klipsch speakers,be honest

Sean- Yes, we've had this discussion before in another thread, which is one I think worthy of Joe reading. That's why I pointed out your suggestion regarding cabinet bracing and to search for some of your input on the subject. Also the wiring harness could stand much improvement (replacement), the seal of the cabinets on some models as well as drivers to cabinet seals on enclosed models. I've found that dampening the horns on the larger models (Khorn, Belle, LaScala) also helps. Built to a pricepoint? Absolutely. There aren't that many products that most folks can afford that are not built to a pricepoint. What's your point there? The few that aren't are not affordable. I can't think of an exception - can you suggest one? Regardless of their build they have been very rewarding speakers for me to own and listen to the music I love through. I have no doubt they would be to many others, in spite of what may be considered flaws by some. I do wish that the company had pursued further development and refinement of Paul's designs instead of focusing more on mass-market products.

Marco

I used Klipsch for about 12 years. They are great rock n roll speakers. I made the mistake of stopping in the local Tweeter and hearing a pair of Vienna Acoutics Beethoven's.
Try something else and see what you think. If your happy with the Klipsch,you save a ton of cash.

Tim

I had old K-horns, my own designs and Maggies.
I miss the midbass and the slam of the K-horns, they can be harsh sounding, it's not a tube or SS, it an amp quality issue.

The great tube vs SS debate to me still comes down to this:
A used $600 SS amp will sound poorly compared to a used $600 tube unit on a lot of speakers, those that tend to etch detail, (read bright).

However, with great amps (SS or toob), either way the issue is moot.

The K-horns need the X/O not tweaked but completely re-worked. Also damp the horns with foam, expandable type in the can, but (wax the horns first with Turtle wax, just in case you ever need to get them out. A nice layer, allowed to dry works fine, don't buff as with a car finish.

The K-horns still outside of the Avengardes, have the most realistic dynamics of any speaker I know of, the Ave's are in a whole nother league.

Tubes at budget amp prices work well, but a really good SS unit is also an excellent mate. Find a smalled used Levinson, which is a tad dark sounding, plug it in and forgedaboutit.

loon

Perhaps the most realistic music reproduction I have ever heard was an excellent recording of Sousa marches played through a pair of Khorns, using excellect electronics in a dedicated room. The Tubas would flap your trouser legs, and the trumpets blazed forth from the midrange horn driver.

And this from a Maggie fan!

Read what ole J. Gordon himself had to say about Klipsch in the current stereophile.

Biggest audio mistake I made was selling my 4 JBL L200's when I left the quad revolution. They still make me Horny!!!!

As long as your enjoying them, that's what counts.

Have Fun.