I TRIED EVERY KLIPSCH SPEAKER... this was the BEST!

I tried the Klipsch Heresy, Forte, Cornwall, La Scala, and Klipschorn! I am going to tell you what each sounds like, what amps pair well with Klipsch speakers, but I'm also going to give you a reason to buy each one over all the others!
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00:00 Klipsch History
00:48 The Rules
01:30 Klipschorn
03:30 Klipsch La Scala
05:25 Klipsch Cornwall
07:30 Klipsch Forte
09:20 Klipsch Heresy
10:44 How do Klipsch Heritage Speakers Sound?
14:16 Best Amps for Klipsch Heritage Speakers?
17:06 Tube Amps or Solid State?
18:38 Facts About Klipsch Heritage

[@LennyFlorentine]

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[@macgeek2112]

Forte bass driver is on the front. Passive radiator is on the back. It hurt my heart when you called the PR a "driver". I can forgive you, for now. I've got my CW IVs driven by a Parasound Hint6. I love it, but I'm open to try something else someday.

[@sonofacheron]

😂

[@Jedi71]

I opened the comments to say the same thing. The PR is not a driver on the Forte.

[@paulgyro]

Agreed, this along with Heresy comments Make me question these guys credibility

[@duroxkilo]

@@paulgyro you guys act like you've never called a girlfriend the wrong name. give the guys some slack there're here to entertain not to educate... i mean if someone is calling a proper hifi amp 'buttery' you kind of know from that point on the topic of the discussion is not 'high fidelity', and that's perfectly fine :)

[@joemyers2818]

I've been a Klipsch dealer for more than 30 years and actually met Paul once. I herd the La Scala"s were made to be the PA Speakers for Winthrop Rockefeller when he ran for governor of Arkansas in 1964. Great video, Jason H. should like it.

[@carewser]

This explains the noticeable lack of bass but it doesn't explain why anyone would buy them for their home

[@AudioGearhead]

​@@carewseryou should listen to my AL-3's in a barracks room when I lived in Hawaii. It's the Ronnie Earl video. Just don't listen to the video with your phone, use a sound system or headphones and enjoy.

[@killifish13]

This month it's 44 years since I brought my brand new Klipschorns home . I spent a year going out every weekend to HI-FI stores to listen to all different designs and brands and my favorite was the KEF 105.2 BUT I had one last shop to visit and they were the only Klipsch dealer in my city. That day changed the way I thought about music reproduction forever . I do have other systems with other speakers that I respect and enjoy but my Klipschorn system still sounds more like a musical event in my home than ANYTHING I have ever heard they sound real . Dynamic range you feel the music , like your right there at the performance stunning like being in aural heaven .

[@muppetpaster]

Same here....Though I own a pair of Jubilee's too now.....

[@daviddrake6875]

What amp with the Klipschorns? What preamp? Or do you just use a receiver?

[@killifish13]

@@daviddrake6875 Vintage pre and power amp that were bought new 40 + years ago both have been gone through last year by my friend who is a audio tech by trade. The pre amp is a Counterpoint SA-5 and the power amp is Precision Fidelity M7-A dual mono both units all tube units . These amps were selected by me 44 years ago when I bought my Klipschorns this combo beat out the likes of Pereaux Mcintosh Bryston and Audio Research and a few others , to me they still are the ultimate with my K horns and have more than stood the test of time . Thank you for your interest enjoy the music .

[@scottbennett3119]

Cool video... I liked the sound descriptions and the pairing suggestions. You guys rock!

[@herbieschwartz9246]

I have a set of original Cornwalls, vintage 1984, original drivers and original crossovers ( estimated 30,000 hours listening time). These will do anything they are instructed to do, so the amp is critical. If you push good then you get GOOD, if you push harsh or boom then you get harsh or boom. They are so efficient that I never drive more than 5 W or the neighbors will call the cops, and I will have to straighten all the pictures on the walls afterwards, so power is not the issue. I suggest a high quality, low power tube amp and these will make you smile. Everyone who hears them just says "WOW" as I still do after all these years.

[@gregorio98000]

this is such a great video! thank you for the great content!

[@arnoldschloss9634]

Fantastic overview of the Klipsch Heritage line! In your opinion, how would a pair of Forte IV's sound connected to a new Accuphase E-380? I have a vintage Sansui 5050 connected to a pair of Heresy III's which sounds absolutely fantastic!

