I just discovered that Peter very sadly passed away this summer, so I am going through some of his “greatest hits” to remember him. Thank you Peter for countless hours of entertainment and information. May you Rest In Peace.
My 1978 Klipschorns are also capable of sounding absolutely incredible. I do have to note that the room is important and the upstream components need to be good, but get these parts right and you won't believe just how amazing these can sound. Components don't necessarily have to be incredibly expensive, just pick wisely. I've run them off of a very modest AVR with ho-hum results. Got outstanding results with a Wright Sound Company 2A3 Monoblock Single Ended Triode (SET) putting out 3.5 watts/channel and a Juicy Music Audio original Peach preamplifier. Demoed this setup to an audiophile who had never heard them and was told they sounded better than his friends $100k Wilson Audio system. I was not surprised. He offered to buy my entire system, down to the speaker wire and interconnects (very modest as well). Warning: this type of performance can be detrimental to your sleep!
Yes, Thanks. I always wonder how these top drawer speakers pair with modest avr gear. Sounds like a person would need to upgrade their system to bear the fruit.
you never cease to amaze by putting together end-game systems utilizing affordable gear. i've been in the audio hobby since the 70's and know of no one who is more knowledgeable and willing to share all they know with everyone. you continue to be the consummate ambassador for our hobby. thank you, Robin. to be associated with you as both a friend and in business is a humbling honor. Billy Hanna, partner and dba Finely Audio
Wow. I’m not sure what’s different about this recording (the K-Horns and the gear or your recording equipment) but this is one of the best TH-cam demos I’ve heard. Just sounded effortless and holographic. I’ve heard K-horns once in my life at Custom Audio and Video in Little Rock, AR. Being just up the road from Hope, they were THE Klipsch dealer in Arkansas. I have Quartets but K-Horns are a lifelong goal.
I'm amazed. I'm sitting and listening to this on a pair of 2006 (diamond jubilee) Klipschorns in the UK (with beautiful piano black tops) and I can honestly hear what my speakers sound like coming out of your speakers! I love your 'history of audio' tour which must have given you so much pleasure over the years. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Outstanding tour and demo. I have the Heresy’s and often wondered how the Klipschorns sound I thought that they would overwhelm a smaller listening area but even at low listening levels in your studio they sound fantastic. Thanks.
This Man is a total space cadet geek for HiFi. And, I completely Dig it! He is the Ultimate “So I know this Guy…” Would love to hang out with him at this Ultimate Man Cave, Candy Store, Museum, Shop, Store, kick it pad. Wow!! EDIT: In no way shape or form do I want to hang out with him at his shop. Way too convincing, knowledgeable and charismatic. I would be draining my bank accounts, mortgaging and selling everything before the sun went down. He has way too much of that “It’s the only one, super special, deal of a lifetime of you could find it”.
Hey Peter Thank You for the great tour, and listening session. I watched, and listened to this on my main system. I would take any of those turntables. Love those big beautiful plinths. I wish that showroom was my listening room. Lots of detail in the music, big sound stage. Beautiful music. Have a great day!
You can't go wrong with these speakers, a good tube amp and an analog source. They're far from truth and precision but, the further they are from these, the closer they get to the surrealistically beautiful. They're larger than (or...like) life and you can always enjoy your music with these, no matter what. You can trust them for constant musical satisfaction. I suspect the pleasing to the ear effect is mainly due to two stages of a beautifully done, natural form of compression: One, the vinyl trough and two, the horns. Anyway, they do have something that takes them beyond any possible criticism: They never let you miss anything important in your music. Even more, they augment it! A real treat to our ever-aging ears. Congrats to our gentle, audiovisual hosts.
The new AL5 La Scalas are wonderful. My wife and I purchased a pair in 2019. We drive them with a Primaluna E300. If you enjoy Klipsch and tubes, this tandem is worth an audition.
Hey Peter I live in the UK and I'm getting a pair of those. AK5's. But I reckon with Ricky Schultzs high fidelity cables and conditioners the sound will be incredible . I've just purchased a Benckmark pre head phone amp. I can't wait. Hell I may even run the Klipsch off the head phone output at 9 watts into 8 ohms
Crazy thing happened in the Dead Can Dance track. Using Pro headphones I was in the middle of the soundstage. Vocal and drums out in front. Castanets behind my head. Very 3D presentation. I have heard this track on many of your videos and this has never been so good.
very enjoyable video more Information in this video of any of any you have done, This man is a wealth ove information. enamored with all the Equipment he showed off.
