klipsch quintet: II vs III vs SL

[Erman_94]

from your experiences, which set is the best?

or would you guys advise against purchasing speaker bundles and to buy speakers all separate?

here are the links:

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...44&catid=20323

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...32&catid=20323

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...46&catid=20323

edit: i've also been looking at jbl balboa's

[Beta Man]

what ones sounded better to you? What type of music did you take with you to try out??? If you used a wide range of music, it should have helped point you in the right direction.....

when you listened to them, was it with, or without the sub?

[Erman_94]

i havn't listened to any of them yet, and none of them come with subs, i must buy that separate


but are speaker systems good, or should i buy separate?

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Erman_94

i havn't listened to any of them yet, and none of them come with subs, i must buy that separate


but are speaker systems good, or should i buy separate?

Really depends one what you're trying to do..... if you think you can slowly build, then I'd get fronts, or fronts/center, then surrounds/sub, but if you think a simple system will be satisfactory to you for 10 years plus, then getting a "package" deal is a good bang for your buck.

What is your budget, and future plans?

You didn't spare too much expense on the T.V., so if I were you I'd try to "build" a system.

[Marine Mike]

I have the Quintet III and it works like a charm. Its very clear and consise. I probably would of gotten the SLs if I was rich, but for the money the IIIs were very good and did everything that I wanted them to do.

Also, before you actually purchase them, go to a Best Buy and listen to them and take into consideration the use/abuse of being display models.

[musicman1999]

I would never buy a speaker that i had not heard. Just because it sounds good in someones room, does not mean it will sound good in yours.
I would recommend buying speakers separately, you will end up with a far better system, it will just take a little longer to get there.


bill

[Erman_94]

ya, i think ive decided to build my speakers first

which should i purchase first? the fronts and center? then the surrounds right?

[jomari]

Originally Posted by Erman_94

ya, i think ive decided to build my speakers first

which should i purchase first? the fronts and center? then the surrounds right?

welcome back mr. 3 ohms...

MY rule of thumb
front stage first.
buy your fronts.
make sure you find a matching center.

buy all three as soon as possible *sometimes some models are replaced with newer ones, this is also btw not mandatory, just something to think about.

get surrounds. no need to shell out the same amount of money as you did the first round with your front soundstage, but something close to it would help out in the long run.

THEN you work with acoustics.

[sj001]

Depends on your budget... but I have the Quintet II's and they sound fantastic.

[Erman_94]

Originally Posted by jomari

welcome back mr. 3 ohms...

MY rule of thumb
front stage first.
buy your fronts.
make sure you find a matching center.

buy all three as soon as possible *sometimes some models are replaced with newer ones, this is also btw not mandatory, just something to think about.

get surrounds. no need to shell out the same amount of money as you did the first round with your front soundstage, but something close to it would help out in the long run.

THEN you work with acoustics.

thanks for reminding me of my 3 ohms

but i will take the advice

[Erman_94]

Originally Posted by sj001

Depends on your budget... but I have the Quintet II's and they sound fantastic.

might get them if i get lazy to buy everything separate

i would say my MAX would be $1000 for a 5.1 setup



so if anyone can suggest based on that then please do

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by Erman_94

might get them if i get lazy to buy everything separate

i would say my MAX would be $1000 for a 5.1 setup



so if anyone can suggest based on that then please do

Is that including the receiver?

If so... Here's Many options either way to consider:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=47017

for speakers, then you have $300-$400 or so for a receiver.

Good luck!

[Erman_94]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Is that including the receiver?

If so... Here's Many options either way to consider:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=47017

for speakers, then you have $300-$400 or so for a receiver.

Good luck!

no i have 1000 for speakers alone

400 for receiver

thanks for the link though

[bkbluray]

I have the Klipsch III's as well and they rock. They're clear and crisp, and provide a big sound for a great price. Check out the Cnet review here:

http://reviews.cnet.com/surround-spe...tag=prod.txt.1

[Erman_94]

Originally Posted by bkbluray

I have the Klipsch III's as well and they rock. They're clear and crisp, and provide a big sound for a great price. Check out the Cnet review here:

http://reviews.cnet.com/surround-spe...tag=prod.txt.1

thanks for the feedback/link


does anyone have an opionion on the SL's? it seems like everyone has the III's

[Beta Man]

I strongly suggest you listen to something (anything) non-horn based in your price range..... the horn tweeters may appeal to you, and if so, great, but you should at least have something to compare them to, because they're completely different sounds.

[shelland]

Originally Posted by Beta Man

I strongly suggest you listen to something (anything) non-horn based in your price range..... the horn tweeters may appeal to you, and if so, great, but you should at least have something to compare them to, because they're completely different sounds.

I completely agree. If you like Klipsch after listening to a few options, then spend your money. But don't go buy them because you hear people talking about them or because they look cool. Klipsch has a very unique sounds - some love it, some hate it.

So just make sure to decide for yourself. Get some ideas from online forums, but then go listen to them and buy what sounds good to you.

[Leaffan]

Originally Posted by Erman_94

from your experiences, which set is the best?

or would you guys advise against purchasing speaker bundles and to buy speakers all separate?

here are the links:

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...44&catid=20323

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...32&catid=20323

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...46&catid=20323

edit: i've also been looking at jbl balboa's

Hi There:

I would recommend neither. The speakers above are all too small (tweeter and woofer) to get any real depth of sound.

I would recommend going to Future Shop (I assume you're in Canada due to the Bestbuy.CA) and pick up the following:

2 pairs: ($400)
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0087356&catid=

1 center: ($200)
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0088995&catid=

Total Cost = $600 and speakers that blow away what you have above.

[Erman_94]

Originally Posted by Leaffan

Hi There:

I would recommend neither. The speakers above are all too small (tweeter and woofer) to get any real depth of sound.

I would recommend going to Future Shop (I assume you're in Canada due to the Bestbuy.CA) and pick up the following:

2 pairs: ($400)
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0087356&catid=

1 center: ($200)
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0088995&catid=

Total Cost = $600 and speakers that blow away what you have above.

ya, i reached that conclusion yesterday...i will definitely buy either the klipsch synergy line (not the small quintets), polks from future shop or the energy ones from there as well

thanks for the heads up

[moviefan]

I had the IIs in my first system and loved them The IIIs are an improved version of the II, and are noticeably better. The SLs are a further improvement.
TIP: Drive to Buffalo and save at least $200 at Best Buy!
Tip #2: Best But occasionally runs a sale on the III for $299, and the matching 10" sub for $249.