[@TheSpiritoftheCocktail]

Great video!!! I've owned Klipsch speakers for almost 40 years, and I really think that Rotel amps are the best with Klipsch speakers. Currently, I have the KG5.5's, and this combo is flawless!!!

[@TheBigfoot567]

My 1970 era Rotel S603 sounds great with my vintage Cornwalls. But my 1959 Sherwood tube 20 watt Amp REALLY sounds good with the Cornwalls. IMHO

[@garyg7993]

I was in the store last month with some buddies, and we really enjoyed the LaScala.

[@karenfyhr2363]

The La Scala's are hands down the best.. they are like night and day difference to the next best speaker, unfortunately I just don't have $13,000 to buy them, but if I did, that's what I would buy.😊

[@scottyo64]

6,300 or 13k, went with the Cornwalls and have zero regret.

[@danbuffington75]

"Any speaker built that was not all horn and had all of the drivers on one board would be heresy!" -Paul Klipsch

[@63nuke]

Great video guys. Been using Forte Its paired with a Scott 299A Stereomaster tube amp I had restored in 2002. Everyone said "go with tubes for Klipsch" at the time. I played around with tubes the first couple years and honestly could never tell much of a difference. I haven't replaced a tube in 20 years and have been using the original Rega Planet CD player the entire time. I have nothing to compare this set up to but might be fun to experiment.

[@woohunter1]

I love the part where you guys all started talking about which amp you would pair up with each speaker and why. We need more of this!

[@garysmith8455]

Thanks for this! Some interesting facts on the Forte' 4's which my pair are also in the distressed oak. 1- Roy D. (Chief Bone Head), purposely voiced the Forte 4 to have a similar sound signature to the KHorn. 2 - The 12" driver is bespoke to the Forte 4, has a larger magnetic structure then ANY of the 15" drivers or the 12" in the Heresy. It has an extra long excursion to excite the 15" passive radiator on the rear. It is VERY similar to the woofers used the NEW Jubilee which according to Roy have even MORE excursion! I wrote Roy personally, and these were facts directly from him. He also told me NOT to use furniture oil on the oak veneer. LOL (which was one of the questions I had for him). One last thing, amplification for my Forte's is a Willsenton R8 outfitted with EL34 outputs, all 9 tubes are JJ. Electronics. Since Parasound was suggested, in my setup, a Parasound Halo P6 and A21 amp for my Martin Logan Classic 9 ESLs. Thanks again for your presentation.

[@josephtibbs]

Great stuff as always! Are the Jubilees not considered part of the heritage line? I currently have Heresy IV's. Out of the few amps I have, I most enjoy my Dynaco ST-70 paired with a Dyanco PAS-3 preamp (both tube). My vintage Yamaha CR-820 receiver (solid state) also sounds pretty nice with them.

[@scottyo64]

The Jubilee's are the top end of the Heritage line

[@ChevyJay283]

We have a pair of Forte II's that we bought 33 years ago. Awesome use them with our projector...big screen and big sound. We also use a pair of Heresy monitors in our live music room. Again, awesome!

[@ryanjofre]

I have two RSX-5’s in sealed boxes in black. Not a heritage speaker but I’m kinda excited.

[@therealdealblues]

I have a pair of Heresy IV’s because I got them for an unbelievable price. I go back and forth between them and the Wharfedale Lintons. I dream of one day just being able to hear the La Scala’s at home because I feel they would be my end all listening experience but I know that will always remain just a dream…

[@ranrae]

I just picked up a pair of Forte 1's and OMG,they sound freaking awesome!

[@markfriedel1]

I knew someone in the 80's with a pair of LaScala's in a dorm room. They were amazing and I still remember the first time I heard them.

[@bblimediamostlyspeakers]

A good pairing with Heresy could be the Pioneer SA-9800. A good pairing with LaScala the Hafler DH-500 (or in my case the P-500) Another great video. You guys should get a wireless handheld mic!

