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I am no audiophile expert - but i do care immeasurably for music and strive to present it in its most natural form within my dancespace. I am considering purchasing a pair of Khorns for use in a 10m square room - concrete floor and walls - the space is a dance space and high volume is essential...clarity taking precedence over bass extension.

I would be very grateful to anyone who could confirm that these are the same model Klipsch that David Mancuso & Alex Rosner used at the legendary 'Loft' in NYC during the 70s/80s.

I would also be very grateful to anyone willing to give me advice in terms of amplification: I am considering restoring a couple of giant Manley Monoblocs (i need to purchase the valves)

many thanks - Dominic (London)
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They are the same but not very acurate, just loud. Listen to some EAW's, Bag End's, or Meyers speakers to compare. They are pro speakers but they are more smooth and flat the KHorns. May want to soften the room with sound treatment because all hard surfaces will make any speaker sound like crap in a shower stall.
Khorns, LaScala II's or the new Cornwall III's will do the job. I am using a McIntosh MC352 with my Khorns and am quite pleased with the sound. Being partial to SS amps (set it and forget it) can't offer any insight to the Manley amps.

For high volume and clarity any of the above Klipsch Heritage models are hard to beat.

Best of luck with your sound system.
Cheers!
There are many at the Klipsch Speaker Forum who may be interested in your question.
You need 4 K-horns easy enough to buy used just can't ship them too easily or just buy them new and they will ship them to you. I told you in the other thread that Mac amps would be a good match!
perfectly square room will suck no matter what speaker you use, or where you place them. Standing waves will eat your lunch.

Maybe if the place is full of soft bodies (people) it will work out OK.

Two Khorns and about 20 watts will make everyone in there go deaf. But with smiles on their faces.