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Thoughts on Chorus II

One911Guy

One911Guy

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A private offering has been presented to me. Three Chorus II units in very nice condition.
I don't know why three but anyway...... I am just wondering if the Chorus II would be an upgrade to my system. I have a large room ~14' x 26'. McIntosh pre and amp - see signature below.

I ultimately thought a Forte or the Focal would be my goal, and don't really know about the Chorus series.

Should these be on my consideration radar?

Thank you, and Peace.
 
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Chorus II are very good speakers. Much better than the Forte’. Fuller, and more powerful presentation throughout the full frequency spectrum. That said, Cornwalls are my favorite Klipsch speakers. At least of the ones I have heard in my room.
 
I had a pair of Chorus II for a couple years in and out as my main speakers. Crites tweeter and crossover upgrades and all.

They are physically large, so that's hurdle #1.

They don't do anything "bad"...that was a good thing.

They were the best high-volume speakers (as in play it loud, not that they built a bunch of them) I remember hearing.

They have good re-sale value if you don't like them. Hard to ship.

Give them a try if the price is right.

So why did I sell them? Magnepans...
 
First, thanks for the replies. Just a follow up, went yesterday to give a listen - beautiful sounding speakers - very nice shape but they were covered in cobwebs at the rear and the environment was a heavy smoking environment - I just don't know if that odor leaves a speaker.
 
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Cobwebs no problem...smoke odor is definitely a different story. I mean if they’re cheap enough get them and pull the speakers apart and let them air out in your garage for a couple days..weeks..months? They’re bad boys, in my opinion they have better and tighter bass than the Cornwalls, they seem to like power more than most Klipsch speakers tho. I think Cornwalls are more enjoyable a lower volumes, chorus just tell you to crank them up to just so they can impress you. I’ve run all my Klipsch on tubes but when you put some nice clean ss power into the chorus ii they sound incredible. I have a Technics 150w/ch class A amplifier that would just make you shake your head they sounded so good on. But as Ross6860 said they’re are LARGE, I can bear hug my fortes and carry them, not happening with the chorus.
 
One911Guy said:
First, thanks for the replies. Just a follow up, went yesterday to give a listen - beautiful sounding speakers - very nice shape but they were covered in cobwebs at the rear and the environment was a heavy smoking environment - I just don't know if that odor leaves a speaker.
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I recently bought a pair of Cornwall from a heavy smoking environment. They’ve been in the garage the past 3 weeks as I refurbish them and the smell has still been quite bad. Two nights ago I poured a few cups of damp coffee grounds in them and it seems to have done the trick. I’ll vacuum them out today and see how hey are tomorrow. I’ll have to figure out the woofers before I reinstall them.
 
Too bad about the smoke smell. There are products made to get smoke smell out of things after a house fire, so it may be possible to correct. Jut cleaning the nicotine off the surfaces would be a good start. The price would have to reflect what is essentially damage in my opinion. I've had Chorus IIs as my main speakers since 1989, they replaced a pair of Heresy IIs which had replaced a pair of JBL L-19s. By replaced I mean displaced, still have all of them in various other systems. My current listening space is roughly 12.4’ x 21.9’ x 7.7’ and I think they would work great in your size of listening space. Let us know the outcome.

Bill
 
Thanks again for all of the replies. In looking for the ad again this AM it appears that the seller either pulled them off the market - or sold two of the three speakers - One is still available at $300.00 - Just one. It is unfortunate that they were smoked. Seller did not see it that way, the smoke did not make it an issue hence, he thought they were perfect. Oh well, my quest continues!
 
It's too bad that you missed out. Smoke issues are indeed a lot of work, but definitely doable, and worthwhile...Disassembly and a wipe down with white vinegar to start. Then if you can get them outside in the sun, an all day tanning session really helps....strange but true. Then coffee grounds or baking soda.

Having said that, Chorus IIs are not my favorite speakers by a long shot. Have had several pair, and the only way I felt that they sounded good was a high volume, and powered by solid state, with lots of amp headroom. Get some La Scalas......you'll thank me later.
 
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