[@prestige2000rider]

My first big impression of the Klipsch speakers was after a invite to my then bosses house, where he had in his living room . Rosewood Klipschorns running from Accuphase separates. His TT was an Ariston with a Ortophon MM. He put on a Half speed Mastered version of Steely Dans Gaucho. Without the word of a lie its like Donald, Walter and the boys were in the room with us. Very few systems have come that close to re creating that level of perfection. To this day i still remember that afternoon.. in fact the next morning i went down and ordered my Cornwall systems.

[@rcud1]

I remember as a teenager in 80's down at a local stereo shop and heard the KlipschHorns, and I was just so astounded. And then later my brother had a nice pair of Heresy's and I tried for years to get them from him. When the newer Klipsch stuff came out later on, I never was as big a fan of those.

[@dbert5963111]

excellent video guys. i wouldn't be too concerned with tube life unless your are just driving the hell out of them. my western electric 300b's should last about 40 thousand hours.

[@mattfranklin3622]

Chorus 1’s powered by a vintage Marantz 300DC power amp is what I got and its impressive in terms of dynamics when turned up and sounds great at low volume too!

[@daveycrockett5738]

did u look at any klipsch speakers that werent in the heritage line? woould love to see you make another video about non heritage line speaker or vs both..!! also how does the rf7iii stack up if youve heard them would love te hear your feedback.

[@MelodyMan69]

I made a scaled down version of the ALTEC A9. Well worth the work. !

[@alan_browne_]

THE MADNESS - Klipsch overload!!! Great video - keep it up B^)

[@LennyFlorentine]

Thanks! Will do!

[@johnwatrous3058]

I bought a pair of used Cornwall's II (1976) for $500, the best money I ever spent for speakers. Original drivers, sounds great. Cabinets need a little TLC, but that doesn't change the sound. BTW, those speakers are made out of plywood, not MDF!

[@williamsmith8689]

Hey guys I purchased the Heresy BACK IN 1984, in Germany on base. They still sound great. They are plain wood. Was going to paint them black. Never did. No reason to replace them at this time.

[@Charles12509]

Pass Lab XA-25, Primaluna Preamp on the ForteIVs and a First Watt Sit-3 on the Cornwall IVs..

[@marcump]

The original Klipschorn wasn't open baffle, but they needed the corner to complete the the folded bass waveguide.

[@jpaleas]

Great Klipsch session ! I own 2 pair of klipsch. A vintage Heresy II and La scala AL5 that I got from JA last year. The reaction I get from NON audiophiles when I play the La scala is.... wow I never heard anything like it, so clear 😂 The reaction I get from audiophiles is...... speechless and maybe a watery eye here and there 😊 Disclaimer..I do run a micro 3000 with the La scala for rounding up that bottom end. Bass isn’t everything,thinking Diana krall is present singing in my 1000sqf great room, is!

[@storytimewithunclekumaran5004]

I am of the bass school .. but hey to each their own...

[@jpaleas]

@@storytimewithunclekumaran5004 I like bass as well , but when listening to my La scala it’s more important to feel that the vocalist is standing performing right in my living room, so I don’t mind that they don’t have a big bass extension , for that I got a subwoofer 😉

[@storytimewithunclekumaran5004]

@@jpaleas yes I was more alluding to other styles of music more fitting of a different soundscape.. I would imagine jazz would suit those speakers.. I listen to a lot of reggae and modern music that takes place down low and in big volumes... I do however have a very diverse set of tastes including classical and jazz...

[@daviddrake6875]

@@storytimewithunclekumaran5004Klipschorn would do that.

[@MusicLover-rt4bs]

I have a pair or Cornwall IIs I bought from an outlet store for cheap in 1986. The original owner defaulted on his payments and they were repossessed. He upgraded them to have commercial grade woofers. They are still rocking out today. I am driving them with a pair of bridged Carver M1.0t amps pushing out 1000 watts a side. They are the centerpiece of my 2875 watt, 7.2 system. I control the rest of the system through a Marantz SR7008 receiver. The rest of the speakers are Klipsch as well, save the rear surrounds, which are Cerwin Vega D8s. The .2 part of the equation are 2, 200 watt 12" Klipsch subs. They sound great and having taken everything I have thrown at them. Highly recommended.

[@chrisblock6697]

I like to power the K-Horn with an old MC275 so I can hear the music while riding my Harley up and down the street.

[@mscott570]

Great video! I’m a new, but loyal Cornwall owner, so it was great to hear your input.

