Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL6 is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Klipsch. It features a 1" horn-loaded Tweeter, 1 x 3" Midrange and 1 x 12" fiber-composite cone with folded horn Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 40-19k Hz and a sensitivity of 103 dB. Klipsch La Scala AL6 has an MSRP of 14998$ per pair.
Klipsch replaced the older La Scala AL5 with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Klipsch La Scala AL6 vs Klipsch La Scala AL5
Klipsch La Scala AL6 Lifestyle
Klipsch's Heritage Series of Loudspeakers
La Scala AL6 is a member of Klipsch's Heritage series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
Klipsch Heritage Series Speakers
Klipsch Heritage Series Speakers
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Frequency Response of the Klipsch La Scala AL6 Speaker
Klipsch La Scala AL6 has a Frequency response range of 40-19k Hz at ±-4.0dB and Power Range of up to 100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 40 Hz, La Scala AL6 delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how La Scala AL6's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 20000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Floor-standing speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Klipsch La Scala AL6's 40Hz:
Crossover frequency of the Klipsch La Scala AL6?
La Scala AL6 is a 3-way speaker and its crossover frequency between the woofer and the midrange set to 425Hz and the Crossover frequency between the midrange and the tweeter is set to 2900Hz.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Klipsch La Scala AL6's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.2 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
103 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL6 is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
103dB of the Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL6 is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes La Scala AL6 an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Klipsch La Scala AL6 will be a good choice.
Minimum Impedance of the Klipsch La Scala AL6
Even though the nominal impedance of the La Scala AL6 is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Klipsch is 3.2 ohms Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL6 so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Klipsch La Scala AL6:
Input Type
La Scala AL6 has Binding post type connectors and lets bi-amping/bi-wiring. Bi-wiring can enhance the overall transparency of your loudspeakers by using separate speaker wires for the low and high-frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Bi-amping, on the other hand, involves using separate amplifiers for the high and low-frequency drivers, potentially resulting in a greater dynamic range and reduced distortion.
Klipsch La Scala AL6 Back View
Klipsch La Scala AL6 External Dimensions and Weight
Klipsch La Scala AL6 has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 39/1 x 24.5 x 25.5inch (994 x 622 x 647mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Klipsch La Scala AL6 is approximately 3960.9cm2 / 613.9inch2.
To get a better perspective on the real life size of Klipsch La Scala AL6, let's compare it with a standard size Compact Disc which has a diameter of 4.7inch (120mm).
Klipsch La Scala AL6 Speaker Size Compared to a Compact Disc
Here we place the Klipsch La Scala AL6 virtually next to a standard width amplifier and turntable on a media center to get a better idea about the size.
Klipsch La Scala AL6 Floor-standing Speaker next to a Media Stand
WeightThe Klipsch La Scala AL6 weighs 93.00kg / 204.6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how La Scala AL6's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $20000
How does the Klipsch La Scala AL6 compare to the Klipsch Heritage Klipschorn AK7?
One of the natural alternative to the Klipsch La Scala AL6 is the AK7 which is located one step higher in Klipsch's Passive Floor-standing selection.
Here is a scaled size comparison of these two speakers to give you an idea how their external dimensions compare:
Comparison image of Klipsch La Scala AL6 and Klipsch Klipschorn AK7 Size and External Dimensions
Check the Detailed Comparison of Klipsch La Scala AL6 vs AK7 for more details.
Cabinet type and Materials
Klipsch La Scala AL6 has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet and a MDF/Woof veneer finish. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Available colors
Klipsch La Scala AL6 is available in American Auburn, Black Ash and American Walnut.
Klipsch La Scala AL6 Colors
Does the Klipsch La Scala AL6 come with a Grille?
La Scala AL6 comes with Cloth grilles in Silver Metallic color choices. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Klipsch La Scala AL6 with Grille
What's in the Box of Klipsch La Scala AL6?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of La Scala AL6:
2 Loudspeaker cabinets2 Subwoofer cabinets2 Grilles4 Jumper-straps (pre-installed)Owners ManualCongratulations letterKlipsch brochure
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL6.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Klipsch Heritage La Scala AL6 speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Klipsch La Scala AL6
Warranty
10 Years of parts warranty and 10 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.
Klipsch La Scala AL6 Lifestyle