I have that same light at the beginning and mine is in the closet no longer working. I haven't had much luck with tomo Also Klipschorns are what got me into hifi back in the late 70s when I heard a pair my friends Dad owned. I have been a Klipsch fan boy ever since.
Rehdéko RK 115 in the entrance room - just stunning !!! (Not the Reson versions - the original french edition) - The Reson edition is more vivid and faster, more attack, but very difficult to drive - only DNM gear can deliver that - for me as a livemusic junkie, the legendary Rehdéko-Speakers are by far the best ever made. Nothing else can matched their live-feeling.
Great video. The sound is so good one could be forgiven for thinking the tracks were uploaded to the video rather than captured in a room by mic. Just incredibly effortless. Pretty incredible compared to most videos I have heard. Can you (or Robin) comment briefly on the essential differences between these AK6s, the La Scala AL5s, and the Cornwall IVs in terms of sound and system considerations? No full review necessary. Thanks very much indeed.
i liked it, for my poor listening position . The man played music i did not know. The DCD album i play tracks for that record ++ Many more DCD i never really play that track. i wanted to hear M/F singers. last time I've listen to the speakers 16 y o singers weighed in at 450 lbs or 300 lbs
Hi Jeffrey, the K-horns of course have a folded horn bottom end, which results in sonorous bass with very little distortion, a big plus. But the horn is long, good for low bass but not so much for low midrange, so the mid horns have to take up the slack at a lower than typical crossover frequency. And the big difference in bass and mid horn lengths creates some timing issues at crossover that may be detrimental with some program material. Consider also that by design the K-horns must live in corners or have false-corners to complete the horn sidewalls. Based on my experience, I would recommend that you stick with your Cornwalls and spend some money on actively triamplifying them and burnishing their voicing with some DSP equalization. The results I'm getting with my Cornwall-like DIY speakers and active multiamping are beyond all my expectations, especially in the area of uncanny pinpoint imaging and soundstage depth. And I think they sound sweeter than these K-horns---if this recording is a faithful representation---but still very lively.
This is wrong Tannoy have been in production for over 90 years and their speakers are to die for and of course more expensive. If you can't afford a Tannoy go for a Klipsch they're not a close second but they do sound good for the money
I just discovered that Peter very sadly passed away this summer, so I am going through some of his “greatest hits” to remember him. Thank you Peter for countless hours of entertainment and information. May you Rest In Peace.
My 1978 Klipschorns are also capable of sounding absolutely incredible. I do have to note that the room is important and the upstream components need to be good, but get these parts right and you won't believe just how amazing these can sound. Components don't necessarily have to be incredibly expensive, just pick wisely. I've run them off of a very modest AVR with ho-hum results. Got outstanding results with a Wright Sound Company 2A3 Monoblock Single Ended Triode (SET) putting out 3.5 watts/channel and a Juicy Music Audio original Peach preamplifier. Demoed this setup to an audiophile who had never heard them and was told they sounded better than his friends $100k Wilson Audio system. I was not surprised. He offered to buy my entire system, down to the speaker wire and interconnects (very modest as well). Warning: this type of performance can be detrimental to your sleep!
Yes, Thanks. I always wonder how these top drawer speakers pair with modest avr gear. Sounds like a person would need to upgrade their system to bear the fruit.
The magic of klipsch!
you never cease to amaze by putting together end-game systems utilizing affordable gear.
i've been in the audio hobby since the 70's and know of no one who is more knowledgeable and willing to share all they know with everyone. you continue to be the consummate ambassador for our hobby.
thank you, Robin.
to be associated with you as both a friend and in business is a humbling honor.
Billy Hanna, partner and dba Finely Audio
Peter!! in my opinion, one of the best videos you have ever made... so much info and so many great gear.. awesome job !!!!! thanks....
Robin is one great guy to deal with! Service is top notch! - I want your CR-1s!
Wow. I’m not sure what’s different about this recording (the K-Horns and the gear or your recording equipment) but this is one of the best TH-cam demos I’ve heard. Just sounded effortless and holographic. I’ve heard K-horns once in my life at Custom Audio and Video in Little Rock, AR. Being just up the road from Hope, they were THE Klipsch dealer in Arkansas. I have Quartets but K-Horns are a lifelong goal.