[@LennyFlorentine]

Awesome! Thank you! Glad you are loving those Cornwalls!

[@sonofacheron]

Love this channel. Fun is the operative term. So many audiophiles are either snobby subjectivists (verbal diarrhea) or cranky objectivists (measurements!!!).

[@LennyFlorentine]

Great feedback!!! FUN!

[@tomtompkins7546]

I remember telling a guy I was into vintage hi-fi. When he asked me what I had.... Some high-end pioneer and the like... He made sure to let me know that that was not hi-fi, that was mid-fi. He was kind of a dick.

[@sonofacheron]

@@tomtompkins7546 Yes, the hobby is full of self styled authorities that act like gatekeepers to the kingdom of audio paradise. It’s funny though, when you ask these people to articulate the difference between hifi and midfi, most can’t. I admit that I am guilty of this behavior occasionally but am trying to reserve my displeasure for the fraudulent elitists. The Older I get the more I value enthusiasm and fun while having less patience for bullshitters, dogmatists and pissing contests.

[@buzzcrushtrendkill]

That is about as good of a summation as Ive ever heard.

[@AmmoDude]

I have some KG4s, first model. When I first got them I put them on on 18 high stands, replaced all capacitors in the crossovers with polycaps and replaced the original tweeter driver with newer titanium; woofers and passive radiator are all original. I have since put them back on the floor and re-installed the original tweeter drivers. Putting them on the floor gives a better bass response and the original tweeter drivers aren't as brassy sounding as the titanium. They sound great for nearly 40 year old speakers!

[@chrisydarg1268]

GREAT VID!! I have not heard too many Klipsch. My boss said Khorns are the chit, I have a feeling I`d like the La Scala. La Scala are more detailed?

[@LennyFlorentine]

They are, thanks for commenting!

[@zagnut48219]

I remember the first time I heard the horns back in the late 90's. Went in to audition them, even though I was only about 20 and couldn't afford them (I worked at Sears selling Yamaha and Advent). Took one of my quintessential "test" CD's with me. When I listened to Dave Brubeck's "Take Five" and "Blue Rondo à la Turk", I was blown away.

[@zagnut48219]

Oh, and it was on a McIntosh tube amp, but I couldn't tell you what model. *chefs kiss*

[@SudburyMan]

On a side note.. have you ever seen a pair of Mcintosh ML-2C? I found two listed right now for sale..

[@arthurdavis1065]

I wish you guys would have hit on power handling capabilities for those of us who like concert level listening. I have a 16' x 26' pool room with an old pioneer sx-1010 running 4 DCM kx 12s. Not the best speakers for sure but they make serious dbs in that room. Looking to upgrade them with klipsh, thinking 4 heresys. Any input would be appreciated. Love your channel and wouldnt buy from anyone else!

[@LennyFlorentine]

Appreciate it! I say give Spencer a call, but the 1010 should be plenty of juice! That was the stereo that started the stereo wars!

[@delukxy]

I enjoyed that. I have the original Quartets here in the UK. I guess you could call them Fat Fortes, having the passive radiator in the back. They do have Bob Crites Titanium tweeters and crossover upgrades and I like them very much. Currently driven by a Luxman L30 but that is coming out and I am going back to a Rotel pre and original Quad II amps. When it's finished the pre will be replaced by a Bottlehead Moreplay. The Quads with only 12-15 watts will shake the windows. Not ZZ Top concert levels but I value my old ears.

[@bamafan-in-OZ]

Can you do vintage KEFs please. Years ago my uncle gave me his KEF concerto speakers along with a pair of BIC Venturi Model 22. On the vintage 30w/ch Rotel I had at the time the KEF sounded much better than the BIC but when I upgraded to a Yamaha surround sound amp it was the opposite, the KEFs just didn't sound good nor did they like the extra power.

[@THESICKSILVERADO]

I have a Onkyo TX MKII pushing 2 Klipsch KHS 8.5 and sound great!

[@WorthlessNickores]

I live in a living room, not a theater hence why I have Klipsch satellites and subs for a Dolby Atmos surround system and it sounds wonderful being pushed by Yamaha receivers. These speakers are great for their intended purpose.

