Klipsch LA SCALA Heritage | Over The Rainbow - Bodil Niska

[@Tnapvrvideo]

My wife and I saved for years to buy our first and last stereo. We have had a very inexpensive HT for years that has handled both music and movies. In 2019, after fourteen, interest free, monthly payments to a store, we finally got our stereo. It is a simple system. It consists of a basic CD player (the one piece that we intend to upgrade in a few years), a Primaluna E300 integrated tube amplifier, and a pair of the new AL5 Klipsch La Scala speakers. If you like Kilpsch, the La Scala sound is magical. Our living room is large which is a big plus when positioning these speakers. There's a lot of open space between the speakers and our seating allowing them to fill the room with the closest thing to a live performance sound that we heard in our 6+ months of system demos at several different stores. Of course, hearing is entirely subjective. We auditioned a number of other amazing speakers: some that cost less than the La Scalas and some that cost more than the La Scalas. No doubt, all of those other speakers will bring a big smile to someone's face. They were all stunning to look at, and they were very impressive in their performance. To our ears, the Klipsch sound captures individual notes from an instrument and subtle nuances from a singers voice beautifully. Their imaging capability places performers front and center in our listening area so extraordinarily well that you almost feel like the performers are in the room with you. It's amazing. It was worth the wait. In fact, we rallied and paid off the balance early because of the Covid related concerns regarding the speaker order (they were built to order) and their eventual shipping. We had agreed to eighteen monthly payments, initially. We would have gladly waited two years to acquire them - they are that good once you have them. We hope to add a CD player that also allows us to pass our laptop computer audio through it so we can listen to KZbin audio from videos that we find. That's how we often identify new music to purchase.

[@tinaclark6209]

Great story. Very inspiring. I’m shopping and these are the dream, while Fortes or Cornwalls are more in my comfort zone $$$. But yeah, you’ve got a great set up. Thanks.

[@Tnapvrvideo]

Best of luck!

[@naturalverities]

Yes, in my experience "magical" is a well-deserved characterization thanks to the unique and inspired bass horn design. A destination and heirloom speaker. Your brilliant description is no exaggeration. Enjoy the music!

[@Tnapvrvideo]

Thanks Pedro. We are still using our basic CD player. It might be another year or two before we can explore an upgrade. Funds are too tight to make such a purchase. We did hear an audible difference and noticeable improvements in the overall soundstage when the salespeople introduced higher priced CD players and higher priced DACS. Prior to those demo sessions, we definitely aired on the side of disbelief that a higher level CD player or a higher level DAC could actually improve the playback performance of a CD. After those demo sessions, we became believers. They do enhance the overall listening sound. It is amazing. I doubt that we would ever go full in and explore speaker wires or interconnects, but admittedly the cabling and speaker wire they were using at those stores was considerably more expensive than the cabling and speaker wire we are using at home. We will leave that consideration for probably another decade based on our budget.

[@Tnapvrvideo]

Thank you. It's no surprise that every high end brand has a strong following of devoted owners and potential future owners - as well they should. In a world where a throw-away mindset has become the norm in response to cheaply made items, high end music equipment still enjoys a collection of elite, passionate manufacturers who are forever pursing the quintessential end result of beautiful sound while placing equal emphasis on aesthetic and build quality. When you find that brand which speaks to you at every level, it is magical. The phrase "warm fuzzies" is often used to describe the sensation that you feel when you are in the presence of said equipment and/or using it. For some of us, Klipsch garners that emotional and, dare I say, physical response.

[@dallasroberts3206]

Got mine the year I graduated high school, 1979. Never bought anything that has brought me more happiness and joy.

[@danpatterson8009]

Last year of college, 1978. Never regretted it. And they still sound great.

[@michaelholts1598]

I got mine at the Frankfurt Sight and Sound the same year, imagine them in a 4 man barracks room. Driven by a pair of 50 watt SAE mono-block amplifiers and Pre-amp... Loved the system for anything from classical to Jazz to Raggae.

[@dallasroberts3206]

@@michaelholts1598 Just had an incredible evening of music with a good friend... Thanks to these truly amazing loudspeakers. Glad to hear of others that share that joy!

[@Thehumbleking]

This is how speakers can make me cry. So beautiful!

[@bobidderis3880]

It's like the speakers is a saxophone! The details of that wind pipe really shines through!

[@davidrivera4289]

Light up the fireplace, get close, next to your honey, and pull over the blanket. Those tubes and La Scala are rich and warm sounding. We might get lucky tonight. Love it. Thanks

[@bocolis88]

Hahahaha I thought you were going to say ...and throw those speakers in the fire 😂

[@fabieneldridge3414]

Klipsch really set the standards for speakers that will last a lifetime. They can be rebuilt very easily and at a affordable price. They sound fantastic.

