Klipsch La Scala II User Manual

La Scala II
SPECIFICATIONS
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 51Hz-17kHz ± 4dB
SENSITIVITY 105dB @ 1 watt/1 meter
POWER HANDLING 100 Watts max continuous (400W peak)
MAXIMUM SPL 121dB
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8 ohms
ENCLOSURE TYPE Fully horn-loaded
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY HF: 4500Hz
MF: 400Hz
TWEETER K-77-F 1" (2.54cm) Phenolic diaphragm
compression driver
HIGH FREQUENCY HORN Exponential
MIDRANGE K-55-X 2" (5.08cm) Phenolic diaphragm
compression driver
MID-FREQUENCY HORN Exponential
WOOFER K-33-E 15" (38.1cm) Fiber-composite cone
with a folded horn
DIMENSIONS 38.5" (97.79cm) H x 24.25" (61.6cm) W
x 25.25" (64.14cm) D
WEIGHT 175.5 lbs. (79.6kg)
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL Plywood and MDF
FINISHES Walnut Lacquer, Cherry Lacquer, Black Lacquer
Three-Way Fully Horn-Loaded Loudspeaker
When the La Scala first launched in 1963,
audio pioneer Paul W. Klipsch made it for
Arkansas gubernatorial candidate Winthrop
Rockefeller to use as a public address
speaker. Because some considered it a
“portable” and more affordable version of the
revolutionary Klipschorn®, the La Scala found
success beyond the campaign. Despite its
raw, unfinished appearance, the fully horn-
loaded, three-way La Scala sounded so good
people still wanted to put it in their living
rooms.
Remaining virtually unchanged since those
early campaign days, Klipsch decided to
cosmetically improve the raw-looking La
Scala by totally redesigning the way the
cabinet was constructed. The goal was to
achieve a more finished appearance and
improve cabinet rigidity. It is now available in
a variety of high-quality wood veneer finishes,
including cherry, walnut and black ash. The La
Scala II also includes a grille to cover the mid
and high frequency horns. The bass horn
cabinet walls are now constructed of 1-inch
thick MDF rather than 3/4-inch plywood to
offer more support, decrease resonance and
deliver cleaner bass response.
Even though the La Scala II adopts a more
finished appearance, it still delivers the same
sparkling highs, extreme output and
unsurpassed low distortion bass response as
the original design. It also continues to utilize
the same horn-loaded drivers as the
Klipschorn, making it highly efficient and able
to produce high volumes consuming very
little power and undetectable distortion.
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Klipsch La Scala II Specifications

General

Brand	Klipsch
Model	La Scala II
Category	Speakers
Language	English

Summary

La Scala II Loudspeaker Overview

Historical Context

Details the origin of the La Scala loudspeaker, its use by Winthrop Rockefeller, and its initial success.

Design Evolution

Explains cosmetic improvements and structural changes made to the La Scala II, including cabinet rigidity and finishes.

Performance Characteristics

Highlights the La Scala II's consistent high-quality sound, efficiency, and low distortion compared to the original.

La Scala II Technical Specifications

Frequency Response

Specifies the audio frequency range covered by the loudspeaker, including tolerance.

Sensitivity

Details the loudspeaker's efficiency in converting power to sound pressure level.

Power Handling

Indicates the continuous and peak power capacity of the loudspeaker.

Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL)

States the highest sound pressure level the loudspeaker can produce.

Nominal Impedance

Specifies the standard electrical impedance of the loudspeaker.

Enclosure Type

Describes the acoustic design of the loudspeaker cabinet.

Crossover Frequencies

Defines the frequencies at which the audio signal is divided between different speaker drivers.

Tweeter Driver

Details the specifications of the high-frequency driver.

High Frequency Horn

Describes the type of horn used for high frequencies.

Midrange Driver

Details the specifications of the mid-frequency driver.

Mid-Frequency Horn

Describes the type of horn used for mid frequencies.

Woofer Driver

Details the specifications of the low-frequency driver.

Dimensions

Provides the physical height, width, and depth of the loudspeaker.

Weight

States the total weight of the loudspeaker.

Enclosure Material

Specifies the materials used in the construction of the loudspeaker cabinet.

Finishes

Lists the available exterior finishes for the loudspeaker.