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Sub recommendation to augment Klipsch La Scala's ???

I have Klipsch La Scala's Heritage Series and love them.  But am looking for a musical sub to augment them in the lower registers.  Must be musical, fast, and dynamic to keep up and give me the visceral kick drums I'm looking for.  I listen mostly to Jaz / Blues / Classic Rock. 

I'm thinking ported in Liew of sealed configurations.  I tried my Revel B15 sub pair and it was OK bot even with significant xover work didn't really integrate well with the speed and dynamics of the La Scala's.

Thanks in advance.

Mark

tinear123
james63
534 posts
 
What ever you do get one with an internal crossover build in. It will make thing cheaper and easier. 

Sadly very few modes have this feature. JL e line or subs does. I am sure there are others too. 
rodman99999
6,159 posts
 
How I wish I had that kind of room again. A pair of Lyngdorf W210’s would be perfect, in that situation. They certainly sell quickly! https://www.audiogon.com/listings/subwoofers-lyngdorf-tact-audio-w210-subwoofers-pair-wood-veneer-la... and https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649360945-tact-w210-subwoofers-lyngdorf-w210-subwoofers/imag...   More: https://www.avforums.com/threads/lyngdorf-w-210-corner-boundary-woofers.2048562/
acman3
4,263 posts
 
I remembered reading this a while back. Not cheap when you add the amp/crossover, but maybe you can get some ideas from someone who had to figure out the same problem you are having.

http://www.voltiaudio.com/vittoradesignnotes.shtml
tinear123 OP
241 posts
 
@ m-db
The B-15'd were not in the corners but I am going to make another run at them this next weekend.  I think I may have over EQed then using my RTA software taking out the impact at the leading edge of low notes which presents as slow or smeared.  Regarding connection configuration I did not use "Y" connectors but was considering it this time around.  I want the La Scala's to run full range direct from the Coincident Franky-II's and my PS Audio BHK pre only one set of outputs.

@ acman3
Great idea!  Funny I spoke to Greg at Volti just the other day.  That would be a great solution but much too expensive at present.  I looked at his complete system last year and even found one on the used market for $15k but just out of reach when I could get the new La Scala's at just under $8k.
tinear123 OP
241 posts
 
Update...  Just read in the PS Audio BHK Pre manual that I can use both the RCA and XLR outputs at the same time.  Thus no "Y" connection as I can run the XLR to the B-15's and of course the standard RCA to the lovely Coincident Franky-II's feeding the La Scala's full range.  Much better solution than PSA->B15->Franky->La Scala.

Thanks @m-db for making me stop & think!
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