[@ystebadvonschlegel3295]

I’m listening on an iPad Pro and I still just stopped and my eyes got wide when the first notes of that sax came out. My goodness. I would love to hear these in person

[@craigandjudyhartnoll4376]

You can almost feel the sound emanating from the speakers.

[@robertanderson7049]

Any of the better Klipsch speakers have a very real, detailed sound. Had many different speakers, but these are the best sounding speakers I ever heard.

[@johndangelo3989]

OK, ya got me! I am listening via my iPad Bluetooth to my Sennheiser wireless headphones. That Sax sounds great. The sound reminds me of when I lived in NYC and would visit the village and go to small clubs. Great!

[@SingaporeRealEstateHiFi]

Can hear not just not just the sound of the saxophone but the movement of the air

[@thedanny2249]

I could feel the wind coming out , of that horn! Sounds live! Thanks!

[@giangvu7902]

They sound beautiful

[@fedrichorlandineumann3062]

Oooohhhh yeeeaaahhhh!.....un buon Amarone......e sto li fin che nn e finita!!!

[@danielc39876]

That‘s a cool one. Sounds better with headphones over KZbin than directly over Tidal. I am so tempted with these speakers.

[@mysock351C]

Thats a great sounding speaker. Even thru the compression it still sounds fantastic, and unlike a lot of other uber posh hi-fi gear, is actually worth what you pay for it.

[@thomasdoherty503]

Wow. Thanks, Sound Somm! Another awesome speaker demo. For me, the La Scala's are simply the best. Best live feel, best presence, best midrange. I am honestly trying to be unbiased but I keep saying yes to the La Scalas -- which incidently were named after the famous concert hall in Milano, near where this audiophile store is located.

[@michaelpaul9672]

Very nice musical and visual presentation. This is a great channel !!

[@OscarSanchez-tk3hx]

Just opened My first light brusky to enjoy my weekend and this sound is totally relaxing thanks 😀

[@a.pettinato5501]

Your presentations are poetry.

[@arpeemac]

My phone speakers never sounded so good. That sax!

[@mario4798]

Hanno sorpassato tutte le mode e sono ancora qui più leggendarie che mai!

[@rb89509]

0:24 This is what efficiency sounds like. The A100's volume knob is hardly moved at all.

[@rongoodman8874]

Wonderful!

[@dannyverlinden7402]

Wow amazing 👏👏👏

[@stogies3]

Never knew my ipad could sing 😮

[@David-kf5gk]

Very nice ❤️💯👍

[@DougMen1]

The only speaker that comes close to the mighty K'horn! In my mind, there's no other speaker in existence that compares to those two!

[@The.Original.Mr.X]

Volti Vittora.

[@AudioGearhead]

Listening to this track on my new to me La Scala's. Wow.

[@diegol.3250]

Meravigliose!!!

[@LesGrossman69]

Lights were a nice touch.

[@markmiddaugh9359]

Nice...love those horn speakers.

[@macpdm]

Beyond belief its mind blowing ❤😢

[@pascalaverty8810]

ça c'est de la musique comme toute votre vidéo

[@TheStig.]

As an architect, these speakers look way better than any of those ugly regular floor standing speakers.

[@InPursuitOfLiberty]

As an architect I also agree 💯

[@ScottHughes-b8m]

Not only are they beautiful they sound so musically natural too. The piano and brass sound so realistic.

[@gsmd770]

Sounds great!!! A speaker with high sensitivity,so you don't need a monster amp to push them.

[@Channel-cm7yc]

Maybe so, but excellent headroom will always win in the end with any loudspeaker and amplifier and they will shine. Current delivery is your friend!! 15 inch woofers still need good control!

[@Tnapvrvideo]

We're powering the La Scalas with a Primaluna EVO 300 integrated tube amplifier that pushes less than 50 watts. We barely turn the volume knob and the depth and clarity of sound is astounding at a volume that quickly pushes the boundaries of a large listening room. I have tested their capability with a high volume setting, and the sound remained stellar. I had to stand outside on the back deck. It was absurdly loud. They could satisfy the volume requirements of an audience in a concert hall with this amplifier. Even the store advised us to save our money and not even consider anything more powerful than the EVO 300. It's stunning to hear individual, distinct notes from any instrument or the subtleties and nuances within a vocalists singing. I do feel that they are best matched to tube amplification or a solid state option that produces a tube like warmth. Of course, that's purely subjective.

[@klepp19]

​@@TnapvrvideoAre the La Scalas lot better than the new Cornwall IVs?