Man. This is awesome! Never heard anything sound this good through my phone. Thank u!
Nice, I always enjoy seeing his room videos at the audio shows too... He always has something esoteric with a good story.
I never heard K Horns sound that good, nice job indeed!
Robin's place is like a museum, great video!
Not even halfway through the video but have already drooled all over my ipad.
That russian "Kopbem" turntable is actually Korvet in cyrillic letters.
How did I miss this video. Fantastic! Thanks for inviting!
Everything is very beautiful and very neat.
Thanks to AVshowreports and Mr Robin.
I'm amazed. I'm sitting and listening to this on a pair of 2006 (diamond jubilee) Klipschorns in the UK (with beautiful piano black tops) and I can honestly hear what my speakers sound like coming out of your speakers! I love your 'history of audio' tour which must have given you so much pleasure over the years. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Outstanding tour and demo. I have the Heresy’s and often wondered how the Klipschorns sound I thought that they would overwhelm a smaller listening area but even at low listening levels in your studio they sound fantastic. Thanks.
And amongst all of that rare gear, I saw some Schiit.
One of your better videos Peter; just fascinating. Thank you for sharing.
This Man is a total space cadet geek for HiFi. And, I completely Dig it!
He is the Ultimate “So I know this Guy…”
Would love to hang out with him at this Ultimate Man Cave, Candy Store, Museum, Shop, Store, kick it pad. Wow!!
EDIT: In no way shape or form do I want to hang out with him at his shop. Way too convincing, knowledgeable and charismatic. I would be draining my bank accounts, mortgaging and selling everything before the sun went down. He has way too much of that “It’s the only one, super special, deal of a lifetime of you could find it”.
Hey Peter Thank You for the great tour, and listening session. I watched, and listened to this on my main system. I would take any of those turntables. Love those big beautiful plinths. I wish that showroom was my listening room. Lots of detail in the music, big sound stage. Beautiful music. Have a great day!
This is the kinda of people I want to meet. Beautiful.
the only time I've listened to something twice in my life!WOW!Just incredible guys.
How good is that sound, thanks guys.
You can't go wrong with these speakers, a good tube amp and an analog source. They're far from truth and precision but, the further they are from these, the closer they get to the surrealistically beautiful. They're larger than (or...like) life and you can always enjoy your music with these, no matter what. You can trust them for constant musical satisfaction. I suspect the pleasing to the ear effect is mainly due to two stages of a beautifully done, natural form of compression: One, the vinyl trough and two, the horns. Anyway, they do have something that takes them beyond any possible criticism: They never let you miss anything important in your music. Even more, they augment it! A real treat to our ever-aging ears. Congrats to our gentle, audiovisual hosts.
I currently have Heresy IVs. Hope to get new La Scalas in the future 😀
The new AL5 La Scalas are wonderful. My wife and I purchased a pair in 2019. We drive them with a Primaluna E300. If you enjoy Klipsch and tubes, this tandem is worth an audition.
On that first track it sounded like I was in an Osaka izakaya drinking an Asahi.
So real!
Wonderful knowledge, some lovely equipment & a great video well done.
Beautiful, Robin.
Hey Peter I live in the UK and I'm getting a pair of those. AK5's. But I reckon with Ricky Schultzs high fidelity cables and conditioners the sound will be incredible . I've just purchased a Benckmark pre head phone amp. I can't wait. Hell I may even run the Klipsch off the head phone output at 9 watts into 8 ohms
Damn, I haven't seen Klipschhorns in a while...
One your better visits....wow!
Crazy thing happened in the Dead Can Dance track. Using Pro headphones I was in the middle of the soundstage. Vocal and drums out in front. Castanets behind my head. Very 3D presentation. I have heard this track on many of your videos and this has never been so good.
very enjoyable video more Information in this video of any of any you have done, This man is a wealth ove information. enamored with all the Equipment he showed off.
I have that same light at the beginning and mine is in the closet no longer working. I haven't had much luck with tomo
Also Klipschorns are what got me into hifi back in the late 70s when I heard a pair my friends Dad owned. I have been a Klipsch fan boy ever since.
