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Klipsch La Scala Dilemma

A friend of ours gave a pair of Klipsch La Scalas to a friend of hers some 15 years ago... And is now looking to get them back and transfer them to me. I currently use a pair of Tekton Lores and really like them, but would love to own the La Scalas.

Here's my dilemma: If I take delivery of the La Scalas, they're mine for good, regardless of whether I prefer them over the Lores or not. I can't go and sell them or put 'em out in the garage.

With that in mind, and you were in my shoes, would you just go for it and ultimately sell off the Lores, or stick with the Lores and just stand down on taking the La Scalas?

(My int. amp. is a Red Wine Audio Signature 30.)
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The size of your room and what you listen to will have a bearing on the outcome. If you listen VERY LOUD, the La Scalas would probably be the better choice, IMO.
But I would not take La Scalas over Lores.

I had Klipschorns in what I consider to be a good setup for them. I had good corners, and I drove them with a few different amps: A 100 watt tube integrated, a 75 watt SS integrated, and a 2A3 SET. At some point I saw an ad for Tekton Katz Meow V1, similar to the Lore but with different 8" drivers. I had a 30-day money back, so I figured what the heck.
Long story short - I gladly sold the KHorns. Never looked back.
I now have those Katz and also own a pair of Lores. I'd take either over KHorns.
I've never heard LSs so I can't comment.

FWIW - I repleced the crossovers with Crites, sealed them in the corners, reinforced the corners of my room, wrapped the mid horn, and some other well-known KHorn tweaks to get them sounding their best. They did sound very good, but not as good as the Katz or Lores. Most people who like Klipsch Heritage have modified them beyond normal tweaks/mods.
My room is 12' x 13'
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