Klipsch La Scala --two types?


I have a chance to purchase a pair of Black La Scalas (built in mid 80's) with side carrying handles. I believe they call these the industrial type? Does anyone know if they are identical to the non "industrial type" wood grain finish etc.. Are the crossovers the same? drivers the same? Overall do they sound the same?

I've read that the K77M tweeter, K55M midrange. and the AL-3 crossover are the best for these speakers. If so are the other types of drivers crossovers that much different?

Would an Onkyo TX-SV70PRO 90 watt/channel AV Tuner amplifier be a decent match to run them with?

What would a fair price for these be? Any other information on them would be helpful...
Thanks
Mike
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Showing 1 response by lonestarblues

Jax2 & Elevick gave excellent info. The woofer in the Industrial Lascala is actually a K-43 instead
of a K-33. It is able to handle more power/watts
than the K-33 woofer.

All 3 gentleman mentioned are excellent trustworthty Klipsch Heritage crossover Gurus. I have 3 upgraded crossovers from Dean Westcott. I own two pair of Cornwalls with DeanG's Type B crossovers-one with Auricaps & the other with Jensen Aluminum Paper In Oil Caps. I have Type A with Jensen Aluminum Paper In Oil Caps in my 1989 Industrial Lascalas.

My 1989 Industrial Lascalas are in unfinished birch with black plastic handles on the sides. They look the same as a home model Lascala with the exception of the side black handles. And there is a rectangular piece of wood attached with wood screws that covers the back where the crossovers are at in the Industrial Lascalas I own.

On all the home version Lascalas I have seen pictures of, the crossover area is open.