas PD5VH), and K-77 tweeter. There are crossover differences in some of the models though they can pretty much be interchanged.
    hb

    I stand corrected. Sorry!
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited August 2008
    SolidSqual wrote: »
    http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/p-39f.aspx

    Why does Klipsch have mega bucks speakers but not Polk? I would consider paying $10,000 for a modern Polk SDA fire breathing behemoth! This kinda urks me. I wish this thread was never started.

    I agree. Even Pioneer has a mega bucks speaker: the Reference One for $25,900 per pair! You better step yo game up Polk!

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    Jake
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  • HB27
    HB27 Posts: 1,518
    edited August 2008
    Those most definitely are the "Belle".
    Here's my LaScalas. Better PA speakers as-is than audio speakers. Very lacking in the bass department without a sub as a kicker. They take up a lot of room also.
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  • BottomFeeder
    BottomFeeder Posts: 1,684
    edited August 2008
    I owned the original Forte. They sounded terrific - until I upgraded to better SS amplification and then, while every instrument came through w/incredible clarity, I couldn't get the speakers to image at all. The Fortes had phenomenal bass - still miss that.

    I've heard that they sound better w/tubes. Would like to get a listen.
    "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Bob Seger
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  • HB27
    HB27 Posts: 1,518
    edited August 2008
    http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/ele/789987092.html

    Here's your Belles. Nice price if they're above average condition.

    hb
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited August 2008
    A set of Belles just sold in Tulsa last week for $800. They were said to have been immaculate and my buddy missed them by about 10 minutes or so.
    Richard? Who's your favorite Little Rascal? Alfalfa? Or is it........................Spanky?.................................Sinner.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited August 2008
    bigaudiofanatic wrote: »
    I am looking for a set of Klipsch speakers that look like these I do not believe they make them anymore.

    You're in luck. Klipsch makes the La Scala II brand new to order for $5,998 a pair.

    http://www.klipsch.com/products/details/la-scala-ii.aspx
    Jake
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited August 2008
    I believe there is a set on ebay right now. Search klipsch in "vintage electronics"
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • sbjacob77
    sbjacob77 Posts: 13
    edited August 2008
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34951&stc=1&d=1219032235 I build new old style La scalas they are stock but have updated crossovers and tweeters.These are red oak with mahogany trim.
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  • sbjacob77
    sbjacob77 Posts: 13
    edited August 2008
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34951&stc=1&d=1219032235 I build new old style La scalas the cabinets are stock but have updated crossovers and tweeters.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited August 2008
    Nice man they are looking rely good.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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  • sbjacob77
    sbjacob77 Posts: 13
    edited August 2008
    bigaudiofanatic wrote: »
    Nice man they are looking rely good.
    I see you are out in N.J. I am in Santa Barbara, Ca. I could build you a pair of these if you were closer.I built these for about $1300. for everything and it took a few weeks but they sound awesome and they did not cost me near as much as a new pair from Klipsch($6000.pr. ) ouch.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited August 2008
    Hey I am always up for a road trip.
    HT setup
    Panasonic 50" TH-50PZ80U
    Denon DBP-1610
    Monster HTS 1650
    Carver A400X :cool:
    MIT Exp 3 Speaker Wire
    Kef 104/2
    URC MX-780 Remote
    Sonos Play 1

    Living Room
    63 inch Samsung PN63C800YF
    Polk Surroundbar 3000
    Samsung BD-C7900
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