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LaScalla "horn" sound compared to "maggie" sound

I am quite satisfied with the sound I have with my current system, but am looking for a little spice and variety in my life.  There is a set of circa 1977  LaScalas available in my part of the country and I wonder how the sound might be as compared to my current Magnepan 1.7 set up?  I know it is apples and oranges, but I like both.  Chocolate is my favorite ice cream, but I also like strawberry sometimes.

My general understanding, or perhaps misunderstanding, is that the Lascala/horn type of speaker has the wonderful life-like midrange, are quite dynamic, won't go real low in the bass region, and may be sweet or ragged on the top end depending on who you talk to, set up, and what you feed them.

I could go listen to these, but the sources are inferior and the room would be different from mine.  I really can't get a good grip on a different sound until I can sit back in the Hefty-Boy and assimilate it slowly.

Thanks in advance for any thoughts.

My current system is:

TT- VPI Classic 1 with Soundsmith Zephyr cart.
Phono stage- Herron Audio VTPH2
Digital/CD- Simaudio Moon Supernova
Preamp- Herron Audio VTSP3A
Power Amp- Bryston 4BSST2
Subs- Rel T5's
abnerjack

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abnerjack OP
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Thanks gdnbob.  Yes I'm running a set of REL T5's which vastly improved the top to bottom sound of the Maggies.
abnerjack OP
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effischer,

Thanks, that's the kind of info I'm looking for.

randy-11,

I am very satisfied with the sound of the 1.7s and have not intention of replacing them.  I'm just looking for something different and wondered about the sound of the LaScalas.
abnerjack OP
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cedargrover,

I had read that lots of people like tubes with the Heritage Klipsch speakers.  I would be willing to go with a little tuber if it came to it. The LaScallas are super efficient and can be powered, I have read, with low power amps like a SET.   I would be curious to hear what the sound would be like with the Bryston and the Herron, which is a tube pre.
abnerjack OP
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Yes indeed, nice posts by all you folks.  It has been very informative and piques my interest in the Klipsch and horns in general.  The guy had initially advertised the LaScallas on Craiglist for $1250.  That didn't seem out of line for a set of these, but then some time after having a phone conversation with him, he sent me an email apologizing for unintentionally misleading me about the price - he had meant to specify $1250 each/$2500 for the set.  This seems a little steep for a stock pair of 1977's.  I will keep my eyes open for another opportunity.  I will continue to learn and would appreciate more opinions on this type of speaker.
abnerjack OP
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phusis,

Thanks for your terrific post.  I shall continue my quest.

Your Uccello are great looking and apparently sound equally good. 

Cheers
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