SPEC2man
Are we there yet?
First of congratulations on the system,
I have been told the Cornwall is the heritage speaker, for those who cant get what they want out of "big Klipsch". I have been on the hunt for the Klipsch synergy you have found but finally gave up for the time being. I still wonder what I missed. I have a pretty good sized converted garage, I first tried Heresys, then the LaScala and finally a set of Belles. The Belles went through a complete transformation with new wire, Crites crossovers. tweeters and yet I could not get them dialed in. I tried tubes, solid state a couple different preamps, vinyl, digital ... there were moments the Belles were like you described and the rest of the time I just couldn't get comfortable with them. That being said, I had heard Cornwalls a few years earlier with a set of Quicksilver mini mites and holy cow! I was instantly hooked on the sound. I was actually auditioning the mini mites from the Cornwall owner and purchased them on the spot. I found out the fellow sold off his Cornwalls because he couldn't get that sound back and the Quicksilvers just didn't have enough power for his huge room. I have heard K-horn systems that took my breath away, I have also hear K-horn systems I didn't really care for. Many folks in the Klipsch forums seem to mate SS McIntosh and Klipsch Heritage with great success. I'm also very intrigued with the new LaScala - it looks like its undergone a major transformation but the price is way out of my comfort zone.
Hat's off, sounds like you found a fantastic combo. I haven't given up yet - ultimately I think I will put K-horns in the corners of the garage and pick up an older McIntosh SS amp.
Cheers!
I have been told the Cornwall is the heritage speaker, for those who cant get what they want out of "big Klipsch". I have been on the hunt for the Klipsch synergy you have found but finally gave up for the time being. I still wonder what I missed. I have a pretty good sized converted garage, I first tried Heresys, then the LaScala and finally a set of Belles. The Belles went through a complete transformation with new wire, Crites crossovers. tweeters and yet I could not get them dialed in. I tried tubes, solid state a couple different preamps, vinyl, digital ... there were moments the Belles were like you described and the rest of the time I just couldn't get comfortable with them. That being said, I had heard Cornwalls a few years earlier with a set of Quicksilver mini mites and holy cow! I was instantly hooked on the sound. I was actually auditioning the mini mites from the Cornwall owner and purchased them on the spot. I found out the fellow sold off his Cornwalls because he couldn't get that sound back and the Quicksilvers just didn't have enough power for his huge room. I have heard K-horn systems that took my breath away, I have also hear K-horn systems I didn't really care for. Many folks in the Klipsch forums seem to mate SS McIntosh and Klipsch Heritage with great success. I'm also very intrigued with the new LaScala - it looks like its undergone a major transformation but the price is way out of my comfort zone.
Hat's off, sounds like you found a fantastic combo. I haven't given up yet - ultimately I think I will put K-horns in the corners of the garage and pick up an older McIntosh SS amp.
Cheers!