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Klipschorn-Klipsch-The Loft NYC

I am no audiophile expert - but i do care immeasurably for music and strive to present it in its most natural form within my dancespace. I am considering purchasing a pair of Khorns for use in a 10m square room - concrete floor and walls - the space is a dance space and high volume is essential...clarity taking precedence over bass extension.

I would be very grateful to anyone who could confirm that these are the same model Klipsch that David Mancuso & Alex Rosner used at the legendary 'Loft' in NYC during the 70s/80s.

I would also be very grateful to anyone willing to give me advice in terms of amplification: I am considering restoring a couple of giant Manley Monoblocs (i need to purchase the valves)

many thanks - Dominic (London)
trippin
mechans
3,048 posts
 
No idea if they were used in "The Loft" but in 1970 there were only a couple of choices for a commercial application from Klipsch. It is very possible that they used La Scalas which had a professional version and were frequently used in clubs for their high SPLs. Why don't you audition some instead of worrying about trying to replicate something exactly. You can get K-horns or a new Variant of the La Scala to this day. The efficencies are are still 104Db/W/M, they would make good club P.A.s I'm sure.
restock
831 posts
 
Interesting - Here is something that might be just the right information (found via a basic Google search):

Interview with David Mancusco of NYC Loft

I hope this helps :)

Rene
bignerd100
515 posts
 
The Klipsch Belle would be a better bet in a square room. Same driver compliment as teh K-horn but doesn't need the corner. You would have more freedom to move them from the corners.
duane
189 posts
 
They are the same but not very acurate, just loud. Listen to some EAW's, Bag End's, or Meyers speakers to compare. They are pro speakers but they are more smooth and flat the KHorns. May want to soften the room with sound treatment because all hard surfaces will make any speaker sound like crap in a shower stall.
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