[@Tnapvrvideo]

I think it quickly becomes a decision based on several factors beginning with budget. From there, space requirements and overall appearance of the speaker also enter the decision. The La Scalas are sizable, unusual looking, and they perform best when they're floated off the back and side walls. Lastly, out-of-the-box, the Cornwall IVs have more bass and the La Scalas have a more defined upper range. We listened to both quite a few times before deciding on the La Scalas. We liked the idea that we could add REL bass down the road (not yet affordable for us). That said, a Klipsch enthusiast who loves the Klipsch sound will love either choice. They're both wonderful.

[@labalo5]

If I had the room. These would be my end for two channel

[@parisstromatias637]

If I can find the Tannoy D700s from the 90s that is my last speakers at any price point

[@francisdelacruz6439]

You can social distance and still get amazing sound quality on this....

[@paulnickelles207]

Amazing voll on brilliant even on my phone🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@fabricegrard1001]

Klipsch La Scala on top

[@CONVID-xy4ur]

Horn tweeter really sounds like real horn instruments.

[@ArczAngel]

Excellent! Eargasm!

[@papua5028]

Wow. That's enough sound for a whole stadium. Great sound though

[@golfjunkymusicjunky8370]

They standing in front of me playing that song....of course I have a glass off red wine again.........

[@nofacemonster]

Sweet dreams are made of these.

[@peacetrain3320]

Oh my!

[@fabieneldridge3414]

The only that can improve a pair of big Klipsch are getting another pair to run on B channel unbelievable !

[@josephpizzitola8606]

Sounds great. What was the manufacture of that 60’s retro style chair you have. I want to say it’s an Italian company. Thanks.

[@gold2chrome]

You are listening to your own loudspeakers or headphones. Then to the microphone that was used to record the video, then to the La Scala. I am afraid that this boils down to picking and mixing the right piece of music that sounds good on most of the PC speakers, no?

[@oliverjackson5070]

Anyone else notice that rainbow circle @0:55 ? Very fitting for this track :P

[@basspumpe2662]

hey, Nice sound

[@Tubaman29]

Just the two speakers are on in the video? Nothing else supporting them?

[@Jheassler]

Please play a Paul Desmond track on these beauties!

[@parisstromatias637]

It will wonderful I you sir find the Tannoy D700s from the 90s this is my favorite speakers at any price

[@Mr91495osh]

My dream system. La SCALA’s, a Macintosh MAC 7200 Receiver, a MAC TT and my Heresy 3’s. Opinions appreciated.

[@claudioremonti6740]

Mcintosh mc275, two if possible, the sound will be even bigger due to 2 separate amps (2 different power supply= no cross talking and bigger image), and a C22 or similar preamp c70 etc (Don't overlook chinese products, some are very inetresting and a perfect solution for these speakers). I have had these speakers for some years now. First I went for Audio Note conquest (mono 18watt each) and an M3. Of course the midrange was sublime, but 18 watts DO NOT create such a big stage and the micro-contrast IS NOT at this level. It has nothing to with the power available, it is about the current needed (ampers) to control the woofers. A big and sweet sounding push pull tube amp will give you 80.85% of the midrange of a SET amp BUT everything else is in another league. As you mght have understood, I finally went for two mc275. Never looked back. With the audio note I upgraded everything suggested by audio note (transformers, caps you name it), but still, a 300b doesn't have the pace, the bass control to make this loudspeaker sing. I've heard a few other systems with the La Scala II and flee watts amps. Good for a voice and a guitar, but the sound was flat, no contrast as there was no control of the woofers (not enough current). Don't be fooled by people saying that since they are 101db efficient (they are not 103 or 105), a two watt amp is enough. It is not true, it is enough for the "volume", 1 watt = 101 db, but they can't make the speakers sound as in this video. Anyways, as a general rule: high output impedance amplifiers = low damping factor, no more than 50 and the lower the better, and no more than 15db gain on the preamp (10 db better) or you will have a lot of background noise. Use XLR connection to have the quietest background. There is no need to spend a fortune on super exotic electronics, just a musical sweet sounding push push tube amp of AT LEAST 60/70 watts. If you want to go solid state, the best option is a class A amp like the sugden a21se or AI-4 (Pass lab have a higher damping factor, not as good as the Sugden with the La Scala), you can get 70% of the sound of a tube amp. If you get a class A/B ss amp, go for a sweet sounding one with the lowest damping factor you can find. Mcintosh sound nice. Some vintage receivers sound decent as well. The worst results are with ss amps with a high damping factor or, even worse, class D; with the latter the la scala sound very dry (lifeless), totally out of balance, avoid them like the plague

[@onebadbearonebadbear3496]

What tube amp is that? I too have lascalas and am looking for a tube amp

[@cesarantoniorios4476]

Que hermoso suena que sonido. 15"-18"?