[@RichardOzOuzounian]

I bought a new pair of Klipschorns for $2,500.00 in 1974 from HiFi Hutch in Mt. Prospect, IL. Sold them in 1988 for $2,300.00 and have been sorry ever since. Currently have Chorus II and KP-250's in my surround system. It would be great if you guys could do a comparison of the old metal midrange horn and the new plastic horn.

[@clarencerainey8979]

I Wish Klipsch Would Make The Chorus II Again...I Had A Pair Of Forte II And Chorus II...

[@vassmarc1]

I had a good listen to the Heresy’s Fortes Cornwalls and La Scalas. There was no comparison to the La Scalas. In my opinion they outshine every thing in their price range and well above .and they’re well made , I can’t say that for the others Heritage speakers I heard .

[@bobover2267]

I've heard many speakers in my day, but the La Scala's are the one's that have left the biggest impression on me for almost 40 years now.

[@user-gw6mn9lp7y]

We just bought New Cornwalls and we are looking to upgrade are speaker wires and would like to know what your are using. We know you are rewiring your speaker room and are very curious. We have a Hegel 190 and play only Vinyl with a Rega 6 turntable. We are using AudioQuest X-2 14 AWG speaker wire. We know speaker wire is like asking what is your favorite truck, Ford or Chevy. 90 % Classic Rock. Thanks.

[@user-dq5xx9hi4q]

When I use to go into high end stereo stores in the late 1970s I typically saw a single laScala sitting between the cornerhorns.

[@DanielSmith-km4tu]

Great video guys. Love your program. drD E

[@vincentrockel1149]

I picked up a pair of epic cf-4's at the goodwill a few years back. Quite nice sounding. The hundred dollar price tag was even nicer lol.

[@Ylojaketz]

It doesn’t matter what speakers anyone currently owns, or how satisfied you are with them (because I actually love my current speakers), everyone still lusts after a Klipsch Heritage speaker. I would just love a pair of Forte IVs.

[@douglasblack7457]

Have you ever listened to Realistic Mach Two , and if you have, what’s your opinion of them are used to own a pair .

[@douglasblack7457]

Yes, and they sound really really deep and rich and clean

[@lint8391]

Nice speakers. I also like the big old high efficiency speakers from JBL, Altec, EV. The Americans were world leaders in speakers - in my opinion.

[@timmotel5804]

I absolutely agree with you on this. Absolutely. Sadly, for me, those wonderful old classic speakers are way out of my price range these days. I can afford these Klipsch speakers though.

[@govtmule611]

I have a pair of 84 Cornwall II's. I grew up having these in the house from 81-2004 then my Dad gave me his. He had B&O system paired with it. And it really grabbed me from age 6. I sold his pair in 2007 and recently bought a pair. Ive got it paired with a Marantz 2230 it sounds unbelievable. The bass response is amazing. The highs and mids are so dynamic that late nite jazz at low volume is crystal. I stream using an ifi Zen One LDAC..ITS BETTER THAN BLUETOOTH. I have thousands of hours of live music archived, FLAC files. Live recordings sound as if I am on stage. Its incredible. And a standard 5 disc sony with a vintage c. 1976 recordplayer made by Sharp's japanese company at the time relatively obscure " Optonica". Its got a great warm sound and vintage look. For $2000 if you do it right you can build a very hi end hi fi vintage stereo.

[@Synjyun]

The Chorus II are the sweat spot, they could do it all in my opinion. Not to big or small. Wow per dollar was better than any of the Klipsch Heritage. Some day i will own another pair. I have not heard why they stopped making them. My guess is the Forte is a cheaper build allowed for more profit? And to shrink the line up. The Forte's also have a better WAF due to the size.

[@knavekid]

I have the original Chorus speakers and prefer this front-ported version over the rear passive radiator. I love these speakers which I purchased new in the late '80s.

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Great video.....thanks !

[@miamiwax5504]

Do you think any Klipsh speakers have any uses in dj applications for a small room?

[@scottstrang1583]

The first time I heard the Star Tracks album on CD (Telarc) at on a pair of Lascalas with a 70 watt/side Technics receiver and Technics CD player. This store sold yamaha, technics, TEAC and polk along with Klipsch. It's amazing how it sounded.

[@LennyFlorentine]

Thanks for sharing!

