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Subwoofer options for Klipsch La Scala

We are considering trying out a subwoofer in our system, which includes Klipsch La Scala horn speakers driven by a 7W SET amp. If we find a good pair of Klipschorns, the shy bass issue will be resolved that way. But in the meantime, I am seeking recommendations for appropriate subs that would mate well with the horns. I understand that you can't just pair them up indiscriminately, but I'm not sure where to begin. I've read through the Klipsch forums, and the recommendations seem to be whatever someone happens to be using at the time. In other words, they are all over the board.

Requirements are purely for 2-channel audio, so musicality is first priority over earthquake inducement. And I would like to stay under $750 if possible. I've owned the Adire Rava and thought it was quite good, but does it (or the Hsu, SVS) compete with say, a Velodyne or REL? Thank you all for the subterranean input.

Howard
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zoya
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Boa, I got mine at PartsExpress:
http://www.partsexpress.com/webpage.cfm?&Webpage_ID=3&DID=7&CAT_ID=48&ObjectGroup_ID=139&SO=2

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=240-715

I picked them because they are hight adjustable. However, I had to do some drilling to install them. If you are not comfortable with drilling some holes in the bottom of your speakers, you can try the one bellow:
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=240-720 - these are also height adjustable, but don't require drilling.

I hope this help. Good luck.
elevick
2,638 posts
 
I've owned several pairs of klipsch. The amp of choice makes a huge difference. A different 7 watt amp even. Personally, I preferred class A rated solid state the most for bass (threshold) even though I am a tube person.
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boa2 OP
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Thank you all for the suggestions. I will definitely give the brass cones a try.
All the best,
Howard
sean
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Boa2: I don't know if the specific mods i'm referring to can be can be found on the Klipsch website or in their forums. If you like, email me directly and i'll see what i can do about digging them up and forwarding them to you. Sean
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jax2
3,031 posts
 
30hz Sean?! Damnation man, that's spectacular for a Scala! Can you share those mods, or point to a URL? My Scalas drop off very sharply after 50hz (using a ratshack SPL meter in a fairly large space with no sidewalls) in their slightly modified form. I'd love to pick up +10db down at 30hz! I've had mine on Audiopoints, but I found that it seemed to actually drain the bass energy more directly into the (wood) floor (points down). The imaging improved, but I did not find it improved the bass. Results might differ in a carpeted room. I've also been experimenting with putting a granite slab beneath the speakers, as well as using cones and slab. I liked the combination of slab and audiopoints best, but any improvements in bass were subtle. I would think reinforcing the cabinet/baffle might help tighten up the bass significantly. There's a guy doing wonderful looking rebuilds on Scalas back east who has designed an interesting reinforcement piece that he inserts into the front of the baffle like a large flat V-wedge. The effect is that it couples the V of the baffle to the walls and vice versa. Seems like a mod like that may be a good way to go for improving bass. As far as a sub, I've been using a friend's ACI Titan which can be had occasionally for around $700. It works quite well with my Scala's and is very musical indeed. There's currently a nice maple one for $1k which is kind of high. They're a small company putting out solid products IMO.

Marco
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