Excellent sound. perfect setting.
Wow!!!!.....Wow!!!....amazing video. Pure Sound.
Amazing speakers Will love to hear Oscar chavez. Raphael. Sabina y Alberto Cortez Aromas album on those beautiful Amazing Horn speakers
A Sparkler Audio tuner, built by one Japanese artisan in Beppu, Oita, Japan! I have SN 009 of the model S509U.
Love from Sicily!
Lovely sound and gear.
Rehdéko RK 115 in the entrance room - just stunning !!! (Not the Reson versions - the original french edition) - The Reson edition is more vivid and faster, more attack, but very difficult to drive - only DNM gear can deliver that - for me as a livemusic junkie, the legendary Rehdéko-Speakers are by far the best ever made. Nothing else can matched their live-feeling.
Wow.
Amazing gear.
Would love to hear them one day.
$30k in Australia.
Great video. The sound is so good one could be forgiven for thinking the tracks were uploaded to the video rather than captured in a room by mic. Just incredibly effortless. Pretty incredible compared to most videos I have heard. Can you (or Robin) comment briefly on the essential differences between these AK6s, the La Scala AL5s, and the Cornwall IVs in terms of sound and system considerations? No full review necessary. Thanks very much indeed.
My Klipschorns are spaced 21 feet apart!
Nice set up and for once an audiophile who likes and knows good music 😊
Amazing!😍
Really would like to just come hang out for a day or 10 and experience all that.
i liked it, for my poor listening position . The man played music i did not know. The DCD album i play tracks for that record ++ Many more DCD i never really play that track. i wanted to hear M/F singers.
last time I've listen to the speakers 16 y o singers weighed in at 450 lbs or
300 lbs
looks like a good room.
Roby, I can definitely think of an other speaker, the Rehdeko RK175! it's missing in your collection!!
Ooooooooh yes sir,,,,, that what I call a great set up,,,,,,,,, sir,,,,,,,,,, I love it,,,,,,,,,,, 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓
Starting to like klipsch lol
Awesome
excellent 👏
Great collection but where are the Radfords or vintage Tannoys lol! The new klipsch Cornwall is rather special too.
Can someone explain which amplification is used? It’s a bit confusing what is connected since there are a lot of components displayed in the video
He's using the single ended 211 amp on the right.
Klipsch for Life... He needs a pair of Jubilees
I've got a pair of Jubilees :)
Hi Peter: What are the equipment/LP racks? Thanks.
Now that is a man cave!
Can we please have some music that more than 17 people are aware of
Question: I have the Cornwall III and would like to know the difference between them and the Klipschorn. 6K - 15K is no small increase in cost.
Both are outstanding speakers! I have tested The Kliptch Klipschorns flat down to 29 hz.
Hi Jeffrey, the K-horns of course have a folded horn bottom end, which results in sonorous bass with very little distortion, a big plus. But the horn is long, good for low bass but not so much for low midrange, so the mid horns have to take up the slack at a lower than typical crossover frequency. And the big difference in bass and mid horn lengths creates some timing issues at crossover that may be detrimental with some program material. Consider also that by design the K-horns must live in corners or have false-corners to complete the horn sidewalls. Based on my experience, I would recommend that you stick with your Cornwalls and spend some money on actively triamplifying them and burnishing their voicing with some DSP equalization. The results I'm getting with my Cornwall-like DIY speakers and active multiamping are beyond all my expectations, especially in the area of uncanny pinpoint imaging and soundstage depth. And I think they sound sweeter than these K-horns---if this recording is a faithful representation---but still very lively.
Thank god for that - he speaks English!!!!! .
Will u send me a photo of the table the micro seiki is sitting on?
I can tell by listening that those speakers are begging for more power. Sounds really good regardless.
Those speakers are 105 dB sensitive. Horn bass is very fast and controlled I believe, and most of the impact of it is probably lost via a mic.
Their efficiency is such that they hardly need any power.
You cant tell cos you are not in that room, if anything is lacking power it might be your set up.
My first comment on the realism of the sound never made it past Peter's high quality control standards. Sorry PB. I will do better
What? No Led Zeppelin?
This is wrong Tannoy have been in production for over 90 years and their speakers are to die for and of course more expensive. If you can't afford a Tannoy go for a Klipsch they're not a close second but they do sound good for the money