[@tfleiter]

La Scala a good hiding place? Well…every time our home was cleaned I found some stuff nicely placed in the bass horn openings. These were definitely the most sensitive speakers I ever had and they were not only loud but also really quick. I have now Magnepans for quite some time - obviously something totally different with one exception: “speed”. Try them out and if you have the space available: the klipsch horns are unmatched when it comes to “power” and I would definitely take those over the other models.

[@spursmvp]

Getting ready to add a pair of restored Forte I speakers to my vintage Marantz 2285b receiver. Gonna be great 😁😁👍👍

[@stevezeidman7224]

Guys I’m late to the party. I’ve heard all of the models, Cornwalls, LaScala the most in my 70 years. My good buddy who I roomed with in the 70s bought LaScalas in 1974 so I heard them daily for a year were amazing. Back the. They were 1 piece and he bought bare black plywood finish. Even then, they were crisp and clean. I was always shocked at their lack of bass extension. I recently spent a couple of days listening to another friend’s Cornwall III. Frankly, I was blown away. I thought they were the best speakers I’ve ever heard. The best results came from this small cube shaped Carver amp. It was simply great.

[@carewser]

Yup, the lack of bass from the LaScala's is actually incredible, they're enormous, heavy, expensive speakers wth 15" woofers yet somehow can't produce deep bass

[@BlackHawkPSU]

@@carewser I think the LaScala beats the Cornwall in every area except the bass. Gotta have nice bass though so at the end of the day I'd take the Cornwall.

[@scottyo64]

@@BlackHawkPSU I am very happy with my choice of the Cornwalls. My Cornwall IVs were 5k new for B stock, no regrets

[@lint8391]

I think you'd also like certain classic high efficiency speakers from JBL, Altec and EV...

[@scottcrowley2061]

@@BlackHawkPSUWell they need a sub, preferably a bass horn to keep up.

[@clevebaker8399]

We have kg4s and 1980s heresy speakers! Love them dearly!! But I heard a pair of belles once and that’s the speaker for me!! Great job!👏

[@acehays]

Those horns on the Cornwall IV's you showed are huge compared to my Cornwalls built in '75.

[@GlycerinZ]

CUrrently watching this on Klipsch Promeda 5.1 speakers; however the amp had fatal design issue, getting too hot and failing over time, which happened to mine. I hooked them up to a Yamaha receiver but they still sound great. I only like Klipsch for home sound, and Rockford Fosgate for car audio.

[@ryanstratton1925]

interesting you are saying the La Scala is the most refined of the bunch. I started at Forte III then got the Cornwall then got the La Scala from 1977 and finally La Scala AL5. I think the La Scala is a totally different beast than the Forte or Cornwall. I am intrigued at the idea of the K horn. So big is the only issue. La Scala is just shy on bass. I need a sub to tolerate them and they are great. I wonder if the K horn will satisfy in the bass or be just shy like the La Scala?

[@georgelenz7594]

The Arcturus 89 is an all tube power amplifier that works wonderfully on the LaScalas and it's super reliable and all transformer coupled!

[@MrDophilus]

Great video guys! In my home it´s Klipsch all the way. Has yet have the funds to afford anything other than the Heresy´s. But I love them.

[@daviddrake6875]

If I had a good credit card, I would get the Klipschorns. They would be my Bedroom speakers easy to have good corners there. Kick back with a bolster and pillows. Pure Nirvana.

[@sabrowenie]

I use a pair of 1974 Heresy’s with support from a sub. When we downsize I’m selling most of my restored speakers. Will get Cornwall’s as my lifetime speakers to sit in a dedicated space.

[@specialblend218]

My wallet said Heresy but my ears want Jubilees

[@Winterfell1066]

Have a pair of Cornwall II's with rebuilt Crites crossovers and his replacement woofers with cast frames. Magical. I have a pair of 85 K-horns with Crites replacement crossovers too. I have used my K-horns with a pair of McIntosh MC-30s and a C-20 preamp. Magical. However, I use my K-horn system now with a McIntosh 7200 Receiver. It is my favorite. Precision, bass, the Mc sound for those that like it. Warm like tubes. Reliable. Love it.

