Yes, I know it's the sound that matters most but when you're talking about $15,000 speakers (CORRECTION! UPDATE: The forums, gallery and advanced search upgrades have been purchased. On the Altec Lansing forum, it may be the opposite. Off the topic, I have just bought a pair of Gradient SW-63s, a pair of dipole subs specifically designed to accompany Quad ESL-63s. The Altec Nineteen is the best all in one box-turnkey Altec. Compared to previous Altecs it has extended bass and treble response. Waiting on Xenforo to set a date for installing the upgrades. So much of your preference depends on your listening habits, the kind of music you prefer, your room, electronics, etc. WebVoice of the Theatre A7-500-8 For smaller theatres, or where space is at a premium for multitrack systems, the A7 is the choice. Klipsch may have gotten the 34 Hz figure from that test, knowing that they would go considerably lower in many rooms. Have fun with it. Well said Gary. Very objective reply. tc In fact, by the end of the year, I wll have horn loaded subwoofers to 22 hz. Waiting on Xenforo to set a date for installing the upgrades. LOL.. You didn't specify in your posting what particular Klipsch speakers you are thinking of, and most respondents have referred to various herita Did he say why (in detail)? Item Information. I just got a pair of 19's after years of looking and they are just great. In at least one pitting of the Altec A7 against the Khorn, the Khorn had considerably better very high frequency response, even though both did not extend much beyond 15K Hz. The owner had used them with 311-90 horns and some 288's. 290 driver: 116 dB SPL. $12,000), the finish DOES matter to a significant degree. Got rid of them quickly after I got a pair of 846A Valencias. Upload or insert images from URL. Others have different opinions that are just as valid. Since I am almost 70 now, I thought I better do it now,, tomorrow is always an unknown [8-)] especially at my age. Ok, so how different would the K-401 compare to the Tactrix? No for the reason above. Please. These were Klipschorns, Jubilees and LaScalas. Much better bass than the A7 cabinet. Which is why, I have a preference for running multiple systems at the same time, When I am running my A7's with tube amplification, I am also running two other systems with conventional designed tower speakers, powered by solid state amps. HERES Why Your Subwoofer is Bottoming Out (And How to FIX It!) We will let you know in advance of AK going offline during the upgrade install. And in the Cornwall, a full-range domestic loudspeaker that is well regarded, a direct radiator, ported bass is used.