[@RobertSpiller]

I've come to the conclusion that you don't need a surround sound system when you listen to music...is that true?

[@eelcosterringa1374]

In most cases normal stereo is best indeed

[@RobertSpiller]

@@eelcosterringa1374 Got it, but what if you are into movie, and concerts? I know it's crazy to have 2 different sound systems, one for movies, and then one for music...

[@CaptainCrunch823]

@@RobertSpiller it is not crazy at all. There are a good number of preamps and high end all in one devices (like Hegel and Naim Uniti) that offer a home theatre bypass mode so that you can have the best of both worlds with one room/system.

[@dilbyjones]

Mike S yep! Home theater bypass is the solution, I wonder however if you can do the same with less expensive amps through pre out

[@ArczAngel]

Music needs only stereo, left and right speaker Surrounds are for movies

[@bijupoonoor3641]

Superrr

[@lesmatthews459]

Most people don't know. But these speakers were designed to be the centre channel for the Klipschorns! They just don't have the low end needed for a two speaker set up. BUT they are great speakers!!

[@richm4402]

Thought the Heresy was designed to be the center?

[@lesmatthews459]

@@richm4402 They both were. Just the La Scala's were the bigger brother1

[@lesmatthews459]

I could be wrong - but without checking I think they both only went down to about 30 hz. or even higher.

[@richm4402]

@@lesmatthews459 I didn't know that Les, thanks

[@lesmatthews459]

I have Cerwin Vega D-9's and the sound is way better! Better bass, midrange, but the treble is not so bright,

[@harrytrattner2287]

got a pr of La Scalas live them

[@cryptonator1988]

These are probably stupid questions. But ill ask anyways. First question what amps or equipment are you using to power these speaker and how much does a set up like this cost? Second can you use these too watch movies? I can obviously tell these were never designed to watch movies on but doesn't mean they cant sound good. How is the bass on these do they need a few subs?

[@bonnaventuredavid3148]

A pair of la scala driven by accuphase … just an idea !

[@claudioremonti6740]

damping factor too high, they will sound too dry

[@williamsantiago6548]

Hi what size of room you recomend for those speakers.

[@lolilollolilol7773]

Large. 30m2 seems the minimum.

[@drewmorama]

Класс

[@tfrench4366]

I love the tenor sax. I'm not a big fan of the alto sax. There seems to be a lot of buzz from the sax. Just my two cents. Otherwise I love the speakers. I wish I had a pair.

[@theqwertyization]

I like to here some of the other comments it helps me discern better ty

[@Plextortion]

I think I got some spit on me from that sax.....lol.

[@johto]

These Heritage speakers with horns can be sometime so spooky realistic. I cant count the times i turn my head and try to locate some weird sounds from my aparthment ..then realise its coming from the recording (ambience etc) LOL

[@ScottHughes-n4u]

I'll give you a tissue.

[@ga6541]

Per anni ci hanno raccontato che erano colorate. Quasi perfette,invece, manca solo un filo di basso

[@АндрейК-е6щ]

Klipschorn mi piace di piu)

[@JadsonJunior3333]

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[@aussierob7177]

They would sound much better, in my opinion, if the front wall and side walls were acoustically absorbent.

[@daveycrockett5738]

what song?

[@kaybhee6]

try extreme toe in,,,, cross field

[@lordfw2247]

damn

[@Dododaler]

i would get MAGNEPAN thx

[@Davidoff7642]

Witch speaker cable?

[@DanielS93]

The most impressive thing is, that most people don't know that you can't hear a difference between a 800 or 2500 dollar/euro amplifier... You could use a Denon on those and it sound the same. Electronic = Electronic transistor =transistor and tube is tube. Those little differences are not notable just with measurements

[@ArczAngel]

I beg to disagree. I bet you didn’t hear personally what a tube amp sounds like

[@klepp19]

I agree put money into the speakers!

[@frankieknuckles9610]

I don't know maybe it's me but the buzz from the sax is annoying. Is this how it really sounded in studio?

[@RWong-wn3pv]

Yes, in short. Corrections/lack there of are a whole different story!

[@drewmorama]

Of course not, this is a hypertrophied, bloated, closely recorded sound. Ben Webster style)

[@ScottHughes-n4u]

The sax was very closely miked. The piano and brass sounded wonderfully realistic.

[@maworick12345]

give me pls!!

[@bulbx1273]

Not bad but they needs a subwoofer or two.

[@martinslocombe2288]

Piano sounds awful !

[@johto]

with your speakers..yes

[@ScottHughes-n4u]

No. The piano sounded very natural and realistic.

[@manlop310]

klipsch suck and these hurt my ears i said it. “I like klipsch” said no audiophile ever