[@rongoodman8874]

Bought some Belles about 10 years ago and then the illness hit. Audioism not Covid, now using them as bass boxes with Celestron 2050i's and Beyma together with Krites steep slope and a Crowe filter on the 2050.s. with two Rythmix R22s. Kipsch are using the same mid in a two way for the Jubilee.

[@darrenanderson2014]

Great video! Would have liked to have seen the Jubilees in the mix.

[@LennyFlorentine]

Wish I could fit them in the store haha

[@davethomas7088]

Love the LaScala look, I love the sound quality of my Cornwalls.

[@LennyFlorentine]

Thanks Dave!

[@mondoenterprises6710]

I have some 1980 era La Scalas I am very happy with after selling my 1980 era K Horns which I just didn't have the right set up for.

[@chrispicquet733]

I Have Had ,and still have old School Heritage series Klipsch Belle's, And have two pairs of Heresy's. I also have Paul Klipsch designed Electovoice Patritrions, Regency,Aristrocrats, i know Klipsch!

[@JukeboxAlley]

Ive had alot of klipsch speakers and many others, id break it down like this. I have to give a shout out to the RF7, those are often overlooked compared to the others, and they are very very good, and the pressure and output on those on big power is literally near endless, the low end output is nuts and can bring an earthquake into most rooms (if wanted) but can also be smooth operators as well, i do recommend huge power for those though, dont mind the sensitivity the big power makes those an absolute powerhouse. For medium rooms the forte is perfect and its a serious contender also, lots of kickdrum impact, good mid. The cornwall does wonders in large rooms and can do some magic, and work well with low wattage receivers and amps very well. The ones your overlooking are the klipsch nines, for the money, size and bass response and versatility, hands down the best (pound for pound) in the group, it doesnt even make sense, their low end is insanely good in medium rooms or even large for their size and they look great. My picks i believe would be those pound for pound, and cornwalls for big rooms and versatility on low wattage things, if on high current major horsepower separates i go with the rf7, just a very mean machine. I love em all though! Well...except the heresy, never done much for me.

[@MostlyBuicks]

The bass extension on the La Scala is no more than he Heresy, might even be less. But it is cleaner.

[@jpaleas]

I own both models and you are correct, the La Scala seem to have slightly less bass or maybe it’s the mids and highs outperforming the lows....

[@timhallas4275]

I have 1,100 watts of dynamic power at my fingertips. My favorite music is Queen and Led Zeppelin. Which speakers do you recommend for my 40'x40' room.

[@ptg01]

My experience is these super efficient horn speakers works best with very low powered, Single Ended Triode tube amps (less then 10wpc for sure, some are even in the 2 watt rage) ! I have a setup that I can easily A/B Marantz Class D vs an SET with EL34's or KT88's operating at Class A and SET wins every time. It also doubles as my room heater !

[@davidwald2938]

I agree with class A but definitly not the 2.5 watt thing. So much Forte IV performance left on the table going from hybrid 140 watt class A Vincent to a Decware Set amp. Decware is kind of amazing how loud but too unforgiving and impractical for me. IMO , Forte's need solid state and decent power to get the weight they are really capable in the lower frequency. Tried a lot different rectifiers on the SET but was way too mid/high focused to point of fatigue. You want Forte's to shine you need class A SS and maybe tubes in a pre or dac IMO

[@BlackHawkPSU]

@@davidwald2938 a sensitivity of 99 db with the Forte it doesn't need much at all to get it where it needs to be

[@klipsch]

Great feedback!

[@bmultimate1One]

I love to buy the Klipsch Jubilee if I win the lottery ❗️

[@Peter-ff1tp]

I’ve got some feedback. Stop making your stuff in China, traitors.

[@grob318]

I had a pair of La Scalas new, in the early 1980s that were used mostly for sound reinforcement for a band and had them in the living room when not at a gig. I ran it with my Crown IC-150 preamp and my Harmon Kardon Citation 16. I found that you need a large enough room for them. You need to be a certain distance from them to appreciate the great sound. The mid and tweeter drivers were Electrovoice back then, which is why they are so efficient (and maybe the 15"). The horn loaded bass does not produce real low bass... they need a subwoofer. These are meant to project. In the average ranch style house they sounded harsh. I don't know what drivers are in these new ones. I bought a pair of EV PI-15-3s with 15" woofers, 6.5" Vented Cone Midrange with 16lb magnets, and ST350B bi-radial tweeters in a large vented box. Much better bass, great midrange at a closer distance and a much better tweeter with a large magnet. Got them used for $400 back then. I later added an EV 18" refrigerator sized sub and tri-amped with the Harmon for mids and a Hafler DH-500 and a Hafler DH-200.

[@callmebigpapa]

I have a set of Peavy w-bins with a horn on top and they sound great, basically a poor-mans La Scala. They are in a video here on YT. Also have JBL 4345 copies that are basically Cornwalls.

[@libation14221]

I owned the La Scala in the early 70's. Coupled with a MaCintosh MA-6100 and a Model 20 FM tuner from Marantz. Along with a Revox A-77 and an Advent dolby cassette deck it was the Boss!!!

[@mikebour454]

This video makes me wish Altec still made the Model 19.

[@singram1978]

I just ordered the Klipsch horns and I was wondering what is a good home theater receiver to use with them??

[@user-qo1uu2cq7o]

I hope you went with class a power for everything for your Klipsch K hornsclass a power is the way to go

[@marcusbenwell3655]

Rear of Forte is a passive radiator, not a driver (no magnet, not powered it allows the woofer in front to do it's thing similar to a port but I think with more detail) read up on difference between ported and sealed speakers, this is an unported sealed speaker, I built similar and bass on unported speakers with passive radiator are extremely fast and articulate compared to boomy ported speakers with slow inarticulate bass.

[@plaubelmakina8916]

I got a used pair of the Heresy's with the black finish that are the ones Chipotle's use. Matched with a tube amp, it was. the best $ 1,200 I ever spent.

[@djmorgan8783]

It would be nice to see everybody test the speakers out with a new modern AVR something like my Marantz 8015 and say what the quality of sound will be like

[@plaubelmakina8916]

I use a Willsonton R8 to power my Heresy's. The power dynamic of tubes with the high efficiency of the Heresy's have to be heard to believe how close to live it sounds. The warmer high end with tubes is a perfect match with the horns, which can be bright. I personally would never power a pair of Klipsch's with a bright amp.

[@carewser]

As a basshead the only Heritage Series I could own are either the Klipschorns or the Cornwall's so i'd probably buy the Cornwall's because they're so much cheaper. As far as the LaScala's, almost $20,000 for an enormous pair of speakers that require a subwoofer is risible

[@anthonyhfe6450]

I have a pet peeve. I never put audio components on top of speakers !! Especially turntables ! I understand if you have a small space, sometimes you don't have a choice.

[@LennyFlorentine]

It's a common pet peeve

[@anthonyhfe6450]

Yes, it is. As a joke, I took a photo of drinks placed on top of my Hegeman Model 1 speakers. These speakers are totally open on top with the tweeter and woofer totally exposed except for a metal, "protective" grill. Any spill would be catastrophic!! Cheers, gentlemen. Thanks for the vid. My friend has the older Heresy 2s I think. The non-ported version. They sound good to me. I've never liked horns too much. Why? Because I've heard some very shrill ones in the past, and that fear never left me. But they were cheap ones. I haven't heard this issue with the Heresy speakers.

[@outboardfun3353]

What about the Klipsch Jubilee Flagship

[@hjalmarfossi5728]

Definitely gonna be a fun one

[@scanman84]

The Klipshorns never stop giving. Almost a perfect speaker. Very loud! Turn it up!!

[@muppetpaster]

And definitely not powerhungry.

[@patrickmercado5284]

I was first exposed to Khorns in early eighties in college. Don’t ask me how how a college kid brings those to school with him ?! I was mostly impressed with the effortless power of the ultimate speaker. I probably should have tried to buy them but not the right time in life for sure. Fast forward 40 years and I find a mismatched pair of CW3s for $600. Matched with a AV receiver an Adcom amp , I’ll never need more power. Would love to throw in a tube amp someday but my personal search for a “better” speaker is over. Oh, I always dreamed of LaScalas or Belles but I just found a set of Shorthorns with center speaker so …

[@robpurviance6391]

Speaking of rings on your speakers, that Kilpsch light has rubber feet on it that will permanently stain the finish on your speakers. Replace the feet on that thing at once! Ask me how I know.

[@LennyFlorentine]

Oh no! I put felt pads on mine